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Nigeria Reggae Artistes Now In Limbo

Published

11 years ago

April 18, 2014

Ibinabo Fiberesima, AGN President

We remember with
nostalgia the years of Reggae music in Nigeria. This genre of music originated in Jamaica in the late 1960s with the Late Robert Nester Marley emerging as the foremost ambassador of Reggae with other masters like Peter Tosh, Burning wailer, UB40 and a host of others.
The pulsating rhythm with inspiring message found its way into Nigeria Music Industry through Late Reggae icon, Sunny Okosun, the Ozziddi crooner, A plethora others joined the train, they include masters such as: Sweat led by Yemi Benson, Boye Gbero (BG), Mandators, Evi Edna Ogoli, Majek Fashek, Ras Kimono, Oritz Williki, Alex Zitto, Daniel Wilson and Isaac Black, others include: Gboyega, Femi, popularly known as Terra Kota.
During this era, the Nigeria music industry was ruled by Reggae music their life style became the order of the day in both fashion and behaviour most of the Nigerian youths were drawn to the pulsating and spiritual message contained in their lyrics .Almost everybody both old and young talked and danced reggae even some of them went to the extent of becoming Rastafarians and wore dread locks like their role models while reggae clubs were formed all over the country.
But since the exit of the old generation of the founding fathers, the younger artistes have also gone to the limbo leading to the decline in the reggae music clan. This development has continued to agitate the minds of their fans and other reggae faithfuls as they wonder why they once beloved reggae should be allowed to be swallowed up by other genres of music like RnB, Hiphop, Afrobeats and dance hall music among others.
The visit of UB 40 an international reggae group to Nigeria in February this year and their performance at the Eko Hotel Victoria Island Lagos, seems to be a wake up called for both the reggae artistes and lovers who stormed the venue and danced their hearts out, it rekindle the fire and interest in them as the concert was a huge success.
This experience according to one of the fans, Ras Arthur should be able to wake up our reggae artistes from their undeserved slumber and revive the popular music genre that once ruled the music scene and brought health and fame to most of the artistes in the country.

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My Relationship With Davido Beyond Money, Gossip -Cubana Chief Priest

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4 months ago

August 23, 2024

The Tide

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

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4 months ago

August 23, 2024

The Tide

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

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4 months ago

August 23, 2024

The Tide

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.’