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Fave Emerges Spotify’s Music Ambassador For March
Music streaming giant, Spotify, has announced Nigerian rising star, Fave, as its latest Equal Africa Ambassador for the month of March.
Spotify’s Head of music for Sub-Saharan Africa, Phiona Okumu, made the announcement in a statement on Wednesday.
The announcement came off the back of Fave’s popularity and fame since the release of her breakthrough hit single, Baby Riddim, which was released in September 2021 through emPawa Africa.
“Spotify welcomes Fave in joining the Equal programme’s list of ûerce African women making waves in music, as part of its bid to foster gender equality and provide a platform to celebrate inûuential female artistes in Africa.
“Our aim with the Equal Music Programme is to shine a light on remarkable young women in Africa, who are finding their feet through music.
“ We remain committed to levelling the playing field for female creators, by giving emerging and established artistes equal opportunities on our platform.
“Fave exudes character and confidence, and we are proud to showcase her,” she said.
According to her, the artiste is talented and she understands the power of social media and makes her way to the spotlight through it.
Okumu stated that Fave hit the spotlight after she posted a freestyle of her song, N.B.U (Nobody But You), a blend of upbeat pop and Afro, that soared across playlists and social media during the COVID-19 lockdown.
She noted that the song received shares across social media and became an instant hit, prior to its release.
Okumu describes the 22-year-old singer as a burgeoning Nigerian Afro R&B singer, whose charming music style is attracting the big guns in the entertainment industry.
According to her, the charming music style has placed her on the same level as other young female artistes like Tems and Ayra Starr.
They are becoming the next generation of female artistes in Nigeria, each bringing with them their own style of music.
Responding, Fave said: “It is easy to come across, or even be directly involved in a conversation on the subject of female artistes and the widely believed stereotype that women cannot give their 100 per cent to music.
“This is because there are other things that occupy their time, based on societal norms like family and kids.
“ Stereotypes like this already influenced how people in the industry view women on a broader scale.
“You almost get the vibe that people think the success of a female artiste can only be short-lived.
“ Of course, defects like this are not general but they do exist.
“Male domination, I believe, is something that can only be filtered away by our outstanding success as women, in our fields of excellence and talent.
“I am honoured to be part of the Equal programme with women, who plan to change the world,” she said.
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.’
