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How Comedians Thrilled PH Fans On Easter Day
It was another festive period, a time to make merry. It was a day filled with events and celebrations as residents of Port Harcourt left no event centre empty as they went about, having fun on Easter day.
The ‘Chowfare’ 2019, was one of the events held on Easter day which was aimed at bringing food lovers together to exhibit the variety of food they had and most importantly to have fun.
The fun filled show was opened to everyone regardless of their age; even as some Port Harcourt based entertainers such as K.O Baba, MC Adviser, Comedian Saint Aboki, Prinx Emmanuel were present to spice up the show with jokes and other performances.
In a chat with The Tide, the organizer of the event Wobo Lucky Brown explained the purpose of the event.
“It is just about my love for food, I love food so much, so I decided to bring people who love food like me together in a place to just eat food and have fun”.
He went further to say that the event was not just about eating food, there were other side attractions like games, comedy, music performances and so on.
According to him there was no restriction to the show: “It has no age limit, as far as you love food, dress smart, love to eat and have fun”.
Also speaking, one of Port Harcourt ace comedians Saint Aboki commended the efforts of the organizer in putting such an event together.
“As you can see, the show is lively, I can see my colleagues in the industry (Comedians) and some musicians, are already on ground. This event is meant for happy people. As a comedian that I am, this to is one of such places to have fun. Kudos to Lucky Brown, the brain behind it”, Aboki said.
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.’
