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Rukpokwu, New Entertainment Destination …As Read Hotels & Towers Opens Fun Centre
Rukpokwu Town in Obio/
Akpor Local Government Area (OBALGA) has become the new entertainment destination for fun seekers and tourists who besiege the area every weekend to catch raw fun in a relaxed environment.
The Town flaunts an array of different classes of hotels, drinking joints and other hangouts that also operate as night clubs. These are the major attractions to all classes of fun lovers. Another major attraction is the relatively peaceful town, with their vigilante groups and other state security operatives.
One of the ideal places to unwind, relax and catch fun is the state of the art R-Lounge and Karoke bar of the prestigious Read Hotels and Towers located along Eneka Road in Rukpokwu Town. The place which also serves as a dance hall features Jazz night, Korke night. Live band, electric dancers and other side attractions.
The managing director of the Read Hotel and Towers, Mr Austin Isigba who spoke with The Tide Entertainment at the official opening of the R-Lounge and Karoke bar recently, said with his experience in the hospitality business he noticed that Rukpokwu is a viable town for the hospitality industry.
He therefore deemed it necessary to establish his hospitality and entertainment outfit in the town to rebrand the industry in the area to international standards.
Isigba also observed that the long human and vehicular traffic experienced in the Rukpokwu axis everyday is a clear indication that a lot of people live or do business in the area, “it is quite obvious that the population is shifting to the town”, he stressed.
According to him, Read Hotels and Towers with its entertainment crew, is a preferred alternative to guests and other fun lovers to catch fun instead of going to GRA and other distance places.
According to the successful business tycoon and one of the big players in garden city’s hospitality climate and show business, apart from entertainment, the hotel also provides the traditional services of hotel business with a touch of class comfort and relaxation for its the numerous guests, who see the hotel as another home away from home.
Mr. Isigba maintained that though the hospitality business is lucreative here in Port Harcourt, there are serious financial challenges that snatches away the profits. They include, cost of diesel to power, the generators due to irregular power supply, cost of maintenance, servicing of security operatives, salaries and other logistics.
He said if you factor the costs you will realise that you have nothing to write home about at the end of the day. He however, expressed hope that with regular power supply peace and security the industry will continue to grow, provide more employment opportunities and more money for government.
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.’