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Davido Abandons HKL Records For New Label …As LIL Kesh Exits From Olamide’s YBNL Music
Davido might have sev
ered ties with his popular HKL music as he seemingly debuts another label DMW (Davido music worldwide). If his recent social media post is anything to go by, the super singer seems to have decided to float a label devoid of his family ties.
It has been reported in the past week that Davido is allegedly not in good terms with one of his HKL label mates (a family member according to the singer) following his signing of new act ‘mayorkun’. The singer who recently signed a mouthwatering deal with Sony music revealed. The new label logo is currently on social media, with a simple, but telling caption ‘movement’.
In a related development, talented rapper, Keshiro Oloade, also known as LIL. Kesh has confirmed his exit from former label yahoo boys no laptop (YBNL), following the several rumours surrounding the state of things with YBNL, the ‘semilore’ crooner confirmed that his contact with YBNL is truly expired and stated that he will not be renewing it.
Kesh revealed that he will be leaving to float his own label “young and getting it” (YAGI) records. With the support of his former boss Olamide Adedeji popularly called Olamide Baddo. Speaking on LIL. Kesh departure, Olamide wrote on his Instagram “Good day guys, sorry we don’t put guys in the loop, may be cause we see no point in bringing it up cause family is family, business or no business. I singed two years deal with Victor and Kesh, ended weeks ago. But the bond is not leave it (James Bond level) don’t touch it.
Kesh got his own record label now #YAGI but still works with YBNL management. Victor is still under YBNL management too. So worry not, the world is ours for the taking #YBNL #family forever.
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.’