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Emem Isong, Omawumi Wed Secretly
While some celeb
rity marriages have crashed, others are wedding secretly for reasons best known to them. One of the most recent secret marriages involves Nollywood film maker, writer and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Royal Arts Academy, Emem Isong, who finally walked down the Isle with her Cameroonain heart throb on October 3rd, 2014.
The Tide Entertainment gathered that the Akwa Ibom State-born multi-talented producer had a secret court wedding without the knowledge or presence of any single member of her family.
It would be recalled that in a recent interview, Emem Isong maintained that although she is still in good terms with the father of her son, the prospect of tying the nuptial knot with him was an impossible mission. Truly she kept to her word as she later found her true love in the arms of a cameroonian.
Meanwhile, one of Nigeria’s female singers, Omawumi has finally confirmed another secret marriage to her baby daddy, Tosin Yusuf. It was gathered that the two love birds had a secret wedding on September 13, 2014 in Warri, Delta State.
An unconfirmed report has it that the bottom-belle crooner is pregnant. It would be recalled that in 2011, she welcomed a baby girl Kamillah with her new husband, Tosin Yusuf.
However, this seems to be the year of secret marriages in the Nigerian Entertainment Industry. The likes of Porttia Yamahan, Emem Isong, Ronke Odusanyi have followed this trend while the celebrity stars whose marriages have crashed include Ini Edo, Uche Ogbodo Tchidi Chukere Monalisa Chinda, Fred Amata, Kate Henshaw, Doris Simeon, Chika Ikeh etc.
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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.’