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Burna Boy Craves For Bole …Promises £10,000 As Reward
Multiple award-winning singer, Burna Boy has revealed that he is craving for one of Nigeria’s local delicacies known as ‘bole’ and fish.’
Bole is roasted plantain and a popular delicacy in many parts of the country.
The singer however revealed that he wanted the one from Port Harcourt delivered to him in London, adding that he was willing to pay up to £10,000 for the service.
As a sign of the length he is willing to go in order to satisfy his cravings, Burna Boy added that if the bole tastes exactly like or close to what is obtainable in Port Harcourt, a marriage offer might even be on the table for the lady who delivers it.
The Grammy award winner wrote via his social media: “I will pay 10k for Port Harcourt Bole and Fish in London right now.”
He added that ”If it even comes close to the one from PH, i might marry you here sharply.”
Meanwhile, popular Nigerian singer and music producer, Davido whose real name is David Adeleke has revealed that he wasn’t aware that his father was very rich until he became 13-years old.
The singer revealed that his father lived a very modest life and chose to drive a small Honda car despite his riches, adding that his mother also drove a modest Toyota car.
Explaining further that his father worked very hard, Davido said it was when they moved into their new house when he was 13 years old that he realised his father was a wealthy man.
The singer made the disclosure while speaking during a recent radio interview.
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.’
