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Five Nigerian Artistes Battle For AFRIMA Awards
This year, all of Africa’s biggest artistes are expected to gather at the prestigious House of Blues Venue in Dallas, Texas in United States of America for the most inclusive African awards ceremony, the African Muzik Magazine awards popularly known as AFRIMA, which is returning for its 4th edition on the 8th of October and artistes who have had a great year are expected to attend the event to get honoured for their remarkable efforts and achievements.
Flavuor, Wizkid, Davido, Tekno and Mr Eazi are vying for Artiste of the Year Award alongside Tanzanian singer, Diamond Platnumz, Fally Ipupa from Congo, South Africa’s Cassper Nyovest and Angolan musician, C4 Pedro.
Other categories where Nigerian artistes have been nominated include Best Male West Africa, (Wizkid, Falz, Eazi, Davido, Tekno), Best Female West Africa: (Tiwa Savage, Yemi Alade, Simi), Best African Group (Bracket), Crossing Boundaries With Music Award: (Wizkid, Ayo Jay, Wale, Jidenna, Maleek Berry).
Best Gospel, (Frank Edwards, Uche Agu, Nathaniel Bassey), Best New Comer: Dremo, Maleek Berry, Niniola); Dance Hall Act of the Year: (Timaya, Burna Boy, Patoranking) Best Video Director: (Daps, Sesan Patrick Elis, Avalon Okpe).
Other categories are Best DJ Africa: (DJ Spinall, DJ Ex clusive) Best African DJ USA: (DJ Tunez, DJ Freeshyk, Deemony), Afrima Video of the Year: (Dando: If, Run town: Mad Over You:, Wizkid: Come Closer”).
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My Relationship With Davido Beyond Money, Gossip -Cubana Chief Priest
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
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.”
Entertainment
Davido, Zlatan, Others In Attendance At Asake’s Atlanta Concert
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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