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PH Comedy Club Honours Late Fela Anikulapo Kuti In Style
The Port Harcourt Comedy Club is not strange to residents of the oil and gas rich city, especially fun seekers.
The club which brings comedians in Rivers State and their friends from all walks of life together on the first Wednesday of every month has no doubt taken comedy and entertainment in general to another level.
This month’s edition was exceptional because the club decided to honour late Nigeria’s music icon and social crusader, Fela Anikulapo Kuti.
Speaking with The Tide, ace comedian and organiser of the event, Angel Attah popularly known as Angel D Laff says every edition comes with a purpose.
According to him, “Every edition comes with what we call catchment. Two editions ago, we did a tribute night for Ras Kimono considering the value of his songs and contribution to the music industry.
“For this particular edition, we thought about a man who fought against injustice, who fought corruption, betrayal, lies and all that. A man who brought value and identity to the black people.
“We are talking about a man who made the black people believe in their cultural heritage. He fought dictatorship. You remember that Fela’s songs were at a time when the military was in power. Yet this man could raise his voice when people were afraid to even speak; and the things he said about Nigeria and some African nations are the exact things happening today.
“So we deem it fit, like we have the Felaboration in Lagos, this is the first time Fela will be celebrated outside the shrine in Lagos, Nigeria. This is the first time such an event took place in Port Harcourt. So we count ourselves lucky to be part of that history,” he stated.
He also said that the club offers opportunity for home based comedians to meet and interface with their counterparts from other parts of the country, including the big names in the entertainment industry.
On where he wants to see the club in future, the ace comedian said already, they have started selling franchise, with an existing presence in Onitsha, Anambra State and Bayelsa, while Owerri and Lagos would follow soon.
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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.’
