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Muma Gee Declares For House Of Reps Seat
A recent report at our
disposal has it that the delectable Nubian queen and popular musician, Mrs Gift Uwame-Eke is set to contest for the House of Representatives for the Abua-Odual /Ahoada East Federal Constituency come February 2015 under the plat- form of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
It was gathered that the popular musician who is married to an Ngor Okpuala Imo State born Lagos based actor Prince Eke has already bought the PDP nomination and expression of interest form for the Federal House of representatives.
It was disclosed that her Port Harcourt country home has turned to a political camp where different group of supporters have been coming to pledge their support for her ambition. She is said to be a strong supporter of Chief Ezebunwo Nyesome Wike and participates actively in the Grassroot Development Initiative (GDI) a socio political pressure group in Rivers State.
The current occupant of the House of Representatives is a woman, Hon (Mrs) Betty Apiafi of the PDP who hails from Abua/Odual Local Government Area. She has been in the House of Representatives for two terms, while the immediate past elected council chairman of Ahoada East Local Government Chief Cassidy Ikegbidi of the All Progressive Congress (APC) is also in the race for the Abua Odual / Ahoada East Federal House of Representatives.
Born on November 18 1976 and christened Gift Iyumame Uwame, Muma Gee as she is popularly called hails from the Ekpeye tribe in Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers State. She is a graduate of Theatre Arts from the University of Port Harcourt
Fun seekers having a fun
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.’