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Entertainment Industry Records Four Deaths In February
It seems to be the very first time the Nigerian Entertainment industry has experienced four deaths in one month. The ugly incidents that happened in the month of February have never occured in the industry before.
On the 14th of February, while the world was celebrating St Valentine, Susan “Goldie” Harvey, Nigeria’s daring singer died. The stage performances of this Kennis music star earned her the crown of Nigeria’s Lady Gaga.
As if the shock of her untimely death was not enough, a three time Secretary General of the Lagos State chapter of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Lugard Ononyemu passed on in the afternoon of the same day. He slumped and died at the National Stadium where he was training for the highly celebrated football march between the Sun Newspaper and AGN.
While the whole of the industry was mourning the death of Goldie and Lugard, little did they know that yet another popular Abuja-based actor, Collins Ifeanyichukwu was dying in the hospital and finally passed on during the early hours of February 15. Another veteran Actor and Village headmaster, Justus Esiri passed on February 19. The father of hip hop singer, Dr. Sid was 71 years before he died of diabetes.
It would be recalled that before these great entertainers, the Actors Guild of Nigeria had lost some of their great role interpreters such as Sam Loco Efe, Pete Eneh and Enebeli Elebuwa amongst others.
It is indeed a great loss to the entertainment industry and we pray it does not happen again at least for now since death is inevitable.
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.’
