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Andoni Youths Celebrate Mike Amakiri On Birthday
As the National President of Andoni Youth Federation, Comrade Mike Amakiri celebrated his birthday, some friends and associates have extolled his leadership qualities.
Across session of his friends and associates who spoke to newsmen during the celebration said comrade Amakiri has shown enough leadership qualities that has endeared the youths to him, they described him as one who has empowered the Rivers youths through various skills acquisition programme and scholarship programmes.
Speaking with newsmen, Engr Ineye Jack from Akuku-Toru Local Government Area described the Andoni youth president as a man of impeccable character adding that the celebration was put together by friends and associates to honour him.
Engr Jack said Comrade Amakiri has been a blessing to thousand of Rivers youths from the 23 local government areas and across the country, adding that the celebrant has lifted several Rivers youths out of poverty.
Also speaking, Hon Kingsley Ahamefula from Etche described the Andoni youth federation president as someone who is ready to defend the interest of Rivers youths at all cost.
According to him, his doggedness and commitment to the course of Rivers youths has endeared thousands of Rivers youths to him.
“He is digged charitable and not a betrayal. He has new friends across the state” he said.
Also speaking, former chairman of Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Andoni clan said Comrade Amakiri deserves to be honoured by the youths in view of his love for them.
Also speaking Alinfut Ereforokuma described the celebrants as a man of so many parts who have elevated the conditions of thousands from the Obolo nation and others.
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.’
