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Don Jazzy Weeps As Linda Ikeji Gets Hooked
Music mogul, Michael
Collins Ajereh a.k.a Don Don Jazzy, who has not hidden his crush on famous blogger Linda Ikeji, ‘weeps’ over the news of her engagement.
According to some online reports on Wednesday, Linda’s ex-boyfriend recently relocated to Nigeria where the lovebirds decided to rekindle their love affair and got engaged.
Don Jazzy, whose hidden crush on the famous blogger excited fans, posted a picture on his instagram at donjazzy as he was being consoled by some friends over his dashed dreams of making Linda his ‘wife’.
He also wrote with a crying emoji’s: Kai Linda is engaged.. It is finished.’’
Our correspondent reports that those who consoled him on instagramm include Nollywood actress, Rita Dominic who wrote: “Take heart”, while Peter Okoye wrote: And you just missed my sponsorship”.
Before the news, Don Jazzy had made several moves and also ‘proposed’ to her (Linda) on social media and with various posts on his instagram handle; one of such was a recent photo of Linda with the caption “When you re fine you re fine abeg.”
Peter Okoye of the defunct PSquare, offered to sponsor his wedding with Linda if Don J made good his promise.
Meanwhile Sandra, Linda’s sister confirmed the good news on her instagram handle on Wednesday.
Sandra wrote atsandraIkeji: congratulations at official Linda Ikeji So happy sweet sis! This tells me that sometimes the wait is worth it.
Can’t wait to plan your special day at eventsbysi are you ready itsagetaway.
The news was also confirmed by another sister Laura, at lauraikeji who wrote, “Congrats Linlin at officiallindaikeji.”
The 37 year old blogger and entrepreneur, is yet to confirm the news.
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.’