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Stephannie Okereke’s Through The Glass Nets N10m …Gets mega contract in Rivers?
If the story reaching us is any thing to go by, Top actress and producer Stephanie Okereke’s debut movie titled ‘through the glass ‘ has grossed over N10 million in three weeks. It was gathered that despite being released in Nigeria on September 16, 2009 along side ‘public enemies’ and ‘Hangover, Through The Glass came out as the best.
There is the general believe that the movie is Stephanie’s way of rebranding Nigeria as the movie portrays a situation where a Nigerian girl educated a foreigner on the variety of the cultures of the country. The screen diva used the movie to project positive images of Nigeria. According to Silver bird source, “No Nigerian movie had ever hit the mark that the film has made”.
It was also gathered that the movie has been scheduled to premiere at the Silver bird cinemas in Ghana in November 2009 before moving over to Silver bird Cinemas in Kenya.
Meanwhile, the star actress is said to have won a mega contract from the Rivers State government. The Imo State born graduate of English language from University of Calabar has been engaged by the state government to further train promising actors and actresses from those that trained in arts and entertainment in Rivers State social Development Institute (SDI), a rehabilitation camp for repentant militants and cultists who have denounced their evil deeds in the past.
The screen goddess and ex-beauty queen who has featured in countless movies has done well for herself with so many merit awards both locally and internationally to show for it.
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.
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.”
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.’