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FTC Church Delighted Over Feast Of Songs
The 2019 edition of the Feast of Songs of the Faith Tabernacle Congregation (FTC) Nigeria, Port Harcourt District, has come and gone with the District Pastor, Trustee of the church, Pastor Gabriel Farayola delighted with the performance of the various groups and expressed optimism that they are looking up to God for a better and greater presentation come 2020, if Christ tarries His coming.
Pastor Farayola, who made the assertion in his closing remarks during the occasion held at the church auditorium at No. 3 Bolo Street, D/Line Diobu, Port Harcourt last Sunday also lauded all for their active participation and inspiring presentations made by every member of the church.
The man of God thanked the planning committee for their sacrificial services to ensure that the event was a huge success and also commended members of the church for their various contributions to the programme, which he described as unprecedented.
In his vote of thanks, the Chairman of the Organizing Committee, Bro. Stanley Princewill also described the event as unique as it was held on a Sunday and thanked the District Pastor, Gabriel Farayola for his co-operation by keeping a brief service to enable them finish the event in good time.
Bro. Princewill thanked God for the successful event and also lauded the brethrens for the part they played spiritually, financially and otherwise in giving support for the programme.
He apologised to all whom he offended as the chairman of the committee in the course of the event and begged for forgiveness, praying God Almighty to bless all for their efforts in making the occasion a huge success.
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.’
