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Artiste Urges Rebranding Of Nigerian Music Industry
An uprising music sensation in Rivers State, Mr Okey Smith has called on the Nigerian censors Board (WCB) and other regulatory bodies to put all machineries in operation in order to rebrand the Nigerian Music Industry raise the present standard as well as make it a viable sector of the nation’s economy.
The call was made by an upcoming hip hop artiste, Mr Okey Smith in an interview with The Tide entertainment recently. He noted that the music industry is an important arm of the Nigerian Entertainment Clan. Stressing that apart from yielding revenue, it also generates employment opportunities to thousands of youths thereby reducing unemployment in the country.
He said the importance of music cannot be over emphasized in contemporary Nigerian Society, therefore the nation’s census board should use the powers conferred on it to regulate and determine the types of songs and videos to be allowed in the market or released for public consumption.
He stressed that songs lack positive messages should not only be bound, but denied massive air, air as it is done today. He condemned the radio and television stations that encourage the meaningless and offensive songs by playing them to the public to hear.
Mr Smith suggested that awards should be given to deserving musicians as an encouragement for work well done. According to him, this will also serve as a source of inspiration for others to improve on their works and aspire towards higher and better standards, right content and rich message which are the criteria for success.
According to him, the growing number of delinquent crimes being experienced in the society today may not be unconnected with the examples being laid down by the so called modern artistes whom the youths are emulating as their role models.
It will be recalled that the importance of music as a soul of the universe was also emphasized by great thinkers.
According to plato, “music is a moral law, it gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, a charm to sadness, gaiety and life to everything. It is the essence of order and lends to all that is good, just and beautiful.
For Socrates, “musical training is a more potent instrument than any other because rhythm and harmony find their way into the inward places of the soul on which they mightily fasten, imparting grace and making the soul of him who is rightly educated graceful or of him who is uneducated ungrateful.”
It is on this note that we appreciate musicians such as Onyeka Owemnu, Stephen Osadebe, Oliver De Cooge, Rex Lawson, King Sunny Ade, Commander Ebenezer Obey, Victor Olaiya and of recent, 2 Face Idibia, 9ice, Dare Art Alade, Face, Sound Sultan, D’Baaj among others whose songs are not only inspiring, but educative and competes favourably with their counter parts in other parts of the world. The upcoming stars should emulate these great acts instead of reeling out nonsense and noise in the name of music.
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.’