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Entertainers Condemn Plateau Killings
Nigerian entertainers have strongly condemned the attacks in Plateau State which left not fewer than 86 persons killed and several others injured in the attack on Razat, Ruku, Nyarr, Kara and Gana Kopp villages of Gashish District in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area.
This followed claims by the Chairman, North Central Zone of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Danladi Ciroma that the killing of the 86 persons was in retaliation to the killing of over 300 cows in the last few weeks by the villagers.
However, reacting in the social media, some of the entertainers said that the inability of security agents to stop the incessant killings in different parts of Nigeria could be a deliberate act for political reasons.
Some of the posts read:
2baba: “For how long shall this continue. This has become more than an emergency situation, I weep, I weak, I tire knowing that the solution is very simple, but politics will not allow, how heartless?”
Ramson Nouah: “This is sad and honestly becoming unbearable. How long shall we continue? It is beginning to look like deliberate act by our security to neglect this issue for political reasons. Human sacrifices for political goals? What has the world become? The height of dehumanisation, this is heart ranching”.
Adesua Etomi: Commenting about the value of cows rather than human lives, Actress Adesua Etomi took to her Instagram saying “when cattle have more value than human lives, how did we get here? Dear Nigerian government we don’t want any more condolence messages, do something; lives are still being lost. When you’ve done something, release statement to let us know what you have done. Mere urging people to boycott cow meat is not the solution; the problem is bigger than cows”.
Others who reacted similarly in their posts are Tiwa Savage, Frank Donga, Frank Edwards and Timi Dakolo.
Meanwhile, Nollywood actress, Georgeina Onuoha in her reaction to the Plateau killings tackles the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo on her Instagram page. The actress urged the Vice President to provide military forces to protect citizens rather than sending condolence messages…if the root cause of these senseless killings is not addressed, it will keep repeating itself, it has been blood-bath since your regime because we are no longer a democratic nation.
What happened to the use of full force of Nigerian armed forces to fight against these killers? If the non-violent protests of the Biafra agitators were killed and beaten by the Nigerian Army ordered by your government, what happens to using the same in tackling this menace ravaging our nation, it is time you begin to speak truth to power, enough is enough.
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.’