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New Hip Hop Artist Takes Ahoada By Storm
An upcoming music
artist, Bro Ezekiel Oweiagba is making waves now in Ahoada in Rivers State and beyond in the entertainment scene.
The budding artist who is severally known and called as 2 Pac , and 2 Face by his admirers in the area has been identified as the rave of the moment in the entertainment clan in the area.
Out of curiosity, The Tide entertainment caught up with him to know his plans in the entertainment arena and he disclosed his plans for the future in the entertainment enclave.
According to him, he has a knack for music, dance and drums since he was 12 years old.
The upcoming artiste who has some unreleased music at his disposal said at the appropriate time he will release them.
According to the music maestro, he has not come up because he needs sponsors to enable him achieve his dreams.
The budding artiste said he plans to go into the university to study music and drama.
Already according to him, he entertains in some of the popular clubs in Ahoada and its environs.
Some of the clubs include Tropicana, the Blazers and Ada Clems clubs amongst others.
On the belief that he is from Delta or Edo State, he said he hails from Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni local government area of Rivers State.
He said he sustains himself through money paid to him when he performs at events in Ahoada not only at festive seasons but also at other social events.
However, he said the sky would be his spring board when he eventually enters the university where he hopes to take a study in drama and dance even as he said music remains his main focus.
The budding artiste who is a 6 footer hopes to make his fortune in the entertainment industry when he comes out of school.
So far he has been looking and hoping to attract sponsors to enable him achieve his dreams.
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.’