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Tonto Dike Disgraces Herself At Iyanya’s Concert In London
Controversial actress turned singer, Tonto Dikeh, last Monday broke into trending topics on social media. Dikeh, who co-hosted Iyanya’s Kukere concert in London last Sunday night, fell down on stage.
A mob of fans and critics bombarded her Twitter handle and tweeted comments about the circumstances which rnade her fall during the concert. A cross section of those who tweeted at her said she-must have been drunk while some advised her to cultivate the habit of putting on wears that would make her feel comfortable whenever she goes for such shows.
One of her fans with the name, Blessing Hanna, describes the fall as a big disgrace. She notes that the incident that made her breasts come out to the open is unfortunate.
She tweets, “I have told you several times never to take too much of alcohol whenever you wanna perform on stage! Easy girl life najeje. This babe no dey learn at all! Which kind disgrace be this!”
Another of the actress’ fans, Lina Bella, asks her to drag the organisers of the show to court and get damages for inviting her to anchor a show on a slippery floor.
“You owe nobody no apology. As a matter of fact, you should sue the organisers for staging the concert on a slippery floor. Na abroad you dey and everything na court,” Bella advises.
Some other Nigerians who were amazed at the news of Tonto Dikeh’s fall say they are going to use her picture showing her fall at the London concert as their avater on Twitter. One Sage Kristen tweets, “In fact, I must use her picture as my new avi.”
On his part, @ DaBishop says Tonto Dikeh deserves an award as one controversial Nigerian who always finds herself breaking into trending topics on Twitter.
“I think Twitter should give @TONTOLET a big award as the most trending individual in Nigeria every two months. She is the real meaning of celeb.”
But one Orekelewa disagrees with @DaBishop, saying Nigerians who cultivate the habit of making a mountain out of a mole hill are the ones making it seem as if she is famous.
‘’’You are all just making @TONTOLET even more famous with this falling crap. She is not the first to fall on stage .and won’t be the last.” .
Meanwhile, some other people say if Tonto Dikeh continues to adorn herself in such outfits she wore at the London concert, she should expect more stage falls.
@ theurbanboy says, “You (Tonto Dikeh) looked very hot last night, baby, and when you fell, you were hotter. You need to be falling more often with dresses like that.”
Rita Egwu, however, appears sympathetic when she says, “I think it was the skirt that was tight or maybe the shoes. High shoes do that sometimes even if you are walking.”
Tonto Dikeh really has more associates who are sympathetic to her situation, with many of them giving her words of encouragement.
. Artus Frank, in a tweet, says, “I heard-you fell on stage. Don’t let it get to you, a bad day isn’t a bad life’, while ‘Priti Priti says, “Sorry about that, dear. The slippery tiles and the shoes! It happens often to celebs! Lady Gaga fell the other day on stage, stay strong! Love you.”
The controversial actress, who was once advised by fans and critics to forget music and concentrate on acting, has, however, taken steps to turn the incident to a good public relations strategy for her social ‘profile.
She has responded to a couple of tweets, while she has also denied in a tweet that she was drunk.
“So, 1 had a big fall on stage. But no 1 wasn’t high. The long dress and the slippery floor don’t go,” she states in a tweet.
Speaking about the discussion and debate the incident ignited on various social media platforms, she says she is surprised that she broke into trending topics while Iyanya, whose show he went to anchor, has not got such a new media frenzy.
She says, “This is wrong. I’m trending and Iyanya isn’t? 1 enjoyed his show. He made me dance all night. The show was mad.”
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My Relationship With Davido Beyond Money, Gossip -Cubana Chief Priest
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.
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Simi Joins Kenya’s Anti-Tax Protests
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.”
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Davido, Zlatan, Others In Attendance At Asake’s Atlanta Concert
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.’