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Community Celebrates New Monarch’s Emergence
The ancient community of Emohua in Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State was recently agog with celebrations as the people jubilated over the emergence of a new first class monach, Eze Sergent Chidi Awuse following the demise and burial of the former traditional ruler, Eze V.C. Okor, Mgbo xii.
The new monach, Eze Awuse had since been recognised and given the staff of office as a first class traditional ruler by the State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike at the Government House, Port Harcourt. Since then, the community has witnessed a beehive of socio-cultural activities and series of goodwill messages, felicitations, encomiunms and accolades from different quarters within and outside the community.
Among these groups were his kinsmen from the Mgbu Owha-Olo Royal House represented by Chief Dickson Igwe and Chief David Orji who described the emergence of Ohna Awuse as a good omen and the beginning of a new dawn in the history of Emohua Kingdom.
The Mgbu Owha-Olo Royal House noted that the appointment and confirmation of the new monach by the state government was a dream come true as it has restored the ancient stool of Olo, the progenitor of the distinguished Emohua Kingdom and its dynasty. They noted that the restoration of the stool has also given his descendants their rightful position and a sense of belonging in the kingdom as they prayed God to give him good health and the wisdom to pilot the affairs of the Kingdom.
Also speaking, a youth leader in the family, Comrade Caminus Agburum contended that Ohna Awuse had been a man of the people over time because of his large heart, philanthropismy selfless services to God and humanity which had earned him popularity and love by all and sundry in Emohua community and beyond.
Agburum also noted that Ohna Awuse through his magnamynity, goodwill and love contributed immensely towards the restoration of peaceful co-existence, unity and rapid even development successfully disbanding cultism, kidnapping, youth restiveness and other social vices in the local government.
He stated that these were some of Awuse’s magic wands that had endeared him to the people as a tested and trusted leader. He stressed that with Awuse on the throne as a first class monach, Emohua would experience Eldorado.
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.’
