Entertainment
RSUST Drama Clash Records Unprecedented Turn Out
The Rivers State Univer
sity of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt drama concert tagged, ‘Drama Clash’ which was held recently at the university’s Chapel of Redemption recorded an unprecedented turn out of students and guests within and outside the state. Speaking with The Tide Entertainment after the event, the organizer, Mr Christopher Owubokiri, gave thanks to God for his grace which led to the huge success of the event despite their financial and logistics challenges.
He said this year’s edition was unique because of the increase in the number of groups that participated as well as the unprecedented large turnout of the students. He disclosed that over 2000 students of the institution were in attendance and watched their colleagues display their talent in drama, music and dance as well as comedy. He explained that the maiden edition which held in 2014 had only few theatre groups that participated and the crowd was not encouraging, but this year they had six theatre groups that participated and greater number of students turned out for the event.
The organizer said the improvement so far recorded shows that people have started to appreciate upcoming talents and their efforts to keep the flag flying in the industry.
He appealed to government and the university community to support the young talents to enable them achieve greater heights.
Among the theatre groups that participated were Ginger, Master, Arise and Shine, Transfiguration, Gospel Renaissance and Creative theatres. The winners of the drama groups included Ginger theatre – first position, while the second and third positions went to Masters and Transfiguration theatres respectively.
Other winners are Rebert Karibi (Best Actor), Hallel Ichendu (Best Actress), Ginger theatre won best comedy, best epic and most committed theatre, while the best contemporary went to Masters theatre and the Gospel theatre emerged winners in the best costume category.
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.’