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Patoranking Cherishes Ambassadorial Deal With Skyy Vodka
Award winning
reggae-cum dance hall signer, song writer and performing artiste, Patoranking, has continued to savour the deal with Skyy Vodka’s brand.
The super artiste recently held a birthday party at a new pools side in Lagos and used the party as a great opportunity to officially make the announcement as ambassador for the number one premium Vodka brand founded and made in the USA.
He said his collaboration with the brand so far has been fantastic and it is quite exciting partnering with the skyy Vodka and all that it stands for.
In attendance at the birthday bash were many of his good friends and industry mates who made it a meaningful celebration of both his birthday and the ambassadorial deal.
It will be recalled that Patrick Nnaemeka Okorie, was born on 27th May 1990. He is better known by his stage name Patoranking. The Ebonyi State- born reggae and dance hall artiste began his music career as a carnival and street performer. He released his debut single “So Nice” in 2009.
He is known for such songs as “Up in the Club”, “Girlie O” etc.
The 25 years old Reggae and dance hall artiste, vocalist and song writer collaborated with fellow African musicians such as Reggie Rickstone, Tiwa Savage and Timaya. He earned a 2014 City People Entertainment Award in the “Dance hall/Reggae Act of the Year” category.
His musical influences include Bob Marley, Fela Kuti and Chaka Demus.
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.’