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‘Wande Coal Is A Special Human’
It was all emotions for Grammy-winning singer, Wizkid who had nothing but accolades and gratitude for Wande Coal during the Flytime Music Festival which he headlined on Tuesday.
While on stage, the global smash hitmaker disclosed that the former Mavins Records signee was a great support system during the early days of his musical journey.
“I remember when I was making my first single, ‘Holla at Your Boy’, ‘Tease Me’, ‘Don’t Dull’, Wande Coal was always there for me mehn!” said Big Wiz.
Still in an emotional state, Star boy described the “Bumper2Bumper” singer as a very ‘special human being’ who offered him shelter when he had nowhere to go.
Wizkid said: “He let me sleep in his room when I had nowhere to go. I just want to say a big thank you to that guy. That’s a very special human being.”
Debonair_boborano said: “Starboy heavy on gratitude mehn. This almost made me cry. The humility is surreal.”
Ace_tlg wrote: “Amazing thing is, Wande never said anything till date. Big Wiz eleniyan.”
Shizzy_matoto stated: “One person he respects a lot in the industry is Wande.”
Endymoments said: “A man never forgets. Appreciation is everything.”
Ayomikun_18 wrote: Awwww..Wiz so heavy on gratitude.”
Jummie_official stated: “if wiz no talk am , you no fit hear from anywhere… thats what we called love and help .. wande.”
Kwinololade said: “Thanks to Wande Coal for having wizkid back then in his trying times.”
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My Relationship With Davido Beyond Money, Gossip -Cubana Chief Priest
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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Simi Joins Kenya’s Anti-Tax Protests
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.”
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Davido, Zlatan, Others In Attendance At Asake’s Atlanta Concert
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.’
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