WARNING TO
ALLEU PROMOTERS AND NAIJA BASED
PROMOTERS
It has come to our notice
that some Nigeria and Europe based promoters are on each other’s neck because
of Betrayal, Selfishness, Greed and Unprofessionalism. Many are saying things
can no longer continue like this as they have been betrayed so many times by Promoters
who would negotiate with an artist in Nigeria get an agreement then bring out
flyers to announce their shows, yet another promoter would go behind their back
and offer more money to block their shows. A promoter would be promoting a
Nigerian based artist in Europe another one would be promoting another Naija
based artist in the same city same time same month, all this unprofessionalism
has to stop as a matter of urgency. We all need to be matured and professional in
this Entertainment business as it is not a do or die affair. No one is superior
to another and we must put a stop to this menace that is plaguing us as a
people and as a body comprises of many professionals. EU members are not a
bunch of thugs or kids and must all grow up! How much do we actually make from
these so called shows that we are putting up every time? Though many among us
keep quiet, but we know the amount of money we lose a lot of times from
promoting artists from Nigeria.
We the members of this
great association are coming out to condemn this act! We must all find ways to
work together! We say NO to this injustice, because it is very wrong for an EU
promoter to announce his show and another EU promoter would go and post to
Facebook that the show is not holding. This is very childish and unprofessional
and must be stopped as a matter of urgency!
This great association will
no longer tolerate this kind of behavior anymore and any person bringing an
Artist from Nigeria, should be ready to work with EU promoters in “Good Terms” otherwise
the appropriate authorities will be informed and the Venue of the show sealed
off. We will also carry out our own advert disqualifying that show as Illegal
and no deejay will be present for such show and the artist from Nigeria will
not be able to perform in any part of EU.
We in the EU would also
take on a very drastic action and go on a total “Locked Down” from Holland,
Spain, Finland, Norway, Germany, Italy, Belgium, etc. While many may still be
in doubt and wonder how we are going to achieve this, just understand one
thing, we are getting COORDINATED because we can no longer sit down and allow anyone
spoil the Entertainment industry in Europe which we have worked so hard to build
and sustain all because they are thinking of their pockets alone.
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Nollywood director, Tony Akinyemi, popularly called Tony Holland and his wife, Maaike, share the story of their 22-year-old marriage with MOTUNRAYO JOEL of Punch magazijn
How did you meet your wife?
Tony: I met her at an outing in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. As a lady, she first played “hard to get” but after my third attempt of asking her to dance with me, she agreed and the rest, as they say, is now history.
Would you describe your relationship as love at first sight
Maaike: Based on the circumstances of how we met, coupled with his boldness and persistence, I knew right away that I wanted to spend the rest of my life with him. Till date, I am glad he is my husband. I could not have asked for a better man. He is everything I wanted in a man.
What exactly attracted you to her?
Tony: Honestly, she was the most beautiful lady around that night. This was confirmed by all my friends around that night; you know how we men talk (smiles). And the way she smiled that night melted my heart; it still does till today. My wife has a charming smile.
Were you single and searching at the time?
Maaike: I was single but not really searching at the time.
At the initial stage of your relationship, were you comfortable dating him since he is a black man?
Maaike: Yes of course. I never had any problem with foreigners; my mother once told me that when I was young, I always preferred coloured dolls to the “normal ones.”
How did the relationship progress?
Maaike: We started dating and seeing each other only during weekends because of our work and the distance between our respective homes was about 70 kilometres. But as time progressed, we could not do without seeing each other. I became so fond of him. When I could not stand it any longer, I quit my job and got another job close to his city. The thought of seeing him often made be happy.
At what point did you realise you wanted to spend the rest of your life with her?
Tony: Surprisingly, it was on the third day after I met her that I knew she was the one for me. Back then, I had this so-called personal “10 commandments” that I had prayed about. I told myself that anyone I would spend the rest of my life with must meet up all the 10 commandments. During our first conversation on a landline telephone (back then there were no mobile phones), unknowingly to her, she met seven out of my 10 commandments. That surprised me and 22 years later, my God-given commandments have not failed me. We are still very much happy together. Every day I bless God for bringing her into my life; I could not have asked for a better wife.
How did he propose to you?
Maaike: It happened during our first holiday together on one of the Islands in Greece. He secretly planned it to perfection and it was one of the most beautiful moments of my existence. That day remains fresh in my memory.
Did you accept his proposal immediately?
Maaike: Yes of course, we had dated for about four years. I knew already that sooner or later he would pop the question. The only problem was that I did not know when.
Did her family welcome you with open arms the first time you met them?
Tony: At the initial stage, they did not really welcome me with open arms, because she is the last child of the family and the first child who brought home a foreigner. Hence, I knew I had to work hard to prove that I am a worthy ambassador of the African race. Years later, I remain the best friend of my father-in-law. That thought gladdens my heart.
What is the most memorable moment of your union?
Tony: They are many but the day we got married and the days our two boys were born stands out from the other beautiful occasions.
Maaike: The days our children were born. Each experience was emotional for me.
How do you handle the attention that comes with the inter-racial marriage?
Tony: It is very simple. One has to believe in oneself and the union that God has ordained and neglect other people’s opinion.
Maaike: Everyone has his or her own opinions, but to be candid, I really do not care what people think.
Were there times you felt overwhelmed with stares?
Maaike: Yes, a lot of times, especially at the initial stage of our relationship. Inter-racial marriage was not so common back then. But after a while, we got used to stares and people got used to us. Thank God it is a normal thing in Holland nowadays.
Who is the first to apologise after a quarrel?
Tony: I hate to say sorry but I am always careful in dealing with people. Same applies to my relationship with my wife. She is the one that apologises because for us to quarrel, (which hardly happens) she knows that she has gone too far.
Maaike: Most times, I am the first to apologise. But we hardly quarrel because my husband has a great deal of patience no matter how much one pushes him.
How do you handle attention from the opposite sex?
Tony: The best way is to see a compliment as what it is and know how to politely checkmate someone when a compliment is turning into something else.
How do you handle disagreements?
Tony: I just give my opinion and listen to hers. If I know I am right, I won’t argue with her. But if I know she is right, I will accept her opinion immediately because I see arguments as time wasters.
Maaike: Among couples, there is bound to be a disagreement, one should handle it the best way one can. I am not good at it and my husband knew it as my weakness. He never waited for me to accept his opinion rather he would explain and back off. Later on, he would see me doing what he suggested but he would not talk about it anymore.
Do you have joint accounts?
Tony: Yes, we do.
What would you like to change about your spouse?
Husband: Nothing at all, she is exactly what I prayed for. If I have to change anything then I would be fighting against the commandments that have worked for me in more than 22 years.
Maaike: I share the same thought. I cannot think of anything I would want to change about him.
Some married men do not wear wedding bands. Do you wear yours especially to show ladies that you are married?
Tony: Yes, I do. I did not enter into the marriage by force; it was a conscious decision. I am proud to wear my wedding band. I have never taken it off.
Who is the bathroom singer between the two of you?
Maaike: He is definitely the one.
Any plans to relocate to Nigeria?
Maaike: Yes that is our plan; we are currently working on owning a home in Nigeria.
You must have dated a white man. What can you say about the way a black man treats his woman and the way a white man treats his?
Wife: The difference is not much, only that black men are more fun to be with. They are always positive in any circumstances. No matter what the situation is, black people always believe in the fact that tomorrow will bring a better day and that has inspired me to have another perspective on life. To round it off, they are very romantic.
He is Kevin Idehen, a prominent blogger and a supporter of APC, Godwin Obaseki for Governor movement in Europe, he wrote the following recentely on his Facebook page asking why Nigerians are so clueless even the educated ones read it all here.... ♻Welcome to Africa where typing Amen to a Pastor's prayers on Facebook will save you from your village witches and make you a billionaire...z ♻Welcome to Africa where Jesus Christ sends you a Whatsapp message and threatens to kill you if you do not send it to 20 people... ♻The most Annoying thing in all is that Graduates and supposedly learned people send these ''miracle messages'' to their friends every day...
These messages carry lots of threats; some of the messages say yo...u will suffer or go broke for a week if you don't send them... As Christians, we Need to keep an open mind and be discerning and also open our hearts and minds to healthy discussions...
WE NEED TO THINK... ✅Do you believe God will punish you if you refuse to send those messages? ✅Do you think your destiny is tied to a message on social media? ✅Do you genuinely believe you will receive instant miracles after you type ''Amen'' on that post? We claim to be Children of God but we are scared of the future, scared of little things... You relay a message to 20 people on social media and believe in your heart that you will wake up tomorrow a billionaire... What is wrong with us? Like SERIOUSLY, what is really wrong with us? Without Prayers, Hard work, Abiding in the word of God in our everyday life, Determination and Purpose, ''miracle messages'' on social media are not invisible hands that can instantly make us rich... Stop spreading your fears on social media because we are not that gullible... Our God is too big to send threats to make people obey Him. Our God will never do that... We need messages that will transform souls and not messages that will threaten people to create unnecessary Fear and Panic... Know your God! Share to educate others...
Las Vegas was definitely one for the books. I met so many new people and great athletes from all over the world during the 2016 Mr Olympia.
Born in Edo state Nigeria, to mr and Mrs Osazee, Mr Iwinosa (Iwin) as he is porpularly called came to the Netherlands so years ago with his parents, while in holland he went on continue his education changing from the English language to dutch language but that one did not disturb him as he came out with good results all all field, Mr Iwin is currentely in the last year of his universary education, as a proud Nigerian he hope to write his name in the history book, we all at Tafia world wish him all the best.
I am now even more focused than ever. Thank you for the great opportunity and experience @gorillawearusa, who knows maybe I will be back next year.
I am back in the Netherlands, back on the grind ! #Stay#Motivated #Stay #Hungry
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PDP candidate, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, yesterday said he has been vindicated on his claim about the high debt profile of the state by the Debt Management Office, DMO. In that respect, the candidate has tasked the outgoing governor to explain the N1.9 trillion allegedly received in the last 8 years. Ize-Iyamu and Oshiomhole A statement by the Ize-Iyamu Campaign Organisation also stated that the debt management office’s (DMO) release as reported by many national dailies, had settled Governor Oshiomhole’s claims that he never took foreign loans. He said, ‘’the debt management office, Abuja has just stated that Edo State, with a total of $179.52 million as at June 30 this year, holds 4.91 per cent of the nation’s subnational foreign debts. And we know this is outside over N800 billion debt that Oshiomhole has created for Edo State”, Reacting to recent media reports credited to Oshiomhole that he would not hand over to the PDP’s candidate, the campaign organisation said...reda it here...
Denhaag based bussiness woman Vivian Abieyuwa Omoruyi a firm supporter of Godwin Obaseki speaks about the need to elect Obaseki as the next governor of Edo state.
According to her the outgoing Governor Oshomole has done so much for the state, built Schools, Roads and Hospitals, she said that we need continuity and the only person that can continue this work is Godwin Obaseki and that the name Obasseki speaks volume,
She went on to question the Authenticity of Pastor Ize- Iyamu saying that the man should face the church and not politics, she further said that Edo state needs a man that will be there for the people and not the one trying to fill his purse with Government money. She went on to say Ize - Iyamu should not be trusted because of the special relationship he has with the Igbinedions family, she said edo state will not survive if we allow it to fall into the hands of crooks as she describe Iyamu and PDP, she said people should wise up and wipe out PDP from Edo state, Ize -Iyamu and his supporters are criminals, that belong in jail instead of the Government house, there is no room for Agbero that calls himself a pastor, what is he going to do in the Government house going there to preach?, let him face is church calling. She wants people to read and know more about Godwin Obaseki who was born in Benin City, Nigeria, to the famous and illustrious Obaseki family.
Education
He had his early education in St. Matthews Anglican Primary School Benin City from where he proceeded to Eghosa Anglican Grammer School, Benin City for his secondary schoool eductaion. He attended the University of Ibadan where he obtained a BA in Classics.
Mr. Obaseki attended the Columbia University and Pace University in New York and has an MBA in Finance and International Business. He is also a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Stock Brokers, Nigeria and an alumnus of the Lagos Business School Chief Executive Program.
He was nominated a Global Leader for Tomorrow (GLT) by the World Economic Forum in 2001.
Career
Godwin Obaseki began his career over 30 years ago and has established track records in Investment Banking, Asset Management, Securities Trading and the Public Sector both internationally and in Nigeria. He started out in 1983 with Capital Trust Brokers Limited Lagos as a stockbroker where he excelled and subsequently worked with International Merchant Bank (an affiliate of First Chicago Bank). In 1988 he joined AVC Funds Limited, Lagos where he served as a Project Manager and led the core team that set up two of the new generation banks which eventually reshaped the face of the banking industry in Nigeria. Between 1993 and 1995 he worked in New York as a principal of Equatorial Finance Co, a Financial Advisory firm with a focus on Africa and providing Structured Trade Finance for African related transactions through credit, financial advisory and risk insurance.
He Founded Afrinvest West Africa Limited (formerly Securities Transactions & Trust Company Limited (SecTrust)) in 1995 as the pioneer Managing Director. The firm has since grown to become a leading Investment Banking and Investment Management firm in Nigeria. In 1995 SecTrust was appointed the correspondent stockbroker for Nigeria by the International Finance Corporation (IFC). In 1996, SecTrust established the first derivative product, the Nigerian International Debt Fund (NIDF) on the Nigerian Stock Exchange, which allowed Nigerians invest local savings in US Dollar instrument. This fund has outperformed projections on returns.
SecTrust pioneered and was local adviser on the first global offering by a Nigerian bank through the issuance of Global Depositary Shares (GDS) to raise UD$50 million from the international Capital market. Afrinvest has acted as advisers on some of the largest and most significant transactions in the Nigerian capital market since 2005.
Afrinvest is one of the most trusted advisory firms in the domestic corporate finance market, pioneering major innovations and providing leadership in the Nigerian Securities market. The Firm has advised on numerous landmark transactions including the first Eurobond Issue by a Sub-Saharan Africa Corporate (outside South Africa); the first ever simultaneous merger and tender offer transaction in Sub-Saharan Africa and the largest ever listing on the Nigerian Stock Exchange. Afrinvest has been ranked as a major Investment Research firm which is at the forefront of playing instrumental roles in the introduction of new financing products such as Eurobonds and Global Depository Receipts to Nigerian Companies. Mr. Obaseki is presently the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the firm which won the Best Asset Management Firm in Nigeria (2014) Award by the Wealth & Finance International Magazine Finance Awards.
Mr.Godwin Obaseki currently serves as the Chairman of the Edo State Government’s Economic and Strategy Team (EST), a position he has held since March 17, 2009 Pro bono publico.
Key achievements as chairman of the economic team of Edo state Government include: Documentation of State Economic Development framework through Sectors’ Strategic Planning which is reviewed and updated on an ongoing basis; Introduction and enculturation of retreats as a platform to ensure all parties engagement not only in planning and executing state development initiatives but also in monitoring and evaluation of outcomes; N25 Billion Infrastructure Development Bond from the Nigerian Capital Market in 2010; $225 Million Concessionary rates Development Loan from the World Bank with the 1st Tranche of $75 Million already accessed; Successfully hosted Sector based Economic Summits and Policy Dialogue Series including the Power Round Table in 2010, 2011 Education Round Table and 2012 Agribusiness Round Table.
These summits have translated in measurable and desired outcomes including:
Azura-Edo IPP project with over $1 billion in FDI currently under development in Ihovbor, Uhunwode LGA
Education Reforms which have translated to significant improvement in Educational Infrastructure and student performance in WAEC and other Exams.
Following the 2012 Agribusiness Summit, the state attracted investment in the Rubber Sub-sector for the development of the single largest Rubber Plantation project in Nigeria in Sokponba in Orhiomwon LGA under a privately developed and financed initiative;
A framework for Local Economic Empowerment through out-growers schemes is being finalised to attract funding into the development of key crops for which Edo State has natural endowment including Oil Palm, Rubber, Cassava, Cocoa, Rice and other grains
Other Committee activities in Edo State Government
Tax Assessment Review Committee for Edo State Internal Revenue Service (TARC) – Chairman
Committee on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) – Chairman
Committee on the Implementation of the Law Establishing the Edo State University of Science and Technology, Uzaire – Secretary
Committee on Contributory Pension Scheme – Member
Edo SEEFOR/DPO Steering Committee – Member
Committee on the Report of the Audit of the Credentials of Teaching Staff in Public Schools in Edo State.
Land Use Charge Committee – Chairman
State Steering Committee on the European Union Assisted Niger-Delta Support programme (NDSP) Component 3 (Development of Edo State Water & Sanitation Policy and Law.
Professionally, Mr. Obaseki has served on the Presidential Committee on the Reform of the Nigerian Pension System. He also served on the Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission Committee on the Re-activation of the Nigerian Bond Market and the review f the Investment and Securities Act. He served as a member of the Nigerian Stock Exchange Council between 2006 and 2009. He also serves on the board of some companies such as Dorman Long Engineering Limited, Pillar Oil Limited, Seric Impianti International Limited.
He was the founding secretary of a New York-based US Africa Chamber of Commerce in 1992, which promoted US organisations doing business in Africa. He was a Director in Junior Achievement of Nigeria – the local affiliate of the worldwide Not for Profit organisation which trains students to appreciate market economy values.
He also participates actively and serves as Trustee, in the Dr. Jackson Owen Obaseki Foundation, a family owned NGO which is involved in providing free educational and health services to the less privileged
She says every edo state should vote Godwin Obaseki and not allow Edo state to go back again to Egypt.
It has come to our notice
that some Nigeria and Europe based promoters are on each other’s neck because
of Betrayal, Selfishness, Greed and Unprofessionalism. Many are saying things
can no longer continue like this as they have been betrayed so many times by Promoters
who would negotiate with an artist in Nigeria get an agreement then bring out
flyers to announce their shows, yet another promoter would go behind their back
and offer more money to block their shows. A promoter would be promoting a
Nigerian based artist in Europe another one would be promoting another Naija
based artist in the same city same time same month, all this unprofessionalism
has to stop as a matter of urgency. We all need to be matured and professional in
this Entertainment business as it is not a do or die affair. No one is superior
to another and we must put a stop to this menace that is plaguing us as a
people and as a body comprises of many professionals. EU members are not a
bunch of thugs or kids and must all grow up! How much do we actually make from
these so called shows that we are putting up every time? Though many among us
keep quiet, but we know the amount of money we lose a lot of times from
promoting artists from Nigeria.
