Entertainment
Eric Many Wins N14m Suit
Frontline entertainment company and record label, Eric Many Entertainment has won a N14 million suit filed against it and its act, Douglas Jack Agu also known as Runtown by the Dynamic Minds League.
The suit was for claim of damages against Eric Many for a no-show’ by Runtown at a Carnival in Anambra State organised by the group in January 2015.
The case, suit NOLD/ADR/251/2015 was filed on 19th August 2015 by the Anambra group through its leader, Mr Chizuo Anetol.
They dragged Runtown, Eric Many Entertainment before the Lagos High Court claiming the sum of N14million as damages for failure of Runtown to perform at their Harmatan Anaocha in Anambra State.
Eric Many Lawyers, Chijioke Emeka and Colleagues (Auxamo Law) argued that the group first breached the contract having failed to provide all that was required and is good time for the artiste to make the appearance.
Eric Many’s case was that the group made inadequate shoddy arrangements. Being Christmas period, Eric Many’s crew had to sort out late hour flight ticket to Port Harcourt, instead of Asaba or Owerri nearer to Anaocha venue.
Upon landing in Port Harcourt it was late to proceed on a dangerous night road journey without adeguate security Eric Many’s lawyer claimed.
In his judgement, Hon Justice K.O. Alagba gave victory to Eric Many. The Judge found that the failure of Runtown to get to Adazi in Anambra State and perform at the carnival was justified as the group’s arrangement was very shoddy. The court agreed with Eric Many that the Dynamic friend’s league was reckless about the contract when it failed to book flight tickets a head.
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.’