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Miss Earth Accuses Organisers Of Breach Of Contract
Miss Earth Nigeria, 2011, Munachi Uzoma Chinenye, has accused AMC Productions Limited, organisers of Miss Earth Nigeria Pageant of breach of contract and failure to pay her cash prize of one million naira as well as their refusal to release her brand new car as part of her package for winning the coveted crown in 2011.
The beauty queen who disclosed this to the press in Port Harcourt recently, alleged that the organisers were in the habit of breaching their terms of contract with the eventual winners of the crown. She noted that at the end of the pageant they usually collected the crown, the star prize and other entitlements and went underground.
Munachi who disclosed that some of her predecessors also suffered similar treatment in the hands of the organsiers, called on the federal, state and local governments to stop AMC productions from organising future Miss Earth Nigeria Pageant because of their ‘419’ activities and to prevent other innocent young ladies from falling victims to the gimmicks of the so called organisers.
It was however, gathered that Miss Munachi had filled a suit against the organisers in a Port Harcourt High Court, with the suit no PHC/1916/2012 came up for hearing on Tuesday 6th November, 2012 where the counsel to the claimant, Barr Ndatigh prayed the court to prevail on AMC production Limited to stop selling the form for the 2012 edition of the pageant which was currently circulating in the country pending the court ruling on the present matter.
The counsel to the defendant Barr O. C Higher King pleaded for more time to study the matter before reacting to it. The presiding judge, Hon Justice Enebeli adjourned the matter to 16th November 2012.
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My Relationship With Davido Beyond Money, Gossip -Cubana Chief Priest
Popular businessman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, aka Cubana Chief Priest, has said that his relationship with singer Davido is beyond money and gossip.
He stated this in a recent interview with BBC Igbo.
“Davido is my friend. He is my in-law; he married Chioma who is from Imo State where I hail from.
“So the relationship I have with Davido is beyond money and gossip,” he said.
DAILY POST reports that Chief Priest disclosed via his Instagram page that his outfit for the wedding of the singer, Davido and his wife, Chioma, in Lagos on Tuesday cost seven million Naira.
The socialite recently appreciated Davido for not “discarding” Chioma.
He stated that the DMW boss has made Imo State proud by choosing to marry from the state.
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Simi Joins Kenya’s Anti-Tax Protests
Nigerian singer Simisola Kosoko, popularly known as Simi, has lent her voice to the ongoing anti-tax hike protests in Kenya.
The Tide’s source reports that Kenyan youths are marching against tax hike in widespread demonstrations tagged ‘RejectFinanceBill2024.’
Five people were shot dead and dozens wounded after police clashed with protesters who stormed the parliament building in Nairobi on Tuesday, according to Amnesty Kenya.
Reacting via her X handle on Tuesday night, Simi declared her support for the demonstrators.
She stated that “it is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights.”
The singer wrote, “I stand with the people of Kenya. It is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights. Godspeed and Strength. [Hash tag] RejectFinanceBill2024.”
In a series of other posts, she wrote: “Wow. When you’ve had enough, the fight is almost inevitable.
“African leaders- have not you done enough?
“I can’t wait for the day Africa is not a weapon fashioned against Africans. All of this amazing Black power and human resource, but the majority are not likely to thrive unless they run.”
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Davido, Zlatan, Others In Attendance At Asake’s Atlanta Concert
Famous Nigerian Afrobeat singer, Davido was spotted among other top artistes at Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour concert in Atlanta, Georgia.
Asake’s performance at his sold-out show at the 17,000-capacity State Farm Arena in Atlanta began on August 16, 2024, and is set to run for 10 days.
In a trending video on social media, Davido appeared backstage with American rapper Quavo to support Asake during the live performance.
Other musicians in attendance included Nigerian hitmaker Zlatan and American rapper Russ Millions.
The Tide’s source reports that Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour is set to cover six U.S. cities, where he will headline notable venues including Madison Square Garden in New York, the Toyota Center in Houston, and the State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
Asake’s tour comes just days after the release of his latest hit, ‘Lungu Boy,’ which features several superstars, including Wizkid, British rappers Central Cee and Stormzy, Travis Scott and Brazilian singer Ludmilla.
‘Lungu Boy’ set a new record for the biggest opening week on Spotify Nigeria, garnering 18.9 million streams in its opening week and breaking the previous record of 14.4 million streams held by Davido’s ‘Timeless.’