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Bisola Signs New Deal With TMC
Bisola who is now a United Nations Ambassador for winning the one company task in the 2017 edition of Big Brother Naija Reality Show has signed a deal with creative agency, Temple Management Company (TMC). This is her first official move since leaving the house, a move which pitches her again with Iyanya, her fellow contestant in the MTN project fame who became the eventual winner of that maiden edition ten years ago.
The Temple Management, is incorporated in Nigeria with corporate office in Victoria Island, Lagos and has strong international affliations across Africa, North America and Europe. The birth of the company came out of the need to bridge the gap between the Nigeria corporate space and the burgeoning creative and entertainment sector.
Founded by Idris Olorunnimbe, who also serves as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) the company also seeks to bring Nigerian talents to be at par with their contemporaries in the Western world. The company has been accepted in Nigeria by popular music brands in the country, signing massive management deals with some of Nigeria’s hottest talents such as DJ Jimmy Jatt, Bummi Davis, Mavin Records, qnice, Victor Elikhamenor, Iyanya, Seye Ogunlewe, Funmi Iyanda, mode Aderinokun, Ebi Onome etc. With Bisola on board this star studded team, it is no surprise that her fans are happy for her.
The single mother of one signed the new management deal with TMC on Thursday, May 18, 2017 in the presence of her representatives and senior TMC officials at the corporate office of the organisation in Lagos.
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.’