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Artistes Seek Viable Market In Niger Delta
A popular artiste in Rivers
State Mr Darlington Smart AKA D-Smart of The “Pickin, I go drink Small Stout” Fame has called for the establishment of a Viable Market in The Niger Delta as lack of such market is a major set back to the improvement of artistes in the region.
The seasoned musician who spoke with The Tide Entertainment recently, noted that the region needs a viable market and accredited marketers to sell their VCD, – audio and video cassettes as well as promote their musical works, he said the absence of such marketers paves way for pirates to thrive in their dishonourable trade.
D-Smart who has two albums to his credit namely: “Pickin” and “African touch” says his third album titled “God’s Love and reality” is at the completion stage. According to him, he wants to leave a positive legacy behind when he is old and gone that is why his new album is on evergreen songs with positive meaning not girls, love drug cars and other gibberish.
The Pickin I go drink small stout crooner condemned the ongoing crisis rocking the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN) across the country. According to him, the association has been fractionalized into different splinter groups here and there and their activities have succeeded in rubbing the image of the association in the mind.
He called on the leaders of the various factions to bury their hatchets and give peace a chance because PMAN is the only recognized body for performing musicians in the country, so it must not be allowed to suffer untimely death because of greed and selfish interests.
The musician, producer and Comedian disclosed that comedy has made a lot of people wealthy and has taken a lot of young men off the streets. According to him, from the time of Alibaba, the number of comedians that have emerged is impressive and the profession is a lucrative one as many people in Nigeria enjoy comedy shows.
Meanwhile, Rivers State born frontline musician, from the Ogba /Egbema /Ndoni Local Government Area Mr Bright Igwe the ‘Aboki Shine My Shoe’ Exponent has called on the state government to be involved in the development of the music sector by creating a platform for upcoming artistes to showcase their talent and encourage them by grooming them to stardom, stressing that a lot of untapped talents abound in the state.
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.’