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Fun Times At Silver Bird Cinemas …As Children Celebrate Independence With Star Series
Tuesday, October 1st, 2013,
Nigeria’s 53rd Independence Anniversary turned out to be a memorable celebration for the children who were opportuned to attend the 3rd edition of Ostyles Stars Series held at the silver birds premises, former Obi Wali Cultural Centre, along Abonnema Wharf Road Port Harcourt.
The children played together, sang danced, watched the funny jokes of comedians and clowns as well as other side attractions. According to the organiser of the event, Mr. Ockiya, Orise Ostyles, startimes is an outfit from silver bird entertainment to celebrate the children and their various talents.
He noted that the event also gives the children opportunity to celebrate their birthday at a particular month of the year and children born in the month’s of September and October cut their birthday cake at the event.
The coordinator stressed that the children decided to celebrate the green white green because at 53 and beyond, Nigeria still has a lot of positive development to offer.
He contended that the organisation also gives awards of honour and recognition to distinguished personalities who have contributed to child education, fight against child abuse enforcement of the child right Act as well as others who have affected the lives of the children positively.
According to him, the award is conferred on recipients every 27th of May which is also celebrated annually as the children’s’ day. He said so far, Dame Alice Lawrence Nemi, the Rivers State Commissioner for education as one of the recipients of the award while others are being considered.
Miss Patience Amadi one of the participants in the dancing competition who spoke on behalf of the other children thanked organizers for coming up with such entertaining annual event which brings children from all parts of the state together. According to her it is usually fun times at star times and we look forward to it every year.
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.’