Entertainment
PH-Based Show Biz Personality Lauds New Miss Nigeria …As Miss Ebiere Emerges MBGN Queen
Few weeks after Miss Akudo Ezinne Anyaoha emerged winner of the 28
th edition of Miss Nigeria beauty pageant held at the Intercontinental hotel Victoria Island Lagos the 23 years old queen has continued to receive accolades from the public for her superlative achievement.
The most recent commendation came from a Port Harcourt based showbiz personality and consultant with Human Systems Consult. Prince Kingsley C. Mini who described her achievement as historic and an encouragement to young women who aspire to improve on their social status as future queens.
Prince Mini who spoke with The Tide Entertainment recently, also lauded the organizers of the Event, Quintessentially Nigeria for giving the pageant a new look and for its organizational expertise which he said are in with modern realities compared to past events.
Miss Akudo beat 20 other contestants to clinch the crown, while queen Celestine and Sadig Olive Chiama emerged the first and second runners up respectively.
The new queen was splashed with a cash prize of three million naira, a brandnew Toyota Corolla Sedan car, a trip to California in United States of America, one year accommodation and Free trip to any part of Nigeria amongst other gifts, while the runners up also received consolation prizes.
The event which was chaired by the first Miss Nigeria, 1957 Edition Mrs. Grace Oyelude attracted the who is who in Nigeria including Chief Raymond Dokpesi of DAAR Communications, Hon. Abike Dabiri Eruwa etc.
Meanwhile, in a related development, 18 year old, Miss Anna Ebiere Banner has won the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN) 2013 crown which was held recently at the Banquet Hall, government house Yenagoa with the state governor, Hon Seriake Dickson as the chief host.
Miss Ebiere Banner, an under graduate of University of Port Harcourt, hails from Sagbama local government area of Bayelsa State. She walked away with the crown, a brand new car and a polo cartia wrist watch. She will also represent Nigeria at the Miss world pageant later in the year. Her Victory also fetched her immediate appointment as the special assistant to the Bayelsa State Governor on Culture and Tourism and Bayelsa State ambassador on Culture and Tourism.
Among the diguitaries that graced the occasion were Chief and Mrs DSP Alamieyesigha, King of Twon Brass HRH King Alfred Diette Spiff, Samson Siasia, Miss Ekeinde and a most of others.
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.’