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Charlie Boy, Spencer Conway Set For Guiness Record
Suicidal or record breaking, His Royal Punkness, Charlie boy Oputa and Kenyan born Spencer Conway are set for the Guiness Record as they embark on a tour of the African continent on motorbike to raise funds for a humanitarian programme called ‘Save The Children,’ a non governmental organisation (NGO) which is in partnership with the United Nations and some other sponsors.
It was gathered that when the 40 year old father of four children rode to Nigeria last week through Calabar after covering 21 African countries, it took him no time to link up with the area father, Charlie boy. With their connectivity, your guess is as good as mine because apart from his weird, wild and wacky lifestyle, the grand commander of the Peoples’ Army and ex president of Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN), Charlie boy Oputa will definitely top the list of Nigerian philanthropists with special love for bike bikes.
Interestingly, while speculations were high that Charlie boy will join hilarious Spencer Conway who was brought up in Switzerland and trained in London on the four of the African continent on motor bike, the Oguta born showbiz personality said, ‘it did not take me by surprise to connect with Spencer because we share the same dream, aspirations and in a lot of way we are both alike.”
Spencer Conway who early last year covered 76 countries on boat, is currently touring African countries on a bike. Presently, he is in Nigeria riding to distance places like from Lagos to the South South along side Charlie boy, president of Okada Riders Association Nation wide.
It was also learnt that from Nigeria, his next port of call will be Togo, Ghana and Senegal amongst other Africa countries. At the end of the tour Spencer would have emerged the first sole biker to ride round Africa with just little support.
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.’