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Egi Celebrates Presentation Of Staff Of Office To Monarch
Hundreds of thousands of Egi indigenes in Ogba Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State, have rolled out the drums to celebrate the presentation of a staff of office and certificate of recognition as a first class traditional ruler in Rivers State to Eze Egi, Professor Anele Uzondu Wokoma.
It would be recalled that Professor Wokoma was among other Rivers traditional rulers presented with a staff of office and certificate of recognition by Governor Wike during his first hundred days of his second term.
The event which took place at the ancient Anamaoji playground Erema town had in attendance the chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Rivers State, Bro. Felix Obuah, the Eze Igbu Ubie, Eze Augustine Okpokiri, King Maclean Ubuo of Engenni Kingdom, Eze Igbu Akoh, Casidy Ikegbidi and other respected traditional rulers.
In his address at the occasion, the Eze Egi, HRM, Eze Professor Anele Uzondu Wokoma said the staff of office and certificate of recognition represent a symbol of unity truth and authority in Egiland.
Eze Wokoma stressed the need for the people to show respect to the Egi throne in all ramifications as well as respect governmental authority.
The monarch stressed the need for all communities in Egi land to respect the Egi Charter, as no community constitution will supersede the Egi charter.
Eze Wokoma who thanked Governor Ezenwo Nyesom Wike for giving Egi a pride of place in the comity of ethnic nationalities in Rivers State also used the occasion to confer the chieftaincy title of “Eze Orashi on the state chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Bro. Felix Obuah.
Also speaking, the state chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Bro. Felix Obuah thanked Eze Wokoma and the people of Egi kingdom for appreciating the honour done to them by Governor Ezenwo Nyesom Wike and thanked the people of Egi for choosing Professor Wokoma to lead the kingdom at this time.
Obuah also charged the monarch to use his position to reconcile all the warring factions in the kingdom.
Earlier in his address, chairman of the occasion Engr. Vincent G. Nnadi said the reign of Professor Wokoma has brought peace to the kingdom.
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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.”
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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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