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Vector, Reminisce, Obi-Amadi, Turbo Others Mentor Youths at FirstBank’s Empowerment Seminar (Photos)
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By Eric Elezuo
The 3.0 edition of the FirstBank Youth Empowerment Seminar which held at the Harbour Point Victoria Island with the theme Let’s Talk, embarked on prolific individual sessions covering fashion, media, photography and music.
Vector and Reminisce lecturing youths on music
Coordinating the photography session were the duo of Ace Photographers Kelechi Amadi-Obi and Lexash. The pair whose photographic profession has brought them wealth and fame, told the young ones to suffer for the survival of their art, saying that it may be rough at the beginning, but certainly with perseverance, it will thrive.
Kelechi Amadi-Obi and Lexash on Photography class
At the media stand were On Air Personalities, VJ Adams and and Gbemi Olateru just as Turbo and Derin Fabikun took charge of fashion oriented youths.
Derin informed them that it is only their love for the job that could save the job when the chips are down
“When the chips are down, allow your passion to keep you going,” she said.
In the same vein, superstars Reminisce and Vector lectured the youths who have chosen music. The duo cautioned the young ones to never be limited by people who don’t understand your fashion and style.
Turbo and Derin Fabikun were on hand to shed more light on on fashion as a career
After half an hour of sizzling and sensational sessions, the participants came out bubbling with new energy, rearing to go.
The seminar is one of FirstBank’s efforts to consciously develop the youths for a better future.
Gbemi Olateru and VJ Adams giving youths on becoming a media guru
Members of Nigeria’s entertainment industry turned out in large numbers on Wednesday for the service of songs of late actor Alex Ekubo.
Ekubo died on May 11, 2026, after a battle with kidney cancer.
Colleagues, friends, and dignitaries filled The Monarch Event Centre for the ceremony, dressed strictly in white as requested by the Ekubo family.
Attendees included Funke Akindele, Kate Henshaw, Chioma Akpotha, Ebele Okaro, Nancy Isime, Ruth Kadiri, Nkechi Blessing, Stan Nze, Blessing Obasi, Ik Ogbonna, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, singer Chike, and socialite Cubana Chief Priest.
The evening featured worship led by gospel ministers Peterson Okopi and Ebuka Songs, with Pastor Jerry Eze, Nathaniel Bassey, and Kaestrings also ministering.
The Ekubo family had earlier released an obituary on the late actor’s Instagram page, asking the public to keep them in prayer.
Wednesday’s service of songs officially opened Alex Ekubo’s burial rites.
The funeral moves to Arochukwu, Abia State, for a wake-keep on June 17, with burial scheduled for June 18.
Tamunosoye Karibi-George has been crowned Miss World Nigeria 2026 after emerging winner at the pageant’s grand finale held at Balmoral Hall, Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos, on Saturday, June 6, 2026.
The 26-year-old beauty queen, who represented Bayelsa State and hails from Port Harcourt, Rivers State, beat 19 other contestants in the competition themed “Pride, Power and Purpose.”
She succeeds Joy Mojisola Raimi, Miss World Nigeria 2025, and will represent Nigeria at the 73rd Miss World Festival scheduled to hold in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, from August 9 to September 5, 2026.
Miss Karibi-George is the founder of Beyond Labels, an initiative that supports children with special needs and promotes inclusion and equal opportunities.
Joining Karibi-George in the top five were Dionne Chisom Nwagbo of Anambra State, who finished as first runner-up; Shuntell Ezomo of Edo State, who emerged second runner-up; Irene Irene of Abuja; and Gold of Rivers State.
Miss World Nigeria, organized by the Silverbird Group, is one of Nigeria’s leading beauty pageants and selects the country’s representative for the international Miss World competition.
Award-winning artiste – Davido – is scheduled to perform at FIFA’s World Cup 2026 Countdown Concert in Los Angeles, adding another major global platform to his career.
Davido will perform alongside Major Lazer, the music project led by producer Diplo.
FIFA announced the lineup on Instagram, noting that more special guests will be unveiled in the coming days.
The concert is part of FIFA’s first synchronised live entertainment series across the tournament’s three host nations: the United States, Canada and Mexico.
“Featuring Diplo’s Major Lazer and Davido, and more special guests to be announced soon,” FIFA wrote.
The Los Angeles show will open doors at 5:00pm PT, with the live broadcast beginning at 6:00pm PT.
The series is designed to link audiences across the host countries, with simultaneous live performances streamed from Mexico City and Toronto.
FIFA said the event will stream globally across its digital platforms, including an exclusive livestream on TikTok.
Full concert and behind-the-scenes footage will be available on VuMe Live the following day.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins June 11, 2026.
