Entertainment
AY Live Concert: Timaya, Terry G Others Thrill PH Fans
The entertainment clan in Port Harcourt and its environs were taken by storm as Bayelsa State born Raggae Star, Timaya performed live at AY’s night of music and comedy held at the Hotel Presidential, Port Harcourt last Sunday.
The Egberi papa 1 of Bayelsa who thrilled the large crowd that turned out for the event with his hit songs including his latest, “we don show,’ expressed delight for the opportunity to perform in Port Harcourt after a long period.
The Lagos based dread locked star who was overwhelmed by his popularity among the fans disclosed that he was a very poor boy who hawked plantain in the streets of Port Harcourt, before he embraced music and today God has blessed him.
According to him, he is now rich and one of the raves of the moment in the Nigerian music industry with his music ruling.The airwaves, parties and other social events across the country.
He stressed that with God all things are possible. He therefore urged the ‘bad belle” people to struggle hard and pray for their own divine blessing instead of gossiping about his success and trying to pull him down. The reggae crooner said his fans should expect more hit songs from him in the shortest possible time.
Timaya also noted that the mammot crowd that attended the live show is a clear testimony that night life has returned to the garden city and the entertainment industry in the state is once more vibrant and with time Port Harcourt will take back the centre stage as the home of entertainment and showbiz in Nigeria.
Another wave making music star in Nigeria Terry G who fired up the night with his popular songs and energic performance was so excited with the crowd that he removed his wristwatch, and neckelace and threw them to the crowd. This was received by loud ovation and shouts of encouragement from the crowd.
The hiphop star who swayed the mammot crowd with is ‘swagger’ track at a point removed his shirt and the crowd went wild with excitement as they sang and danced along with him. he also gave out his VCD cassettes to some of the fans to show appreciation to them.
The crowd also had a swell time as they were entertained with rib cracking Jokes from seasoned comedians such Klint the drunk,’ I go die, I go save, AY, Gordons, Diplomatic Akas Baba – of Wazobia FM Port Harcourt, Frank, Sheyi love as well as Mr. Incredible who entertained the crowd with the rendition of songs from some popular artistes.
There was also performance from other uprising artistes, fashion show etc.
It was indeed a night of music, dance laughter as well as flitz and razzmatazz with the who is who in the entertainment industry in attendance while some top politicians and government functionaries were not left out.
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.’