One
of the most versatile entertainers in Africa, Julius D’Genius’ Agwu has
yet bag another international recognition few weeks after winning the
African Achievers Awards in London. This honour is coming from Tupac
Foundation in Atlanta where the leading comedian happens to be one of
the international stars that have their names in-scriped on the bricks
at the foundation.
Few
days back, Julius was presented with an autobiography of Tupac Shakur
titled ‘Tupac Shakur Legacy’. Autographed by Tupac’s mum, Afeni Shakur,
this might not be unconnected with Julius Agwu’s support to the
foundation during one of his visits to America and his popularity in
Africa.
Afeni,
who also wrote the forward of the book written by Jamal Joseph, wrote;
“Julius Agwu, peace, love, respect, se alaafia ni? We pray we will able
to come to home, Nigeria in the future. Help make our home land safe. We
are ever hopeful for African peace and prosperity”.
The
book, Tupac Shakur Legacy features removable reproductions of
handwritten, lyrics, notebook pages and other personal memorabilia plus
Tupac Shakur Speaks, a 60minutes CD featuring rare interviews with
Tupac.
Speaking
on this recognition, Julius said he feels very much excited and
grateful to God about it. “I feel very excited and elated for this
recognition. And most importantly, it is an inspiration for most of us
who are in the business of entertainment because even for the fact the
guy’s age was cut short at a very early stage, we know he has left a
very indelible mark on the sand of time. I went to Tupac Foundation in
Atlanta and I saw the projects he was working on before he died and what
his mum too is doing at the foundation. I was so inspired and it got to
say that for those of us who are here doing entertainment business, if
we do not give back to the society, we have not really started. So
everything we do, we should see it as a way of giving back to the
society”.
He
said further that “the foundation inspired me more that I have not even
started yet. The expanse of land where the foundation is located
including how they have impacted on the society says a lot that as role
models, we really need to work harder because you have not achieved if
you have not impacted on the people. No matter who you are and how much
you think you have, you are not an achiever if you have not impacted on
the people. I actually bought a brick at the foundation and my name was
inscribed on it. If you go to Tupac Foundation in Atlanta, you will see
my name on one of the bricks there with other great super stars. From
what have been told, this is the first copy in Africa which was actually
autographed by Tupac’s mother and I’m very privileged and honoured to
be part of the chosen few. I’m planning a trip to the foundation this
year to visit Tupac’s mum after Crack Ya Ribs in America”.
The
comedian who has been hosting the Crack Ya Ribs Comedy Show annually in
London over a decade has decided to take the show to other cities. And
for the first time, the show will hold in New York, Houston, Dallas and
Glasgow.
The
London show will hold on 26 August, 2012 at the Light House Hall,
262-274 Camberwell Road, SE5 ODL, which happens to be the same venue
where Laff for Christ's sake show held in April 2012. Artistes and
comedians billed to perform at the London show include D’Prince, Seyi
Law, Dj Abass, FunnyBone, Senator, MC Shakara and Funny Face from Ghana.
Top Ghanaian acts like Guru and Khaki will also be performing at the
event.
In
a similar vein, the New York and Glasgow shows will hold on 1
September, 2012 at the Simphony Space Theater, 2537 Broadway, NY 10025
and 24 August, 2012 at O2 ABC 2 Glasgow respectively. Houston and Dallas
are billed for September 7 & 8 respectively.
