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Delta State’s Under Reported Creatives and The Hustle to Survive

When LightRay Media carried a random street survey of the under celebrated creatives within Delta State, we stumbled on Morris…

By LightRay Media , in Ignite LightRay TV , at April 7, 2023 Tags: , , , , , , , , ,

When LightRay Media carried a random street survey of the under celebrated creatives within Delta State, we stumbled on Morris a.ka. Morris B who is caving a niche for himself in Delta State after leaving Port Harcourt in Rivers State to reimagine his natural talents and put them to good use.

A graduate of Petroleum Engineering, Morris takes us on his personal journey of not finding himself, but creative himself into the go-to creative film director and actor that drives is passion.

Enjoy this exclusive LightRay Media Podcast with Lady E as interviews Morris Bereiweriso:

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