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Bob Marley Memorial: IAUE Students, Lecturers Advocate Social Revolution
The 40th anniversary of the death of late Reggae maestro, Robert Nesta Marley was celebrated amidst fanfare and deep reflections by the students and lecturers of the Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt with a call for social revolution and adherence to the ideals that the Jamaican born artist stood for.
The celebration which was at the instance of the post graduates students of the department of Political Science on the 11th of May at the Nyesom Wike Centre of Excellence at the University under the theme,’ Reggae music and the Pan African Movement’.
Delivering their lectures the two guest speakers at the event highlighted the significant contributions of Bob Marley to the liberation of the black race from the shackles of colonialism and imperialism.
Worlu Nwene who delivered the first lecture did a content analysis of the messages of Bob Marley and their impact on contemporary realities. He pointed out that, ‘Bob Marley used music as a platform to advocate for social justice in the society . “
In his own lecture, Dr Steve Wordu of the department of Sociology described Bob as ‘a visionary and bearer of the social burdens of his times’.
He said in the face of global political inequalities, Bob Marley used his music to confront the forces of oppression and send signals for the vigilance of the black race against the forces that undermined their dignity as a people.
Also speaking , one of the organisers of the event, Chief Chris Akani called on African leaders to resist being used as stooges of the western societies by institutionalising the principles advocated by Bob Marley in his music.
In her views, one of the post graduate students of Political science, Miss Vera Oborchi who spoke with newsmen said the messages of Bob Marley rekindled hope for the liberation of the black race and urged the younger generation to key into Bob Marley’s philosophy to secure their future.
The highlight of the event was the, ‘ one love parade led by Ras Dickson, the grand patron of the Rastafarian movement in Nigeria.
By: Taneh Beemene
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.’
