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Ras Kimono Buried In Absence Of Wife, Daughters
Sybil, the wife of late Nigerian entertainer, Ras Kimono and his daughters were conspicuously absent at his burial which held over the weekend. The remains of the legendary Reggae singer was finally laid to rest in his hometown, Onicha -Olona in Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State on Saturday, August 25.
Kimono’s remains contained in a Rasta Farian coloured casket were lowered into the ground at exactly 3.20pm by Ven. Josiah Ogom of the Asaba Diocese of the Anglican Communion. The burial was witnessed by a crowd of politicians, entertainers, friends and Reggae lovers who stormed the town to pay their last respects to the legendary reggae singer.
Dignitaries at the event included a large presence of Nigerian performing artistes led by Chairman of Copyright Commission of Nigeria (COSON), Chief Tony Okoroji, Opa Williams, Orits Wiliki, Daddy Showkey, Buchi, Yellow man, Candy Sea and Bright Chimezie, among others.
Others were Delta State Commissioner for Youth Development, Karo Ilolo who represented Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, Hon Amaechi Mrakpor Emeka Nwaobi, Delta State Commissioner for culture and Tourism, Bazim Chinye and members of the Rastas fraternity including the National Grand Patron for Nigeria, Ras Edu Dickson.
Ras Kimono died on June 10, 2018 at the age of 60 in Lagos. The burial activities for the music Icon begun in Lagos where he spent most of his youthful days and ended in his home town.
Speaking at the event, Okoroji said the late singer was “unbeatable, unpiratable and wonderful. He was a Nigerian like no other, we don’t mourn him, we celebrate him. Kimono never smoked and never ate meat, yet he was great in his chosen field. As we say goodbye to this lion, let us remember that he had no father, no mother, no brother, no sister, but we should unite to support the daughters he left behind.
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.’