Entertainment
Movie Producer Holds Music Contest For Budding Artistes
In a bid to promote young musical talents, a Port Harcourt-based movie outfit, the Magnate International Production last week showcased eleven budding artistes in a musical contest.
Christened “Musical Contest 2018”, the jamboree featured artistes like Helen J, Alvah, YX, Celeb, Emking, G9ina, Fluid, Daddy Prince, Sunshine, Numbrix and Yung Bless in gospel and pop music.
It also featured guest artistes as Little Michael Jackson (Divine Chibuzor), Cool J.I., Oracle, Jackson E. and Makosa dancers.
Speaking while declaring open the occasion at the production theatre of the company in Port Harcourt, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Magnate Entertainment Industries Limited, Mr Magnate Ngerem explained that the event was a fulfilment of the promise that after the training of the young musicians by the company, they would be showcased for promotion.
According to him, the Magnate Entertainment Industries has a training department for actors and musicians who are awarded Diploma certificates on completion of this training, pointing out that the contest would be an annual event to showcase and promote young talents in the entertainment industry.
Ngerem advised youths to always endeavour to identify and develop their talents, saying that the entertainment industry is becoming a fertile ground for those who are prepared to show their talents and enjoined the contestants to be courageous and avoid stage fright.
Also speaking, a popular radio broadcaster in Wazobia FM, Mr Aratakpo Anthony, a.k.a Akas Baba commended the organisers of the event, Magnate International Production for showcasing the young musicians, saying that it has given them the opportunity to exhibit their talents.
He assured that the Wazobia FM would support in the promotion of the young musicians whom he said would be good performers with time if encouraged and enjoined Mr Ngerem not to relent in his effort at encouraging youths to develop their talents in the entertainment industry.
At the end of the contest, Daddy Prince emerged the best in gospel music while the winner in pop music was YX, Kingsley Owhor.
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.’