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Rivers, Davido Partner to Groom State-based Musicians
Ernest Chinwo in Port Harcourt
Mega-Star Musician, David Adeleke, popularly called Davido has announced his resolve to partner with the Rivers State Government to develop music talents in the state.
He lauded Governor Nyesom Wike for being one of the best performing governors in the current dispensation, saying that his visit exposed him to several developmental projects of the governor.
Davido, who spoke during a visit to Wike at the Government House, Port Harcourt yesterday, stated that Davido Music Worldwide had identified young musicians in the state whom he would promote.
He stated that his goal was grow international music stars outside Lagos and empower more youths through music.
He announced that his organisation would organise a major music concert in Port in December where local and international music stars would participate.
The Mega-Star Musician condoled with the Rivers State Governor on the death of the Attorney General of Rivers State, Hon. Emmanuel Aguma. He prayed God to grant him the strength to bear the loss.
Responding, Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, assured Davido that the Rivers State Government would partner with him to groom young musicians in the state.
“We are committed to youth empowerment. Supporting musicians to grow is one of such avenues. Therefore, we will partner with you to grow Rivers-based musicians,” he said.
Wike commended Davido for collaborating with Rivers-born international musician, Duncan Mighty.
The governor added that the State Government would work with Davido to ensure that his Port Harcourt Music Concert slated for December is successful.
“Let me thank you for growing local talents in music. We will partner with you for the December Music Concert. We are particularly happy with the collaboration with our Super-Star Musician, Duncan Mighty,” Wike said.