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Insight Into Tiwa Savage’s Top Ten Best Songs
Tiwa Savage is one of the
hottest PoP cum RnB singers to come out of Nigeria in a very longtime. Recently, a list of top 10 Tiwa Savage’s songs that have made a very special house hold name in Nigeria was recently published in the social media via Jaguda com as follows.
10. Wanted
Though the video might have taken all the buzz the pretty dope track with a slow reggae video to it, the controversial video definitely boosted the song and it is one to easily fall in love with that is why she is wanted.
9. Olorun MI
The song is a very touching tribute to the loves ones that have passed on to the life beyond. It showed a very different dimensions to Tiwa Savage at the time compared to her previous releases.
8. Drummer Boy
Though this one was not officially released, but it found its way to the internet and became a fan favourite almost instantly. It is a song that seems to be written purely for an English speaking audience, but it is very well done.
7. If I Start To Talk FT. Dr SID
The irony in this tune is that it hits on various issues in Nigerian society ranging from infidelity, domestic violence and abuse etc and over coming it. It was released a few days before her drama with her estranged husband Tee Bliz unfolded, but focusing on the song it- self. It is no gainsaying the fact that it touches on very important issues and overcoming them, but keeps it very lively and upbeat. It hits a cord with many Nigerians who have one sort of story or another, but have found a way to overcome them.
6. Love Me, Love Me
The song turned out to be a huge hit this is the song that really established Tiwa savage as a real force in the music industry.
5. Without My Heart FT. Don Jazzy
Tiwa Savage showed her talent in this song from the lyrics to the video. It did not take long for the song to be all over the radio and shortly after, she joined the newly formed Marvin records. It required something special to get Don Jazzy to not only give a beat to an artiste outside moltis Hits, but to also feature in the songs.
4. Ife Wa Gbona Ft Leo Wonder
This was originally released way back but repackaged and released again once it was discovered that it was fans’ favourite. The song is now a stable wedding tune all over Nigeria and for good reason.
3. My Darlin FT Don Jazzy
From one classic wedding song to another, My Darlin is a well refined and more mature Tiwa savage and you can hear it in the song My Darlin, produced by Don Jazzy is a very up beat Ode to your special one and you can say it is a tailor made for Nigerian weddings.
2. Kele Kele Love
The Song introduced Tiwa Savage to the Nigerian audience with a big bang. Before Tiwa Savage, no one else had combined the vocal talent Pop feel, swag and sex appeal so well.
The lyrics hit well with the young sophisticated ladies in Nigeria. It is no surprise that at a time, a lot of people called her Kele Kele love and the rest they say is history.
1. Eminado FT. Don Jazzy
This is the Tiwa Savage song that hit all corners of Nigeria and Africa as a whole. The 15 million viewers on you tube is a testament to that. Lyrically, it is a pretty simple tune, but it related across the board. Combined with Don Jazzy’s with, the well put together video and the easily recognizable hook, it is no surprise that this is Tiwa Savage’s biggest song till date.
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My Relationship With Davido Beyond Money, Gossip -Cubana Chief Priest
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.
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Simi Joins Kenya’s Anti-Tax Protests
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.”
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Davido, Zlatan, Others In Attendance At Asake’s Atlanta Concert
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.’