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Jubilation As Community Rejuvenates Cultural Heritage
Emohua community, headquarters of Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State was agog with jubilation and fanfare on Friday November 19, 2021 as the good people of the area witnessed the historic initiation of Chief Joseph Nna Weli into the highly revered Urie Council of Chiefs, the second highest traditional council in Emohua Clan.
Speaking at the well attended event, which took place at ‘Obiri Rumu mini Oloh’ in Rumuchenya Emohua, the chairman of the event, Ohna Agbakor Onu, stated that the traditional title of Urie is bestowed on the eldest legitimate male child of a recognised compound. “The Urie title gives the holder the rights and privileges to represent his lineage in all communal gatherings and important delebrations and decisions that involve the community at large”, he said.
Ohna Agbakor congratulated the chief on his new status which he said is well deserved as he urged him to carry along all the members of his family and subjects in the discharge of his traditional duties, because to whom much is given, much is also expected.
Responding, Chief Joseph Nna Weli expressed gratitude to God for actualising his age long desire and to Emohua people for finding him worthy to wear the revered and highly coveted crown. He said with God, all things are possible to those who believe in him. He promised to discharge his duty with humility, honesty, equity and justice in order to justify the confidence reposed in him.
In their vote of thanks one of the sons of Chief Weli, Comrade Benson Weli on behalf of others thanked God for uplifting their father to his rightful position in the community. He recalled that his father was subjected to untold hardship, discrimination and injustice in his quest to get what rightfully belonged to him but when God says yes, no mortal can change it. He therefore expressed joy that God’s purpose in the life of their father had come to pass in a memorable way.
Benson thanked Ohna (Sir) Sergent Awuse for restoring peace between the families of Miniwolo and Igelewolo which had made the historic event possible and for restoring peace in the entire Emohua Clan as well as for transforming the community to a new city in Rivers State.
The colourful event was graced by a mammoth crowd from within and out side the community including celebrities, politicians, cultural groups, veteran Disc Jockeys (DJs) with their latest club bangers amid wining, dining and dancing as the event was turned into a cultural jamboree and entertainment extravaganza.
By: Jacob Obinna
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.’
