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Uche Jumbo’s New Movies Premiere ‘Morrow
Nollywood top actress and fast rising producer, Uche Jumbo is set to premiere new movies. The producer who came out with ‘Guilty pleasure’ and “Hollywood Hustler” from Royal Arts Academy productions, featuring notable stars such as Ramsey Noah, Majied Michael, Nse Etim, Uche Jumbo, Susan Peters, Charles Inoje, Monalisa Chinda etc is now set for “Holding Hope” and Bursting Out.
The movies from the movie cooking pots of Eman Isong, Desmond Elliot and Uche Jumbo will be premiered on Sunday 8th of this month at Silverbird Galleries Lagos before doing rounds at community Cinema houses across the country.
‘Holding Hope’ is the story of Mrs. Badmus and her wayward son. For Sidney to inherit his mother’s wealth who is dying of cancer, there is a hurdle he must cross and that hurdle is not an easy one. The story was written by Uche Jumbo, Emem Isong and Nduak Emem, with impressive cast such as Uche Jumbo, Desmond Elliot, Nadia Buehari, Bola Williams, Ngozi Nwosu, Rukky Sanda and many others.
‘Bursting Out’ is a story of a lady ripe for marriage and family wants her to get married to many suitable suitors, but she delays. As times goes on she decides to close her eyes and jumps, a decision of faith that comes with consequences. Starring in the movie are: Genevieve Nnaji and Majid Michael among others, and directed by Desmond Elliot and Daniel Adenimokan while Emem Isong is the producer.
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.’