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Duncan Mighty’s “The Certificate” Rules Clubs, Social Events
The certificate” which is the 5th studio Album of veteran music producer, singer and the self acclaimed Port Harcourt first son, Duncan Mighty is currently making waves in Port Harcourt clubs and other social events. While many of his fans missed his voice for a while, be bounced back with a 19 track banga fresh as ever.
In a recent interview, Wene Mighty spoke on who he was before he came Duncan Mighty and how he has grown into being a major inspiration in the industry. He said, “Everything is not about money, the most important thing in life is to see how your product can change lives for better”.
On being acknowledged by Davido as the inspiration behind the hit song ‘If’, Duncan Mighty expresses his happiness, says “it is an awesome feeling and encourages people to keep at what they are doing because people are actually watching, so what ever you are doing, do it well, the singer advised.
The gifted music star revealed that he came to Lagos for ‘project gidi’ which had to do with working with some of the established artistes on a production level, these artistes were Kcee, Davido, Olamide, D’banj, Kswitch, Vector, Sikiibii, XBusta, Del B etc.
Duncan also weighs in on the controversial comparism between Nigerian and Ghanaian music and said “the fusion of Ghanaian and Nigerian music has been a success, but leans towards Nigerian music having more influence on Ghanaian music lovers. He, however, adds that there is something about Ghanaian language that is sweet, then jokingly says though not as sweet as Port Harcourt’s language.
He also shares his views on the struggles faced by the natives of the Niger Delta, addng that it is imperative for the indigenes of the Niger Delta who have made it across different walks of life to come back home and reinvest in one way or the other to uplift the community.
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.’