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Ekpata, Adaugo Emerge Faces Of Native &Vogue
Charming duo, Gedony
Ekpata and Doris Adaugo Uche last week in Port Harcourt emerged the faces of Port Harcourt’s International Fashion Week, christened Native & Vogue.
The 23-year old Ekpata and 21 year-old Adaugo beat other nine models to win the male and female categories, respectively during the unveiling ceremony held at the Southern Star Hotel, Port Harcourt.
Both models smiled home with a cheque of N500,000 each and would adorn all materials relating to the Native & Vogue Fashion Week slated for Port Harcourt later this month. They, according to the organisers, would also benefit from a stint at an international modeling outfit in South Africa.
An elected Gedony Ekpata’s manager, Ngozi Anyiam applauded the ceremony and commended the winners, describing them as worthy ambassadors.
“I am so, so proud of Gedony today. He has demonstrated that our little efforts are not in vain and his victory would fire up interests among his peers and those that are still skeptical about modeling as a career,” said the manager.
Meanwhile, throwing more light on the International fashion week being powered by Rivers State Government in partnership with Neo-mantra, Buno Creazioni (Frank Oshodi), Allure (Vanguard) and Studio 24, Rivers Commissioner of Information and Communications, Mrs Ibim Semenitari said that Native & Vogue is an event by the present administration to relaunch Port Harcourt as the Garden City and hub of the creative industry.
She said that the event is tailored to relaunch what she called the ‘Rivers State Brand,’ stating that “our values were eroded before the coming of the Rotimi Amaechi administration in 2007.”
She further stated that Governor Amaechi remained committed to redesigning the state as a plce to live work and recreate.
According to her, the fashion week is part of innovation by government to thrust the city nad state as a brand, showcase the veracity of the slogan. ‘Rivers of opportunities and possibilities.’
The week which involves modeling, fashion and designing and other creative enterprises will create and encourage new economies where young people can channel their energy.
It is billed to be an annual event that will draw the world to Port Harcourt.
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.’