Nigerian Entertainment Industry: Our State ‘Very Important’ Coz We’ve Produced Musical Geniuses -Delta Acting Governor

Acting governor of Delta State, Sir Monday Onyeme, has described music as a universal language noting that it transcends cultural and linguistic barriers.

A statement made available toTeam@orientactualmags.com noted that Sir Onyeme said this on Wednesday during the International Festival for Choral and Traditional Music which was held in Asaba, the state capital.

He added that music connects people of diverse backgrounds and mobilizes people towards a common cause.

The Acting Governor said: ‘It is fitting that Asaba was chosen to host this edition of the event in Nigeria.

Delta State is a hub of music and entertainment, indeed, the state has a rich history of producing talented musicians and entertainers; for the foreigners among us, it may interest you to know that the likes of Edna Ogholi, Harrysong, Omawumi, and the late Ras Kimono are all from this state.

On the gospel side, we have Samsong and the late Sammie Okposo; let me also inform you that by law, the Delta State government organizes a yearly Praise and Thanksgiving Day on May 29, in celebration of God’s blessings and faithfulness to us as a people’.

He  also lauded the objectives of the festival which aims to promote the culture of friendship, mutual respect, and mutual understanding, peaceful co-existence among the people of Africa and to also create awareness in respect of our identity and cultural wealth, education through arts and music especially among African youths.

It also aims at promoting the dignity of African youths in the face of vices like prostitution, hunger, disease, fraud and greed.

Onyeme also, observed that Asaba has become the preferred destination for conferences, sporting competitions, and major international events.

Earlier in his speech, Dr Daniel Okoh, General Superintendent, Christ Holy Church International and President of Christian Association of Nigeria who is the Patron of the festival, emphasized the need for Africans to be united.

‘We must use Choral music to say that we need each other, we must use it to say that we are peace builders, become champions of peace in the African continent’ he said.

Highlights of the event include presentation of an award to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for his support for events that have to do with Christianity. 

Different choral and cultural groups from different parts of Africa performed at the occasion-Team@orientactualmags.com  Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08059100286, 09094171980 or get in touch via orientactualmag@gmail.com.  Thank you