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‘Music Icon Rates Rivers High On Show Biz’
A Port Harcourt based musician and producer, Prince Rolly has rated Rivers State highly on show business, stressing that Port Harcourt had become the home of showbiz and the entertainment industry in Nigeria with only Lagos to contend with.
The American trained Audio Engineer and multi instrumentalist who spoke with The Tide Entertainment recently, said over the years people from all over the country and abroad had visited the Garden City of Nigeria to catch fun and relay in the various hospitality outlets that abound in the state.
Romantic Rolly as he is popularly known who had trained and produced seasoned musicians such as Muma Gee, Sky B, Ebiere Ekiye and a host of others said despite the fallen standard in the music industry today, Rivers State based musicians still remain the best in the music industry.
According to him there are a lot of talents in the state that needed to be tapped, but regretted that the rich ones had selfishly refused to help and promote them, rather they patronized the already made artistes based in Lagos. He stressed that those Lagos based musicians were made by people like them and if they could give a helping hand, the indigenous musicians would compete favourably with their counterparts in other parts of the country.
The seasoned musician and studio owner lambasted some musicians in the country whom he said talked nonsense in their songs. He stressed that their music lacked meaning, unlike in the yester years when music was well composed with meaningful lyrics that brought solace to the listeners.
According to the Romantic Rolly in the yester years people appreciated music because of its philosophical teachings and high level of moral considerations which helped to shape the society positively.
He regretted that today most of the musician had no message to pass to the society rather they sang nonsense with corrupt language which had corrupted the society. He noted that their kind of music had led to high level of moral decadence amongst the younger generation.
The Audio Engineer observed that today most girls go about half naked while the boys wear t heir trousers in the buttocks instead of the waste all in the name of fashion. He also blamed the media houses such as the Radio and Television Stations for highlighting such music.
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.’