Entertainment
PH Residents, Joints Ready For Christmas Festivities
Preparations are in top gear to celebrate Christmas on December 25,to mark the birth of our Lord, Jesus Christ as almost all the entertainment outfits in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, are assembling their Christmas paraphernalia, plotting and finetuning details to celebrate the Yuletide with a difference.
The Tide Entertainment investigations revealed that residents of the oil rich city are also warming up to celebrate this festive period fully, not minding the prevailing economic challenges, as they see it as an extension of the celebration of the centenary anniversary celebration of Port Harcourt City and CARNIRIV which have thrown the city into a festive mood in the last few days.
Some of the entertainment joints, clubs and pubs visited are now wearing a new look with colourful decorations and lights to blend with the yuletide. The comedy industry in the state is not left out of the preparations as most of the Port Harcourt based comedians have assured a merry Christmas of laughter and relaxation.
One of such comedy shows lined up for the Christmas celebration in the city is “Crack ya Ribs,” an annual comedy show organized by Rivers State, born comedian Julius “Genius” Agwu slated for December 25th at the Aztech Arcrum event centre, stadium road Port Harcourt.
The event features other comedians such as:190 dye, Seyi Law, Obama, Acapella, Mc Longs, me Jay, Funky 4 Romeo and Rugged Pastor, while the artistes expected to perform at the event include: KCee, Burna Boy and the Ijaw boys.
Other Entertainment hangouts like nite clubs, restaurants, Eateries and hotels are also poised to render best services to their customer”, while street parties are expected to begin from next week in most streets of Port Harcourt as well as neigbhouring towns and villages.
Some of the Amusement parks have also made arrangements for Santa Clause and a collection of existing gifts for children with several other children Christmas parties lined up to entertain the kids and give them a befitting celebration.
It was also gathered that the cinema houses such as Silverbird Cinemas and Genesis Delux Cinemas located at the former Obi Wali Cultural Centre, Abonnema Wharf road and Tombia Street, GRA phase II respectively have also scheduled special movies and programmes to interviewers.
With the way things are going, this year’s celebration promises to be the best in recent times. Although, some of the people interviewed are not enthusiastic about the celebration because of their poor financial status and high cost of living, but most of them are in high spirits as they believe that money or no money, life is worth celebrating and as Christian” Christmas celebration is a must as it is the Lord’s birthday.
Entertainment
My Relationship With Davido Beyond Money, Gossip -Cubana Chief Priest
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.
Entertainment
Simi Joins Kenya’s Anti-Tax Protests
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.”
Entertainment
Davido, Zlatan, Others In Attendance At Asake’s Atlanta Concert
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.’
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