Nigerian artistes are proving to be more politically conscious than ever. Now it seems that the words ‘positioning‘ and ‘strategizing‘ are beginning to sound better in their ears than a movie sound track or the rhythmic twang of a guitar. Little wonder then that no less than 50 music and movie artistes, perhaps representing the entire entertainment industry in Nigeria gathered in Federal Capital Territory to urge President Goodluck Jonathan to run in the forthcoming 2011 presidential elections.
Our man in Abuja, FRIDAY OLOKOR, witnessed it all on Wednesday at the corporate headquarters of the Goodluck Jonathan Support Group in Abuja.
The artistes had gathered under the pseudonym ‘Naija Artistes for Goodluck Jonathan‘. According to their spokesman, Mr. Francis Duru, the artistes had decided to work with the pro-Jonathan group towards mobilizing the masses ahead of next year‘s election.
”We came here because we have one spirit, and we are not a rented crowd. We are here because it goes beyond Goodluck Jonathan; we are here because of new breadth and correct the siddon look syndrome. We are here to say that the time has come to encourage national development and tell Jonathan that we are solidly behind him and are ready to garner support for him. We are here to say that Goodluck Jonathan should run for the 2011 presidency to change the nation for good,” Duru had said.
Other artistes artistes include Ngozi Ezeonu Desmond Elliot, Chris Mbah, Basorje Tariah jr, Daddy Showkey, Ayo Emmanuel, Fati Mohammed, Zack Azeez, Sammy Okposo, Weird MC, Sunny Neji, African China, Lynch Edochie, renowned Nollywood Director, Andy Nwakalor and CEO, Diamond Music Entertainment, Juliette Reini.
foget | 8/7/2010 3:53:01 PM
they are bunch of thieves that was how they supported soludo just because of the cash that was involved when are we gonna learn our lessons as Nigerians even entertainment industry is corrupt so where do we find solace and happiness? God help us!!
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koko1 | 8/8/2010 1:14:26 AM
Nigeria, its the money that is motivating them.. after good luck bribe them they will sing his praise and urge us to vote for him.. why cant they support fashola for presidency.. these artiste will be living good lives while poor masses continue to suffer..
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iooktrok | 8/9/2010 11:24:29 PM
why cant you see a good politicians when you see one;or less come to the real truth;are you not in suport that goodluck jo,natan should contest:it might be politise to say;;you can still see them as theives as some poeple call them but the truth is that jonathan should contest for this election of 2011:see my dear been an actoror actress is free ;no body is stoping any pearson from been an actor;if you need the money as you talk you can still join them and still live good;plz stop been jeeeeeeeeeeeeeellloooss hear:::::::::::::::::plz still remainber that on that day we all are going out in mass to suport goodluck
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iooktrok | 8/9/2010 11:24:41 PM
why cant you see a good politicians when you see one;or less come to the real truth;are you not in suport that goodluck jo,natan should contest:it might be politise to say;;you can still see them as theives as some poeple call them but the truth is that jonathan should contest for this election of 2011:see my dear been an actoror actress is free ;no body is stoping any pearson from been an actor;if you need the money as you talk you can still join them and still live good;plz stop been jeeeeeeeeeeeeeellloooss hear:::::::::::::::::plz still remainber that on that day we all are going out in mass to suport goodluck
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London Sweetheart | 8/20/2010 7:04:44 PM
First thing is that look at the people u are talking about and yourself ok. they have made their names and who are you?. Another thing is that we are tired of all this yoruba and hausa people in government. what did your urgly pot bell OBASANJO did? now you want us to vote for FASHOLA or whatever u call him abi?.. r*****h. is time you people go to hell and let other states rule...Am with them all the way and hope to cast my vote from UK.
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