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  • I’m officially done, says Harrysong’s wife Alexer Peres

    I’m officially done, says Harrysong’s wife Alexer Peres

    Singer Harrysong’s wife, Alexer Peres Harry, has shared a cryptic post that hinted at some challenges in her marital life. 

    In a recent Instagram story post, Mrs Harry stated that she was “officially done,” fueling rumours of separation from the singer.

    She also craved the help of God in the next phase of her life.

    She wrote: “I’m done officially. God help me.”

    Read Also: I would win a Grammy Award, says Harrysong

    The Nation reported that her husband recently admitted to having marital struggles describing the period as challenging.

    Harry and Alexer got married in March 2021 in Warri, Delta State.

  • Respect my family’s privacy during this trying period, Harrysong begs fans

    Respect my family’s privacy during this trying period, Harrysong begs fans

    Popular singer, Harrysong has appealed to the general public to accord his family the privacy they deserve as they are currently facing challenging times.

    Recall that some days back, a leaked chat between him and his wife, Alexer, surfaced online where the couple reportedly trashed each other.

    In a chat, Harrysong allegedly threatened to stop taking care of his wife if she failed to abort her pregnancy, informing her that he wouldn’t be responsible for the child since his wife had abandoned his grandmother.

    It was gathered that things got heated between the two and his wife, as Alexer questioned if the girls they are pimping to him are better than her, and surprisingly, the actor stated that they are way better than his wife.

    Read Also: Harrysong calls out Kcee over unpaid royalties, unreleased songs

    Speaking on his Instagram story, he admitted that it’s a challenging time for the couple especially due to the rumours circulating.

    He appealed to the public to respect their privacy and to be understandable.

    Harrysong wrote: “After much reflection and discussion with my family, I have decided to put out this to my fans and well-wishers, while this is undoubtedly a challenging time for my family on the stories making rounds on social media of the marital problems my wife and I are having. I am appealing to members of the public to respect my family’s privacy during this period and also to kindly request for your utmost understanding pls. Thanks for the love and support.”

  • Delta governor appoints Singer Harrysong as aide

    Delta governor appoints Singer Harrysong as aide

    Popular singer-songwriter, Harrison Tare Okiri, better known as Harrysong has taken to social media to announce his appointment by the governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori as an Executive Assistant.

    Sharing the good news online along with his appointment letter, Harrysong reintroduced himself as he urged his fans and followers to address him as Honourable Superstar Harrysong.

    Expressing gratitude to his governor, he appreciated him for entrusting him with the office to work.

    In his message to the indigenes of Delta State, he told them to get ready to see him work.

    Read Also: Harrysong calls out Kcee over unpaid royalties, unreleased songs

    He wrote: “Newly Appointed E.A (executive assistant). ENTERTAINMENT. To the Executive Governor of DELTA STATE RT HON SHERIFF F.O. OBOREVWORI. Thank you, my governor. Now address me as > HON SUPERSTAR. HARRYSONG. Thank you so much my Governor for entrusting me with this office to work. Deltans. Get ready for KINGMAKER on March 30th. #sherrified AND UKODO INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL 2024. UKODO. @sheriffoborevwori >> swipe > say congratulations To me. And thanks to my governor.”

  • Harrysong calls out Kcee over unpaid royalties, unreleased songs

    Harrysong calls out Kcee over unpaid royalties, unreleased songs

    Singer, Harrysong has called out his former label boss, Kingsley Okonkwo popularly known as Kcee over his unpaid royalties.

    Harrysong, in a series of posts on his Instagram story, stated that he is appealing to the 5 Star music boss to refund his money and release his songs.

    Sharing more, he claimed that for over 7 years now, he has been collecting 100 percent of his royalties and has taken rights over his songs.

    Calling him a bully, he pleaded with him to be fair to him and give him what was rightfully his.

    “I’m here to beg you all to help me and follow me beg Kingsley Okonkwo, known as Kcee, to refund my money and release my songs.

    “For more than 7 years now, he’s been the one collecting 100 percent of my Royalties from Reggae Blues, baba for the Girls, samankwe, better Pikin, oteshe, and call my bag songs. He collects one hundred percent of all my royalties. It’s not fair.

    Read Also: Marriage is not for the wise, rich or educated – Harrysong

    “At least, he can take his percentage and give me what is rightfully mine.

    I started this by begging na beg I dey beg am, I know he likes to bully, he’s the power mike, help me beg him, he should at least be fair to give me what is rightfully mine.

    “May God not let us work and another man just be reaping our hard end sweet in Jesus name.”

    Taking to the micro-blogging platform, Twitter, he further tweeted: “Y’all help me beg him. I deserve what is rightfully mine. It’s not hair him collecting all my royalties 100percent. Not fair at all. Don’t insult him. Pls help me beg him”.

  • Marriage is not for the wise, rich or educated – Harrysong

    Marriage is not for the wise, rich or educated – Harrysong

    Popular Nigerian singer, Harrison Tare Okiri, popularly known as Harrysong, has said that it takes humility, selflessness and tolerance to get married.

    He claimed that marriage is not for the rich, educated, and the wise.

    Harrysong stated this in the wake of the marriage issue between Davido’s logistics manager, Israel DMW, and his wife, Shiela Courage.

    Read Also: Stop taking relationship advice on social media – Harrysong

    In the post via Instagram, the ‘Reggae Blues’ crooner said wealth and education cannot stop a marriage from breaking up, saying that the ability to serve one’s partner will sustain the union.

    He added that anyone who is proud and not selfless has no business getting married.

    He wrote: “Marriage is not for the wise, it is not for the educated nor for the rich. It’s not for the righteous and the over-sabis because none of these can keep you married. if you cannot be humble, selfless, tolerant, patient, accommodate and serve humanity. That your partner is humanity, you can’t humbly serve him or her? Don’t get married. Generation of pride, selfishness and over sabi.”

  • Stop taking relationship advice on social media – Harrysong

    Stop taking relationship advice on social media – Harrysong

    Singer and songwriter, Harrison Tare Okiri, popularly known as Harrysong, has warned individuals to desist from taking relationship advice from social media. 

    Harrysong noted that such advice comes from a content creator who is “hustling” and also needs help.

    He also questioned why a married woman would abandon her husband to become the side chick to another married man.

    Read Also: How I was tortured by ex-record label, by Harrysong

    In his words: “Married woman Left her marriage of 4 year and 2 kids because her husband cheated. And she’s now a side chick to a married man. Na progress be that??

    “Stop taking Dating Advice on social media oooooooooo. It’s from a content creator Na hustle They themselves are seeking for help.”

  • How I was tortured by ex-record label, by Harrysong

    How I was tortured by ex-record label, by Harrysong

    Singer, Harrison Tare Okiri, aka Harrysong has alleged that his previous record label tortured and abused him to the verge of near-death.

    The claim was made by the ‘Reggae/Blues’ crooner who was a former signee of E Money’s Five Star Music via an insta story post on Monday, September 18, while offering his condolences on the demise of Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba aka Mohbad.

    His remark follows almost a week-long of public fury and a torrent of condolences as well as call for justice for Mohbad, who passed away on Tuesday at the age of 27.

    Recounting his experience with his former record label, Harrysong said: “If not for the grace of God with the help of some very few good men I would have also died in the hands of my former label.

    “The torment, attacks, abuses and operations back to back, just because I have served and wanted to move out and grow a little for myself.

    “It was hell for me, the general public believed everything they said about me then, fans, supporters show promoters bullying me everywhere.

    “In fact, one of my friends said he will buy drinks, celebrate if I die of hunger and depression.”

    Read Also: Singer Harrysong threatens suit over alleged infidelity

    However, he admitted his life was preserved courtesy a few individuals that supported him and refused to be dissuaded by the falsehood being propagated against him during those difficult moments.

    He stated: “I’m alive today just for the few that stood by me because they know the true story and refused to be influenced by lies just to kill an innocent man.”

    The 42-year-old singer warned record label owners to desist from involvement in contentious practices likely to resort to the killing and destruction of young talents.

    He added: “Record labels should stop this do or die thingy. Killing and destroying young talents just because they want to prove label power and supremacy. #justiceformohbad.”

  • Simi, Harrysong, Okey Bakasi for Inauguration Day Concert in Abuja

    AS Nigerians prepare for inauguration of President Muhammadu Buhari’s second term of office on May 29, arrangement had been concluded to bring some of Nigeria’s best entertainers to Abuja for an “Inauguration Day Concert”.

    The show, which will hold on May 29 at Transcorp Hilton Hotel, is being put together by Abuja based promotion outfit, “Montage Africa”.

    Expected to be on stage are top music and comedy stars which include: music sensations, Simi, Harrysong, Mr Real, Skiibii, Okey Bakasi, MC Tagwaye, Gandoki, among others.

    Chief Executive Officer of Montage Africa, Ogochukwu Ezeaku, told News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) yesterday that the event was a way of celebrating the beauty of Nigeria’s democracy and its growth.

    “We at Montage Africa are presenting the Inauguration Day Concert to commemorate the democracy day celebration.

    “The concert will hold at Transcorp Hiton Hotel Abuja, on May 29, and will be hosting popular Nigerian musicians and comedians like Simi, Skiibii, Okey Bakasi, MC Tagwaye and Mr Real.

    “Also expected to perform live at the concert are Gandoki, Harrysong and a host of others.

    “The event is a way of promoting the beauty of our democracy and the growth it has recorded in recent times,” he said.

    Ezeaku said that the concert was also a platform for Nigerian entertainers to contribute their patriotic quota through their performances which would no doubt be educative, informative and entertaining.

    He assured Nigerians and invited guests from other parts of the world that the show promised to be a memorable one.

    “The presidential inauguration is an event that commemorates one of the most historic development and democratic transition of leadership in Nigeria, and we intend to make it a memorable one here at the federal capital.’’

  • Harrysong, Obiligbo brothers shine at life’s bridge of progress party

    Starting the new year in a grand style, Life Continental Lager Beer brings Asaba alive with another edition of its Bridge of Progress party.

    The brand had, last year, hosted consumers to three impressive year-end events, including two Bridge of Progress parties and the Flavor of Africa concert.

    The Asaba edition which held at Shoprite on January 20, 2019 featured Afro-pop sensation, Harrysong and highlife duo Obiligbo Brothers who thrilled fans in the big heart of Delta State.

    Harrison Tare Okiri, better known by his stage name Harrysong, initially rose to fame after his tribute song to Nelson Mandela won the “Most Downloaded Callertune Award” at The Headies 2013. He followed this success with songs like “Reggae Blues” ˆ “Arabanko” which were smash hits and got massive airplay.

    He capped off 2018 with the release of the single “Selense” which featured Reekado Banks and Kizz Daniel. Fans of the Afro-pop star were thrilled to a night to remember when Harrysongs graced the stage. He got everyone off their feet as he performed and left many in awe of his electrifying talents.

    Other headliners were Highlife duo, Obiligbo Brothers who are famous in Eastern Nigeria where they have become one of the most famous entertainers. 2018 was a breakout year for the brothers who played across the east and thrilled many with their signature highlife tunes.

    Fresh off a hugely successful 2018, the brothers took to stage full of confidence, and all in attendance were treated to the best of highlife music, thanks to their brilliantly crafted melodies and wise use of Igbo proverbs.

  • Hero dazzles fans with music fiesta

    The Chuba Ikpeazu Stadium in Onitsha, Anambra State, came alive penultimate Friday, as Duncan Mighty, Timaya, Harrysong, Omawunmi, Reekado Banks and Rudeboy, one half of PSquare and other artistes, took to the stage to thrill the crowd at the fourth edition of the Hero Lager fiesta themed ‘Bridge edition’.

    Poised as a brand that represents the southeast, Hero was launched into the Nigerian market in August 2012, working its way into the hearts of consumers in the South Eastern region who christened the beer ‘Oh Mpa’, in reverence and as a mark of respect (Mpa means father in Igbo language). The premium lager, Hero, was also only recently knighted with a new crown cork -a Red Cork and with the title of ‘Dike Mba Nile.’

    Speaking at the event, Marketing Director, International Breweries, Plc., Mrs. Tolu Adedeji said every year, the Hero fiesta attracts thousands of fans who are loyal to the brand and appreciate what it stands for.

    “We made the decision to make Onitsha the venue of our annual fiesta as a way of appreciating the acceptance and the loyalty enjoyed by Hero Lager beer and it gets bigger and better with each passing year,” Adedeji said.

    “We hope to continue bringing so much value to our customers and maintaining the good relationship.”

    Marketing Manager, Hero Lager, Obumneke Okoli, said, “Hero is a well-established brand in the eastern part of the country and International Breweries Plc. is tremendously thrilled to bring to them a night packed with fun and excitement as a way of expressing our unwavering gratitude to our Igbo brothers.”

    Hero fiesta is an annual music extravaganza put together by International Breweries to celebrate its customers for their loyalty, while identifying with the culture of the people, particularly those resident in the South-Eastern part of the country.