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Udo Eli Cultural Club Releases New Albums

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11 years ago

September 6, 2013

The Udo Eli Cultural Mu
sic clun, a frontline cultural music grooup in Emohua, headquarters of Emohua Local Government Area (EMOLGA), Rivers State, has released three albums which are already making waves in the market and other social events in Rivers State and beyond.
The albums include “Ele Eze Woji” dedicated to Woji council of chiefs in Port Harcourt City Local Government, ‘Big Daddy of Mgbo royal house of Emohua’ and Thompson O. Thompson” for their selfless services to the community and growth of Ikwerre cultural music.
Speaking with The Tide Entertainment, recently, the founder and chief vocalist of the cultural music club, Mr Umesor Chinnah a.k.a Obewe said the club which is popularly known as ‘Work and Chop’ is for the promotion of Ikwerre culture through music and to encourage the youths to shun social vices. It also promotes peace, unity and love in Ikwerre clan.
The chief vocalist who started writing and composing music at a very tender age while still in primary school, disclosed that he formed the club in 2001, but their first album was launched in 2004, since then the club has released over 12 albums all of which have recorded commercial success and public acceptance.
He maintained that the popularity of the music particularly among the youths is as a result of the sophisticated traditional and modern instruments used as well as the rich philosophical and educative message it sends across to the listeners, including the entertainment and professional dance steps that appeal to the public.
He however, enumerated some of their challenges such as lack of sponsorship and finance needed to bring them to limelight. He stressed that it is not easy to be gifted with talent, but when the talent is not recognized and promoted it dies premature death. He therefore, appealed to his Ikwerre brothers and sisters to contribute towards the upliftment of the club to achieve greater heights.

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My Relationship With Davido Beyond Money, Gossip -Cubana Chief Priest

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6 months ago

August 23, 2024

The Tide

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.

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Simi Joins Kenya’s Anti-Tax Protests

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6 months ago

August 23, 2024

The Tide

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.”

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Davido, Zlatan, Others In Attendance At Asake’s Atlanta Concert

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6 months ago

August 23, 2024

The Tide

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.’