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How Frank Edwards Stole Show At RSBC Choral Fiesta
Easter Monday, April 21st
2014 turned out to be a day of spiritual upliftment praise songs, worship, drama and comedy at its best as Rivers State Broadcasting Corporation celebrated her 1115 edition of Radio Rivers 2 Easter Choral Festival at the Main Bowl of the Alfred Diete Spiff Civic Centre Moscow Road Port Harcourt, with groups of choristers, gospel artistes and Show Biz personalities.
Apart from the choral rendition of the participating choirs, praise and worship segment, the congregation was held spellbound by gospel music stars and the rave of the moment, Frank Edwards whose praise songs electrified the mammoth crowd who sang and danced in celebration of the Easter which signifies the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus.
The extra-ordinary performance of Frank Edwards was complimented by another gospel music maestro, popularly known as Preye, his Alleluia praise songs and stage performance were overwhelming as the congregation sang and danced with the group.
The night also witnessed the best of comedy as Tekenena Iyalla of the funky 4+1 group and MC Parrot cracked some ribs with their hilarious jokes as well as cultural dances and other side attractions to entertain the elated congregation.
Among some of the dignitaries that graced the occasion were: The first lady of Rivers State, Dame Judith Amaechi, with the wives of the Chief of Staff, Government House, the Deputy Governor of Rivers State, Speaker Rivers State House of Assembly, Secretary to the State Government etc.
Others include, chairman of the occasion and vice chancellor Rivers State University of Science and Technology Port Harcourt, Prof. B.B. Fakae, Royal Father of the day King Dandison Douglas Jaja (JEKI V), Amayanabo of Opobo, chief host, Ibim Semenitari, Hon Commissioner for Information and Communication, Medline Tador JP, General Manager River State Broadcasting Corporation as well as the General Manager Rivers State Newspaper Corporation, Mr Celestine Ogolo, among others.
Also present were the administrator of Greater Port Harcourt, Dame (Barr) Aleruchi CookeyGam, Bishop Norman Jonah (General overseer Just Jesus Assembly), Rev Ugochukwu Unachukwu (Senior Pastor The Recovery House who gave the sermon) and the managing director Rivers State Micro Finance Agency, Tekena Harry etc.
Preye and Frank Edwards
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.’