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Ibinabo Fiberesima’s Score Card As AGN President
Barely 18 months in of
fice as the first female President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Ibinabo Fiberesima, has put smiles on the faces of members of the guild through her open door policies and restructural developments. She has also restored sanity in the body which was once riddled with complaints, corruption, neglect and dejection.
The damsel, who hails from Rivers State was sworn- in as the first female president and the 7th president of AGN in September 2012 which had herself, Emeka Rollas and Steve Eboh as contestants on assumption of office. She started by bringing unity and sense of participation among its members with seminars, workshops and above all, celebrating some of their own who had made the industry proud.
She also ensured that their departed colleagues were all duely honoured even at death. One of such persons is veteran actor, Pet Eneh. She led a group of movie stars to the tribute night which turned out to be a carnival night celebrations.
It is also worthy of note that her tenure brought the eyes and attention of the Nigerian government to Nollywood as uncountable are the numerous rewards the AGN has been getting from President Goodluck Jonathan lately ranging from donations to grants.
Recently, she led a group of movie actors to Aso Rock to honour President Goodluck Jonathan with the title of Grand Patron of AGN. On 18th February, Fiberesima led about 80 members of the guild including past presidents, members of the guilds board of trustees and executives from 35 states of the federation to pay a solidarity visit to the president.
It was gathered that during the visit, the President donated a plot of land for the building of the guild’s secretariat in Abuja and promised to assist them in building a befitting secretariat for them.
The actress who was recently appointed into the board of the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), has also bridged the gap between the English and Yoruba actors to a reasonable extent as she not only attends most events of Yourba actors, she also includes them as part of her delegation whenever the need arises.
It was also gathered that it is only in Ibinabo’s tenure that known faces in Nollywood have come to associate with AGN. Today, actresses like GenevIeve Nnaji, Rita Dominic, Ini Edo, Stephaine Okereke, Omotola Jalade- Ekeinde and several others participate in activities of the guild as opposed to what obtained before.
Not resting on her oars, she has declared her intention to aid victims of Borno bomb blast through her foundation, Ibinabo Care Foundation amongst numerous other achievements. Infact, her Midas touch has not only transformed and rebranded the AGN but has given the guild global recognition and focus.
She is the national director for Nigeria to Miss Earth beauty pageant, one of the biggest indigenous pageants in Nigeria. A mother of adorable kids, Ibinabo cuts the picture of a teenage beauty with her flawless skin, alluring looks and charming personnel that endears her to many.
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.’