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Rivers Fans Celebrate Easter Without Fanfare
Easter period is the most important festival in the Christian calendar to mark the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It starts on Friday which is the day Jesus was crucified on the cross and Christians refer to the day as Good Friday, while Easter Sunday is celebrated as the day Jesus rose from the dead three days after his crucifixion.
This great event in Christaindom is usually celebrated annually with fun fare and a lot of spiritual activities. During this period, churches organize a lot of spiritual activities, businesses boom as families shop to ensure they celebrate in grand style. Tourists seize the opportunity to visit choice destinations even as people travel far and wide to meet loved ones and individuals, hold social events, visit cinema houses, eateries and clubs among others.
This year’s Easter celebration was devoid of the usual boisterous celebration which Easter has come to be associated with over the years. The Good Friday procession in most churches that traditionally mark the crucifixion of Jesus Christ by devout Christians was not observed, even the entertainment enclave was shut down due to the novel coronavirus pandemic which put the entire world on pulse.
The impact of March 29, 2020 nationwide broadcast by President Mohammadu Buhari ordering a lockdown on Abuja, Lagos and Ogun States in a bid to curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic was also adopted by some state governors including the Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike who in a state wide broadcast on March 23rd ordered the closure of churches, markets, public parks Night clubs, drinking parlours and observance of social distancing among other measures to check the spread of the deadly virus in the state.
The Governor explained that the lockdown and restriction of movement was in good faith to checkmate the spread of the virus in the state. This led to the cancellation of many events and plans scheduled for the Easter. Most of the entertainment joints were shut down, while the churches witnessed a low turnout of worshippers during the Easter Sunday as most of their members observed the Easter service online and Via social media plat forms.
Despite the restrictive measures the spirit of Easter was high among some of the devoted Christians who discovered alternative ways of worshiping God in their various houses, while some of the fun lovers who spoke with The Tide wore long faces as they lamented that the lock down had spoilt their Easter plans.
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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.’
