Entertainment
How PH Night Clubs Still Rock
Jide Kosoko
Despite harsh economic
conditions in the country, night clubs still hold sway in Port harcourt.
There’s no doubt about it: Port Harcourt city widely known as Garden City, has one of the best nightlife in the country (Nigeria). From sophisticated hot spots that attract a celebrity clientele to small, after-hours bars where those ‘in the know” go to get down. The diverse night clubs from around the city gives you a taste of what the city’s nightlife has to offer and, hopefully, whet your appetite for more. If you are in Port Harcourt and you are bored at night, the under listed are some of the night clubs to go for your relaxation and party all night.
Liquid Lounge And Bar
Liquid lounge began as a social and sipping club of distinguished people with flair for upper style, and today welcomes everyone. Although, entry is always at the discretion of management. The lounge opens everyday of the week by 5pm. Wednesdays are special as the club hosts Ladies Night. As befits its neighborhood, the crowd is a lively assortment of the middle age and young. And though the dance floor is small, the sound system packs a punch. It gives off a laid-back vibe and is a popular destination for tourists. The atmosphere is really laid-back.
Ediz Wine Bar And Champagne Lounge
Serving as both a hotspot for the city’s most fashionable, talked about events and a low-key escape for A-listers looking for a quiet drink, Port Harcourt’s most prominent tastemakers flock to the exclusive Ediz Wine Bar and Champagne Lounge, which is possibly the most popular venue in all of Port Harcourt. Located at IIA Emeya Street G.R.A Phase 2, It has a restaurant and an outdoor bar behind and a champagne lounge where you could pop all you want.
Grendale’s Nite Club
Found within the Presidential Hotel, Port Harcourt, Grendale’s NIte Club, draws one of the most beautiful and sophisticated crowds in Port Harcourt. A plethora of packages are available to accommodate guests, from bottle service to an open bar. The door here is very tight, making it a hot spot for both local and national celebrities.
X-Lounge
Situated right in the heart of Rivers State, Port Harcourt X lounge is a chic, elite lunge and bar. A sleek interior design gives it a feel-good vibe that can’t be ignored, establishing it as one of PH’s best nightclubs. This stunning crowd of movers and shakers dance deep into the night to the sounds of music tracks, with a variety of drinks to sup at and stylish interiors to marvel at.
Night Box Night Club
Night Box offers a great club nights that have put it at the heart of the Port Harcourt nightlife.
The décor and lighting are well paired and it has an upper floor where you can dance the night away. Night Box can be a meeting place at the end of the day or a place to party at the weakened. The music is diverse and the atmosphere is laid back. Weekend club nights are popular and are open till 5a.m.
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.’