Dafinone Mourns Prof. Johnson Adjan, Says Urhobo Nation Has Lost A Cultural Icon

Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Okakuro Ede Dafinone has expressed profound grief over the death of renowned Urhobo musician and cultural icon, Prof. Johnson Oyibode Adjan, popularly known as “The Ogburine,” describing his passing as a monumental loss to the Urhobo nation and the preservation of indigenous cultural heritage.   In a condolence message issued on Senator Dafinone described Prof. Adjan as a towering figure whose contributions to Urhobo music and culture would remain indelible in the hearts of generations.   According to the senator, “Adjan’s music transcended entertainment,…

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Oborevwori Mourns Renowned Urhobo Musician, Prof. Johnson Adjan

…As Delta loses a custodian of culture, indigenous wisdom   Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of legendary Urhobo musician and cultural icon, Prof. Johnson Oyibode Adjan, popularly known as “The Ogburine” (Song-Warrior).   In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, the governor described the late musician as one of the greatest ambassadors of Urhobo culture whose contributions to music, philosophy, and indigenous knowledge will remain unforgettable.   Governor Oborevwori said Prof. Adjan’s death was a huge loss…

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Prof. Alexander Akpodiete Mourns Late Urhobo Music Icon, Prof. Johnson Adjan

Professor Alexander Akpodiete has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of renowned Urhobo music icon and cultural ambassador, Prof. Johnson Adjan, describing his death as a monumental loss to the Urhobo nation, Ughelli Kingdom, and the Nigerian cultural landscape. In a condolence message, Akpodiete said the late Adjan devoted his life to the promotion of Urhobo language, culture, and values through music, leaving behind a rich legacy that will continue to inspire generations. According to him, “Prof. Adjan’s contributions to the preservation and propagation of Urhobo cultural heritage through his…

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HK Chairman Rolls Out Glamorous 51st Birthday Celebration For Mother Amidst Jubilation

Popular comedian, known as, HK Chairman shut down the atmosphere with a lavish celebration in honour of his mother, , as she marked her 51st birthday amid pomp, music and emotional tributes. The colourful event attracted entertainers, family members, close associates and well-wishers from different parts of the country, all gathered to celebrate the woman many described as the backbone behind the comedian’s success story. The atmosphere was electrifying as guests danced, exchanged goodwill messages and showered encomium on the celebrant for her humility, kindness and unwavering support for her…

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HK Chairman Cautions Nigerian Youth Against Violence During Elections

Popular Nigerian Comedian and Content Creator, HK Chairman, has called on youths and members of the general public to shun electoral violence and resist attempts by politicians to manipulate them ahead of the 2027 general elections.   The comedian cum content creator with over 1.2milliom followers on Facebook appealed to young people to remain peaceful and avoid engaging in the destruction of electoral materials or any form of vote-buying during elections. The entertainer who made the appeal during an interaction with youths in Ughelli, Ughelli North Local Government Area of…

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Upcoming Nigeria Celebrity, Ernest Oruese Urges Youths To Shun Cultism, Hard Drugs Abuse

    Popular Nigerian comedian,Skit maker and content creator, Ernest Tedjeye Oruese, widely known as HK Chairman and also called Diamonddc, has called on youths across the country to stay away from cultism, hard drugs and other criminal activities, emphasizing that young people have a brighter future if they choose the right path. The 30-year-old entertainer made the appeal recently while interacting with youths in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. He urged them to avoid social vices such as fighting, smoking hard drugs, cultism, stealing, kidnapping, armed…

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Nite Of A Thousand Laughs Set To Storm Asaba For 30th Anniversary Celebration

  Africa’s most iconic comedy brand, Nite of a Thousand Laughs, is set to light up Asaba, the Delta State capital, on November 21, 2025, as it marks an incredible 30 years of laughter, creativity, and consistency in the African entertainment landscape. Founded and produced by Dr. Opa Williams, the visionary entertainment entrepreneur from Delta State, the legendary show remains unarguably the mother of comedy shows in Africa. For three decades, it has provided the platform that launched and nurtured some of the continent’s greatest comedy legends; pioneers whose art…

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Oborevwori, Dafinone, Delta Elites’ Storm Lekki As Rep. Francis Waive’s Son Weds In Style

    It was glamour, grace, and celebration in Lekki, Lagos, as political heavyweights and dignitaries gathered for the traditional marriage of Dr. Timothy Waive, son of Rt. Hon. Rev. Francis Ejiroghene Waive, Member representing Ughelli and Udu Federal Constituency, and his bride, Dr. Toyin Coker.   The colourful ceremony drew a star-studded guest list led by the Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Senator representing Delta Central, Senator Ede Dafinone, Governor Oborevwori’s Chief Adviser, Chief Ighoyota Amori, and House of Reps members Hon. Victor Obizor, Prince Olande…

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Udu Agog As Two Monarchs Join Egbetamah To Pay Homage To Udu King

  Udu Kingdom, in Udu Local Government Area of Delta State, was in celebration mood over the weekend when a highly respected octogenarian and renowned business mogul, Chief B.J. Egbetamah, alongside his friends and family, paid homage to the newly crowned Ovie of Udu Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Engr. Mike Ogheneovo Orugbo, Okporua I.       The ceremony was further dignified by the presence of two revered traditional rulers in Urhoboland viz HRM Lucky Ochuko Ararile, Avbaike I, the Ovie of Umiaghwa-Abraka Kingdom, and HRM Mike Omeru, Ogurime-Rime, Ukori…

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Olomu Progress Union, Donates Notebooks To Schools In Olomu Kingdom

THE Asaba branch of Olomu Progress Union, has donated branded notebooks to all public schools in Olomu Kingdom to enhance and promote education in all communities of the kingdom in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State. The Olomu Progress Union, Asaba branch, was led by Mr Paul Owumi and Emmanuel Kuejubola. It was observed that both primary and secondary schools visited during the exercise were without perimeter fencing as that could lead to easy access by hoodlums. Among schools that benefitted are, Ovwor Mixed secondary school, Oguname primary…

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