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Carnival Village Agog With Kids Cultural Performance
The carnival village was agog yesterday with children cultural performances as well as a parade from Government Secondary School, Elekahia to The Liberation Stadium to kick start the CARNIRIV 2012 which is celebrated alongside the Port Harcourt Centenary events.
Speaking at the event, Rivers State Arts Ambassador, Millicent Jack noted that the children had always opened the CARNIRIV celebrations in previous years, so this year would not be an exception. She observed that though most of the children felt tired, the event was encouraging and the children had fun and were happy to be part of the celebration.
The Nollywood makeup artiste who co-ordinated part of the children’s show free style band event said this year’s edition of the CARNIRIV promises to be the best as it coincides with the centenary celebration of the city of Port Harcourt, hence the introduction of new programmes and other innovations.
Also speaking, Izobe Spiff of Tries Bien event management reiterated that the children’s event, in five categories was aimed at celebrating the 100 years of the existence of Port Harcourt city. To that effect, the events were made up of some of the old and modern professions such as Tailors/Fashion designers, Palm Wine Tappers/Waitresses, Town Criers/Media People, Old School Teachers/Lecturers, Fishermen/Boats.
According to one of the participants, Emmanuel Blessing, the event was a great experience. The student of Government Secondary School, Elekahia, said she learnt new dance steps, public conduct and also exposed her to the beauty of culture.
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.’