Entertainment
Top Class Artistes, Comedians Thrill PH Fun-Seekers
It is no gainsaying the fact
That Port Harcourt City since its creation in 1913, has remained the hub of the entertainment industry in Nigeria. Music and comedy enjoy a pride of place in the city, no wonder A-list artistes and comedians have made the Rivers State capital their second home as they are always attracted to the city by the big events that take place regularly in the oil rich state.
Recently, telecommunication giants, Globacom and MTN stayed big events in the city which attracted super star artistes, comedians, other showbiz personalities and a large crowd of fun seekers who were thrilled all through the nights.
Globacom, the biggest corporate supporter of entertainment in Nigeria, a fortnight ago hosted its “Glo Laffia Fest”, at the Azetech Accrum event centre, Stadium road, Port Harcourt.
The event featured Basket Mouth, His Royal Drunkness, Clint D’Drunk, 2 Cantalk Senator and Funny Bones. Others include: I go Save, Buchi, Okey Bakasi, Dan D’ Humerous, Julius Agwu Apororo, Bovi and Salvador of Uganda.
These seasoned comedians gave good account of themselves on stage as they succeeded in “cracking some ribs” with their well thoughout Jokes.
Top musicians such as Naeto C, Wand e Coal and Flavour were also at their best elements as they thrilled the large audience with their popular hit songs. These performances made it a night of fun, laughter and relaxation for the audience.
Another telecommunication giant in the state, MTN, also entertained its numerous subscribers and fun lovers in a very big event tagged – “MTN Loud in Nija Concert”. It was another night of musical showmanship and artistry and paraded fun favourites such as Davido, KCEE, D’Prince, Chidinma, Prize Waconzy and Sound Sultan.
The Civic Centre Port Harcourt, venue of the event, was filled with youths and adult fun seekers, who were thrilled all night long. Though all the artistes justified their current high rating by their stage performances. Davido and Kacee were most prominent, Sound Sultan also proved his relevance in the modern music clan in Nigeria.
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.’