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WASU Harps On Cultural Heritage In Okrika
The need to re-orientate the rich
cultural heritage and tradition of a society has again been stressed.
The national president of Wakirike Student’s Union (WASU),
Rivers State, Comrade Jonathan Gunn made the assertion while speaking at a
cultural fiesta orgainsed by the body within six days in office of their
election at Okrika main market square recently.
Mr. Gunn said the fiesta was organised to re-integrate
majority of Wakirika students and youths at home and in diaspora to appreciate
the rich cultural values and traditions of the people, including music and
dance.
He noted that it is a happy re-union of the students of the
body to ensure they preserved their culture, which according to him, is very
paramount as enshirined in their constitution.
The newly elected national president of WASU also reiterated
that the fiesta provided an avalanche of opportunities for staying students, as
they were given an unincredulous awareness on mass education, peace and social
sanity.
Comrade Gunn recalled that as pledged during his inaugural
speech on December 22, 2012, that Wakirike students in the next one year would
be committed to bringing back the fast fading glory of the union, adding, “In
this journey towards restoring her lost glories as a union, we call on all
stakeholders, past leaders and elders nationwide to join this train towards a
revolutionary leadership”.
“Wakirike sons and daughters of prominence should also reckon
with this revolutionary train”, he stressed.
Distinguished personalities from all walks of life graced the
cultural festival which attracted cream of Wakirike students.
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.’