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It Is A Sin To Be A Woman In Africa -Tiwa Savage
Nigerian super star songstress, Tiwa Savage who hosted a successful concert in London over the weekend has opened up on some challenges women in Africa face. The award winning Mavin Records queen took to her instagram indicating she is going through hard times.
The sultry mother of one in her post wrote: “It is a sin to be a woman in Africa, I feel like giving up, tired of fighting, tired of proving myself, tired of smiling”.
Meanwhile, the singer held her headline concert on Saturday August 25 at the Ndigo O2 Arena in London. The concert themed the “Savage Tour” was a sold out concert which saw the Nigeria female pop star deliver an impressive set of performances to the excitement and admiration of suests at the event.
A high point of the event was when she was joined by her colleagues at the Mavin Records led by label boss, Don Jazzy, Dr. Sid and Koredo Bello were also on hand to support Tiwa and they performed their songs together, Dr. Sid and Tiwa gave an impressive rendition of their single of “I start to talk”.
Don Jazzy and Tiwa performed Eminado before the Mavin Crew shut the hall down with their hit single “Dorobucci, the Mavin boss also performed songs he was featured on such as Kcee’s pull over’and the record with erstwhile Mavin, Iyanya titled” “gift”.
However, the other Mavins, Dija, Johnny Drill and DNA Twins were conspicuously missing at the event.
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.’
