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Step-Aga Abandons Circular Reggae For Gospel Songs
Port Harcourt, Rivers State
born Reggae super star, Stephen Asiga, popularly known as ‘step Aga’ who has three studio reggae albums to his credit, said he has dumped the circular reggae for Gospel Reggae because he has discovered Christ pointing outthat he is now a born again.
The reggae artiste in a recent interviewed with The Tide entertainments said, in circular reggae they sing mostly in clubs and other hangouts where girls dance naked, drink to stupor and smoke like Chimney which is not the life of ladies child of God, so he decided to denounce that pattern of living for Christ Jesus.
“Since I discovered Christ, old things are passed away and behold all things are made new, according to the scriptures. Today I go from crusade to crusade, the churches and other worship centres to praise God with my voice because my voice belongs to God, instead of using it to promote immorality and corruption in society” he said.
The gospel reggae macstro disclosed that since he embraced God, his life has turned around for good with awesome blessings in his life, family and career. He paid tribute to international reggae star Buchi who paved the way for gospel reggae.
According to him, Buchi was a prominent voice in the circular reggae genre before he switch over to reggae, so his success in that area encourage him to borrow a leaf from Buchi which he has gladly done.
Step-Aga also known as the ‘Humble preacher said he started music at a very tender age because it was his calling from birth, he stressed that his guest for success in music is not for financial gratifications or desire for fame, but to serve the people and preach to them for spiritual emancipation from sin and materialism.
He stated that by Gods grace he is achieving his aim, especially now that he uses his voice and talent to propagade the gospel of God. He said since he became a professional musician he never had a producer or song writer he did every thing by him self and the holy spirit until he became born again, then he had a producer, song writer and produced his new record titled “Repent” which is expected to hit the market soon.
He disclosed that his first album titled “New Fashion’ which had five tracks, was released in the year 2000 followed by a second album titled.
“I look up to jab which was released in 2004. He stressed that though they were not commercial success as he expected, but he was never discourage, now that he is in Christ, it is well with him.
He urged other circular reggae artistes to join him because he has seen the light.
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.’