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PH Hosts ‘Bantaba’ Tourism Show
Port Harcourt, the Rivers State Capital has been agog as ‘Bantaba’ tourism show for Eastern Zone holds.
The Chairman, Board of Trustees (BoT) of the National Association Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA), Mr Steve Isokariari dropped the hint in a chat with our correspondent in his office in Port Harcourt.
Isokariari said the show exhibits the rich tourism potentials of the people of Rivers State, the Eastern Zone and some foreign nationals.
According to him, Port Harcourt was chosen by the promoter to create awareness in the Eastern zone, adding that Lagos State had been hosting the show for the past 12-years and thanked all for nominating Port Harcourt to host this year’s event.
He further disclosed that there is business boom at De Edge Hotel in GRA, venue of the show as all travel and tour operators in the East, South-South and other foreign countries are exhibiting their businesses either on or off-line, while foreigners from European countries, Ghana, South Africa, Uganda, Rwanda among others are also participating in the show.
Invest in the tourism industry because it is a money making venture that if well utilized would generate a lot of income to the state like Dubai, South Africa and others that are reaping the benefits of tourism.
Isokaariari opined that government should invest in tourism sites and not in hotels alone, stressing that what attracts tourists is the sites and not the hotel and that such sites will sell Rivers State to the world.
The ‘Bantaba, travel show ends today.
Meanwhile, speaking with Journalists on arrival in Port Harcourt, the Minister of Finance, Sovereign State of Accompong, Jamaica, Timothy Mepherson Jr), the chief executive, Zimbabawe tourism Authority- Karikoga Kaseke and the organizer of the Port Harcourt Bantaba, Port Harcourt which has tourism potentials will benefit from the programme as Zimbabawe and other countries exhibit their wonders.
Collins Barasimeye
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.’