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Beyonce Parades Nigerian Artistes In Lion Heart Gift
Music Africa is constantly growing beyond some singers’ wildest imagination and a number of them have been opportuned to work on big projects with international artistes. Interestingly, Nigerian music seems to have gained wide recognition in many parts of the world that even very pronminent foreign stars want to work with them.
The internet was on Tuesday buzzing with encomiums from Africans as multiple award winning new album Lion King: ‘gift’ features several African Stars like Wizkid, Yemi Alade Tiwa Savage, Shatta Wale, Burna Boy, Mr Eazi, Moon Child Sanely and Tekno among other international stars.
While speaking on the new album, the mother of three told ABC information that the album that is set for release on July 19th featured some African stars. She stated that she worked with the African artistes because she wanted to ensure that she worked with the best from the African continent.
She said: “This sound track is a love letter to Africa and I wished to ensure we discovered the most effective expertise from Africa and never simply use a number of the sounds and I did my interpretation of it. I wished it to be genuine to what’s stunning concerning the music in Africa.
“We have type of created our present style and really feel just like the sound track is the primary sound track, the place it turns into visible in your thoughts, the sound scape is extra than simply the music as a result of which every tune tells the story of the movie”.
However, Davido was not featured in the album which has raised questions from Nigerians on social media. While some hailed the listed artistes, others called out Davido wandering why he was omitted from the list.
Meanwhile, Kenyan singer, Victoria Kinami has reacted to Beyonce’s inclusion of Nigerian artistes in her new album, the Lion King. In her tweet, she revealed that though she was happy for her fellow artistes, she finds the exclusion of Kenyan singers from the project depressing.
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.’