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PH Bubbles On Valentine’s Day …As Lovers Catch Fun
It was certainly a celebration of love and affection as most residents of Port Harcourt City and its environs, both old and young joined other Christian faithfuls across the globe to celebrate this year’s Valentine’s Day which took place on Wednesday, February 14, 2018.
Because the day was not a public holiday, the celebration was at its peak during the evening hours when the civil servants, business men and students had returned from their work and lectures respectively. People geared up to get creative in every way to express their love to their partners as some of the popular hangouts were besieged by the celebrants including cinema houses, night clubs, eateries, hotels and other hospitality outlets.
However, our investigations have shown that the Saint Valentine celebration continues this weekend as the people are ready to continue the celebration with their loved ones, share love and affection together, exchange greeting cards and other gift items, dance, wine and dine at choice spots .
According to a show biz personality and General Manager, Clubs, Afrique Continental Hotels Limited, Prince Victor Ifeanyi Mini, Port Harcourt is one of the leading entertainment cities in Nigeria and residents are very conscious of that fact and would not allow any opportunity to enjoy themselves pass them by.
He said: “This is a Valentine weekend and the celebration continues”. He disclosed that there are prestigious hangouts to catch fun this weekend which include: Jevinik Restaurant, one of the foremost restaurants which now has a Chinese sector to their renowned native restaurant. The ambience and customer service is top notch.
There is also Hotel Presidential where you can relax at the pool side and enjoy delicious Africana and continental delicacies, cocktails, live band and cosy environment of Pleasure Park: Vibe with nature at Port Harcourt Pleasure Park along Aba Road is picturesque and has a lake for boat cruise, a climbing tower, a restaurant and a paint hall among other attractions.
Other popular places of choice this weekend include the Port Harcourt Zoo, Port Harcourt Tourist Beach, Asia Town, 12:11 Restaurant, Green Olive (Onne Road) South 66 (Evo Road new GRA), Red Coral Restaurant (Peter Odili Road), Ororo Restaurant ( a Luxurious in House restaurant of La Meridian Ogeyi Place), Genesis Centre (new GRA), Sky bar, Na Five Tray Spice route etc.
Recall that Valentine’s Day also called Saint Valentine’s Day or feast of Saint Valentine is celebrated annually on February 14, it is the celebration of love and affection which originated as a western Christian feast day honouring St. Valentine. It is recognised as a significant cultural, religious and commercial celebration of romance in many regions around the world although it is not a public holiday. It is marked by sending greeting cards and other gift items to loved ones.
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.’