Entertainment
How Entertainers Thrilled Spectators At Yobo’s Testimonial Match
It was a great day for a
great man from a great nation as Rivers State born football great, Joseph Yobo wrapped up his footballing career in style with a testimonial match at the Adokiye Amesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt on May 27th, 2016, between team world and team Nigeria, the match ended 5-4 in favour of team Nigeria.
The state governor, His Excellency, Chief (Barr) Nyesom Ezenwo Wike was present at the stadium and he took the ceremonial kick off in style.
The Nigerian Entertainment Industry was not left out at the event as the movie, music and comedy clans were ably represented, Nollywood actor, Osita Iheme popularly known as ‘Pawpaw’ made the lineup of players and even scored a goal for Team world, ably assisted by Samuel Etóo.
Popular Standup comedian, Ayo Makun also known as ‘AY’, played in the match that featured some of the best players in the world such as: Joseph Yobo, Vincent Eyeama, Samuel Etóo, Chidi Odia, Mutiu Adepoju, Austin (J.J) Okocha Ahmed Musa, Alfred Chukwundukwe, Efe Ambrose and Godfrey Oboabona.
Others were: Danny Shittu, Emmanuel Emenike, Kanu Nwankwo, Sulley Muntari, Dele Ayenugba, Stephen Appiah, Ben Iroha, Lomana Lua-lua, Joel Obi, Shehu Dikko, Ogbonnaya Kanu amongst others, while the managers were Samson Siasia, David Moyes and Austin Eguavoen.
Afro Pop singer, Harry Song and Humble Smith thrilled the football spectators with hit songs from their hordes of songs.
Joseph Yobo was born on September 6, 1980. He was the 2013 AFCON winning team captain, and played in 101 matches for the Super Eagles in a glittering career that saw him turn out for the likes of Everton and Fenerbache.
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.’
