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PMAN Rivers State Set For Election, Jan
All is now set for the election of new state executives of the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN) Rivers State chapter slated for January 2013, as the tenure of the present state executives led by Mr. Peter Stone Cold expires in December.
To this end, the musicians in a well attended congress meeting held at Maitai Royal Hotel Rumuomasi, Port Harcourt on Monday elected a-nine-member electoral committee with Elder Boggy Say Pepple as chairman and Pastor Anii as returning secretary.
Other members include: Emma Whyte, Blessing Alamingi, Chinedu Chukwu, Chibuzor Messi Ubu, Opuye Boma Pepple, Onochie Ikechukwu and Gbenga Olowu. The committee members were mandated to organise a transparent election that would usher in credible state executives that would pilot the affairs of the Association and move it to the next level.
In an interview with The Tide Entertainment after the election, the governor of PMAN Rivers State chapter, Mr. Peter Stone Cold expressed gratitude to God that in his tenure peace and unity had returned to PMAN in the state after several years of leadership tussle and divisions in the Association. He said it was under this unfortunate situation that he was elected to salvage the image of the body, restore peace and sanitise the system which by the grace of God he had achieved within one year.
He disclosed that apart from re-uniting the various factions, he had also secured a befitting secretariat for the Association at the Leventis Stores axis, along the high brow Port Harcourt/Aba Express way in the state capital, provided a space for the association’s bill boards and inaugurated PMAN units in various parts of the state amongst other achievements.
The governor stressed that with the various achievements recorded, he intended to resign and make way for the new executives. According to him, his resignation would also give him an opportunity to concentrate more in the work of God. He said his new gospel album would be launched before the end of the year. According to him the new album would introduce him as the same Stone Cold with a good voice who had given his life to the service of God.
The seasoned gyration musician turned gospel artist, lamented the plight of musicians in the state due to lack of sponsorship and called on the oil and other multinational companies operating in the state to partner with PMAN to enable the association grow.
In his post election speech, the chairman of the Electoral Committee, Elder Boggy Say Pepple assured transparency in the electoral process. He stressed that the era of rigging was over. According to him, the election would be by delegates and only the active members of PMAN in the state would participate. He also promised of adequate security and media coverage to ensure that the election was free and fair.
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Boggy Say productions, disclosed that his committee would review the one year tenure of state executives to two years as the one year term was not enough for them to keep their house in order before embarking on their agenda for the Association. He said it was at the end of the two terms that they could be properly assessed in terms of performance in office.
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.’
