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Entertainment Veterans Form Alliance
Concerned Veterans of the Nigerian Entertainment clan in a bid to combat the pressing challenges facing the industry have announced the birth of the Nigerian Entertainment Industry Alliance. The alliance it was gathered, would provide the needed powerful common voice for the entertainment industry in Nigeria and to properly position the industry within the political and economic spheres.
Meanwhile, to maintain the independence of the Alliance and to immunise it from the destructive tendencies of association politics, it has been resolved that regardless of whatever association any practitioner may belong to or whatever leadership positions any practitioner may hold, everyone will join the alliance not as a representative of any group or association but in individual capacity.
It was gathered that the desire to force a turn around in the status quo of the entertainment industry, was the reason some prominent players in the industry came together to form the alliance Those key drivers include the former President of the Association of Movie Producers, Mr. Madu Chikwendu, star actor and former interim President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) Kanayo O. Kanayo, former President of Performing Musicians of Nigeria (PMAN), Chief Tony Okoroji and immediate past AGN President Ejike Asiegbu.
Others are Chairman of the Nigerian Association of Recording Industry Mr. Tolu Ejueyitchie, Star Singer and performer Sunny Nneji, President Association of Nollywood Core Producers, Mr. Alex O. Eyiengho, President, Music Label Owners Association, Mr. Joel Ajayi and a host of other artistes and entertainment business professionals who came together to form the alliance.
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.’