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Rivers In Festive Mood As CARNIRIV Tees-Off Sunday
Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital is in a festive mood as the much awaited CARNIRIV 2012 is here. The historic cultural fiesta which coincides with the Centenary celebration of the city of Port Harcourt kicks-off on Sunday, December 9 with Kid’s Carnival from Elekahia Road to Civic Centre, Moscow Road and carnival praise jam
Other events slated for the celebration are as follows:
10th Monday
Unveiling of the CARNIRIV Monument Aggrey Road 8am
Nobel Lauret, Prof Wole Soyinka is expected to grace the occasion.
Colloquium R/S House of Assembly 11am
Official Opening Ceremony CARNIRIV Village 6pm
Dance of Fireflies (DOFF) CARNIRIV Village 7pm
11th Tuesday
Cultural Art Exhibition CARNIRIV Village 11am
Ekere (Rhythm of the Tribes) PTI CARNIRIV Village 4pm
Highlife, Old School & Hiplife Jams (HOSH) CARNIRIV Village 7pm
12th Wednesday
International Aquatic Fiesta (IAF) Port Harcourt Tourist Beach
Ekere (Rhythm of the Tribes) PT 2 CARNIRIV Village 4pm
Black African Music Festival (BAMFEST) CARNIRIV Village 7pm
13th Thursday
Cultural Art Exhibition CARNIRIV Village 11am
Ekere (Rhythm of the Tribes) PT 3 CARNIRIV Village 4pm
Reggae 360 CARNIRIV Village 7pm Artistes expected include Oritz Williki, Rasky Mono, Majek Fashek among others.
14th Friday
International Heritage Parade Aba Road to Aggrey Road 10am
Old Port Harcourt Town Groove Aggrey Road 6pm
International music star, Shaggy is expected to perform at the event and
plans to visit the flood victims in Ahoada East and West.
15th Saturday
Garden City Freestyle Parade Aba Rd, Ikwerre Rd & Stadium Rd 10am
World Peace Concert
(Closing ceremony) CARNIRIV Village 7pm
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.’
