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CIG Seeks Govt’s Assistance For #EndSARS Protests’ Victims
The Creative Industry Group (CIG), has appealed to the three tiers of government to assist people whose property were looted or destroyed by hoodlums who hijacked the #EndSARS protests.
The CIG’s President, Felix Duke, made the appeal in an interview recently.
Duke noted that the Curiousity Underwears owned by Nollywood star and CIG Executive member, Lilian Bach, was among shops burgled by hoodlums on October 21 at the Adeniran Ogunsanya Shopping Mall, Surulere Lagos.
He regretted that many Nigerians were affected by looting and destruction by the hoodlums.
According to him, business owners are still recovering from the effects of COVID-19 pandemic.
“We are begging government at all levels to find ways to assist those whose property were looted or vandalised by hoodlums who hijacked the peaceful #EndSARS protest.
“This is very important because without tangible assistance or compensation, it will be very difficult for them to rise again and sustain staff under their employments,” Duke told.
He disclosed that Bach was out of Nigeria when the looting occurred.
“In the CIG, we believe that a pain to one is a pain to all; so, we are deeply touched by the unfortunate incident that happened to one of our own, Lilian Bach.
“We sincerely sympathise with her because her shop was burgled by hoodlums, goods were taken away and other things that the hoodlums could not steal were destroyed,” he said.
Bach had taken to her Instagram page to regret the situation, saying that hoodlums had put many Nigerians in huge debts through the looting and destruction.
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.’
