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Chocolate City Signs On Two New Artistes …Warns Against Impostors
One of Nigeria’s
music recording Labels, Chocolate City, has concluded plans to boost the Label by signing on two new artistes into its list of singers. The artistes are Kahi Abdu and VHS Safari.
Top executive of the label, M.I. Abaga and singer, Jesse Jagz, made the announcement during the weekly Afro-politian Vibes Concert on June 19th 2015, at the Freedom Park in Lagos, put together by Ade Bantu to bring artistes closer to their fans.
The Label however parades a talented crop of acts including rappers such as M.I. ( who serves as the Label’s vice president ), Ice Prince, Jesse Jagz , Pryse, Pop singer, Nosa and disc Jockey Dj Caise, Dj Lambo , Loose Raynon.
Artistes formerly signed to the label include Jeremiah Gyang, Brymo, the music label has also worked on the careers of artistes such as Djinee and Asa.
Meanwhile, Audu Maikori, who recently stepped down as CEO of Chocolate City has warned artistes not to give money to anyone who promises to help them into music Label. This followed a post in Facebook and twitter informing artistes looking forward to be signed by Chocolate City to pay the sum of #60000 for registration .
Audu, who has been steering the affairs of the entertainment outfit for the past 10 years, said the post is from an impostor and should be ignored.
Chocolate City was formed 2005.
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.’