Saxophone Hub is Created to Help Raise Generations of Musicians– Jerry Omole

• As they play host to Berklee College of Music, Godwin Louis and Jhony Keys

In a bid to further promote Jazz Music culture, Saxophone Hub & Vital Edge played host to two prominent professors from Berklee College of Music, Godwin Louis and Jhony Keys at the grandeur Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.

Hosted by Ambassador Afolabi Oke (Ambassador of African Union 6th Region to Nigeria, ECOWAS), the august event underscores the commitment to raising champions, nurturing talents and transforming the African music landscape.

He disclosed that the event is a defining moment for the future of African music as the world is beginning to recognize the greatness in our rhythm, sound and stories as partnership like this creates opportunity for exposure & global connections.

For Grammy award nominated saxophonist, educator and composer, Godwin louis who is of the view that jazz music will take its spot through strategic push as we blacks have got good and unique talent when it comes to music.

He said ‘ I am amazed to see the growth of kids at the saxophone hub and their levels of understanding when it comes to music, the global market awaits this budding gems.

Reiterating further, Managing Director/CEO of Saxophone Hub, Jerry Omole disclosed that the Saxophone hub is created to help raise generations of musicians who will not only master their craft but also carry the African sound and spirit to global height. There is no retirement when it comes to music as it helps enhances whatever dream you have’.

It is pertinent to note that saxophone hub has a long-standing collaboration with Backcountry Jazz initiates led by Bennie Wallace where scholarship opportunities are open to young saxophonists and also the Berklee College of music is equally awarding scholarship to some of the most outstanding musicians.

President Tinubu Appoint Rtd Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas As River State Administrator

According to latest report, Ibas will take over from Governor Siminalayi Fubara who was suspended for six months by President Tinubu following the declaration of a State of Emergency in the oil-rich State.

The development followed a prolonged political crisis in the State arising from the face-off between Fubara and 27 lawmakers.

Tinubu in a nationwide broadcast on Tuesday evening said: “By this declaration, the Governor of Rivers State, Mr Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Mrs Ngozi Odu and all elected members of the House of Assembly of Rivers State are hereby suspended for an initial period of six months.

“In the meantime, I hereby nominate Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas (Rtd) as Administrator to take charge of the affairs of the state in the interest of the good people of Rivers State. For the avoidance of doubt, this declaration does not affect the judicial arm of Rivers State, which shall continue to function in accordance with their constitutional mandate.

“The Administrator will not make any new laws. He will, however, be free to formulate regulations as may be found necessary to do his job, but such regulations will need to be considered and approved by the Federal Executive Council and promulgated by the President for the state.”