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Flavour, Patoranking Task FG On Tourism Dev
The Nigerian tourism sector is one untapped source of revenue for the country, as unfortunately, little or no importance is attached to the sector save for some private individuals, while Nigerians travel abroad visiting tourist sites.
The duo of music stars, Flavour and Patoranking have decried the under utilization of the tourism sector. Hip hop singer, Flavor therefore urged the Federal Government to grow the sector so that income will be generated from it.
He said “If you look around most African countries, they have started working on their hospitality business for revenue generation, I think it is time for us to take a cue from that. Those countries can hardly organize a show without inviting Nigerian artistes, comedians and musicians and the reception is always great. Before other African countries beat us to it, I think it is time we beef up our entertainment industry”.
Reggae dance hall singer, Patoranking also called for an update of directory of hotels and lodges in the country. He said the move would save tourists the problem of locating a good one, while asking for a better security be put in place at hotels and tourist sites, while pledging musicians development through their music.
He said “the security situation in the country is not as bad as portrayed, but a lot still needs to be done to create a better platform for our God- given resources that visitors need to see”.
It was also stated that Nigeria’s tourism sector is one that has the potential to generate billions of dollars in revenue for the country if it is properly harnessed. The sector was reported to have generated over $1.1 billion in 2015 from over 6 million visitors.
Recall that Flavour was one of the artistes that performed at the 2016 Glo Confederation of African football awards held on January 5, 2017 in Abuja. Other artistes that performed at the annual continental football award are Femi Kuti, Yemi Alade, ReckadoBanks, Diamond Platnumz and others.
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.’