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Chikordi Egbule Emerges Queen Of MBA-Etche
Activities marking this year’s edition of Oganihi Mba Cultural Festival in Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State ended last Wednesday with Miss Chikordi Egbule emerging as the most beautiful girl in Mba town.
The new queen who hails from Amaku was closely followed by Miss Faith Nwokocha of Umuede, while Miss Hope Amadi of Umuochamba clinched the third position. They were adjudged most outstanding in beauty, intelligence and defence of the original culture of Mba town.
In a chat with The Tide Entertainment the new queen charged Mba daughters to embrace education, acquire skill and remain good ambassadors of Mba town whenever they find themselves.
On the wrestling competition which was one of the highlights of the three day cultural fiesta, Emeka Egbegbu, Stephen Anokwuru, Promise Nweke and Promise Ibekwe were adjudged the most outstanding.
According to the Chief Cultural Officer in Etche Local Government, Mr Charles Nweke, the four wrestlers would represent Mba town in the forthcoming Onye Ishi Etche, His Royal Majesty HRM, Eze Emmanuel Opurum’s Wrestling Competition at Okehi.
On the singing competition, Udokanma Cultural Group of Umuaturu came first, followed by Nma Wanyibudi group of Amaku, while Nma Wanyibudi of Umumbiri came third. The mammoth crowd of guests were thrilled by Eri Agaka musical group of Umuayardi Mba.
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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.’