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Church Holds Feast Of Songs In PH
The 2018 edition of Feast of Songs by Faith Tabernacle Congregation Nigeria, Port Harcourt District, has come and gone with a total of 40 groups from Port Harcourt, Eleme and Bayelsa in attendance.
The feast of songs with its theme, “Give Him the Glory” was held at the Port Harcourt District Headquarters, No. 3 Bolo Street, D/Line, Diobu, Port Harcourt on October 1, 2018.
The occasion which featured children also was a moment of joy and talent hunt as little Joy Paul, Felicia Nyakno Iwok and Precious Emmanuel among others thrilled the audience while a 96 year old visually impaired woman, Madam Grace Chukwunenye presented an inspiring old lovely tune but unknown song titled, “Jesus lover of my soul,” to the delectation of spectators.
In his speech, the District Pastor and Trustee of the Port Harcourt district of Faith Tabernacle Congregation Nigeria, Pastor Gabriel Farayole admonished all members on the need to sign for God, pointing out that God is willing to bestow his blessings on them.
Pastor Farayola expressed delight with the number of attendance and further charged parents to encourage their children and wards on subsequent feasts of songs and other programmes of the church.
Also speaking, the co-ordinator of the programme, Bro Stepehn Okereke, highlighted that the aim of the occasion was to give glory to God and not for self-glorification nor show of talents and thanked all from the various districts and stations for their interest and participation, enjoining them to keep up the spirit.
In his remarks, Bro John Peters, who anchored the programme also affirmed that it was indeed a joyous moment that needed encouragement and expressed that subsequent ones would be better with God on their side.
However, the Port Harcourt District Joint Choir, Eleme Youths as well as Joy and Enwere of the group from Bayelsa were among other groups that participated with Pastors Godfrey Bara, Silas Ebubeogu, Ezekiel Umoh, Inyang Agrippa, Dauoha Ukonu and Udeme Sampson witnessed the ceremony which also coincided with the 58th Independence Celebration of Nigeria, indeed, God took his glory.
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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.’