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Reactions Trail Emeka Ike, Timaya’s Travails
Reactions have con
tinued to trail Emeka Ike and Timaya who are accused of wife battering and rape respective. In a recent post in the internet captioned “Will Emeka Ike and Timaya die?” from the current battering to their public images.
It was said that answering this question is as good as asking if it is a tough job breaking into the Federal Reserve Bank in New York with its three layered security infrared camera with motion detectors and some of the finest snipers around the earth, to say the least.
The report further stated that when you are in the limelight, there are certain standards the world expects and must always see you cannot frolic to extreme levels, not when you are a key player in your industry and a brand. This is as true as it gets.
Following recent reports, Nollywood actor, Emeka Ike was accused of physically assaulting his now estranged wife, while Timaya is facing rape accusations from a single mother in far away United States of America (USA).
“Honestly, if these were saner climes and it was judicially established that these two battered and raped those women following due process, prison term will be the least of their worries,” stated the report.
It recalled how African China fizzled out shortly after a rape allegation was levelled against him in London UK. It is hard to determine if this ‘brand’s life cycle was over before the scandal, or if the rape accusations speed up its demise.
However, what we know is he left the stage and left mainstream music altogether almost faster than he got into it following that incident.
These days, when his name brought up, it does not take much time for the conversation to veer into gossip on the rape scandal.
That ugly period in his life now clings former to his public image as firmly as his talent as a singer and song writer, as very tragic experience.
It was also recalled that in the prime of Mike Tyson’s career when he was found guilty of raping an 18-year-old, he was sentenced to six years in prison.
He got parole after serving three whole years. The laws are crystal clear there, that way, you know that rape and every form of assault is not childs play.
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.’