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Top Artistes Thrill Guests At PH Mayor’s Album Launch …As Expectant Mothers Receive Cash Prizes
The 2000 capacity Aztech
Arcum event centre, Stadium Road, Port Harcourt was overcrowded last Saturday by dignitaries which included top government officials, captains of industries and other distinguished personalities who stormed the event centre to witness the album launch of star musician and seasoned politician, Hon. Chimbiko Iche Akarolo, the Mayor of Port Harcourt City Local Government.
The event also attracted top local and international musicians among whom were International Reggae Lord, Ras Kimono, Singerman Flash, Posh Kayana, Rhymzo, Big Moses, Dan Tonio among other artistes who thrilled the large audience with their stage performances.
Speaking on the album titled ‘Reality,’ the Mayor of Port Harcourt , Hon Chimbiko Iche Akarolo who also performed on stage stated that the album launch was in commemoration of his wife, Mrs Caroline Akarolo, who died on the 28th of August, 2011 after 24 months of child birth. He also noted that the event was put together to raise fund for safe motherhood and care for new born babies in emergencies.
Highlights of the event include the donation of the sum of N50,000.00 each to 20 registered expectant mothers drawn from the various health centres in Port Harcourt City Local Government.
Delivering the cheques to the expectant mothers, the Mayor disclosed that the death of his wife gave birth to the establsihment of Caroline Akarolo- Foundation with the aim to prevent maternal and infant mortality rate in the state.
He further stated that whatever money that was raised from his musical career would be put in the foundation to reduce the risk expectant mothers go through in child bearing. It would be recalled that the maiden launch of the Caroline Akarolo foundation was held at Silverbird Cinema Hall exactly one year after the death of the Mayor’s wife.
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.’