Entertainment
Showbiz Personalities Storm Stand-Up PH Show
The second edition of stand up Port Harcourt show held last Friday at the At rium Event Centre, Stadium Road Port Harcourt was quite eventful as it did not only attract a Mammoth crowd of fun seekers but paraded the who is who in show business from within and outside the state.
Some of the celebrities in attendance were: the Nubian Queen, Gift Iyumame Uwame aka Muma Gee, the Krikata Master Oba Omega, multi instrumentalist, Romantic Rolly and ace comedians, Klint Da Drunk, John Okafor, alias Mr. Ibu, Dan De Humorous Rugged Pastor, He goat, MC Philosopher and the Wazobia FM crew’ Jeta, Omo Talk Ego amongst others.
Speaking in an interview with The Tide Entertainment at the show, the organiser Mr. Icha Paul Orji aka DJ. Smart Don said the show was his own contribution towards the growth of showbiz and entertainment – generally in the state as well as to provide an opportunity for relaxation and fun among the youths and the older generation alike.
He disclosed that he was born into show business because his mother was one of the leading showbiz personalities in the country and he had being in the business for the past 17 years. According to him everybody wants to come to Port Harcourt because it is one of the leading showbiz cities in the country with a lot of opportunities.
The Managing Director of Smart Don Entertainment business disclosed that show business was a very lucrative venture as top class artistes earn as much as five million naira per show while the least takes home between one hundred thousand naira and four hundred thousand naira excluding transportation feeding and hotel accommodation.
He described the stand up Port Harcourt show as a very huge success as all his tickets were sold. He attributed the success to good planning, logistics and the passion Port Harcourt residents have for fun and relaxation in a conducive environment.
One of the guests Mr Samson Bristol expressed gratitude to the State Government for ensuring the return of peace and security to the state. He said with this positive development Rivers State would bounce back to reckoning as the hub of entertainment and hospitality East of the Niger. He said this development would serve as a catalyst for investment in the sector, reduce the rate a unemployment and youth restiveness as well as generate revenue for government.
Also speaking, the operations manager, Smart Don Entertainment, Mr. Tony Odum said the idea of the stand up Port Harcourt is to divest from the oil economy as the entertainment sector was a source of revenue generation. According to him, the show was an avenue for the seasoned and up coming artistes to show case their talents.
The Ogbunabili born showbiz personability, reiterated that showbiz today was growing rapidly. He noted that in South Africa non oil revenue alone was about $45 annually and in USA non oil revenue is as also very high.
He stated that with the relevant policies in place and government participation the non oil revenue would ripple in Nigeria.
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.’
