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Uprising Hiphop Sensation Launches Debut Album in PH
The Nigerian music clan is in for another Jamboree as a Port Harcourt based uprising hiphop and reggae star Mr. Monday Ezieh launches his debut album titled ‘Which Way’ in Port Harcourt next month.
According to the Egbema, Rivers State born music sensation who spoke with The Weekend Tide Entertainment world, the album which contains 8 tracks is produced by SB smiles records Port Harcourt and features J. China, SB white and Kamelon.
He said one of his major problems now is how to get a reliable marketer to market the album which he said will surely take the music industry by storm considering its rich lyrics local and instrumentals.
Speaking about his music career, the 28 years old musician who studied mechanical fitting at Rivers State Polytechnic Bori, said he started music from childhood by initiating artistes such as Bob Marley, Sir Warrior of the defunct Oriental Brothers Dance band etc.
He stressed that he was also a chorister with the Assemblies of God Church and it was while in the Church that he composed his first song titled “come back Jesus” in 1995.
Don Mandy as he is popularly known by fans disclosed that due to financial constraint, he was unable to release the song, but he was not deferred as he continued to compose new songs which by the grace are among the tracks in the new album.
The hiphop and raga crooner claims to be the original composer of ‘Nwanne’ one of the hit tracks in the album titled ‘Nepa bill’ a mixture of varies artistes which is already in the market.
He stressed that instead of accrediting the track to him, it was mistakenly accredited to another artiste named Kamelon whom he also featured in one of the tracks in his album. The young artiste lamented the plight of the upcoming stars in the state. He maintained that they are not being carried along to ensure their growth. He therefore appealed to government and showbiz promoters to extend their helping hands to them because they need money to record their songs.
He noted that the entertainment industry is vibrant and provides opportunities for self employment, thereby helping to reduce unemployment and crime rate in the society.
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.’