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Ikwuagu Wins Little Miss Nigeria Beauty Pageant
Nine-year-old Kelsea Mmesoma Ikwuagu from Abia State has emerged winner of the just-concluded little Miss Nigeria Beauty Page, Ikeja, Lagos, recently. She defeated 37 other smart girls from other states to clinch the coveted crown.
The first and second runners-up at the event show are Miss Menankiti Daniella representing Anambra State and Miss Mnena Ternenge representing Benue respectively.
Queen Abdulateef Titilope, who was one of the judges of the show described the contestants as very intelligent. She said: “All the contestants are very intelligent, as one of the judges, judging them was very difficult, but definitely, a winner must emerge in a contest. I plan to work with the little Miss Nigeria to help promote any pet project she comes up with”.
Speaking with newsmen shortly after being crowned, Mmesoma, who was described as prettier than Nicki Minaj expressed joy for her victory and thanked the audience for their participation. She, however, revealed her intention to work together with her predecessor, Queen Esther Lawal to carry out her duties of helping the less privileged children.
Queen Kelsea had her preparatory and nursery education at Lifeforte Junior Schools Ibadan, Oyo State. Currently, she attends Delphi International School, Ikota Villa, Lekki, Lagos State. She has maintained the representative of Delphic to all debating and quiz competitions as well as the winner of Maths Wizkid and Spell B competition in her category in the school since inception. She also represents her school in music competition on key board and saxophone.
Her exceptional brilliance has accorded her admissions to many high grade schools in and around Lagos, but for her tender age, those admissions were turned down. She has won numerous a wards for herself and the school among which are: Sterling Bank Award as Best Mathematics student in Delphi, 2018, Miss Lagos State Television (LTV) back to back, 2017 and 2018 etc.
Queen Kelsea Ikwuagu is already working on life changing project for the needy and less privileged known as “voice for the Voiceless” and will be leading the child street to school campaign across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.
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.’