Entertainment
Esther Johnson Emerges Face Of Wakirike
Entertainment like culture is a vital tool that unites a people, this was the case when the Legacy Global Concept, organisers of the Face of Wakirike put together a beauty peagent which began at Henrose Hotel, Orupabo Ama, Okrika Local Government Area recently.
Speaking on the effort made to organize this beauty peagent competition, Mr Godknows and Miss Glory Mark whilst on a thank you visit to the Amanyanabo of Okochiri Kingdom, King Ateke Tom at Okochiri and Aman-yanabo of Fimie Kingdom, King Bernard Ibiateli Fimie in Fimie -Ama on the 1st of January, 2021 disclosed that this beauty competition was proudly sponsored by these royal fathers in Wakirike Clan without which the organizers would not have succeeded.
According to them, other sponsors of the beauty peagent were Amanyanabo of Ogu Kingdom, King Nicholas Ibiebele Nimenibo and Comrade Tamuno-omie Daye (Aka) Otalo.
They said the Face of Wakirike Beauty Peagent started with a rally at Okrika on December 18 and the camping began on the 20th and ended on the 27th of December, 2020, which was the grand finale.
The director further revealed that 30 contestants took part in the audition from where 26 were selected and finally 16th contestants qualified for camping of whom 8 queens were crowned.
Miss Glory Mark (alias) Bosslady praised the queen of Okochiri , Darling Dango of Okochiri Kingdom, who partnered with the organ-isation to make Face of Wakirike a huge success being her pet project.
She said that the event witnessed the final selection of the Face of Wakirike at the Local Government Multi-Purpose Hall, Okrika. The Winner of Face of Wakirike is Miss Esther Johnson, the 1st Runner up is Miss Lolia Ibinabo Fimie, Face of Wakirike Ambassador and the 2nd runner up is Miss Adumo Smart Margaret as Face of Wakirike Tourism.
The Queens were advised to maintain very high moral standard in their actions and reactions in the society and be studious in their academic pursuit even as the organizers encouraged them on their various pet projects.
Earlier, the sponsors of the Face of Wakirike Tagged “Empowerment Edition”, royal fathers of Wakirike clan had collectively agreed that the sole aim of this year’s edition is to foster unity, love, understanding and peace among the people of Wakirike Clan.
In another development, the Legacy Global Concept and the beauty peagents during their courtesy visit to the King of Fimie Kingdom in his palace at Fimie Ama were received by women of the kingdom who rendered songs to the glory of God, chiefs, elders and opinion leaders and the Chairman, Amadi-Ama Community Elder Steve Fimibuma withnessed the epoch making ceremony.
In his speech, Chief Solomon, Iringe-Koko of Amadi Kingdom Trans-Amadi, Port Harcourt, on behalf of Amanyanabo of Amadi Kingdom, Sir Bright Josiah Koko thanked the royal fathers and the organizers of this beauty peagent for their foresight to unit and maintain the peace in the land of Wakirike, and prayed for the sustenance of the event.
He then advised the queens, who are students of various higher institutions, to take their academic work seriously.
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.’
