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Prison Is Not For Me – Ras Kimono …Speaks On Daniel Wilson
Veteran Reggae Ar
tiste Ras Kimono has disclosed that he was lucky not to have ended up in prison or arrested by law enforcement agents because of the message in his music.
What Gwam’ Grooner noted that his fellow artiste, Daniel Wilson left the music industry because he was under pressure.
Ras Kimono stated that when the industry became hot and the economy became unfavourable, Daniel Wilson could not cope and had to try his hands on other business ventures. According to him, the pressure was not because of reggae music. It was mainly because Reggae music was not attracting shows for him, his records were not selling.
He noted that the pressure was that the economy was not getting better at that time; the pressure was from different angles. He stressed that when he ruled the music industry artistes sang about situations of the country and were very blunt unlike the present generation of music acts who sing about women, drug and alcohol.
He said “I would not say I was fortunate that I did not go to prison do you know how many of my songs that have been banned?, They banned “we don’t want war to stay”, they banned” dragon feet” because it was against all the wicked politicians who were still in power then, the same kinds of politicians are alive today.
He said “prison is not for me”, I have not been to prison but a lot of my colleagues have faced brutality from men in uniform. Do you know how many times Fela was beaten? How many times he faced prison, Do you know how many times they arrested Sammy Ekposon? For singing about reality. If you say anything that offends the government, they will pick you up so we are in a jungle society, he said.
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.’