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KCEE, Lady IB Steal Show At PH Int’l Fashion Show
Nigerian Music Sen
sation, Kingsley Chinwike Okonkwo, popularly known as KCEE and Rivers State born lady of song and current President of the Performing Musicians Employees Association of Nigeria (PMAN) Rivers State, Lady IB, Literally stole the show at the just concluded second edition of Native and Vogue Port Harcourt International Fashion Week held at the Hotel Presidential from September 19th to 21st 2014.
Their performances on the second day of the event brought the mammoth crowd on their feet as they danced and sang with them. It made the night very lively for everybody both old and young. The event brought together a gathering of some of the best hands in the fashion industry. Designers, both old and young brought their creativity to this international platform.
South African-based Mcacolm Kluk and Christain Gabriel Du Foit led the international Pack with their Label Kluk CGDT, while Frank Osodi led the pack of very talented Nigerian designers. The event was packaged to cash in on the growing African fashion market especially within West Africa. The event was put together by ISIS model management and supported by Studio 24 Alleru, Vogue Vogue Woman and Fashion TV, amongst others.
It will be recalled that KCEE has just dropped two spanking new music videos namely, ‘Ogadinma’ and Ogranya. The pop star signed on to 5 star music. The two videos, Ogadinma and Ogranya are actually two brands of music, Ogadinma is a song that encourages people to work hard and believe in themselves, while Ogranya is a song that talks about wealth. It is a song for the big boys.
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.’