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Coordinator Hails Wike On Culture, Tourism Promotion
The South-South Zonal Coordinator for Abuja Carnival 2016, Mr. Victor Thomas, has applauded the Rivers State Governor, his Excellency Chief Nyesom Wike, for his strong support to the promotion of culture and tourism in the state.
He gave the commendation on Friday while delivering a press statement on the Abuja Carnival 2016 at the Rivers State ministry of Culture and Tourism.
He calls on the Governor to once again demonstrate his love and commitment to the development of art and culture by mobilizing Rivers State Contingent to the flag-off of the state in the Carnival.
He recounted, that the South-South States have always been in the frontline of excellent performance over the years in the carnival and that Rivers and Akwa-Ibom States stood out in the last edition with several awards.
He therefore appeals to Government and Stakeholders in culture and tourism sector, cooperate organizations, professional groups and well-meaning individuals to support the zone in ensuring effective participation at the event slated for 19th through 22nd of November in Abuja.
According to him, the 2016 edition of the carnival has the theme “The Creative Industries: Pivote to Economic growth” and that it aims at celebrating Nigeria as an hospitable country and united in diversity.
According to him, the event which started in 2005 has remained a significant tool for harnessing the numerous heritage and diversity of the nation.
He said the carnival which has recorded more than 40,000 participants, 35 million local spectators and over five million tourists, is engineered by the Nigerian Creative Spirit, hospitality and passion for festivity.
He adds that the innovation which would characterise this year’s edition of the event is the inclusion of six national slaote, representing the six geopolitical zones of the country.
Present at the briefing was the Honourable Commissioner for Culture and tourism, Mrs Tonye Briggs Oniyide represented by the Director of Culture, Mr. Fredy Ndigbara, who thanked the National Organising Committee for the Abuja Carnival 2016 for finding it worthy for Rivers State to be the host of the 2016 edition of the Zonal Secretariat for the Carnival.
He assured that the Ministry in its own little way would do its bit to ensure effective hosting.
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.’