Entertainment
“I Spend Over N10m To Produce A Movie” -Mr. Ibu
Ace comic actor, producer and musician Mr. John Ikechukwu Okafor, alias Mr. Ibu said he spends over N10 million to produce a movie which features any of the popular Nollywood actors or actresses, employs about 500 people per week for the shooting, while more than N.8 million is spent on censorship of the movie.
Mr. Ibu who disclosed this to The Tide Entertainment in Port Harcourt recently regretted that after the expenses, pirates rob of their profits while government remained non challant about their plight.
He stated that the welfare of the entertainers was shocking as nobody cared for them. According to him, the situation in the country was that of “monkey de work, baboon de chop.”
The movie producer noted that the attitude of the pirates was the bane of the movie and music industry in the country. He called on government and other stakeholders to salvage the situation to enable them benefit from their intellectual property as was the cases in other countries.
The popular comedian observed that in Ghana and South Africa, the welfare of entertainers was the priority of Government that was why they established an entertainment village but such a place does not exist in Nigeria despite the fact that the industry pays a lot of money to government through taxes and levies.
Mr. Ibu who is also into music said he would soon launch his third album titled ‘This Girl Part 3″, having launched this Girl parts 1 and 2 previously. He said though the music industry is fast growing it sufferers, the same faith as the movie industry in terms of piracy and neglect.
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.’
