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Daddy Showkey Lambasts Wizkid, Others
The self styled ghetto
soldier, Daddy Showkey has lambasted music star, Wizkid and other young artistes as arrogant. He said that he will not like to work with them.
According to the “Galala Master’ who spoke with journalists at the recently concluded Silvabird Bird man of the year award which had heavy weights in the entertainment industry and political circles as well as in Diaspora in attendance.
In would be recalled that Daddy Showkey’s story of grass to grace started only in 1990 when along with a group of boys in the Ghetto of Ajegunle, formed a band called “Sexy Pretty Boys” and debunked with an album titled “Biggy Belle” which was a huge commercial success after which he existed from the music industry, while his numerous fans missed his absence.
Daddy Showkey last year decided to return to the music scene after a long hiatus. The reggae maestro was forced to temper an assassin’s bullet two times in 2011. In one of the attacks the suspected killers stormed his former residence in Ojodu and killed one of his close associates who were visiting at the time.
The dreadlocked Daddy Showkey Through his music has done so much to draw attention to the sorry state of his place of birth, Ajegunle and his efforts had resulted in publicizing the plight of Ajegunle to the average Nigerian and to government and non-governmental agencies.
As a result, many NGOs have centred their efforts on improving living standards of Ajegunle residents. He was also been a role model to children and has been recognised worldwide for his activities in fostering activities that benefit children.
Daddy Showkey has been a multiple award winner including Best Artist in Nigeria in 1995 among other awards in music and other areas. John Odafe Asiemo, aka Daddy Showkey became widely popular for “Diana” and “Somebody Call My Name” was also a Glo Ambassador for years. The Galala messenger and music legend has remained a household name since 1990 when he started playing music.
Daddy Showkey
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.’