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Jamboree In Entertainment Centres … As PH Residents Celebrate Sallah
Most entertainment centres in Port Harcourt are agog with activities to mark this year’s Sallah celebrations. Although most of the residents of the city have travelled out for Sallah holidays the entertainment centres are still bubbling with customers, especailly those with special shows such as comedy, Makossa dancing, Strip dancing and Etighi dancers for perfect relaxation and fun.
Among the happening places this period include: The Wish (1st Artillary), Mr Sweet (opposite Mopol 19 barrack), Cassablanka, GRA Phase II, Uncle Benta (GRA Phase II), Boomerang Nite Club (Rumuogba); and Royal Africk (Alikahia).
Others are Deavang (Rumuigbo) as well as Hospitality Outlets, such as Hotel Presidential, Aba Road, Le Meridean (Ogoi Place), GRA, Gokin Nable hotels, Ogbakiri junction etc, while other hangouts include: Buguma proof, Emenike Street, Mr D Plaza, D/Line among several others.
The cinema houses are not playing second fiddle either, as silverbird and Genesis cinemas located at the former Obi Wali Cultural centre, Abonnema Wharf Road and Tombia Street GRA respectively, are having special movies for the viewers to blend with the celebration mood.
The Wolverine
emerged movie week in both cinema houses.
Starring:
Hugh Jackman, Rila Fukushima and Will yun lee.
Symposis:
Summoned to Japan by an old acquintance wolverine becomes embroilled in a conflict that forces him to confront his own demons.
It is an action parked movie, Adventure and fantancy.
The drinking joints and eatries are not left out. They could be found in all the nooks and crannies of the State capital and they are also having funs and making their money as a result of high patronage.
Barka De Sallah!
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.’