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Grammy Awards 2021: FG Pays Tribute To Burna Boy, Wizkid
The Federal Government on Monday March 15, 2021 joined other well meaning Nigerians in celebrating Afro beat music super stars, Burna Boy and Wizkid, for their feats at the just concluded 63rd Grammy Awards held in Los Angeles, USA.
The minister of information and culture Alhaji Lai Mohammed in a statement issued in Lagos by his special Assistant on Media, Segun Adeyemi, described the much deserved awards as fitting rewards for the persistent hard work of the duo.
Mohammed said the awards also represented a global endorsement for Afro beat genre of music that has propelled Nigeria’s increasing dominance of the music world.
He expressed hope that the clinching of the prestigious awards by Burna Boy and Wizkid would not only spur them to greater heights but would also serve as a source of inspiration for others.
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has also congratulated both Nigerian born singers, Burna Boy and Wizkid, for winning their first Grammy awards. PDP’s National Publicity secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, said Wizkid and Burna Boy’s victory showed that Nigerians have a resilient spirit.
In a related development, former vice president of Nigeria, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and senator Shehu Sani have taken time to congratulate Burna Boy and Wizkid on their first Grammy Award win.
These highly rated personalities expressed how happy and proud they were to see a Nigerian lifting the Grammy award, an achievement they considered as a great and prestigious one.
In Atiku’s words: “I am delighted and proud as Nigerian Wizkid’s Grammy win. Wizkid is an epitome of talents that abound in Nigeria, congrats @ Wizkido, congrats @ Burna Boy# Grammy.
In the same vein, senator Shehu Sani, said “congratulations to @ Burna Boy and @ Wizkidayo for the #Grammy. Africa has come of the age #Grammys 2021”.
Meanwhile, former Chairman of the Performing Musicians Employers Association of Nigeria (PMAN) Rivers State chapter, Mr Robin Maja (the farms) has also congratulated the Rivers State born Afro beat superstar, Burna Boy, whom he described as “a home boy who has made the state proud in the global stage”.
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.’
