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Terry G Under Attack Over Cartoon On Islam
Energetic singer,
Terry G May has stepped on the wrong toes over his recent post on his instagram on Wednesday to promote his latest single, ‘Totori.
The singer shared the video of a cartoon image reciting Islamic prayers which some of his fans found offensive. There have been calls from some of his fans for the immediate removal of the Video, while others have warned him never to make jest of Islam or Allah.
“You don’t go around messing up with Islam its wrong man. Not funny though” one of his
followers advised.
While another posted.” Terry G, you might delete it because some fans might take it wrongly Just as you have been reading it, bless up man.”
Gabriel Oche Amani popularly known as Terry G, within a short spell has made himself a force to be reckone with in the music industry. Among the teeming numbers of young hip hop musicians in Nigeria today, Terry G, who is also called Mr. Bling or Ginja-Ginja belongs to the Exclusive few like Paul Play, Dairo and OJB Jeezrel who have effectively distinquished them selves by combining the roles of a song writer, music producer and music performer.
Since he caught public attention a few years back with his hit single ‘love you sexy,’ a classic dance hall beat, the music has made him one of the sought after producers with an impressive credit including production of popular songs such as “ in case you.
Never” (by 2 shotz) “Aye PO Gan” (by Iii Bliss) as well as a number of songs including Gift and Grace” (by Timaya).
Terry G’s work is characterised by deep Lyrics, distinctive keyboard sounds and a creative signature jingle.
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.’