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Ghanaian Entertainers Mock Nigerians Over Soccer Defeat
Ghana kicked Nigerians out to become first African country to qualify for the 2022 World Cup on Tuesday night, March 29, 2022.
The Super Eagles of Nigeria failed to qualify after drawing 1-1.
Reacting to this, John Dumelo took to his Instagram page to brag about how he knew Nigerians would fail.
Describing the Super Eagles as Super Chickens, he affirmed that he knew we would never qualify.
He went on to congratulate the Ghana team.
“I told you they were super Chickens!! congrats Black stars!!”.
Shatta Wale on his part, immediately went to the studio to compose a mockery anthem for the Nigerians.
He stated that how anthem should be changed to, “Naija don carry last , Naija don carry last, Naija don carry last ooo, Ghana scored them with a goal”.
This is not a surprise as the entertainers have often times dissed the country.
Kemi Filani news recalls John Dumelo had promised to trek from Ghana to Lagos if Nigeria beats Ghana in their country.
“Dear Super Chickens, I was very confident that you will not win this game. But before you leave for Naija I have free ginger from my farm for you. Yours truly, John Dumelo. Son of Likpe”.
Last year, Shatta Wale dragged Nigerian entertainment industry especially the music industry.
He bragged about selling his own music concert without the assistance of Nigerian artistes.
The statement got many Nigerians angry as they took turns to fire back at Shatta Wale, Burna Boy had slammed him for his words and a fight ensued between the two.
After going back and forth hurling insults at each other, Burna challenged Shatta to a wrestling match which he accepted.
Burna Boy wrote, “If Shatta or anyone has a personal problem with me, I’m still open to fight 1 on 1 and squash it after; the same way I’ve always been. Nobody will ruin the unity we continuously try to build for a stronger and better Africa.”
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.’
