King Ray © IamBenue 2018

Creatives, Stories 10/10/2018 by Akaafele

“If I’m to rewrite my life story again I will pick Makurdi again” – King Ray

My name is Raymond Shagbaor Iorkohol (King Ray). I am from Kwande local government Area of Benue.  Raymond is an Actor and a model. I started Modelling while I was in Benue State University Makurdi (BSU) studying Theater Arts.   I was a runner-up Mr Theatre Arts Department in 2010, runner-up Mr Benue Carnival 2011 and runner-up Mr Benue 2011.   if I’m to rewrite my life story again I will pick Makurdi again In 2012 I represented Benue in […]

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Creatives, Music 8/08/2018 by Akaafele

‘Daddy’ – Shime Ahua

Verse 1 I jumped, I jumped off the roof I fell, I fell to the ground I thought the angels would pick me up I thought, angels would pick me up I cried, spirit died I went around, with guilt in my eyes Father said “I’m always watching” Oh He said “I can’t hear you calling me” I fell on […]

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payday © I am Benue 2018

Creatives, Stories 15/06/2018 by Orwi Manny Ameh

Payday; The Movie

Synopsis Just before best friends and flatmates Paul (Baaj Adebule) and Ortega (Ebiye Victor) renew their yearly rent, their Landlord dies very suddenly, and seemingly without any heir apparent. The young men seize upon the unfortunate but good opportunity to ‘enjoy’ a little. They go on an expensive night out. The Landlord’s daughter (Segilola Ogidan) turns up the following morning […]

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Kvung James Owo © I am Benue 2018

Creatives, Music 10/06/2018 by Akaafele

‘Owo Kudi Ego’ – Kvng James

Intro:  (Yeah)  NYAMA   (no no no no)  KOBOKO   (Oh no no no no)   Verse 1  King Nyama in a Benz   I ain’t telling them my plans   Foreign cash in my pants  Gold watch in my hands   Jesus piece on my chains   I came through and I stayed true see I Ain’t sitting on the fence   Flow sick I need D4   About to blow up like C4  Money long like aliko   N’naa gimme my Egó   pls […]

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Creatives, Film and Photography, Stories 10/03/2018 by Akaafele

Beyond The Glam; Directed by Anna White

According to recent study by the Mind, Behaviour and Development Unit (eMBeD) of the World Bank, 1 out of every 5 Nigerians suffer from depression, this goes to show the precarious situation we are in. Beyond the Glam is a wakeup call for us to be our brother’s keeper; look is deceptive nowadays, those that seem to have it all […]

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© Iambenue Chiangi Mwuese Benny 2018

Creatives, Stories 19/01/2018 by Akaafele

Fashion: Chiangi Mwuese Benny

I am the fifth child in a family of eight, I was born in Asaba, Delta state but, I’m Tiv (as my name implies) from Ushongo local government. When I was four years old we relocated back to Benue State, Gboko to be precise as things got very difficult for my parents. As a result of the hardship we were […]

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