naptu2: Onyeka Onwenu presenting Contact. This was in 1986 or '87 or '88.
I remember that there were two series of Contact and that a man presented the other series. I can't remember who the man was, but I think it was Patrick Oke. I can remember the backdrop though. It was a view of Marina taken from somewhere around Federal Palace Hotel. The background footage must have been shot from around 6:30 to 7:30 in the evening because we could see the transformation from evening daylight to complete darkness.
naptu2: There was a video clip that caught my attention in 1981 or 1982. It was of an incredibly beautiful young Nigerian woman in the UK. I think she had just won some kind of award and then she gave a performance. She sang the Everly Brothers' song, "Walk Right Back". It was beautiful. That video was shown many times on NTA 2 Channel 5 in 1982/1983. I have been looking for that video on YouTube since 2008.
I already loved the Everly Brothers and it was some feat for someone to perform that song and for me to like it without comparing it to the original. We had the Everly Brothers' album and it was one of my favourites. The album sleeve was very colourful. It was made up of little cartoon strips that represented each song on the album. I loved every song on that album. I loved "Bird Dog" because there was someone that I knew that was named Charlie and we used that song to tease him. (Now I'm tempted to do and Everly Brothers sweep).
Anyway, that was the first video of Onyeka Onwenu that I ever saw. I still haven't been able to find her version of "Walk Right Back" on the internet, but this song (below) was from the same album. (You can clearly hear Sunny Okosun's influence in the horns).
naptu2: You see, he wasn't only a great musician and singer (as you can tell from Mother and Child), he was also a great producer.
She worked at the NTA in the early 1980s and she approached him to produce her album and he did. I think it was recorded in London, but I can't remember for sure.
naptu2: The moment I fell in love with Onyeka Onwenu.
I had the Everly Brothers version of this song (I believe that's the original) and I absolutely loved it. So, for anyone to make a cover version of the song that is as good as the original. . .that person must be really special.
So the NTA showed a competition that was staged in the UK (c1981) and an unknown Nigerian performed this song. I was blown away. In fact, I think I prefer the tempo and beat of Onyeka's version. That was Onyeka's first hit.
Unfortunately her version is not online (God bless Classic FM for playing it once in a while). Here's the Everly Brothers' version.
The Everly Brothers - Walk Right Back.
naptu2: There was a video clip that caught my attention in 1981 or 1982. It was of an incredibly beautiful young Nigerian woman in the UK. I think she had just won some kind of award and then she gave a performance. She sang the Everly Brothers' song, "Walk Right Back". It was beautiful. That video was shown many times on NTA 2 Channel 5 in 1982/1983. I have been looking for that video on YouTube since 2008.
I already loved the Everly Brothers and it was some feat for someone to perform that song and for me to like it without comparing it to the original. We had the Everly Brothers' album and it was one of my favourites. The album sleeve was very colourful. It was made up of little cartoon strips that represented each song on the album. I loved every song on that album. I loved "Bird Dog" because there was someone that I knew that was named Charlie and we used that song to tease him. (Now I'm tempted to do and Everly Brothers sweep).
Anyway, that was the first video of Onyeka Onwenu that I ever saw. I still haven't been able to find her version of "Walk Right Back" on the internet, but this song (below) was from the same album. (You can clearly hear Sunny Okosun's influence in the horns).
This was the first song by Onyeka Onwenu that I ever heard. I wish I could find the exact video that was on heavy rotation on NTA2 Channel 5 in 1982.
We had the original album that contained this song. That album is one of my favourite albums. It had hit after hit after hit and the album sleeve was filled with cartoons. I absolutely loved that original version by the Everly Brothers, so I thought that it would be difficult for anybody to cover the song in a way that I would like it. Onyeka Onwenu succeeded. I also love this version.
The original video from 1982 showed Onyeka performing this song at an event in the UK. She was very pretty.
Imagine someone asking me whether Sowore is involved with the Take It Back Movement, when it was his campaign slogan in 2019, when he had always spoken for them and when it is plastered all over his social media handles.
Someone was even saying that she doesn't know whether Take It Back is involved in this protest, when Sowore was the first person to announce that there would be a protest (before others got involved) and when he has been posting his list of demands, which have even been posted on Nairaland's home page.
I no longer have the time or patience to entertain trolls.
This is a thread from 2018.
sowore2019: Today, Presidential aspirant, Omoyele Sowore and the Take It Back Movement announced its political platform — African Action Congress (AAC). This followed INEC’s release of newly registered political parties.
Dr Malcolm Fabiyi, Director General, TakeItBack Movement/Sowore 2019 Campaign announced that on August 15th, the official unveiling of the party, the AAC, will hold at the Party Headquarters in ABUJA.
“We will also be announcing the members of our Coalition of Authentic Progressive Parties & Organizations (CAPPO) on that date. With our own dedicated party platform, we are now able to match up a pace setting movement with a transformative political platform”.
Omoyele Sowore who had earlier promised to send President Buhari back to his home town also posted this unveiled logo and party name on his Facebook page.
“We call on progressives and youth everywhere to embrace the AAC. Our party is the authentic platform for political transformation in Nigeria”
The party’s adopted slogan was also communicated to be – Take it Back – Action!!!
naptu2: Every administration seems to have at least one of this kind of person.
The claim that Peter Obi is behind the protest is false.
Yes, Obidients might be planning to capitalise on the protest, but they are not at the core of the planned protest.
This protest is being organised by Omoyele Sowore.
He is planning it to mark the 5th anniversary of his previous protest. In 2019 Sowore called for a Revolution and began the "Revolution Now" movement. That's why the Buhari Administration arrested him, because it said that calling for a revolution is treasonous.
Omoyele Sowore planned to begin the protest from the National Stadium. I believe that he had previously planned to use other venues, but the owners turned him down when they discovered what he wanted to use it for. The National Stadium, Surulere initially agreeed to host the event, but they also cancelled it when they discovered what he wanted to do.
Eventually Sowore decided to hold it under the bridge outside the National Stadium. However, the police broke up the protest, fired teargas and arrested some people (some groups had already pulled out of the protest before the D-day).
The Take It Back Movement is one of Omoyele Sowore's movements. He is organising this protest to mark the 5th anniversary of his Revolution Now protest.
PRESS RELEASE IGP HOLDS VIRTUAL MEETING WITH FALANA, EBUN, MEMBERS OF TAKE IT BACK MOVEMENT
Advises Group to Avoid Street Procession, Liaise with Respective State Police Commissioners
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, on 30th July, 2024, held a constructive virtual meeting with Femi Falana (SAN), Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa (SAN) and other key members of the Take It Back Movement in light of the planned nationwide protest as part of the Nigeria Police Force's efforts aimed at ensuring the safety and security of all citizens while upholding the constitutional right to peaceful assembly.
During the meeting, the IGP emphasized the importance of maintaining public order and safety during the planned protests. He acknowledged the group's right to express their concerns through peaceful protests and reiterated the Police Force's duty to facilitate such rights within the bounds of the law.
To this end, the IGP has advised the Take It Back Movement, who have indicated their interest to protest, to engage with the respective State Police Commissioners to coordinate and plan the protests in a manner that ensures the safety of participants and the general public, while pre-empting any security challenges and ensuring that the protests proceed peacefully. Additionally, the IGP strongly advised against unplanned open and unnecessary processions due to the potential dangers they pose. He stressed that organizing and coordinating with the Police and other security agencies are essential steps to mitigate risks, protect the rights of all citizens, and protect the well-being of all involved.
The Inspector-General of Police while reiterating that the Force remains dedicated to protecting the rights of all citizens and ensuring that all public gatherings are conducted safely and securely, calls on stakeholders to work together to foster a peaceful and secure environment during the planned protests.
ACP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI, mnipr, mipra, fCAI, FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER, FORCE HEADQUARTERS, ABUJA
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