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PH Residents Set For Valentine’s Day Celebration Despite Covid-19 Pandemic
Valentine’s Day also called Saint Valentine’s Day or the feast of Saint Valentine is celebrated annually on February 14. It originated as a minor western Christian feast day honouring one or two early Christian martyrs named saint Valentine and through later folk traditions has become a significant cultural, religious and commercial celebrations of romance and love in many regions of the world including Nigeria.
Port Harcourt residents are not also left out of the celebration, despite the COVID-19 pandemic and closure of many entertainment hangouts in the state as our investigations have revealed that the Valentine tradition would be observed, such as exchange of gifts, cards decorations which feature cupid and arrow, doves and hearts as well as romantic night out.
Some of the areas expected to be visited by fun lovers include the Port Harcourt Pleasure Park, cinema houses, shopping malls, eateries and other entertainment outlets while observing the COVID-19 protocols.
Recall that the feast of St Valentine was established by Pope Gelasius 1 in AD 496 to be celebrated on February 14 in honour of Saint Valentine of Rome who died on that date in AD 269. The day became associated with romantic love in the 14th and 15th centuries when notions of courtly love flourished, apparently by association with lovebirds of early spring.
In 18th century England, it grew into an occasion in which couples expressed their love for each other by presenting flowers, offering confectionary and sending greeting cards. Valentine symbols that are used today include the heart shaped outline, doves and the figure of the winged cupid.
Since the 19th century, hand written valentines have given way to mass production of greeting cards.
By: Jacob Obinna
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.’
