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Wedding Bells: Rivers PMAN Felicitates With Secretary
The Performing Musicians and Employers Association of Nigeria (PMAN), Rivers State Chapter, has sent congratulatory message and warm wishes to one of her own, Comrade Ezekiel Benibo, popularly called Bigice, as he ties the knot tomorrow at Afikpo South, Ebonyi State.
The Public Relations Officer, of the body, King Isaac Albert who disclosed this yesterday in an interview with The Tide Entertainment, said that the body also celebrates him on the occasion of his birthday which held Sunday at his office in Port Harcourt.
According to the PRO, Bigice who is the secretary, PMAN, Rivers State chapter is a role model and one of the vanguard in the music Industry, saying that he is a King maker, disciplined, steadfast to societal laws and God-fearing.
“A true democrat, singer, rapper, director and content creator endowed with many gift by God,” he said.
The celebrant is the founder of “Tamuno seki awo” and the record producer of “The Under Verse” music series in 2024.
The PRO further described him as the man with the swagalicious fish dance steps and celestial tones, merging extraordinary beats beyond music.
Meanwhile, the birthday celebration witnessed a good number of turnout from members of the PMAN, family, friends and fans to make the event a memorable one for the celebrant.
The PMAN PRO, Albert explained that the body celebrates the singer not only for the event of the day(his birthday), but for the enviable height attained for himself and the union.
“The PMAN scribe is also rooted in the grassroots, as Executive Assistant on Entertainment to the Chairman of Asari-Toru Local Government Council in Rivers State and Managing Director of Benez Content Services Limited, Port Harcourt,” he added.
By: Nancy Briggs
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.’
