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Top Celebrities Storm Nigeria Entertainment Conference
The fifth edition of the Nigeria Entertainment Conference tagged ‘NECLive5’ holding on Wednesday April 26th 2017 at the Landmark events centre Lagos, promises huge attendance of prominent personalities in the entertainment industry and other sectors of the economy, who will engage in several conversations on key issues bordering on the structure, policies, business models, benefits of the growing global adoption of African entertainment and how to effectively position the industry in emerging economies to take full advantage of opportunities in line with the conference theme “It’s Time for Africa.”
Ace comedian, Ali Baba, Fuji Maestro K. I The Ultimate, Funnyman, Basket Mouth, Viacom Africa Executive Vice President, Alex Okosi, Award Winning Singer, Tiwa Savage and Ace Broadcaster, Patrick Doyle are some of the latest big names that would be speaking at the forthcoming conference.
Others are the impressive list of panelists comprising: Doja Allen, Chidinma Ekile, Toke Makinwa, Kemi Lala Akindoju, Adesua Etomi Chichi Nwoko, ID Cabasa, Adebantu, Adewale Ayuba Dadday Showkey, Frank Donga, Fela Oke, Dolapo Oni, Frank Edoho. Other personalities confirmed include, popular comedian and host of the Toju Baby Face show, Teju Babyface, media entrepreneur Opa William, talented musician and producer Cobhams Asuguo and comedian Arole among others.
Now in its fifth year, NEC Lives is the biggest entertainment conference in Africa, providing a credible platform for discussions driving the growth of the industry. Previous notable speakers at the event include former information minister, Frank Nweke Jur, renowned economist, Prof Pat Utomi, Managing Director of multichoice, John Ugbe, Funke Akindele, D’Banj, Banky W, and Omotola Jalade Ekeinde.
Others are: 2 face Idibia, Mo’Abudu, Davido, Emeka Mba, Amaka Igwe, Audu Maikori, Kola Oyeyemi, M.I. Abaga, DJ Jimmy Jatt, Lagbaja, Tolu Ogunlesi, Zeb Ejiro among others. The conference will be hosted by Ace Comedian, Tee A for the fifth year running.
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.’