Entertainment
Timaya, J Martins Rule BAMFEST Night
The Carnival Village at Elekahia axis of Port Harcourt City was overcrowded on Wednesday
night as people from all walks of life, both old and young, rich or poor
stormed the arena to have a glimpse and dance with their musical idols who
performed live on stage at the Black African Music Fiesta (BAMFEST) to
celebrate this year’s CARNIRIV.
The event turned out to be a night of unlimited fun and
music jamboree, despite the human and vehicular traffic that obstructed the
free movement of the mammoth crowd. As expected, “Your Mama” Croooner
and Egberi Papa I of Bayelsa State, Timaya and The “Fine Fine Love”
exponent, J. Martins ruled the night as they dished out their hit songs that
brought them to limelight as stars to be reckoned with in the Nigerian music
clan.
The large crowd of spectators and fun seekers were
thrilled and held spell bound with the energy these musicians exhibited on
stage as they danced non stop as if the world was coming to an end that night
and every body wanted to catch fun by all means and at any cost, nobody wanted
to be left out in that frenzy of excitement.
Apart from this duo, Rivers State born gyration master,
Peter Stone Cold and Ekpeye music sensation, Muma Gee also thrilled the
fun-loving crowd as well as the King of Highlife music, King Sunny Brown and
Singerman Flash. Other upcoming stars like Raw Hit, BSA Ete were also given an opportunity to
entertain the crowd.
The BAMFEST put together by the Rivers State
Tourism Development Agency (RSTDA) achieved its aim of selling CARNIRIV to the
world as a tourist attraction of immense value, the event was indeed a
gathering of musical exponents who came together to celebrate their collective
heritage which helped to enrich the reputation of CARNIRIV with the hordes of
spectators who expressed gratitude to the state government for giving them the
opportunity of witnessing such an unprecedented music fiesta since the
inception of CARNIRIV in 1988.
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.’