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Hymnodia Contestants Speak “Our Lives Will Never Be The Same Again!”

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5 years ago

April 15, 2019

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By Promise Oshewa Pix By Ken Ehimen

“A man should hear a little music, read a little poetry, and see a fine picture every day of his life, in order that worldly cares may not obliterate the sense of the beautiful which God has implanted in the human soul.” ― Johann Wolfgang von Goethe quoted. Music is life and it enriches and uplifts the soul.

When the youths are given the privilege to showcase their skills, then the nation will develop in all ramifications of life. Hymnodia, the first ever reality show for hymns has created a platform for some talented youths to exhibit their vocal and musical abilities, while also learning life’s lessons.

Hymnodia, according to the creators of the show, Philosoville Limted, is the first ever Triple E (entertainment, education and edification) reality platform conceptualised around worship and hymns. It is redesigned to refocus the audience and society in celebrating the almost forgotten art and value of hymn-writing and renditions in diverse forms.

The reality show where the winning contestant, christened, hymntestant, will smile home with a whopping five million naira, a brand new car and an imposing trophy, The Asaph, has been airing on various stations across. The final scheduled for this week promises to fun-filled and exciting.

The Boss was specially invited into the hymnstitute and we spoke to the last seven hymntestants standing who revealed their experiences and the feeling of not being hymnvicted.

The first hymntestant Olumide Baritone revealed to us that he attained the name Baritone while singing professionally before he participated in the programme. He was optimistic about his chances.

Olumide Baritone

He revealed to us that he has learnt team work and may other things that will last him a life time while at the Hymnstitute.

Uduak Obong Akpan, told us that he too has been singing professionally beforehand back home in Akwa-Ibom State. He also shared with us his thoughts on how the other hymntestant were hymnvicted, that it was based on the judges view and voting online.

Uduak Obong Akpan

On his part, Kenneth Ekhumelo told us that if he emerges winner, he will develop a platform like this to discover raw talents.

He noted that hymns-singing should be encouraged and embraced by all. When asked what he would like to change on the platform, he revealed to TheBoss that he would like to stop the idea of the Wilderness Room, according to him; the wilderness room is for any of the hymntestant that goes against any rule of the house. It is a place of punishment and isolation. But he would have none of it because the Wilderness Room affected some emotionally during the programme.

Kenneth Ekhumelo

Jemine Edukugho told us that she is very sure of herself becoming the winner of the reality show because she has all it takes to outshine the others. She told us that despite the shortcomings that she had overcome during her stay in the house, she will win.

She was full of praise for the instructors whom, in her view, have been very inspirational. “They have blessed us in many ways, they corrected with the fear of God and with joy”

Jemine Edukugho

“Here, we are a family and family members love themselves despite any ups and downs, we are encouraged to love one another as God loves us” Rachael Darley told TheBoss.

She also added that despite the competitions among them, it has not led to any form of bitterness or enmity.

When asked about her personality before now and after her experience in the house, she stated “I was a very timid person. Always quiet and easy-going, but during my stay here, I have been able to change many things in my life. I relate to others well without any problem and I am more confident and open”.

Rachael Darley

Mrs Mobolanle Oladimeji revealed to TheBoss that came all the way from Zaria, Kaduna State to Lagos just to participate. She said her family had to make major adjustments and her husband has been very supportive.

She revealed that she had to adapt to the rules and changes in situations due to unavailability of mobile devices to reach family and friends.

She also told us that her experience in music was fondly based around church ministration but now she has learnt many new things that have improved her knowledge .

Mrs Mobolanle Oladimeji

Abigael Nnadi talked much about the journey so far, insisting that the last few weeks have not been easy.

She said that she was impressed by the camaraderie in thhe fact that they are all fighting for one prize.

Abigael Nnadi

For her the experience has been a great eye-opener. My life will not be the same again. Praising God is what I do best and Hymnodia has enabled me do this in a bigger and better way.

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Breaking: Wike Plans to Attend Thursday’s PDP NEC Meeting

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2 days ago

April 17, 2024

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By Eric Elezuo

The immediate past Governor of Rivers State, and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, may have concluded plans to attend the much advertised National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of the main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), billed to hold on Thursday, in Abuja.

Impeccable source, who is in the know, told The Boss that the minister, whose membership of the PDP is yet to be revoked even as he frolicks with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), and serving in the President Bola Tinubu government as a minister.

The Source told The Boss that Wike’s impending presence at the NECeeting on Thursday is not unconnected with plans, already hatched with some governors, to weaken the opposition PDP.

“Yes, we have on good authority that FCT minister, Wike is planning to attend the NEC meeting tomorrow all in a bid to weaken the fabrics of the PDP, and pave the way for the continuation of the Tinubu administration come 2027, and by extension, relapse Nigeria to a full blown one party state.

“From every indication, Wike and his co-travellers, are bent on unleashing the same crisis ravaging the third force, Labour Party, and Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso’s Nigerian National People’s Party (NNPP) on the PDP for the APC to remain the only political party in the country, and ensure that Tinubu has no challenger, come 2027,” the Source said.

It would be recalled that Wike has boasted over and again that there’s no opposition against Tinubu’s re-emergence in 2027, and that they have made sure of that. He has been compensated with the Ministerial job after he withdrew support for his party, and supported the APC and Tinubu to emerge as national government.

The Source further revealed that in the attempt to actualize the intended one party state, a lot of funding is ongoing to ensure that concerned stakeholders are ‘settled’ handsomely.

Wike, prior, during and after the 2023 general elections, has been floating in between the two major political parties; the APC and the PDP. While he claim to still be a member of the PDP, he is functioning as a minister in an APC government, mocking the inability of his party to discipline him.

Political stakeholders have concluded that the outcome of Thursday’s PDP NEC meeting will determine the path Nigeria’s political trajectory will take, and that it may portend the end of multi-party system and political democracy if Wike succeeds in his plan.

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Bribery, Corruption: APC Suspends National Chairman, Ganduje

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5 days ago

April 15, 2024

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The All Progressives Congress ward in Ganduje, Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area, has suspended the party’s National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje.

The party ward legal adviser, Halliru Gwanzo, announced the suspension while addressing newsmen in Kano State on Monday.

Gwanzo cited allegations of bribery against Ganduje levelled by the Kano State Government as the reason for the suspension.

“We decided to suspend Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje from the party due to the seriousness of the allegations against him,” Gwanzo said.

Meanwhile, efforts to contact the Chief Press Secretary to the APC National Chairman, Mr Edwin Olufo, failed as his mobile phone was unreachable.

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Akpabio Commits to Collaboration with Tinubu, Governor Umo Eno

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April 12, 2024

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The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has stated his commitment to working closely with Nigeria’s President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and Governor Umo Eno to ensure the delivery of democratic benefits to the people of Akwa Ibom State.

Akpabio stated this in his country home, Ukana, Essien Udim Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom, while briefing his constituents on the journey so far as their representative in the red chamber.

He assured the people of Akwa Ibom North West Senatorial District of his commitment to their welfare in appreciation of their total support for him, President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in last year’s election.

The Highpoint of the constituency briefing was the distribution of over 10,000 bags of rice and other essentials for his constituents from the wards, to the local governments.

A statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Jackson Udom, quoted Akpabio as saying, “I am here once again, to thank you for standing by me, our President and the party, before, during and even after last year’s elections. I have come to say thank you and also bring Renewed Hope to you all.

“As the President is doing his own, the Senate President is also doing his bit and being complemented by the state governor, Akwa Ibom would be the better for it. We have finished elections and politics, we are now into governance. The governor of the state must touch you, because he is the governor of all the people in the state irrespective of political affiliation.

” As I am touching you now from the political angle, I will also touch the state without any political party affiliation. Most of the projects we are putting in place would be used by people resident in the state. Relax, things are getting better.”

The former Governor of the state, assured his constituents that his current position as the Senate President would be used for the development of the state in collaboration with the President and the Akwa Ibom State Governor.

Hear him: This Senate President is not the one that would be fighting the state government. I will collaborate with , I will collaborate with , to make the state better for us all. We cannot be out of government for a long time. You have to go to a government that carries you along”

Akpabio promised to work for his constituents and Nigeria with all his strength, noting that, “as the President of the Senate, I am for the Southern region and the entire country. I may not come here regularly to tell you what I have been doing for you, but you will be feeling the impact on way or the other. Our unemployed youths would be gainfully employed. I will construct a mini stadium in all the local governments in the district, for our youths to develop their sporting potentials. ”