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Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame: Nigerians Mobilise Support For Fela
The late Afrobeat legend, Olufela Olusegun Ransome Kuti, popularly known as Fela Anikulapo Kuti has been nominated alongside other musical icons for 2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Through his music and human rights activism, Fela campaigned against military rule and corruption in Nigeria. The list had 16 nominees in total for its 2021 class of inductees. The inductees will be announced in May after a public vote which closes April 30. They’ll be honoured at 2021, Rock and Roll hall of fame ceremony in Cleveland, Ohio.
Chairman, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation, John Sykes said, “This remarkable ballot reflects the diversity and depth of the artistes and music The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame cerebrates. These nominees have left an indelible impact on the Sonic landscape of the world and influenced countless artistes that have followed them.
Other nominees who reached the eligibility zone (which requires nominee have a catalogue dating back at least 25 years) Long ago, but the ones just making their first appearances include, Dionne Warwick, Iron Maiden and the Gogo Jay Z and Foofighters also made the list for the first time as they both released debut albums in 1995.
Other nominees for 36th Annual class are Mary J. Blige, Kate Bush Devo, Chaka Khan, Card King, LL Cool J, Rage Against The Machine, Todd Rundgreen and Tina Turns, while the ultimate inductees will be released in may.
Nigerian celebrities including Don Jazzy, Burna Boy, Banky W, Mr Macaroni and many others took to their different Instagram pages to canvass for votes to support Abami Eda.
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.’
