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Efe Honoured With ‘Prince Of Okpe Community’ Title

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Okpe Community in Delta State was ago, on Thursday, May 4th 2017 as the Orodje of Okpe Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Major Gen. Felix Mujakperuo (rtd) and indigenes of the community honoured 2017 Big Brother Naija Winner, Efe Emmauel Ejeba with the title of the Prince of Okpe Kingdom.
In a statement, the Executive Chairman of Okpe Local Government Area (LGA) and the chairman of Efe Reception Committee, Chief (Prince) Ambassador Godwin Ejinyere said the indigenes of Okpe Kingdom are fully prepared to welcome their worthy son, Efe Emmauel Ejeba back home after winning the prestigious reality television show.
Ejinyere who enjoined all Okpe sons and daughters to come out enmasse to welcome Efe back home disclosed that the pidgin English rapper is a full breed son of Okpe Kingdom who hailed from Odjedi and Okuodiete communities of Okpe local government.
“We the Okpe people in conjunction with every Urhobo sons and daughters, Deltans and Nigerians wish to welcome our Son Efe who won the prestigious 2017 BB Naija Television reality show. We are organizing a reception and as well as celebrating the victory of one of our illustrious sons and ambassadors, Efe, and everyone who worked with him to ensure his success in winning Big Brother Naija 2017 competition.
“Efe’s victory has further attested to the fact that the Okpe indigenes of Urhobo extraction are humble and hard working people. We are good in our various walks of life. His victory has brought pride to us, his family, the entire Urhobo nation, Delta State and the nation as a whole. He has done a great honour to all,” Ejinyere disclosed.

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My Relationship With Davido Beyond Money, Gossip -Cubana Chief Priest

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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.

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Simi Joins Kenya’s Anti-Tax Protests

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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.”

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Davido, Zlatan, Others In Attendance At Asake’s Atlanta Concert

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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.’

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