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Top 20 Hits In February
The year 2016 has
been splendid in aspects of top notch performances in the Nigerian Entertainment industry, especially considering the international recognition for our entertainers and all of that. There have also been several downturns ranging from social media ‘beefs’ to dramas and what not.
Be that as it may, it has been fun so fear and as we hope for even more refreshing stuff, here is our list of top 20 songs that rocked the month of February. Though most in fluenced by love themes as February is the month, of love there are a number of songs in this list that fit just right for the clubs and social gatherings, from Adenkule Gold to Mochedah, Banky W, Ruby Gyand, Jonny Drille, Temi Dollface, CDQ and Semi.
Also, we added two heavy tracks from D’ banj and 2 Baba, songs that did not drop in February, but are hits in every right in no particular order, we list the top 20 Jams of February below:-
Simi –‘Love Don’t Care’
Ruby Gyand Featuring Aje Butter 22- ‘Shakara’
Nikki Laoye and Banky W-‘ Onye Uwa Oma’
Ikon Featuring Temi poll face – ‘Akintunde’
Jonny Drille –‘ My Beautiful Love’
Aramide Featuring Adekunle Gold – ‘Love Me’
Byno- Kilimanjaro
Banky W. – ‘Made for You’
Ka –‘Oyim’
Praize Featuring Jesse Jagz –Stone Bwoy – ‘Body Hot”
Toby Grey – ‘Love Dosage’
Kacee – ‘Bureau De Changer’
Koker – ‘Kolewerk’
Cleo Thelma – ‘Yoga’
CDQ – ‘Sun Seyin’
Korrekt Featuring CDQ –” Gba Gba Oshi”
Mo’ Cheddah –”Survive’
Tjan –” One Plus One”
2 Baba Featuring Phyno and Chief Obi –”Coded Tinz
“D –Banj –”Emergency”
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.’