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Community Leader Tasks BBNaija Organisers On Modest Presentation
Mrs Ngozi Agu, women community leader has called on the organisers of the Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) reality TV show to be modest in its season 7 show presentation.
Agu, was a former President of Aboatulu Women Meeting, in Enugwu-Ukwu Community, Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State.
She made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Awka.
Agu said the BBNaija is one of the biggest reality TV Shows in Africa, that is widely watched by young and old at heart, as such should depict more actions that would offer moral values to the viewer.
She said that the orgainsers should dwell more on positive, character build up, love for each as a country, oneness in development of the nation, unity and progress of all, irrespective of the geo-political zones.
Agu appealed to the orgainsers not to engage in shows that would send wrong signals and encourage social ills in the minds of growing people, decency in its presentation is needful.
She condemned the aspect of sexual promotion among unmarried couples but should showcase good behavioral attributes that would build a healthy and safe society.
Agu commended the team for the idea of wealth creation for the young participants through their participation on the reality TV show and urged then to sustain the show positively.
NAN reports that the organisers of BBNaija, one of the biggest reality TV shows in Africa organised in Nigeria has opened applications for its 7th audition season.
The reality TV show, has produced winners like Mercy Eke, season four, Laycon, season five and Whitemoney, season six.
NAN reports that the announcement for the 7th audition was contained on the BBNaija official Instagram page on May 15 and had urged contestants to visit its official website to apply.
NAN reports that BBNaija house was first located in South Africa where seasons one and two of the reality show was held. The season one (1) of the show was launched on March 5, 2006 with 14 house mates and ended on June 4, 2006.
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.’
