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AGN Forms National Unity Govt … As BOT Dissolves Caretaker Committee
In a bid to bring lasting solution to the crisis that has been lingering in the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) in the past few years. The Board of Trustees (BOT) early this month invited all the twenty state chapter chairmen of the Guild and other heads of some political groups within the AGN such as Emeka Ike, Emeka Rollers, Kanayo O. Kanayo (KOK) and Segun Arinze and they agreed with BOT to form government of national unity as a way forward for the organisation.
The BOT according to our source, agreed that all national elections held and or about to be conducted is cancelled for the interest of peace in the guild and government of national unity be formed to oversee the affairs of the body for two years and conduct a national election. The BOT also resolved that no further election shall hold in the guild apart from state chapters that are due for elections.
Based on the new development, Steve Eboh (Ajebo) was asked to withdraw his case in court, The BOT chairman, Prince Ifeanyi Dike, stated that caretaker committee headed by Kanayo is dissolved. However, the chairman said all presidential aspirants are right now given a chance to taste power. They include Segun Arinze, AGN President, Emeka Ike Vice President South East and Hakeem Rahman, Vice President, South West.
Others are: Steve Eboh, vice president North Central, Ovunde Ihunwo, vice president South South, Bamaiyi Kurpala, vice president North West, Charles Emmanuel Umeh, National Secretary, Emeka Rollas, National financial secretary, Cyprian Ibe, Treasurer, Omobola R. Badejo, National publicity officer, Abubakar Salihu Yakubu, Director of Guild Services, Roy Ekwunife, chief whip and Elizabeth Ofuani assistant national secretary.
Meanwhile, a top Nollywood comic actor. Mr John Okafor (Mr Ibu) is not happy about what is happening in the AGN. He stated clearly that Segun Arinze does not have what it takes to lead the guild stressing that he single handedly established branches of the AGN in Italy and Turkey.
Mr Ibu said he is not happy that AGN has degenerated to the level it is at the moment and that it is only those who can bring about positive changes that should be allowed to lead the guild.
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My Relationship With Davido Beyond Money, Gossip -Cubana Chief Priest
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.
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Simi Joins Kenya’s Anti-Tax Protests
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.”
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Davido, Zlatan, Others In Attendance At Asake’s Atlanta Concert
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.’