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Tekena’s Hand Bag Thrills Music Lovers
In recent times, comedy has become one of the talents that thrive in the entertainment industry in Nigeria, while some go into it to make ends meet, others are born comedians and see their talent as a gift from God.
For Tekena Iyalla, an Okrika, Rivers State born ace comedian, his talent is a gift from God and his rib cracking jokes which flow naturally have placed him in a higher pedestrial amongst his colleagues. Apart from comedy which he started formally in 2003 with some friends, the Chief of all waterside of the funky 4+1 Rhythm 93.7 FM Port Harcourt has verred into music.
His debut album titled handbag which was launched on Sunday, November 1, 2009 at the G’s Baracuda, GRA Phase 2 Port Harcourt was highly appreciated by a large crowd of fans and music lovers within and outside the state who were thrilled by the beats, lyrics and jokes in the musicomedy album.
Among those that attended the album launch were Baba Sampe, M. Case, Talking Machine, Lexy M, Fortune, Funky 4t1, and Daddy Q. Others are DJ Kelvin, DJ. Ofori Williams, DJ AB and the Sound Force band as well as other celebrities and showbiz personalities.Since then the nine tracks musicomedy which is a combination of music and comedy has been making waves in the music clan as well as in radio stations’ clubs and other social events. One of the tracks is dedicated to pure comedy to induce laughter and relax the mind.
He called for the support and encouragement of the indigenous entertainers to enable them benefit from the industry.
Tekena maintained that one of the major challenges facing comedians in the state is that people don’t take them seriously as any thing they say or do are regarded as fun and most times it affects them negatively. He contended that people should be able to separate their comic roles from their real lives to enable them get all the necessary assistance they deserve.
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.’