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The Federal Government has been called upon to invest more in the Nigerian entertainment industry to create more job opportunities.
The General Manager, Tambari Theatre Group, Mr Ibrahim Mallami, made the call when he was speaking at the Tambari Theatre Weekend Carnival organised by the group in Abuja.
According to him, the Federal Government should foster the growth of the industry by investing in it.
Mallami said that the Nigerian entertainment industry was economically viable but its potential had remained untapped.
He commended the government for the role it had played in funding the industry, adding that more needed to be done in the area of investment.
“India depends fully on entertainment industry and is making more money which helped its economy to develop.
“In the 70s, Nigeria was helping India with foods because Indians were just like refugees but they are stronger today.
“During this period, we have the groundnut pyramids and cotton which made the Nigerian economy to grow but the reverse is the case now as we are concentrating more on oil.
“If we can depend on the entertainment industry, it will help bring in money more than oil that we are depending on today.’’
Mallami stressed that the government had a vital role to play in making the entertainment industry economically viable and attractive.
He called on promoters to assist the young talents that were desperately in need of the right channel through which they could showcase their works.
“We are here to showcase the talented Nigerian youths that are desperately looking for promoters but don’t know how to start up.
“What we are here to do is to help secure these young talents as well as our culture.
“We therefore call on promoters to assist these youths,’’ Mallami said.
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.’