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Duncan Mighty Weds Fiancee July 25th
The news making
waves in the entertainment clan has it that Port Harcourt First son, Duncan mighty has decided to girt Bachelorhood as he has fixed.
July 25th 2015 as the day to wed his fiancée Vivien the wedding is expected to be star studded.
It will be recalled that Duncan Wene Mighty Okechukwu, simply known as Duncan mighty and Port Harcourt first son was born on October 28, 1983 in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State. He is one of the popular artistes in Nigeria.
Though his musical style demonstrates a high level of genre Versalility it is also heavily influenced by the sounds and culture of his people as most of his songs are sun in his native Ikwerre tongue.
Werie Mighty released his debut full length album “Koliwater”, in 2008, which was a commercial success.
The 22- track album yielded popular songs such as: ‘Ijeoma’, Scatter my Dada” “Ako NU Nuche” and drew the attention of many music lovers across the country.
His second studio album, “Ahamefuna” (Legacy) was released in 2010 with a lesser number of 15 tracks, than its predecessor. The album was also well received by fans and music aficcondos. Tracks like ‘Obianuju’ and “Port Harcourt fist son brought him international fame and huge fan following.
He received three nominations at the 6th Annual NEA Awards in 2011 and won the indigenous Artiste of the year.
In September 2012 Wene Mighty released ‘foot prints’, an 18 track album with guest appearances from Timaya, shaggy Otuu sax, Sandaz Black and Wande Coal. He has been honoured by the Un as a Peace Ambassador.
In 2014 Wene Mighty released his fourth studio album (Grace & Talent) through his own imprint, young wealth records.
The album included contributions from phyno and young stunna.
The popular celebrity studied audio engineering, served as sound instructor ror benson and Hedges during his youth Service. He also worked at Dolphin studios while on IT at Muson centre in lagos.
Wene Mighty was honoured alongside fellow South-South artistes namely M. Trill, Timaya Becky Enyioma and sodi Cookey at the 4th annual Odudu music Awards.
Entertainment
Valentine’s Day: Streaming Of Heartbreak Songs Increased Massively-Spotify
Spotify yesterday revealed a significant surge in heartbreak song streams in Nigeria during the Valentine’s Day season, with a 626 percent increase between 2022 and 2024.
This was disclosed in a statement issued in Lagos, Nigeria by Spotify’s Head of Music, Sub-Saharan Africa Phiona Okumu.
Okumu said, “Spotify data reveals a surprising trend, a massive surge in heartbreak song streams.
“Nigerians are turning to their playlists to express their emotions, with a staggering 626 per cent overall growth in heartbreak streams from 2022 to 2024.
“This Valentine, the sound of love is accompanied by the sound of heartbreak, and the data shows it’s louder than ever before.”
She said on Valentine’s Day, most surprisingly, male listeners streamed heartbreak songs at a significantly higher rate than female listeners, with a 362 per cent increase compared to 169 per cent among women.
“This could suggest that men resonate with the feeling of heartbreak more and turn to music as a private outlet for processing emotions.
“Whatever the reason, one thing is clear, when love is in the air, so is heartbreak and Nigerian men are pressing play on their pain more than expected.
“While Valentine’s Day is often celebrated with grand gestures, heartbreak is a common theme on Valentine’s Day -more than what’s publicly shown,” she said.
Nigerians will join their counterparts across the world to mark the 2025 Valentine’s today.
Entertainment
Tems Becomes Co-owner Of MLS Club
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has joined MLS side San Diego FC’s ownership group as a club partner.
SDFC announced today that Tems joined the ownership group through her company, The Leading Vibe.
In the process, Tems became the first African woman to be involved in MLS ownership.
“We are delighted that Tems has joined San Diego FC as a club partner,” SDFC chairman Sir Mohamed Mansour said in a statement.
“Tems is a globally significant artist who will help us reach new audiences and spread the word about our unique project, which, of course, has its foundations in sub-Saharan Africa through the unique Right to Dream organisation.”
Reacting to her addition as the latest partner in SDFC’s ownership group, the singer said: “I am thrilled to join San Diego FC’s ownership group and to be part of a club that celebrates creativity, culture, and the power of community.
“Football has a unique way of bringing people together, and I am excited to help build something special in San Diego, a city that thrives on diversity and innovation.”
Entertainment
Toyin Lawani Cries Out Over Side Effects Of Epidural
Fashion and beauty entrepreneur, Toyin Lawani, has claimed she is enduring back pain and that her spine is degenerating.
Lawani revealed this in a video posted on social media last Tuesday.
In the clip, she opened up about her experience with epidural anesthesia, an injection administered to pregnant women in the spine to reduce pain during childbirth.
The mother of three claimed that since receiving the injection, she has not felt like herself.
She accused doctors of not fully informing women about the long-term side effects of epidurals.
According to Lawani, she received the anesthetic injection during the birth of her last two children.
She said, “When you hear ‘epidural,’ run. Doctors tell you about the side effects but do not tell you about the long-term effects on your body. I have about three friends having the same issues that I am having.
“Like, I am just 42, how did I end up with spine issues? I have a degenerating spine. I have implants in my spine. I go paralyzed. I can’t stand for a long time. I can’t even breathe properly sometimes because it affected so many things in my body when I had the surgery.
“They will not tell you because you just want the pain to go away. I have had two epidurals. I had my first as natural birth. The last two were epidural. The last one I had epidural because I had to undergo a surgery and I had no choice.
“See, the pain does not stop. My back is killing me and my spine is degenerating.”