Entertainment
Movies Showing At Silverbird This Week
Last week, movies watchers were thrilled current movies in the market at the Silverbird Galleria, Port Harcourt which include: Okon goes to school, Brave, Savages, Taken Sparkle and Skyfall.
Okon goes to school s sequel to the critically and commercially successful Okon the Hunter who after squandering his millions decides to go back to school to start all over again. But is Okon ready for life in the university or is the university ready for Okon and his antics?
The movie stars Ini Edo, Emem Isong, Bishop Umoh, Moses Armstrong and special quest appearance Mr Nkem Owoh amongst others.
Brave:- This movie is about Princes Merida who defiles a custom that brings chaos to her kingdom granted one wish, Merida must rely on her bravery and her archery skills to undo a beastly curse.
The movie features: Kelly MacDonald, Billy Connolly and Emma Thompson.
Savage:- This sis an Epic love story between Bella Swan and Edward Cullen starring seasoned actors such as Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautuer etc.
Taken2. This movie is about retired CIA operative Bryan Mills and his wife who are taken hostage in Istanbul by the father of a kidnapper. Mills was killed while securing his daughter. The film stars Liam Neeson, Fasuke Janssen and Maggie Grace.
Sparkle:- This movie is set in the 1960’s. it is about three sisters who form a girl group and soon become local sensations with major lable interest, but fame becomes a challenge as the close knit family begins to fall apart.
The movies stars Jordin Sparks, Garmen Ejogo and Whintray Honston.
Skyfall: This movie which stars Daniel Craig, Javier Barden and Naomie Harris is about Bondls Loyalty to M which was tested as her past comes back to haunt her. As M16 comes under attack, 007 must track dawn and destroy, the threat no matter how personal the cost.
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.’