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Umu Akoku Proclaims Egwu Ogba
In line with the customs
and tradition of Egi Nation, the Umu Akoku family of Erema town in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State has proclaimed August 9, 2018 as date for this year’s Egwu Ogba (New Yam) festival.
The proclamation was done by a representative of the Umu Akoku Family, Elijah Obulor on behalf of Elder A. Emmanuel Obulor who is deceased, in the presence of the 17 communities of Egi Kingdom at the Erema town square.
Earlier, one of the oldest members of the Umu Akoku family, Elder Benin Anama told newsmen that it is the customary duty of the Umu Akoku family to proclaim the Egwu Ogba, stressing that the family has been doing this for centuries.
According to him, the Umu Akoku family holds the Ofor (staff) of Egi, stressing that with the proclamation, every community in Egi will announce it in its market places and town squares.
Meanwhile, the Eze Egi, Professor Anele Uzondu Wokoma has said that the August 9, 2018 would signal the beginning of a new year for the Egi Nation.
Eze Wokoma who stated this in an interview with newsmen said that by the proclamation, the Egi Nation will be welcoming the New Year 2019.
The monarch also said that the Umu Akoku family has the traditional heritage to proclaim the Egwu Ogba, stressing that the family has carried out this function for over 500 years.
According to him, from the nineth of August 2018, old yams will be disposed off throughout Egi and Ogbaland, while new ones would be eaten.
Eze Wokoma further said that the ceremony is significant as it promotes unity and peace in the area.
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.’