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Osun 2019: EFCC Denies Freezing Davido’s Account
The Economic and Financial crime Commission (EFCC) has finally reacted to media claims that it has frozen the account of veteran Nigerian singer David Adeleke popularly known as Davido and that of his uncle, Ademola Adeleke.
The commission in a statement signed by its spokesman, Wilson Uwujareni said there was no truth in the claims being circulated by the Peoples Democratic Party (PPP) and some politically motivated elements the anti craft agency described the report as a plan to taint the image of the agency.
The statement real: “The attention of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has been drawn to media publications alleging that it had frozen the account of Senator Ademola Adeleke, candidate of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the September 22 Osun State government ship election and that of his family members including Davido.
For the avoidance of doubt, at no time did the EFCC place a freeze order on any account belonging to members of the Adeleke family. The purported freeze order which has unfortunately been amplified by pliable sections of the media without any attempt at confirmation is alien to the commission and another example of fake news.
The EFCC frowns at the seeming attempts by faceless forces to drag it into the political fray and for the umpteenth time restates its neutrality as a law enforcement organisation that is sworn to uphold the law at all times irrespective of whose interest is at stake”.
Recall that multiple award winning singer and song writer, Davido had reacted to the now viral reports that the EFFC allegedly froze 7 accounts belonging to his family the Adelekes Davido’s Uncle Ademola Adeleke is contesting in the up coming Osun State gubernatorial elections.
Reacting to the development in response to a question from a fun, Davido wrote: “Make Dene go wells, fargo for ATLM”. This development is coming days after the singer announced that he will be actively taking part in the campaigns for his uncle.
Emphasizing on his stardom and busy schedule, the DMN boss still manages to find enough time to record and release new songs as well as feature on songs by other artists.
He is arguably the most sort after artiste this year as he has featured in 18 songs so far. His songs are responsible for amplifying the popular slang ‘chee’ and ‘shekpe’ to give more expression to his music. Consistently, OBO (Omo Baba Olowo) has delivered in a chain of musical projects and has never disappointed his fans. One of his biggest hits this year “Assurance’ released in my already has over 22 million views on you Tube.
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.’