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Kenyan fun lovers berate Nigerian superstar, Davido, for cancelling Nairobi show

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3 years ago

May 8, 2022

The social media in Kenya has gone into overdrive as fun lovers in the country have continued to berate and call out Nigerian singing sensation, David Adeleke who is popularly known as Davido, after a much hyped show that was to hold in Nairobi on May 21 was cancelled by his management team earlier in the week.

A poster announcing an impending tour of Kenya by the Nigerian pop star late last month had sent Kenyans into hysteria and a euphoria of anticipation but their hopes of witnessing a performance by the energetic Davido was dashed when his management clarified that the show would no longer be happening.

When the poster announcing the show was shared on April 24 by a Nairobi-based events management company, 2icentertainment, it immediately gained traction with entertainment blogs reporting the ‘good news’ of the star coming to town.

“This May 21, we present to you OBO!!! Baddest boy himself Davido. Terms and conditions apply, reservation information coming soon. More details dropping this week. Are you ready for Davido Live in Kenya?” the poster had read.

But with Davido fans anticipating the much talked about show, their mood was dampened when his lawyer, Bobo F. Ajudua, dropped the bombshell that the show was not happening after all.

“Kenya show? A different Davido. Really hope no one is out there purchasing tickets,” Ajudua tweeted the devastating news.

The cancellation of the show was also confirmed by Davido’s manager, Asa Asika, who said the star’s management was not aware of any booking for the mentioned date.

However, an investigation by Kenyan tabloid, Sunday Nation, revealed that the deal may have broken down following the performance fee charged by Davido’s management.

“2incentertainment reached out to Davido management and a contract was sent to them on what was required of them. They were supposed to pay an advance to book him and were given a deadline of April 26, which elapsed without them depositing a dime,” the tabloid wrote.

“Being a highly sought-after artist, booking Davido involves making an advance cash deposit, which 2incentertainment did not have. That’s why they were asked to bring down the fliers they had put up.

“What proved to be the main hurdle for 2incentainment was the staggering amount Davido was asking. With a short notice ahead of the event, the organisers did not have a chance to raise the booking fees asked by Davido, and still have a chance to recoup their money, let alone make a profit.

“They clearly lacked strategies on how they could possibly exploit to the maximum such an opportunity. They did not even have a single sponsor on board by the time they reached out to him.

“When 2incentertainment contacted Davido’s team, the Skelewu hitmaker charged the promoters $300,000 (Sh35 million) for the show.

“Davido and his team billed them $250,000 as his performance fees while the extra $50,000 was to cater for his private jet and the Kenyan firm could not raise such an amount within the short time they had,” the Sunday Nation wrote.

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South African DJ Black Coffee bags World’s Best DJ 2024

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6 hours ago

November 23, 2024

Isaac Dachen

South African disc jockey, DJ Black Coffee, has been named the World’s Best DJ 2024 at the Golden Moon Awards.

Reporting on the award, prominent South African tabloid, IOL, wrote:

“All hail Black Coffee from South Africa, winner of the Golden Moon award for the World’s Best DJ 2024! Black Coffee has taken the global stage by storm, blending his unique Afro-house sound with deep, soulful grooves that resonate with audiences worldwide.

“A pioneer, a visionary, and a cultural ambassador, Black Coffee continues to inspire millions, pushing boundaries and connecting the world through his music. A truly deserving icon of this prestigious honour!”

DJ Black Coffee whose real name is Nkosinathi Maphumulo, was not the only local South African entertainer who was recognised at the awards as rising star, Palesa Desiree Shilabje, popularly known as DESIREE, was also named the World’s Breakthrough Artist 2024.

On DESIREE, the tabloid said:

“DESIREE’s rise to prominence comes from her ability to craft electrifying DJ sets that seamlessly blend genres—African-inspired house, deep house, techno, and soulful rhythms.

“Her passion for diverse sounds has landed her on some of the world’s most respected stages, like DC-10, fabric, and Hï Ibiza, bringing her deep African influences to a global audience.

“Beyond her music, DESIREE proudly represents the intersex community, using her platform to inspire and educate about her experience. A truly groundbreaking artist, DESIREE is already leaving an unforgettable legacy.”

The Golden Moon Awards are held every year to select the best 100 clubs in the world and to award prizes in different categories to the major players in nightlife, individuals, clubs and associations.

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DRC authorities arrest six over break-in at Lumumba’s Mausoleum

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2 days ago

November 21, 2024

Isaac Dachen

Police in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) say six people have been arrested over a break-in and vandalism at the mausoleum of the country’s assassinated independence leader, Patrice Lumumba, in Kinshasa, the country’s capital.

The police had announced the six arrests late Wednesday and said they were still looking for two more suspects.

Interior Minister, Jacquemin Shabani, said in a statement that during the break-in which occurred on Monday, a case containing a single gold-capped tooth, the only part of the former leader that remained after his assassination, was broken by the vandals.

“We assure that the relic is secure and it is protected,” the minister said, without offering more information.

The return of Lumumba’s tooth from former colonizer Belgium in 2022 had been celebrated around Congo, with the tooth taken around the vast country so people could pay their respects.

Lumumba is widely hailed as the nationalist activist who helped end colonial rule in the DRC and went on to become the country’s first prime minister and was seen as one of Africa’s most promising new leaders, but he was assassinated within a year in 1961.

His body was dismembered and dissolved with acid in an apparent effort to keep any grave from becoming a pilgrimage site.

For many in Congo, Lumumba is a symbol of the positive developments the country could have achieved after its independence but instead, it became mired in decades of dictatorship that drained its vast mineral riches.

A military coup toppled Lumumba, who was arrested, jailed and later killed. His assassination, blamed on separatists, cleared the way for the rise of Mobutu Sese Seko, who ruled the country he later renamed Zaire for decades with support from Western powers until his death in 1997.

His one remaining tooth was kept by the Belgian police commissioner who oversaw the destruction of his body.

The tooth was returned to Congo after the visit of Belgium’s King Philippe, who expressed regrets for his nation’s abuses in Congo when it was a Belgian colony.