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Daddy Showkey Bounces Back After Years In Limbo …The T.B. Joshua Connection
Daddy Showkey, the
Ajegunle born ‘Galala’ crooner is a household name in the Nigerian music clan. The former Glo Ambassador pioneered the “Galala” dance most Nigerian artistes of today now embrace, while performing. The popular Shoki dance is regarded by many as a modernization of Showkey’s Galala dance.
Showkey’s best hit tracks were released in the early and mid 90s and he enjoyed rave reviews across the length and breath of the country, with his popularity came success. His Diana Song is regarded by producers as one of the best selling singles in Nigeria’s music history, it was a song enjoyed by the young and old.
The Ajengule Ghetto brought up was often the star of many shows organized and sponsored by multinational companies and along with it, he made so much money. At the turn of the 90s, Showkey’s fortunes nose dived, those who have followed the career of the Delta born musician say the change in his fortune was not as a result of bad planning, but simply because his brand of music soon became obsolete and a new form of music by new breed musicians spread like wild fire and was quickly accepted by the youths.
These new breed of Nigerians are indigenous rap music and Naija Pop made popular by the likes of Olamide, Wizkid,- Davido, Timaya, DonJazzy, D’bang, Terry G Flavour etc. If there was anything left for Showkey to do, it was for him to seek the face of God in the revival of his dwindling career, a move he heeded as fast as possible when he was introduced to Prophet T. B. Joshua of the Synagogue Church of all nations who prayed for him.
It was gathered that the Ghetto soldier has been visiting the Ikotun Headquarters of the Synagogue Church for sometime now for prayer counselling and the results have been overwhelming. In April 2014, Showkey rejuvenated his music career when he gave the first hint of his comeback after years in Limbo.
In August of that same year, he released a single titled ‘Asalamabeez’, featuring Harry Song, there was also a talk about Wizkid having a collabo with Showkey recently and his music revival has also taken a huge leap since then. He is said to be smiling to the bank as a result of his new found contract and connection to top politicians who still believe in his abilities.
In a recent picture that went viral in the internet, Delta State Governor, Emmanuel Uduaghan, was seen dancing Galala with Showkey at a ‘thank you’ concert organized by entertainers of Delta origin in honour of the governor in Asaba, Delta State. According to our source, Showkey has never failed to acknowledge the spiritual guidance provided by Prophet T.B. Joshua of the Synagogue Church in reviving his music career.
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.’