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Illiterate Jibe: Gordons Apologises To 2 Face
In an expected turn of events, popular Nigerian comedian Gardons, has apologised for calling 2 Face an illiterate over his now cancelled plans to protest against the Federal Government.
Recall that Gordons had initially lambasted 2 Baba’s decision in an interview, saying, “2 face is my mentor when it comes to music. He is one musician I adore. He is legendary to me. But you cannot use a tool you are not used to. How on earth, would 2 face be fighting a fight that he is not used to. 2 face is not a politician, he is a musician, if he wants to lead a protest, he should lead with music. 2 face is the only illiterate who can sing correctly.
After receiving heavy backlash over his statement, Gordons released a video saying he has apologised to 2 Face and his family. He further explained that while he never intended to insult 2 baba and his family, he was just doing his job. He confirmed that he had communicated with 2 Face in an sms prior to the video. The comedian urged fans not to blow the issue out of proportion as his comments were not intended to bring up a fight.
Meanwhile, 2 face who backed out abruptly from the nationwide protest he planned to lead thanked those who lent their voice in support of the protest for their support, saying that they have given their voice where he had not but Nigerians have reacted to this as they called him a coward for backing out of the protest. Some said he was threatened, while other applauded him for taking the bold steps to call for the protest in the first place.
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.’