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Genevieve Romances D’Banj, Features In ‘Fall In Love’ Video
If the recent story making rounds in the Nigerian entertainment clan, is any thing to go by, Dapo Oyebanji a.k.a D’Banj and A List Nollywood actress Genevieve Nnaji have been in secret romance for quite some time now and have not hidden their affection for one another.
According to our source, the self acclaimed Koko Master was smitten with the sexy actress beauty crooner and even featured her in the video of one of his songs, “Fall In Love” where at the shoot he expressed his love for her both in the video and real life. It was also gathered that since then the duo have been seen together in several events.
Prior to this time, the hip hop Gooner had been allegedly linked with the likes of Mercy Johnson, Munachi Abii, Funke Akindele and a host of others which he debunked, but with Genevieve he is letting the whole world know that he has finally found real love and like a man in love, he is not shying away from singing it on the mountain tops that he is in love with the former face of Lux.
Genevieve on her part is said to be also in love with D’Banj, but is not too expressive of it the way D’Banj is going. Our source stressed that this may probably be as a result of the bad publicity her past affairs had generated.
It was also revealed that the screen diva and mother of one is taking things easy though she sees D’Banj quite often whenever her schedule permits. They have been attending events together and have been seen in high profile functions recently and they have left no one in doubt of their affection for one another.
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.’