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Tradition Takes Centre Stage, As Community Initiates New Age Grade
It is widely believed that our traditions represent a critical piece of our culture as they help form the structure and foundation of our families and society. They remind us that we are part of a history that defines our past, shapes who we are today and who we are likely to become.
Once we ignore the meaning of our tradition we are in danger of damaging the underpinning of our identity. It is probably on this premise, that the people of ‘Rumuolo’ in Emohua community roles out their ancient drums and other musical instruments to initiate a new age grade into the community in line with the ancient culture and tradition of the community.
The event which takes an interval of three years was held on Sunday May 9, 2021 at Rumuche-Emohua as the community initiated over one hundred youths into age grade amid music, dance and merriment. The event attracted a large crowd of relatives friends, and well wishers who came to witness the historic tradition.
Speaking with The Tide at the traditional event, the Chairman (Eze Ukwu) of the new age grade (Ukwu Ovugwu Eli Oloh), Mr. Orji Eze said, “The traditional and cultural event which takes place after every three years interval is symbolic and very important in the lives of every well meaning youth as it symbolises maturity, transformation from a youth to an adult and the imitation qualifies you to participate in the affairs of the community”.
He described the days event as a dream come true as he urged members of the new age grade to see their initiation as an opportunity to contribute to the development of the community.
He maintained as the first among equals he would ensure that members remained respectful to their elders, law abiding, dictated to community services such as security of lives and property, environmental sanitation and community development projects and programmes, above all to ensure unity and peaceful co-existance among members.
Mr. Orji noted that as the youngest age grade in the community, a lot is expected from them in terms of service to the community and promised that they would live up to the expectations.
By: Jacob Obinna
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.
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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.”
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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.’