Entertainment
Garden City Savours Return Of Night Life
After a period of inactivity accessioned by upsurge of militant activities, nightlife is blossoming in Port Harcourt once again.
A number of clubs, pubs and joints are springing up here and there to make life better after a hard work during the day.
Speaking with The Weekend Tide, Thursday, Mr. Michael Oshari, a regular Clubber said he was excited that Garden City dweller were beginning to enjoy the beauty of night life, which had been moribund because of the activities of hoodlums.
Mr. Oshiri noted that one of the things that made Lagos different from other cities across the country was the preponderance of entertainment centres, and pointed out that night life in the nation’s former capital city made life a great fun.
The clubber said that a lot of people do not have the chance to relax and enjoy themselves during the day because of their kind of work,” so the night affords them the opportunity to do so.
He praised both the federal and state governments for their effort at restoring peace in the oil which Niger Delta region.
In Rumuodomaya area of Port Harcourt smaller joints a springing up on the semblance of clubs. At Omachi junction, a pub is gradually acquiring the status of a club.
A regular visitor to the pub, who spoke under the cloak of anonymity said that the joint usually transformed into club during weekends but noted it was less busy during the weekdays.
He said the joint owners raked in a lot of money during the weekends.
At First Transformer, also in Rumuodomaya, a popular joint, Villa Bar is gradually transforming into a club. The Weekend Tide entertainment gathered that the joint is people by youths.
According to Mr. Okotie Wamah, a customer to the pub, “the owner of the place are making good money. Even “Suya” sellers are also making quick returns.
Mr. Wamah said he was happy that hooliganism and cultism were beginning to decline in Port Harcourt city.
He stated that night life helped to boost the economy of the state as many traders made brisk businesses.
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.’