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Great Sinya Condemns Vulgarity In Music …Publishs Book On Self Protection
Highlife music maestro,
Vincent Honest Sinya Will-Braide JP, popularly known as the great Sinya in the Nigerian Entertainment Clan has observed that some of the so called modern musicians in the country lack focus, discipline and spiritual touch which is why their lyrics are vulgar, gibberish and promotes immorality in society by emphasizing more on women and sex.
The Bakana, Rivers State born high life king who spoke with The Tide Entertainment, recently, noted that a talented musician should sing to the glory of God not worldliness. He said a musician is not only a philosopher, but a spiritualist who should preach about Christ and the good things of nature and not moral decadence that corrupts the mind.
According to the multi instrumentalist and composer, a good musician must be creative and spiritual and the songs should not only be inspirational, but educative with acceptable societal values that would help in the development of the mind and society as a whole. He said the songs should not be necessarily gospel, but it must be sensible and inspiring to relax the mind, body and soul.
The Great Sinya who started music in the early 1960s under the tutelage of the late music legend, Hutchinson Bobmanuel who also taught late high life king, Rex Lawson, reiterated that in those days of yore, people appreciated music and the musicians themselves, because their songs were prophetic, educative, inspiring and refined and they brought honour and glory to the country while the world looked upon the musicians as role models.
The renowned living highlife legend who has over 100 albums to his credit disclosed that his latest album titled “Corruption Park and Go” is a commercial success and enjoys popular air play. He said the music preaches against corruption in high places and encourages people to fight against it with all the forces at their disposal in order to sanitise the society.
The government artiste who performed at this year’s World Food Day in Rivers State, noted that his songs preach against man’s inhumanity to man, stressing that corruption is a sin against God and man. He therefore suggested that the transformation agenda of President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration should leave no stone unturned in order to ensure that corruption is totally eradicated in the country.
Great Sinya also spoke about his new book titled 24 laws of self protection against secret assassins and ritual murder” which he said every body should read as it provides all you need to know about self protection and spiritual upliftment, while Rt. Ven. B.A Mabadaje (PhD) in his foreword to the book, noted that “those that will read this book may come to appreciate the usefulness and realisation of self defence”.
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.’