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Tuface, Charly Boy Blast Buhari Over Benue Massacre
Nigerian music legend, Tuface Idibia has added his voice on the herdsmen massacre in Benue State and other parts of the country. The Benue-born artiste called on President Muhammadu Buhari’s government to put their words into action and end the killings in the state.
Tuface disclosed this after his performance at the 2017 Sound City MVP awards held at Eko Hotel and Suites recently. He said: “On behalf of Benue people we cannot continue to sit down, enough is enough, abeg our government and security agencies should stop the killing in Benue, let them not just talk about the killings but take action”.
Another popular musician turned social activist, Chukwuelmeka Charles Oputa also known as Charly Boy has blasted President Buhari for not declaring Fulani herdsmen a terrorist group as Buhari was absent at the mass burial of 73 people killed by Fulani herdsmen in Logo and Guma Local Government Areas of the state.
Charly Boy questioned the absence of a government representative at the mass burial of 73 Nigerians massacred by Fulani herdsmen. The convener of Our Mumu Don Do movement wondered if the president’s silence could be in support of the massacre in Benue State.
In a video gone viral, the visibly angry outspoken maverick singer said: “they went to the East and gave us their python dance instructed by their master, they went to the West and gave us their crocodile smile, why are they not giving us our joromi dance in Benue State? Isn’t that where it’s needed most?”
“Check out the slaughtering of human beings, our brothers and sisters by the so called herdsmen who are above the Army. Are they this powerful because they are the private army of the oga on top?, why was there no government representative at the mass burial?, does the president’s silence mean consent or approval? Let’s go back to the grazing bill, why was it passed?, why was the IPOB group declared a terrorist organisation and not the herdsmen?, finally President Buhari, why are you not talking?”
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.’
