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Prof Edis Set For Album Launch, Fund Raising
Uprising music star and Nollywood actor, Soberekon Datubo Ekine, popularly known as Prof Edis, has left no stone unturned as he prepares to take Buguma City by storm to celebrate the launch of his debut promo album titled, Living God and the fund raising of N13 million for the procurement of musical instruments and video equipment in Buguma City, Asari-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State.
The wave making entertainer who spoke with The Tide Entertainment in Port Harcourt said: The launch of his track album scheduled to hold on Saturday, March 20th at the Asalga Council Hall, Buguma City is expected to feature seasoned musicians like Oba Omega, Daibs, Buguma City Entertainment, guest artistes and comedians as well as side attractions.
According to the singer, “The album consists of six hit tracks namely: Living God, Inye Asati, I don tey, Professional and Ebelebe which are all hit songs with life saving philosophical lyrics and quality production.
Prof. Edis disclosed that he started his music career at a tender age as a chorister in one of the churches in his community and later developed his inborn talent in his secondary school days at Kalabari National College (KNC) Buguma where he participated in singing, dancing and stage acting.
According to the singer and actor, his first song was released in 2010,he also made his Nollywood debut that same year in a movie titled “Stingy Friends”, later joined the Association of Movie Practioners(AMP). Rivers State chapter.
He is currently the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Prof Edis Entertainment Association (PEEA.com.ng) and Chairman, Buguma City Entertainment.
The Kalabari-born singer from Telema in Minima Community, appealed to well meaning sons and daughters of Kalabari Kingdom, government and organisations to assist in the fund raising programme to assist the band to move to the next level of growth.
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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.’