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PH Artistes, Others Mourn Christy Igbokwe
As Nigerians receive the shocking news of the death of foremost musician and Icon of African music industry, Christy Essien Igbokwe, a popular musician in Rivers State. Omo Omega has described her death as a big loss to the nation particularly the music industry.
Omega who stated this in a telephone interview with The Tide in Port Harcourt yesterday said that late Igbokwe as the first and only female president of the Performing Musician Association of Nigeria (PMAN) did a lot to uplift the music industry in Nigeria.
She was the president of PMAN when I was the Chairman of PMAN in Cote D’voire and we collaborated on many fronts to promote the nation’s music industry, Omega emphasised.
While condoling the entire people of Nigeria particularly the deceased’s family, Omega said late Christy Essien Igbokwe lived a humble and dedicated life worthy of emulation by the present generation of musicians in country.
The chairman of Silverbird Group, Ben Murrary Bruce described late Christy Igbokwe as an inspiration to millions of Nigerians adding that she was one of those that founded the PMAN as well as the founding fathers of modern music.
Christy Essien ‘is’ my personal friend and it is very fifficult for me to refer to her as was,” Bruce lamented.
Also, a statement signed by Tony Okoroji stated that Nigeria had lost a rare gem in the person of Igbokwe and described her as a female pop icon that was cherished and would be missed by Nigerians.
“Beyond her extraordinary multiple talents as a songwrister, singer, actress and comedian, Christy Essien Igbokwe was deeply devoted to the future of the Nigerian creative industry, committed herself to the emancipation of artistes in Nigeria and played an unequaled sole in the founding of PMAN” the statement added.
As a successful musician of over 36 years. Late Christy Essien Igbokwe alongside other musicians found the performing musicians Association of Nigeria in the early 1980s.
She also carved a niche for herself as an actress on the plateform of the TV drama programme popularly called masquerade where late Igbokwe acted the role of Apeno, the wife of the late Jegade Sokoya.
She was a Nollywood pioneer and acted in a number of movies and her career earned her many awards among which was the African Music Award.
She died at the age of 51 years
Isaac Nwankwo
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.’