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Music Lovers Can Catch Upcoming Episode 5 of ‘The Voice Nigeria’ on Airtel TV
The last episode of leading international singing competition, ‘The Voice Nigeria’, which aired on Saturday, April 17, had several fans in a frenzy, and with an upcoming episode 5 scheduled to air this coming weekend, fans can catch all the excitement on Airtel TV.
On the previous episode, music lovers witnessed a handful of electrifying performances, with the talents bringing their A game to showcase their singing prowess.
Adjudged by music mega stars, Waje, Falz, Yemi Alade and Dare Art Alade, the performances elicited a wide range of reactions from fans and music aficionados alike, with many taking to social media to share their excitement.
Six contestants vied for their spot in the next stage, and the judges were vested with the hallowed duty of combing through each performance meticulously to determine those who are truly worthy of making it there.
However, despite the gobsmacking vocal range some contestants showcased, only three managed to win over the hearts of the judges with sheer display of raw talent.
The first performing contestant, Charles Loven Akinloye delivered an exhilarating rendition of Fireboy’s ‘Need You’ and almost instantly got three votes from four of the judges, with Dare Art Alade giving his vote lastly.
Another contestant, Jeremiah Ranti Akerele performed Sam Smith’s 2014 hit, ‘I’m Not the Only One’ and managed to pique the interest of only one of the coaches, Dare Art Alade.
The last performer, Ayomikun, who effortlessly stole the show with a full-hearted rendition of Nosa’s 2014 hit, ‘Pray for Me’, arguably got the most reaction out of fans on social media.
With a charming charisma, impassioned vocal performance and cherubic smile, the youngster swept all four judges off their feet, however, he sheepishly picked Dare Art Alade as his coach of choice.
Episode 5 of the blind auditions is scheduled to air on Saturday, April 24 and will also be available on Sunday on Airtel TV by 8PM. The new episode can also be watched on-demand from 9pm on Sunday after the live broadcast to enable fans watch at any time if they missed the live broadcast.
To watch new episodes on Airtel TV, fans can simply download the Airtel TV app, which is available on Google Play Store and Apple Store, then register with their Airtel number.
Once registration is complete, they can browse the app to catch all new episodes of ‘The Voice Nigeria’ and browse through the catalogue to stream any other content or channel of choice.
The Airtel TV app is subscription-free and offers registered users unlimited access to live TV, news and the entire Airtel TV content library.
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Legit.ng, Shade of Life Foundation Partner to Advance Autism Awareness in Nigeria
Legit.ng recently joined forces with the Shade of Life Foundation to become a voice of autism, and drive advocacy for improved media support during Autism Awareness Month.
Conversations around media support exploration was led by Joseph Omotayo, head of Department for Human Interest Stories at Legit.ng, and Dr. Eziafakaku Nwokolo, founder and CEO of the Shade of Life Foundation,
This partnership is a response to the concerns raised by organizations like the Shade of Life Foundation about the level of support received from the media in discussing autism as a disability.
While other disabilities may receive attention, autism, with its critical developmental implications often lacks adequate representation in mainstream media.
Recognizing the importance of addressing these concerns, Legit.ng took proactive steps by integrating itself into the essence of autism awareness.
It facilitated a one-hour workshop with Dr. Nwokolo, the founder of the foundation, to deepen our understanding of autism, its various spectrums, and the language boundaries associated with it.
Other steps we took in advocating autism awareness in the media, can be seen in our attached press release.
Legit.ng believes that by amplifying the voices of autism and advocating for better media representation, we can contribute to creating a more inclusive and accepting society for all.
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As Nigeria Struggle, Tanzania Turns off Power Plants Due to Excess Supply
While 85 per cent of Nigeria is in darkness, Tanzania, an African country has shut down five hydroelectric stations in a bid to reduce excess electricity in the national grid.
Kassim Majaliwa, prime minister, Tanzania, has said the main plant, Mwalimu Nyerere Hydroelectric Station, alone generated enough electricity to power major cities, including Dar es Salaam, the country’s commercial hub.
It is the first time Tanzania, which suffers chronic power shortages, has closed hydroelectric stations due to excess production.
“We have turned off all these stations because the demand is low and the electricity production is too much, we have no allocation now,” an official from state-run power company, Tanesco, said.
The 2,115MW Julius Nyerere Hydropower Dam is said to be almost filled with water following heavy rains that started early this year.
Meanwhile, while the country has an installed capacity of 1,938MW and the grid installed capacity of 1,899MW, Nigeria which has an installed capacity of 13,000MW is struggling to electrify 85 per cent of its electricity consumers.
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President Tinubu Appoints Jim Ovia as Student Loan Fund Chairman
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Jim Ovia, renowned banker and businessman, as the Chairman, Board of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund.
Ovia’s appointment is contained in a State House statement titled, ‘President Tinubu appoints Jim Ovia as Chairman of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund,’ and issued on Friday by Ajuri Ngelale, special adviser to the President, Media & Publicity.
The statement noted that “Ovia is the founder of one of Nigeria’s leading banks and a respected business leader, with a surfeit of efforts and benefaction towards nurturing and empowering young Nigerians.
“He is an alumnus of Harvard Business School and holds a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Louisiana.”
The National Student Loan Programme is a pivotal intervention that seeks to guarantee sustainable higher education and functional skill development for all Nigerian students and youths.
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund, the implementing institution of this innovation, demands excellence and Nigerians of the finest professional ilk to guide and manage.
“The President believes Mr. Ovia will bring his immense wealth of experience and professional stature to this role to advance the all-important vision of ensuring that no Nigerian student suffers a capricious end to their pursuit of higher education over a lack of funds,” the statement partly read.
Ovia’s appointment will also ensure “that Nigerian youths, irrespective of who they are, have access to higher education and skills that will make them productive members of society and core contributors to the knowledge-based global economy of this century.”
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