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Club Manager Hails Miss Rivers 2016
Though the Miss Rivers
State Reality beauty pageant has come and gone, commendations still trail the winner of the highly coveted crown, Miss Obio/Akpor, Chinweoke Ogbonda.
The lasts commendation came from the General Co-ordinator of Clubs, under the flagship of Afrique Continental Hotels Limited, Port Harcourt, Prince Victor Ifeanyi Mini. He described the victory as well deserved and urged her to use her exalted position to champion the course of Ikwerre ethnic nationality and promote the enviable cultural values of the Rivers people.
The group clubs manager who oversees the Afrique New moon night Club Igwuruta, Afrique Executive night club Rumuekini, Afrique new world night club Aba road and Afrique Niger Delta Night Club Omoku, noted that beauty contest has come to stay in Rivers State and called on young beautiful indigenes of the state to make use of the opportunity and better their lots and that of their families.
According to him the unprecedented victory of Miss Agbani Darego as Miss World opened the doors of opportunities for the Rivers girl to aspire for greater heights and bring more glory, investors and tourists to the state as their own contribution towards boosting the revenue base of the State and create employment for the youths.
It will be recalled that Miss Ogbonda who emerged winner, went home with a star prize of brand new car, with an annual salary of two million Naira, while the top five contestants got one year academic scholarship of N150,000 each as well as other consolation prizes.
The event was powered by the Government of Rivers State through the Ministry of Culture and Tourism in collaboration with M.R.S. Entertainment ventures proudly supported by Le Meridien hotels, Greenwood court hotel and suits, Standard Care Health Services, Ibioju Saloon, Galaxy 360 Magazine, Hip TV, Antodec, Dr. Roy, Bellzivibes, Main effects, make Over Memoir Photo laboratory, Koko pot, Shakara 360, Champaign Music home and Tolmann etc.
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.’