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First Cuty: First cut they
say is the deepest this is the theme of a new movie of the same title coming from the stable of platinum L. studios owned by actress and producer Lisa. Henry Omorodion.
The movie shot in choice locations in Lagos focuses on rape, love, conflict, family ties and fashion. It is the debut flick for Lisa Henry and directed by Prolifio Nollywood movie director Chico Ejro starring Joseph Benjamin, Monalisa Chinda, Bobby Obodo and Lisa herself amongst others.
Synopsis: the movie is about a young woman with a terrible secret and unanswered questions about that fateful night on her 18th birthday when she was physically and emotionally violated. She suspects non other than the man closest to her, but why would a father rape his daughter Akin Morgan is a man with means, but the rich also cry.
Depressed and traumatised, the touch of a man bring back memories of that horrifying night 15 years ago that KC desperately tries to forget fate however smiles on her and a chance meeting with Kunle Lewis (Joseph Benjamin) lands her a job with top fashion royalty, Meg Fernandez (Monalisa Chinda).
All seems well till she is drawn into a web of lies, power play and a love triangle between herself, Kunle her benefactor and Rex an old crush who resurfaced in her life. Events unfold and secrets about that terrible night unraveled, is KC ready to face her fears? Can she handle the truth and who will she trust among the men in her life? Can she ever find the elusive happiness she is ever in pursuit of?
All the answers are in the multi million naira movies that would soon hit the cinemas across the country. The movie was premiered recently at Eko Hotels and suites, Victoria Island Lagos and witnessed by top celebrities in the movie and fashion industry.
2) Ghetto Life: This is a must watch Nollywood movie in which star actress Ini Edo Ehiagwina shaved her hair for a role in the new movie. She plays the role of a Ghetto babe alongside Funke Akindele, who plays the character of Monica the fighter.
The actress has featured in some new movies with street life story line and she interprets her roles so well irrespective of her status. For Ini Edo, it is not just the glasmour of movie roles, but also where the real money is, which is why the award winning actress is said to have dumped the usual cinema movies for Asaba movies where she is making millions of naira on monthly basis.
As some of her colleague seem to have dumped Asaba movies to upgrade their career level, Ini Edo has chosen to blend the two which is definitely working for her as she is actually smiling to the bank.
3) The meeting: The meeting, an award winning movie produce by Rita Dominic and Mildred Okwo was released on DVD, the movie was released on 1st January 2014 nationwide and the fillers reaching us suggested that DVD vendors have been making risk business since its release as over 500 copies was sold within two weeks of release.
The meeting was nominated in 15 categories for five different awards platforms and so far the movie boasts of several awards from Nigeria Entertainment awards, Africa movie Academy Awards (AWAA), Nollywood Movie Awards (NMA), Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) and Elloy awards.
The movie tells the story of Lagos based corporate executive makinde Esho (Femi Jacobs) who goes to Abuja for a meeting with a government minister and find himself at the mercy of political patronage, bureaucratic red tape and his tender heart.
The movie stars Rita Dominic, Nse Ikpe Etim and Linda Ejiofor among others. It is another must watch film for movie buffs.
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.’