Senior Special Assistant to Governor Chukwuma Soludo on Events and Protocol Hon. Shedrack Nnanna on Saturday June 29, 2024 lunched his
8-track album entitled ‘This Naija’ in Awka.
Governor Chukwuma Soludo in his speech at the event, described SheddyJoe as a man of many talents who is passionate about the growth and development of his constituents.
Soludo who was represented by the Chief of Staff Mr. Ernest Ezeajughi while unveiling the album restated his commitment and support towards the entertainment industry.
Chairman of the event and Anambra State Commissioner For Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Hon. Tony Ifeanya in his address said the entertainment industry is a huge source of income to many and has created employment to many youths.
Commissioner for Culture Entertainment and Tourism Hon. Don Onyenji in an interview said SheddyJoe is been supported by the state government and will continue to be supported.
The Commissioner added by saying that
the Soludo administration on resumption through his ministry took the profile of all young talents in Anambra State after whichba lot of compilation has been done which has led to the birth of Anawood, an unbriller for all Anambra based film makers.
” Soon, we will begin the training of a thousand youth in every aspect of film making. We are networking with all entertainers in Anambra State because we want to help them reach their goals.
“The creative industry is the second biggest employers of labour in Nigeria and we believe that once we get the young once, we will deal with unemployment.
The Managing Director of Anambra Broadcasting Service (ABS) Sir Chido Obidiegwu in an interview described SheddyJoe as a man with multiple talents.
Obidiegwu, the former Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Events and Protocol said his successor SheddyJoe is performing better than him.
” Apart from being an MC and a comedian, he has also showed that he has another talent which is music and we will support him. Every track in this album has a message. I see him as an evangelist.
“Am advising young entertainers to be patience and work extra hard because the world is the survival of the most fittest. They should strive by going extra miles to succeed”. He concluded.
Angel Network News (ANN) reports that
‘SheddyJoe De Entertainer’ while speaking during the album launch said going into music was a dream come through for him.
SheddyJoe, who is a standup comedian, master of ceremonies, musicians and civil servant stated that his venture into music and entertainment industry is to be an inspiration to teeming talented artistes who are not bold enough to pursue the dreams Southeast.
SheddyJoe De Entertainer said he joined the entertainment industry in the early 2000s after his national youth service but abandoned it to satisfy the wish of his father who wanted him to join the civil service.
The Anaku born artiste from Ayamelum Local Government Area of Anambra said he left Lagos in 2006 to join the state civil service due to family pressure and lack of fund to finance his dreams
According to him, the inspection has always been for people to hear me and appreciate the talent God has given me. I love entertainment.
I did not leave Lagos out of my own volition, my father who was a civil servant at that time insisted that I should have a secure and tenured job, he forced me to take up a job in the civil service.
“The take home pay at that time was poor, so I abandoned the job and went back to Lagos but my father and kinsmen read the riot act and I had to come back.
“That was how I joined the film and video censorship board department of the Ministry of Information and Culture,” he said .
Recalling his journey into the entertainment industry, SheddyJoe De Entertainer said one Keppy Ekepenyong spotted him during his service year and introduced him to Basorge Junior, a popular entertainer who linked him to Alibaba.
He said the entertainment industry could be used to liberate families economically if positively harnessed, adding that his mission was to be an inspiration to talented youths in the country and Anambra in particular.
“I lived in Alibaba’s house for one year. Alibaba is the father of modern comedy in Nigeria. I was with him in Lekki, thanks to Basorge who linked me up with him.
“Basorge introduced me to music and comedy which I tried to combine because I am a total package but I later majored in comedy and Master of Ceremony.
“My first major stage show was made possible by Alibaba when he organised a show he called “Buying of Shares’’ in 2005 where he gave every upcoming comedian two minutes to perform, that was how I started doing my thing.
“Music was tasking and required a huge sum of money for studio production, video, marketing and all that and I could not do all that at that time because I did not have the money and nobody to sponsor me.
“Music is my habit, I started long ago, my background affected me because we lacked the exposure that I needed to develop it,” he said.
‘Am calling on youths with talents in music, comedy and other areas of entertainment in the area to start pursuing their dream without minding the challenges in the industry.
“I want to encourage upcoming entertainers in Anambra and Southeast to be focused and determined even though the industry is still not developed here, the best time to begin is now.
“There will always be challenges, but will surely surmount it. I am setting the pace, I believe it will open doors to more people and I hope to see more upcoming guys taking the bold step.
“The title of the album “This Naija” is an advice to all to be truthful.
“For upcoming artist, dont wait for the right time. Dont be afraid. The best way to start is to start. Forget your circumstances. Just start doing something. A journey of a thousand miles. Put your vision to reality, dont bury your thoughts.
“Anambra State government has been supportive to the entertainment industry and soon, the Solution fun city which will have amusement park, country club, water park amongst others will be ready.
he said.
Chairman Planning Committee Mr. Chimezie Patrick Anaso in his vote of thanks expressed gratitude to all those who contributed in one way or the other in making sure that the event was a success
Anaso who is the Chairman Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Anambra chapter, commended SheddyJoe for recording superb and inspirational tracks.
