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King Sunny Brown Launches Foundation, Celebrates 75th Birthday
All is now set for the launching of King Sunny Brown’s (KSB) centre for young musicians Foundation and the celebration of his 75th birthday slated for tomorrow, October 27th 2012 at the Royal Hall, Hotel presidential Port Harcourt, organized by a group of well wishers, Fans and associates under the auspices of King Sunny Brown at 75 committee. The ceremony which is under the distinguished chairmanship of Chief Jasper Jumbo boasts of other dignitaries expected to grace the occasion. They include: The Governor of Rivers State, His Excellency Rt. Hon Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, The Amayanabo of Grand Bonny, HRM Edward Asimini Dappa Pepple, the Amayanabo of Opobo, HRM King Dandison Jaja and High Chief O.B. Lulu Briggs. while Mike Ogolo and Klint Da Drunk are amongst numerous artists lined up to make the day.
Speaking in an interview with The Tide Entertainment, yesterday, King Sunny Brown, a foremost Highlife Icon in Nigeria, said that he was grateful to God for his grace as it was not easy to live up to 75 years still hail and hearty.
He noted that most of his colleagues in the music industry had passed on, but God preserved his life, hence the need to leave a legacy behind for the up coming musicians in the country. He said it was this desire that prompted him to set up a musical foundation called the King Sunny Brown centre for young musicians foundation in the state.
The Finima, Bonny born Ace Trumpeter said the foundation would give young musicians in the country the opportunity to become sound musicians by training them on how to handle the various musical instruments, develop their vocal qualities and meaningful lerics in order to earn a good living especially today that music had become a very lucrative venture.
King Sunny Brown who holds the Traditional title of Amaobi Senibo (Senior citizen) of Bonny Kingdom appealed to the Rivers State government, the organized private sector and non governmental organizations (NGOs) to partner with the foundation in order to achieve its lofty goal of not only sanitizing the music industry, but to help solve the problems of illegal Bunkering, pipeline vandalisation and cultism amongst other social vices.
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.’
