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Duncan Mighty Weds Fiancee July 25th
The news making
waves in the entertainment clan has it that Port Harcourt First son, Duncan mighty has decided to girt Bachelorhood as he has fixed.
July 25th 2015 as the day to wed his fiancée Vivien the wedding is expected to be star studded.
It will be recalled that Duncan Wene Mighty Okechukwu, simply known as Duncan mighty and Port Harcourt first son was born on October 28, 1983 in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State. He is one of the popular artistes in Nigeria.
Though his musical style demonstrates a high level of genre Versalility it is also heavily influenced by the sounds and culture of his people as most of his songs are sun in his native Ikwerre tongue.
Werie Mighty released his debut full length album “Koliwater”, in 2008, which was a commercial success.
The 22- track album yielded popular songs such as: ‘Ijeoma’, Scatter my Dada” “Ako NU Nuche” and drew the attention of many music lovers across the country.
His second studio album, “Ahamefuna” (Legacy) was released in 2010 with a lesser number of 15 tracks, than its predecessor. The album was also well received by fans and music aficcondos. Tracks like ‘Obianuju’ and “Port Harcourt fist son brought him international fame and huge fan following.
He received three nominations at the 6th Annual NEA Awards in 2011 and won the indigenous Artiste of the year.
In September 2012 Wene Mighty released ‘foot prints’, an 18 track album with guest appearances from Timaya, shaggy Otuu sax, Sandaz Black and Wande Coal. He has been honoured by the Un as a Peace Ambassador.
In 2014 Wene Mighty released his fourth studio album (Grace & Talent) through his own imprint, young wealth records.
The album included contributions from phyno and young stunna.
The popular celebrity studied audio engineering, served as sound instructor ror benson and Hedges during his youth Service. He also worked at Dolphin studios while on IT at Muson centre in lagos.
Wene Mighty was honoured alongside fellow South-South artistes namely M. Trill, Timaya Becky Enyioma and sodi Cookey at the 4th annual Odudu music Awards.
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.’