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Peter Okoye’s P-Classic Records Signs New Artist …As Tiwa Savage Dumps Marvin Record
Just months after Peter
Okoye parted ways with his brothers, Paul and Jude Okoye. The music star has gone solo and released a new single without the help of his brothers. After their separation, Paul went ahead to sign two new artistes to his ‘Rude boy’ record label and now Peter has followed suit by signing his first artiste Joe Ameh to his P-Classic Record label on May 24, 2016.
Joe Ameh is married to popular celebrity dancer Kaffy and the couple has been married since Saturday June 2, 2012 and they have been rocking in the joys their marriage has brought them over the years.
In a related development, unconfirmed sources have revealed that the Marvin records top female artiste, Tiwa Savage is set to leave Don Jazzy’s Record Label for Jayz’s Rock Nation label.
It was gathered that US rap Mogul Jayz is impressed by Tiwa’s catalogue and profile and sanctioned the singing on May 24, 2016, it was put together by Roc Nation’s Briant Biggs and Shawn Pecas.
Tiwa is also schedule for a performance at the made in America concert in September where Rihana is listed as the headliner. Roc Nation has offices in Newyork, London and Los Angeles and is home to popular artistes such as Rihana, Big Sean, DJ Kaled among others.
It could be recalled that last year, Tiwa Savage dropped her sophomore album, R.E.D and has ever since been trying to promote it before she suffered marital crisis which led to the official break up of her two years marriage with Tunji Balogun popularly known as Tee Blitz.
On June 2013 Tiwa Savage released her debut studio album “once upon a time,” under the tutelage of Marvin Records before releasing another album with the label in December 2013. The award wining music star is not only successful in her love for music, but a proud mother of one, Jamil Balgoun.
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.’
