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PH Dancers Association Showcase Talents At Tennis Tourney
It was fun and exciting as a
group under the aegis of Port Harcourt Dangers Association (PDA) show cased their talents at an All Stars Tennis Club American Singles and Doubles Tennis Tournament in Port Harcourt.
The 273 members of the association displayed the skills they had that the tennis family and other dignitaries that graced the occasion were so excited and moved by their performance.
Speaking of the event, a leading member of the funky-four comedian group, Tekena Iyalla attested that the members if encouraged could excel to greater heights in their chosen career.
Iyalla advised them to take their performance serious as dancing had been a source of livelihood in most families in Nigeria and other parts of the globe.
He also called on the government to encourage artists and other talents like the dancers by organising some entertainment shows and inviting them to showcase their talents and skills, thereby giving them a sense of belonging and moral boosting.
In a chat with The Tide Entertainment Desk, the leader of the association, DJ Blackson Perewari Ugele hinted that the group was barely three months old and had been promoting and developing the talents of the youths.
Ugele said they also out to change the negative mindset of some people that dancers are never do wells or drop outs of schools, pointing out that some of their members were in Maltina Dance All Season.
According to him, notable dancers like the Green family of season 8 of 2012, Ibimani Ekubo of Season 5 in 2011, Relex Atubonengi Paul, Calistus Ugodima (C-fly) and Ebi Williams have been making waves and also doing the state proud.
He however vowed that the sky would be their limits with some backings from government and public spirited individuals as well as corporate organisations in the state.
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.’