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Title: Brother’s Keeper
Genre: Action, Drama
Starring: Omoni Oboli, Majid Michel, Beverly Naya, Mayor Lawal Babara Soki , etc.
Synposis: Mena’s (Omoni Oboli) life almost falls apart when her husband’s (majid Michel) twin and one of her twin sons are murdered. Her husband who is badly affected by the death of his brother, starts acting old, aloof and distant. Things get heated when he starts suspecting him of cheating with his late brother’s ex.
Title: Mandela: Long Walk
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Starring: Idris Elba, Naomie Harris, Terry Pheto
Synopsis: Powerful is the only world to describe both the man and the Movie. It is difficult to be anything other than inspired by the life led by Nelson Mandela. The South African freedom fighter-turned-president, and endured a life time of hardship because of his constant fight for the rights of blacks in his country. Mandela lobg walk to freedom tells his story in a dramatic and moving way.
We meet Mandela (Idris Elba) in his early years as a lawyer, representing the poor and powerless black in his community. He was not a political figure, but the African National Congress (ANC) could see the charism he carried and wanted him to be a leader in his organisation.
Finally, the daily oppression he experienced made him join ANC ranks and his path of confrontation with the government was set. These were defiant times in South Africa and the infamous sharpville massacre only hardened the resolve of the ANC to make change happen.
When Mandela and his cohorts began blowing up government buildings, his days were numbered. Arrested and convicted, he was sentenced to life imprison on Robben Island. This was a man who had every reason to harbor hatred and bitterness, but that was not how he was made up. His resolve was to fight for the rights of all black South Africans and his personal circumstances played no part in that.
We are given an incredible insight into his prison life and the heart breaking lacking of content with his wife and family. When the worldwide cresando of support forced the government to release and negotiate with Mandela, the man who emerged was a ready made statesman who wanted to rebuild the country. And revenge was to play no part in that.
Elba is quite striking in his portrayal. He makes you feel as if you are there watching Mandela’s life unfold. And Naomie Harris, who plays Winnie Madikizela is very convincing as the loving wife then very dangerous. This ushered in a second wife. Mandela: Longwalk to freedom
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.’