Entertainment
Celebrities Storm Engr Nwilene’s Birthday Bash
Saturday, 19th January 2013 marked another mile stone in the
eventful life of the Chairman of DEEN Construction Company Nigeria Limited,
Engr. Deegbara Nwilene as he celebrated his 70th birthday with communion service and birth day
bash at tent centre GRA Port Harcourt.
The communion service which was held at the Catholic
Cathedral Church D/Line Port Harcourt was attended by a long list of
celebrities, bureaucrats, government officials and Entertainers. The priests who conducted the Mass and
thanksgiving service described the celebrant as God-fearing gentle man who had
positively contributed to the growth of the Church, the society and mankind.
His lovely wife, Mrs Pricillia Nwilene said her husband whom
she fondly calls “honey; is not only
handsome, but a loving and caring husband who always had the welfare of
his family at heart all the time. She thanked God for his mercies and prayed
for more years for him to continue his selfless service to God and society.
Engr. Nwilene
who is also the Managing Director of Lecco Construction Company Limited and
DEECA Agricultural Industries Nigeria Limited, was one-time member Rivers State Tenders Board, Rivers State Works
Registration Board, Rivers State Tropical Fostery Action Plan Council and a
live member, Nigeria Road Federation as well as member Council of Registered
Engineers (COREN)). The Business mogul and philanthropist expressed gratitude to his numerous friends,
associates, and well wishers who attended the occasion and made it a huge
success.
Among the celebrities that were in attendance include Senator
Magnus Abbe, Hon. Legborsi Nwidadaa, Amb. Policarp, Dr. Nwidadaa, Mr. Barikpoa
Nwinee, Kpean Traditional Council of Chiefs and Elders, Blessed Women
Association, Njangi Union and Julie
Nwika among others.
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.’