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Egwu Ogba Kicks Off With Cultural Festivities
The entire Ogbaland in
the Ogba Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area is now in a festive mood following the proclamation of the date of this year’s Egwu Ogba festival.
In line with the tradition of the people, the proclamation was performed by the oldest member of Umu-Akoku Royal family, Aburu Community Erema Town in the Ogba Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area, Elder Uwanu Zachariah Igbokwe.
The festival was fixed for August 14, 2014. Prior to the proclamation ceremony, Elder Igbokwe who is 110 years told The Tide that the festival is as old as Egi and the entire Ogba ethnic nationality. He said that the Egwu-Ogba festival was introduced by ancient people to celebrate the havest of new yams in the entire Ogba kingdom.
Also speaking, the Eze Igrabveny I designate of Erema Town, Obulor Chibuzor said that during the festival all old yams would be disposed off throughout Ogbaland.
He said that apart from the traditional dimension of the festival, it also brings unity among the various communities in Egi land as Ezes of the various communities gather to pledge their loyalties to the Egi monarch.
The proclamation ceremony which took place at the Erema Town play-ground witnessed the assemblage of traditional rulers of Egi extraction.
Prominent among whom are, the Eze Egi, HRM Eze (Dr) Kingdom Elewa, Eze Egi Etiti, HRH Eze London Nwaobiyebe and Eze Ikeagwu Akoku, Eze Ahiahu of Egi, amongst others.
Also at the event were members of Egi Elders Council, Egi Council of Traditional Rulers, Egi Council of Juju Priests, Umu Akoku Kindred, Umu-Akoku women amongst others.
The proclamation of the date for th festival was heralded by the sound of agog, by the Amala of Egi, Elijah Obulor, thereafter the Umu Akoku women danced round the area in a single file.
Speaking with newsmen during the ceremony, the Eze Egi, HRM Eze (Dr) Kingdom Elewa said that the festval signalled the harvest and consumption of new yams throughout Ogbaland.
The king said that the Ogbas would continue to observe the festival irrespective of foreign influences in the area. Son of the oldest man, Mr. Godspower Igbokwe advised youths to refrain from violence during the festival.
The festival also featured the unveiling of Almanac by Egi Amala
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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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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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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.’