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Nengi Emerges RSUST LAWSAN Queen
Miss Nengi Bie
Brown last week emerged winner of the maiden edition of LAWSAN beauty pageant organised by the Law Students Association of Nigeria (LAWSAN) Rivers State University of Science and Technology (RSUST) Nkpolu Port Harcourt Chapter.
Nengi, a 200 level law student of the University who hails from Opobo Town in Opobo/Nkoro Local Government Area of Rivers State defeated other contestants to emerge the winner of the coveted crown and was crowned the LAWSAN queen before the crowd of guests who witnessed the event.
In her Vote of Thanks shortly after the historic event, the 20 years old beauty queen thanked all those who contributed in making the event a huge success, particularly, the University community, her friends and well wishers in the law faculty for their love and encouragement as well as other personalities that witnessed the event. She promised to live up to their expectations.
She also appreciated the various groups and personalities who indicated interest to host her. She, however, stated that she intends to pay a courtesy visit no the amiable and hard working governor of the state, Chief (Barr) Nyesom Ezenwo Wike who is also a Lawyer as well as charity homes in the state.
Meanwhile, the Deputy Editor (Daily), Rivers State Newspaper Corporation (RSNC) Port Harcourt, Donald Mike Jaja, has joined other family members and friends in congratulating the queen. According to him, beauty is a thing of joy forever.
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.’