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Artiste Tasks Colleagues To Encourage Youth Participation In Elections
Nigerian budding rapper, Nwaiwu Kelechi, popularly known as ‘Krrystal’, yesterday urged artistes to use their platforms in encouraging youths to participate fully in Saturday’s election to attain the needed change in the country.
Krrystal gave the advice in an interview with The Tide source in Lagos, on the release of his new song, titled, ‘Boogie Down’, produced by Waveman.
”I learnt in these past few weeks that no voice is louder or stronger than a people who have come together in unity to say enough is enough.
”If we come out en masse to vote, we can change the narrative and help build a stronger democratic institution,” he said.
He urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to cover up the loopholes seen during the presidential election.
“The presidential election was flawed by BVAS malfunction especially in the uploading of results, we hope to see a change.
”We want INEC to improve the transparency of election results and increase public confidence by making the BVAS work,” he said.
According to Krrystal, ‘Boogie Down’ is his first attempt at recording in Amapiano sound and has been received well by the listeners.
”It is out on all platforms for you to enjoy.
“Hopefully, the widespread acceptance of my new song, ‘Boogie Down’, will propel my blistering talent to new heights,” he said.
The Tide source reports that Krrystal is a rapper, singer and songwriter from Imo. He was born and raised in Owerri, and studied Civil Engineering at the Federal University of Technology, Owerri.
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.’
