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Rita Dominic, Others Storm PH To Promote Reading Culture
The organisers of the
prestigious Best of Nollywood (BON) awards have lined up some movie stars to encourage some children through reading as part of activities put in place to herald the 2014 edition of the awards which holds in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital later in the year.
The Tide entertainment reliably gathered that BON is organising the BON Winners Children’s Day Book Reading on may 27, 2014 in Port Harcourt. Movie stars like Rita Dominic, Omoni Oboli, O.C. Ukeje and Alex Ekubo, among others have been penciled down for the great event.
The selected actors who are past winners of the coveted awards are expected to meet, motivate and read to about 5,000 children chosen from different primary and secondary schools across the state.
According to the executive producer Seun Oloketuyi, May 27th is recognised across Nigeria as a day set aside to honour children. He noted that since we have k
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id actors who have also gone on to win our award, we thought it fit to incorporate a children centred event in our pre-awards activities.
He stressed that “being an actor is one thing winning awards and honour for acting, is another thing entirely. The actors we are taking to Port Harcourt are therefore role models, who enjoy huge following among children of various ages and races.”
He said “Essentially BON Winners Children’s Day Reading will see some of our past winners who inspire adulation among kids to meet with some of these kids, read to them, inspire and motivate them to reach their dreams.”
Oloketuyi said further that the Children’s Day event which will be chaired by the First Lady of Rivers State, Dame Judith Amaechi would also afford these kids photo opportunity to meet and greet, question and answer session with their favourite movie stars.
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.’