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Rivers Monarch Weds Lawyer
The Amanyanabo (King) of Amadi-Ama Community/Kingdom, Trans-Amadi in Port Harcourt Local Government Area of Rivers State, Sir (Dr) Bright Josiah Koko (JP), Amalolia III has wedded in a traditional marriage ceremony, Barr Chioma Priscilla N. Eleba of Ihiwkwu/Umu-Isoma in Ogba/Egbema /Ndoni Local Government Area of the state, at the Senior Civil Servant Estate (Senate Estate), Amadi-Ama along Abuloma Road, Port Harcourt, last Saturday.
The marriage which was opened with a short prayer by Pastor Ola, which threw the kingdom and other communities into a festive atmosphere, attracted dignitaries in the persons of Amanyanabo (King) of Fimie Kingdom, Trans-Amadi in the Port Harcourt Local Government Area of the state, HRH, Chief (Dr) Bernard Richard Fimie-Koko, Amadi Kingdom Chiefs council, Chairman, Amadi-Ama Community, Elder Steve A. Fimibama (ACGI), oldest man in the entire Kingdom. Wariopusenibo, Elder Pius I.R. Tubobereni and elders of Ihiwku/Umu-Isoma Community, parents of the bride, Arch and Mrs Godpower N Elecba inclusive.
The marriage ceremony which kicked-off at about 4pm transmuted into a showbiz as colourful parade of beautiful damsels twisted their big waists to the melodious ceremonial highlife song of Flavour and the evergreen music of Cardinal Jim Rex Lawson.
In the midst of this, the bride stole the show when she danced to the ceremonial arena escorted by the damsels in full glare of V.I.Ps and other attendees. The couple dance brought the ovation to the loudest as people joined them in dancing.
Earlier, the father of the bride, Arch Godpower N. Eleba has admonished the couple to live in peace with the fear of God even as he wished them happy married life.
By: Okwein George Parker
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.’
