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Researcher Tasks Event Planners On Timeliness
A Social Science Researcher, Chief Oyibo J.Gibson has called on event planners to be time conscious as he condemns what he described as the Africa man’s syndrome amongst social events organisers, as the attitude contributes to the failure of such events.
Chief Oyibo who spoke with The Tide entertainment recently noted that the so called Africa man’s time is an excuse by lazy people not to stick to time and date for such events. He said, events such as weddings, naming ceremonies, birthday celebrations etc are not only important events in the society, but historic in the lives of the celebrants and their guests.
The researcher who disclosed that he has discovered a new date system known as “Gibjeno Date System” derived from Arithmetic calculations, said the new date system complements the globally accepted date system.
He said the new date system is aimed at eliminating the so called Africa man’s syndrome and to encourage people to be proactive, time conscious and to make judicious use of days and dates in each month of the year.
The Buguma, Asari Toru Local Government born researcher appealed for financial and logistic assistance to enable him launch the new date system.
According to him, lack of fund is a major setback militating against the growth of social Science Research in the state. He also called for the encouragement of local researchers through regular government sponsored seminars, conferences, workshops etc.
He noted that in civilised societies, priority is given to research works which explains why new discoveries are made in such countries. He gave an example of a local researcher in Sri Lanka, Ranil Nanayakkara who discovered a new species of spider and named it Poecilotheria jajaei. He said the spider is known for being fast, colourful and venomous.
He said the spider has a taste for small snakes, birds and mice: they prefer well established old trees but due to deforestation the number has dwindled and due to lack of suitable habitat they enter old buildings. He said, although this is a rare discovery, similar unique discoveries could also be made in other fields of study in Nigeria if researchers are encouraged.
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.’