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Diamond Platinumz stuns fans with stage casket entrance

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1 year ago

September 12, 2023

Tanzanian music icon, Diamond Platnumz on Sunday pulled off an incredible stunt when he made an entry onto the stage in a casket to headline his performance at the annual Wasafi Festival.

With the spectacular stunt, Tanzania’s biggest arstise pushed the boundaries of live entertainment; and as far as entertainment goes in the eastern African country, created a first-of-its-kind entry that will be talked about for years to come.

According to local media, “the entire stage was meticulously designed to create an eerie and thrilling atmosphere with skeletons strategically placed across the stage, and performers dressed as grim reapers stood as pallbearers, adding to the mystique of the performance.

“These grim figures carried dimly lit lamps as they solemnly transported Diamond Platnumz in a casket towards the stage and as the casket was laid down vertically, the ‘Yatapita’ singer shocked the audience by bursting out of it, setting the stage on fire with an electrifying performance.

“The crowd couldn’t contain their amazement as they witnessed this unforgettable moment”.

The renowned singer later took to his Instagram account to share his feelings on his stage entry and confessed to being scared while inside the casket.

“Coming out from the coffin was an insane experience last night; I was scared as heck in there,” he said.

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Davido to donate N300m to orphanages to mark 32nd birthday

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4 hours ago

November 18, 2024

Isaac Dachen

Nigerian Afro-Pop superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has announced plans to donate the sum of N300 million to different orphanages across the country and anti-drug advocacy initiatives to mark his 32nd birthday later this year.

The Grammy-nominated singer who revealed the plan in a post he shared on his official X handle (formerly Twitter) on Monday, said he would donate the whopping sum to orphanages and charities that help young people to avoid drug addiction.

The “Unavailable” crooner added that the donation is intention to support vulnerable children at the orphanage and combat drug abuse among youths, and the funds will be split between orphanages and organizations working to prevent drug addiction.

He also assured his fans that details of the donation, including beneficiary organizations and distribution plans, will be made public soon.

“Once again on my birthday this year, we donating to orphanages and a charity that helps young people stay away from drug abuse & addiction. This year is N300m. Details to follow soon,” the multiple award-winning singer wrote.

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Chidimma Adetshina makes history as she emerges first runner-up for Miss Universe 2024

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2 days ago

November 17, 2024

Isaac Dachen

Chidimma Adetshina, Nigeria’s representative at the 73rd Miss Universe Competition held in Mexico, made history as she finished as the first runner-up at the pageant.

The reigning Miss Universe Nigeria finished on the podium of the event held at the Arena CDMX in Mexico City on Sunday morning after an electrifying final face-off between Nigeria and Denmark, as the two women looked poised to claim the crown.

Adetshina, who competed against over 120 contestants from around the world, delivered Nigeria’s best-ever performance in the prestigious competition.

The competition, which was described as one of the most thrilling in recent years, celebrated the talents, intelligence, and elegance of women from around the globe.

A post by the pageant organizers on Instagram said:

“The final two! Nigeria and Denmark, two incredible women, one unforgettable moment.

“Miss Denmark, Victoria Kjaer Theilvig, ultimately won the crown taking over from Miss Universe 2023, Sheynnis Palacios of Nicaragua.”

The top five were rounded out by Miss Mexico, María Fernanda Beltrán Figueroa, in third place, along with contestants from Thailand and Venezuela.

This year’s pageant was celebrated as one of the most inclusive in Miss Universe history, featuring first-time entries from Iran and Somalia and an expanded lineup of 30 semifinalists, showcasing greater diversity and global representation.

Chidimma’s path to the Miss Universe Nigeria was controversial at best as she had previously entered the Miss South Africa pageant but withdrew following criticism of her nationality and allegations from South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs concerning her mother’s documents.

She was later invited to participate in Miss Universe Nigeria and emerged as the winner of the beauty pageant ahead of 24 other contestants.