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Irene Wali Storms Market With New Gospel Album
It is obvious that the gospel music genre has been gaining grounds over the years in the Nigerian music clan. The exploits of the gospel singers in the society today, cannot be over emphasised especially with their block buster albums that are released into the market almost on daily basis.
Among the wave making gospel musicians in Rivers State is lady Irene Wali who recently released her third album titled “Oburuoma Chiokike Zi Agada” which literally means “the goodness of God is Great”. She stressed that the new album which contains 14 tracks is to help spread the word of God as well as win souls for Christ.
According to the seasoned Gospel musician who started music in 1986 through God’s inspiration, the new album is a commercial success as it is in high demand. She disclosed that her 16 member group known as Women Christian Assoication voices of Choba, in Obio/Akpor local Government (OBALGA) Rivers State is a team of dedicated Christians who through music, praise and worship God in English, Ikwerre, Kalagbari and Igbo Languages.
Lady Wali maintained that the use of different languages is to reach a wider audience, praise workship with them through music and win souls for Christ. She then appealed to the state government for support through cash and kind to enable the band continue to grow from strength to strength.
The Gospel group usually invited to perform in various social and religious events including weddings, Thanksgiving services and crusades. The latest album is the third album while they also have six cassettes to their credit all to the glory of God.
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.
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.”
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.’