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Mixed Reactions Trail Davido’s N1.8m Donation To Rwandan Music School
The $500, about N1.8 million donation made by renowned Nigerian musician, David Adeleke also known as Davido to a Rwandan Music School has continued to generate mixed reactions from Nigerian musicians.
Some of them commended him for the generous act in separate interviews, while others advised the music star to extend the gesture to music schools established by Nigerians. They said that those with interest in music could be sponsored by Nigerian artistes in music schools to curb social vices.
Nigeria’s flutist, Omotshola Iseli popularly known as, Tee Mac, said that such an act of generosity was not supposed to be publicised. “The donor should have done it quietly without bringing it into public domain”.
He said public figures should be more concerned about giving back to the society just as Davido had done. The should, however, try to minimise how the members of the public sing their praises due to their generousity.
“As celebrities we need to give back to the society depending how buoyant we are, but this must not be done publicly and I believe such will be appreciated more by God”, he said.
Folklore musician, Ayo Orobiyi popularly called, Adunni Nefre Hiti, said that Davido’s generousity was a beautiful development for the Rwandan music industry. She said that the Rwandan music was below acceptable standards when compared with music produced by other African countries.
She advised that the school should channel the donation to the right direction for the improvement of Rwandan music industry. They would be able to pace up with the qualities of music produced in Nigeria and some other African countries.
“This is a good development coming from one of us in Nigeria, I believe he must have observed that Rwanda needed such help more than Nigeria.
“This is because their music is nothing to be compared with ours” she said.
Nigeria reggae musician, Austin Peters, popularly known as “King Wadada urged Nigerian artistes who are financially buoyant, to demonstrate such generousity to music schools in the country. King Wadada who appreciated Davido’s gesture to Rwanda said Nigerian youths could also be assisted in enrolling into Nigerian music schools, musicians can train the less priviledged as this would go a long way in curbing crime in society.
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.’