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Reward For Creativity: Entertainment Advancement Awards Berths In PH
Burna Boy’s Mum, Ibinabo Fibresema, Adasa Cookey, Leri Q and other Port Harcourt made celebs nominated Isaac Utere Foundation in conjunction with Omas Studio is perfecting plans to celebrate personalities and organisations that have contributed to the advancement of the entertainment and creative sector in the South-South of Nigeria.
The partnership was announced early in the year in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, as part of the synergy needed to bring about a boom in the industry down South.
The progenitor and self dubbed, ‘Most Valuable Grand Daddy’, Mr Isaac Utere said he is inspired by his experience in the region during the last decade, which has had him see many young people use their talent/skills to catapult themselves from the underground to the mainstream.
As a Port Harcourt based creative enthusiast and father of multiple award winning talented children, Mr Utere said the initiative is expected to not only reward the key players, but motivate new catalysts, hence, the theme of the maiden edition, the Revelation.
While decrying the low rate of support for talent from government and corporate bodies in Niger Delta, Mr Isaac has not allowed that to be a deterrent, as he has contributed to take the youths off the streets through empowerment and talent development. He uses his foundation to support talents and train them on worthwhile skills that can help them make a living.
The award ceremony, which is scheduled for Saturday, March 13 at Amas Event center, Gbalaja, Alcon Way, Peter Odili Way, towards Woji, Port Harcourt is expected to play host to who-is-who in the entertainment industry in this part of the country.
Burna Boy’s Mum, Ibinabo Fibresima, Adasa Cookey, Leri Q and other Port Harcourt made celebs are nominated and expected at the historic five Star award ceremony!
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.’
