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Minister visits ailing Nollywood actor Zack Orji in hospital
Minister visits ailing Nollywood actor Zack Orji in hospital
Hannatu Musawa, the Minister of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy, on Tuesday visited ailing Nollywood actor, Zack Orji, at a private hospital in Abuja, where he had a brain surgery.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the minister was received by the wife of the ailing thespian, Ngozi Orji, and some family members.
According to the minister, the visit was to support the veteran actor, wish him quick recovery and as well convey the Federal Government’s goodwill to him and his family.
“This is a man that has given his time, his effort not only to make us laugh but to entertain Nigerians for decades.
“He is one of the individuals that was the very foundation of the film industry in Nigeria, and unfortunately, he is having health challenges and had a Neuro surgery.
“The least that we can do as an administration is to give him all the necessary support to ensure that he recovers quickly.
“Neuro surgery is very delicate, so it was important for me not only as a minister of arts, culture and the creative economy but as a Nigerian to visit him.
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“For me, it was just a matter of coming to see him and his wife, and we are able to talk today, by God’s mercies, he is alive.
“I want Nigerians to pray for him and do what we can to give the family the necessary support to save his life,” she said.
Musawa explained that the President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government understands the pivotal role of the creative industries to national economic growth and was committed to the welfare of stakeholders in the sector.
According to her, “the ministry of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy, under my watch, is working painstakingly towards ensuring that programmes and policies are in place towards the welfare of industry players.
Musawa, who made a personal donation of an undisclosed amount to support the medical bills of the ailing actor, assured that better days were ahead for Nigerian creatives.
“One of the main initiatives that we have within our ministry is to give welfare, not only to veterans in the industry, but to see how we can give welfare to all members of the industry.
“We understand that the issue of mental health is key in determining the quality of life of members of the society, especially members in this particular industry.
“One of our initiatives in the ministry is to ensure that we look at and interrogate the different policies in terms of the kind of welfare that we give them and we will be able to run that very soon.
“I can assure you that members of the entertainment industry and of course, members of the arts, culture and creative economy will have full support from this particular administration.
“It is part of the renewed hope agenda of Mr. President to ensure that we give the best and achieve the best in terms of what the industry has to offer,” she said.
NAN reports that Zack Orji, 64, reportedly slumped at the new year eve and was admitted at the Intensive Care Unit of the National Hospital in Abuja, before he was transferred to a private hospital for the surgery.
Minister visits ailing Nollywood actor Zack Orji in hospital
Thing to know about Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels
Regina Daniels is a popular Nigerian Nollywood actress and film producer.
Regina Daniels started her career as a child actress. She is best known for her work in Dumebi in School, Traditional War (Part 1), The Bat-Man, Plantain Girl, Tears of Ojiugo, The Jericho, Python Girl, Royal Covenant, and Miracle Child. Besides being an actress, she is a model, film producer, entrepreneur, and social media personality.
Regina Daniels is one of the most successful young Nollywood actresses. She has starred in multiple Nollywood productions. Her marriage attracted plenty of attention globally. Discover more about her todays.
Here are some key things to know about her:
Regina Daniels caused a stir when she married Nigerian billionaire Ned Nwoko in 2019. The couple have a significant age difference.
However she has been the subject of various controversies, including her marriage to Ned Nwoko and rumors of lavish spending.
Regina Daniels is also known for her philanthropic activities and has supported various charitable causes.
She is highly active on social media platforms, particularly Instagram, where she has a large following and regularly shares updates about her life and career.
Thing to know about Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels
Gospel singer Moses Bliss gifts signees brand new cars
Ace gospel singer and Spotlite Nation record label owner, Moses Bliss has gifted three artistes signed under his label, brand new cars.
The ‘Daddy-wey-dey-pamper’ crooner disclosed this on his Instagram page.
According to him, the three signees are Godfrey Gad, Neeja and Son Music.
The globally renowned music minister who recently married his Ghanaian sweetheart Marie, had also this time last year gifted three cars to his barber and two artistes signed under his record label.
The kind gesture has attracted accolades from his followers and fans on social media, including his lawyer, Pelumi Olajengbesi.
Olajengbesi said: “This is an overwhelming moment.
“The gospel music community is truly witnessing the power of support and encouragement.”
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Moses Bliss who hails from Akwa Ibom State, is a songwriter and worship leader.
He released his first single “E No Dey Fall My Hand” in January 2017 and rose to prominence with the 2019 song “Too Faithful”.
In 2020, he won the Loveworld International Music and Arts Award (LIMA 2020), for his song “You I Live for”, an annual awards by renowned cleric Pastor Chris Oyakhilome.
Gospel singer Moses Bliss gifts signees brand new cars
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“Go and ask his brother” – Nwoko tells Nigerians asking why ‘Husband’ was not included in Jnr Pope’s obituary
“Go and ask his brother” – Nwoko tells Nigerians asking why ‘Husband’ was not included in Jnr Pope’s obituary
Movie producer, Stanley Nwoko, has advised Nigerians wondering why ‘Husband’ was not included in JohnPaul Odonwodo Aka Jnr Pope’s obituary, to go and ask the late actor’s brother.
On Friday, April 26, the family of the deceased actor released his obituary poster in which he was described as a son, father, Uncle and superstar.
Social media users took to Stanley’s page after he shared the poster, to ask why the title ‘Husband’ wasn’t used to describe Jnr Pope as he was a married man before his death.
Responding, Stanley said he has some information about Jnr Pope but will not share it and instead, directed people to go and ask the late actor’s brother about the Obituary.
“Go and ask his brother” – Nwoko tells Nigerians asking why ‘Husband’ was not included in Jnr Pope’s obituary
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