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Tuface Petitions NCC Over COSON’s Leadership Crisis
Nigerian born music legend Tuface Idibia has called on the Nigeria Copyright Commission (NCC) to intervene in the ongoing leadership crisis rocking the Copyright Society Of Nigeria (COSON). This is contained in a petition addressed to the commission, lamenting that Efe Omorogbe and other COSON board members were being harassed and intimidated by the police in respect of the power tussle between Chief Tony Okoroji and Efe Omorogbe who are both laying claim to the leadership of the body.
Tuface in the petition accused Okoroji of fighting for the control of COSON for personal ends. The petition addressed to Alam Ezekudu, Director General (DG) of NCC was also sent to the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris, the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo and President Mohammadu Buhari.
It read: “It is quite unfortunate and disheartening that a simple call for accountability and transparency has degenerated into relentless media attack, harassment and intimidation of the group of people who made the call. The personal interest of a few should not supersede the collective interest of generality of members and over all well being of the society”.
“I will like to implore you to use your good office to engage the IGP with a view to setting the records straight and reversing the embarrassing and dangerous scenario where Mr Efe Omorogbe and Mr Joel Ajaji, Chairman and members of the commission recognised board acting well under the directive of regulators are now being harassed, intimidated, demonised and prosecuted by a sister government agency, the Nigeria Police Force”, he wrote.
The hip hop star noted that: “COSON is formed and built by the collective efforts of likeminded industry stalwarts and it will be a shame that the hard work that has gone into building the society go down the drain. Our CMO is under siege and our common health is threatened by Chief Tony Okoroji and his agents who for personal ends continue to demonstrate deep contempt for regulation and the call for accountability.
Omorogbe is the longtime manager of Tuface, the ‘African Queen’ Crooner. Meanwhile Audu Maikori, a director on the board of COSON recently advised Okoroji to let go of power or risk being disgraced like Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwe’s ousted president.
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.’