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Comedy, Viable Industry In Nigeria – Klint Da Drunk
Popular Nigerian comedian, Afamefuna Clint Igwemba aka Klint Da Drunk has disclosed that comedy was no longer a hobby or passion, but had become a viable industry in Nigeria.
The Anambra State born humour merchant who performed recently at Smart Don Stand Up Port Harcourt Show, held at the Artruim Event Centre, stadium Road Port Harcourt, said in the past, comedy was not a lucrative venture but over the years, it had metamorphosed to a viable industry in the country.
He disclosed that though he studied Fine and Applied Arts in school, he opted for comedy, because it afforded him the opportunity to make people happy and laugh over their problems.
He noted that apart from giving people joy and relaxed mind, comedy brought him to the limelight as a star.
‘Da Drunk’ comedian claimed that he was the only comedian in Nigeria who cracked his jokes in pure English .
According to him, he detests vulgar jokes rather he liked to use what was around him to crack jokes and make people happy.
On why he always acted drunk on stage, the award winning acc comedian said “I don’t take alcoholic drinks,” but he loved to act drunk for people to understand how they behaved each time they got drunk particularly how they made mockery of themselves.
Klint Da Drink who had performed severally in Port Harcourt including Night of Thousand Laughs and other big shows, said over the years, Port Harcourt had remained the centre of entertainment, show business and hospitality that was why every entertainer wanted to come and perform in the city.
He stressed that people here were fun loving and appreciated the good things of life. This was why most entertainers see the garden city as their second home.
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.’
