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Entertainment Hang-Outs Record Poor Sales In PH …As Nigeria Loses To Greece
Operators of entertainment hang outs in Port Harcourt suffered huge losses on Thursday following the 2-1 defeat of Nigeria by Greece in their second match at the ongoing World Cup in South Africa.
The Tide Entertainment gathered that some of the operators who used their hangouts as viewing centres had stocked their fridges with all sorts of drinks in anticipation of Nigeria’s victory which will result in high sales as it has always been the case in the past.
To their greatest surprise and disappointment, the Super Eagles lost and their customers were so demoralised that they left without buying even a bottle of soft drink.
One of the operators Mr. Nicholas Amadi who runs a popular hangout and viewing centre in GRA Phase 11 Port Harcourt, decried the poor performance of the Super Eagles and the huge loss he suffered in terms of sales and other business activities.
At Sangama Street, Mile 1 Diobu Port Harcourt Madam Eunice Amachree who operates a drinking joint disclosed that usually when Nigerians play and win their matches, she enjoys high sales as soccer fans besieged the joint to drink and celebrate with their friends. He said Thursdays experience is a big blow to her business as she spent all her money on drinks, snacks and pepper soup in anticipation of victory for the Eagles.
Despite this, Madam Eunice disclosed that the business is very lucrative as she enjoys high patronage from the public because of her excellent service and good manners. She said to succeed in this kind of business; the operators must be customer friendly and regard the customer as king.
Madam Eunice said business at drinking joints and other hangouts are always at its peak during soccer seasons like European Premier Leagues and other important social events when people come out in their numbers to enjoy themselves.
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.’