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Gospel Artiste Lunches New Album In PH
A Lagos-based Rivers born female musical artiste, Rachael jerry I. Achichie has launched her maiden gospel album tilted “survive through Jesus.”
The eight track album, with melodies such as “when the lord is on your side, why should you be afraid, Thank you God, The Ten Commandments and Jesus is the key to success”, is for people to listen to the teachings of God through music and change their lives.
The female musician, who hail from Bolo in Ogu/Bolo Local Government Area had been a member of performing musician Association of Nigeria (PMAN) since 1989, when she produced her first album titled, “close to me” in 1982, said she would have come out with other albums but dive to some obstacles and family life.
Racheal jerry I. Achichie, the daughter of late Archdeacon J.K.T. Ibiayemie was born and raised up in the Anglican Missionary where she started singing as a chorister, for five years, before she went into professional music, which she said is in the blood of other family as everybody sings.
In a chat the gospel musician he hinted that music is a talent giving by God and one could excel when the person makes good use of his or her talent.
On the difficulties she faced as a female gospel artistle, the 48 years old artist said their has been competitiveness with their male counterparts, promoters, marketers and pirates which she noted had eaten deep into the marrows of the pirates, and called on government not to relent on their efforts in flushing out this ‘bad eggs”, to safe the industry.
She also appealed to musicians to dress corporately rather than dreadlocks and looking dirty, adding that they should also be educated in order to enable them write, compose and sing their songs fluently.
Rachael jerry I. Achichie disclosed that she decided to unveil her gospel album here in Rivers State to promote the gospel of God, which was produced at Lira Piracy, and called for marketers to sign contract with her to purcfhase the album in bulk for sale.
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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.’
