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LGAs Showcase Acquatic Choreography at CARNIRIV
One of the historic events that marked this year’s CARNIRIV has the display of
acquatic choreography by the various local government areas of the state that
took part in the international aquatic fiesta held on Wednesday at the Port
Harcourt Tourist Beach.
The
highlights of the fiesta were the spectacular display of the ‘Agbara’ and
Oguien Masquerades of Okrika which were artistic, adventurous and acrobatic in
their performances, ornately and colourfully dressed, as well as the awesome display
of the war-canoe houses of Okirika, Opobo, Ogu/Bolo and Degema.
The
exciting manoeuvre of other local government areas attracted cheers and
applauds from the large crowd of spectators. The LGAs were: Ahoada West, Akuku
Toru, Asari-Toru, Andoni, Bonny, Khana, Obio/Akpor and Ikwerre Local Government
Areas and participants from Akwa Ibom State.
At
the event, spectators were also entertained by musicians such as Singer Man
Flash and other budding artistes and comedians to the delight of foreign guests
and international celebrities amongst whom were the First Bank African Miss
World and Face of CARNIRIV 2012, Agbani Derego, Veteran actors and media
personalities, Comish Ekiye, Adiele Onyedibia and Amabassador Pepple.
It
would be recalled that year after, the boat regatta event captures the excitement
and awe of teeming spectators. To spice it up even further, the Rivers State
Tourism Development Agency (RSTDA) decided to compliment the raptures display
of canoes, paddles and choruses in near perfect synchrony with performances by
musicians and cultural troops presented on a floating performance platform.
All
these came alive in the International Acquatic Festival, this platform, well
decorated, securely manned and busy with performances witnessed a gentle sail
back and forth the stretch of water, occasionally interjecting the boat regatta
and other spectacular acquatic displays which ensured that spectators remained
fixated on the entire event.
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.’