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American Rapper, Drake To ‘Collabo’ With Rema On New Song
Nigeria’s Afrobeat golden boy, Divine Ikubor also known as Rema is on the news again for something great as the ‘Dumebi’ crooner has a song with American super star rapper, Aubrey Graham, popularly known as Drake.
The rapper took to his instagram to have a live session with his fans and he played some songs on his playlist including Rema’s smash hit “Dumebi”. He didn’t just stop at playing Rema’s song to his 65.1 million followers but also gave the young Nigerian star a shout out by telling fans that they have a sick song together.
Drake said: “Big up Rema too, we have a sick song together…” He then continued playing the song, this continues the strategic positions that Mavin Records has been commendably doing with Rema.
This is another great milestone for Rema who has been branding with Hollywood recently with grammy nominated American producer, Scottstorch and Jamaican producer, Russain, who produced his recent Jam ‘Beamer’
Meanwhile, the Mavin record wave of the moment, Rema has joined the likes of American legendary artistes Lil Wayne, Drake, Kendrick Lamar and a host of others to cover the Fader Magazine.
Rema, who won the next rated award at this year’s Headies Award took to his twitter page to share his excitement with fans as he noted how profoundly glad he is still at his tender age.
The 19-year-old artiste stated how delighted he is seeing his sound and vision being endorsed and embraced across the globe. The young talented singer will be hoping to continue his dominance as the year runs to an end.
Rema wrote: “it is a great honour to have a cover amongst these legends in 9 months. Joy fills my heart seeing my vision and sound endorsed globally and being part of the books in the new generation.”
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.’
