Entertainment
Comedians Set To Crack Ribs In PH
All is now set for Port Harcourt
based comedians who are not only expected to crack ribs with their jokes at the
unveiling of Rugged brand of 9Ja comedy show, but to take comedy to the next
level in the Garden City.
The show which comes up on Saturday, January 26th 2013 at Everrich Resort, Choba is sponsored by
grand, Everrich, Wet paint Graphics, Raypower, Luciano Records, City People
magazine and Hot Sports Cage.
Among the comedians slated to perform at the historic event
are Akas Baba (Wazobia FM), Olakekrun, Da O’square (Raypower), Porico, Omo
Talk, Chinmony, Adviser, Dandy Boy, Rfature Naija Mumu, GID, Prince Hezekiah,
Alasa Pronto, Wet Paint (Child Abuse Amabassador) etc.
Speaking in an interview with The Tide entertainment,
the organiser of the show, Mr. Ubi Emmanuel aka Rugged Pastor said the event is
not only to unveil his talent as a comedian, but to take the business to a
higher level in the state.
According to him, comedy today is no longer an all comers
game, but a lucrative profession, but one must be creative to survive in it. He
said Port Harcourt is the next place to be in comedy business. The seasoned comedian also noted that apart
from the talents that abound in Rivers State, its legendary hospitality and
enabling environment were some of the major attractions that draw entertainers
to the state.
The Omarelu born comedian reiterated that Port Harcourt based
fans are fun loving people and that Saturday’s event would be one of the best
comedy shows in the state, so no body should be left behind as the show is
free.
Entertainment
My Relationship With Davido Beyond Money, Gossip -Cubana Chief Priest
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.
Entertainment
Simi Joins Kenya’s Anti-Tax Protests
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.”
Entertainment
Davido, Zlatan, Others In Attendance At Asake’s Atlanta Concert
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.’