Entertainment
Movie Stars Storm PH For RIVINFO ’Morrow
Movie stars across the country have indicated interest to
storm Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, for the maiden Edition of
RIVINFO competition award night to be held tomorrow at the Silverbird Gallery,
former Obi-Wali cultural centre along Abonnema Wharf road in the state capital.
The chairman of the organizing committee Mr. Paulinus Nsirim
who disclosed this in an interview with The Tide Entertainment, said all is now
set to ensure the success of the event. He stressed that the event which is
organised by the Rivers State Ministry of Information and Communication to
revive the creative industry in Rivers State and engage the youths meaningfully
in order to check unemployment and youth restiveness in the state.
He reiterated that the theme of the event “Dangers of
Illegal Bunkering” was to draw the attention of the Non-governmental
Organisations (NGO), communities and oil companies to the dangers of illegal
bunkering. He expressed hope that subsequent editions would address other
social problems.
The chairman recalled that two films from the competition
namely “Dark Quest” and ‘Red line’ were screened at the Zuma International Film
Festival Abuja, while 13 entries were received in this maiden competition.
Highlights of the award night include, presentation of
prizes and Red carpet event to showcase the glitz and glamour of the event as
well as parade the stars in attendance.
The Governor of the state, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi
is expected to be the special guest of honour while Dr Elechi Amadi will be the
chairman of the occasion.
Members of the State Executive Council, speaker and members
of the State House of Assembly, captains of industries among other dignitaries
are also expcted to attend.
The judges include veterans of the entertainment industry
namely,Adiele Onyedibia as chairman, while others include Prof Leopold Belgam,
Nolly Wood actress, Maureen Ihua, veteran actor Sam Dede and Paulinus Nsirim,
chairman, Organizing Committee RIVINFO.
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.’