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I Never Said My Music ’ll Glorify God -Spyro
Spyro makes it clear that
he is a secular artiste.Spyro rocketed to commercial success following the success of his single ‘Who Is Your Guy’ which dominated speakers across the country and brought him international attention.
Despite gaining mainstream success as an Afrobeats act, Spyro has consistently made it clear that he is a practising Christian who intends to impact the music industry for God.
In 2023, the singer who won the collaboration of the year at the 2023 Headies Awards shared on his Instagram story that he intends to influence the industry for God by making decent evergreen music.
“I am here for a reason, I am God’s ambassador here and gradually we will take these grounds for him,” Spyro said.
The Tide Entertainment reports that Spyro’s vocal practicing of his Christian faith has led some listeners to classify him as a gospel artiste despite his music being defined by secular subjects.
In a new interview with Newsmen, Spyro emphasised that he’s not a gospel artiste and he never said his music will glorify God. Spyro clarified that while he’s a lover of God, he is not a gospel artiste.
“I do not want to be boxed as a gospel artiste. I can do whatever because that’s what music is really about – a mode of expression”.
Spyro said if he wanted to make music that would glorify God, he would make gospel. However, he’s all for decent music that portrays his Christian faith.
Whether he’s offering advice in ‘Billing’ or celebrating friendship in ‘Who Is Your Guy’ or extolling his lover in ‘Only Fine Girl’ Spyro prides himself on hisability to make decent music about whatever he wishes to communicate.
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.’
