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Afro Gospel Artiste Cries Out For Help
Driven by her passion, confidence and hunger to become one of Nigeria’s biggest Afro Gospel artiste, up rising star, Miss Janet Gogo popularly known as “Mummy Naija” has cried out for help to enable her release her debut eight-track-album titled: “How can we make Nigeria better”, as it will serve as a spring board towards her journey to stardom.
Speaking in an interview with The Tide Entertainment, the handicapped songstress said: “the eight songs that make up the album have been voiced in the studios ready for release, but lack of fund, sponsorship and promotion have made it difficult for the album to see the light of day, hence the clarion call for help”.
The Akwa Ibom State born young artiste based in Port Harcourt used the medium to call on Governor Emmanuel Udom of Akwa Ibom State, member, Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly Hon. Udom Gideon Akpan, the Rivers State Government and public spirited individuals to come to her aid. “I want to have my voice heard, I cannot come to this world and just go back without leaving a piece of me that will be remembered in the Nigeria music industry, I know I have all it takes to succeed except money and promotion, but I strongly believe God will see me through”, she said.
She disclosed that the songs contained in the eight track-album include: Stop-Stop, Holy Ghost Fire, Something Good Has Come My Way and I Suffer Many Years. Others are Oh Lord See Me Through, God Save Me, Time Na Money and the album title, How Can We Make Nigeria Better. According to her, the Songs are soul inspiring, preaches the words of God and moral sanctity in the society as it is in a class of its own in terims of originality, creativity and gospel evangelism amongst others.
The gospel music crooner who is also into circular music started her music career in 2004 under the tutelage of Bishop B, Boss of Integrity Studios, Ajegunle, Lagos State and since then she has participated in several musical concerts and shows as guest artiste.
She explained that music had been her childhood talent and she intends to use the divine talent to change the society for the better.
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.’