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Plans Underway To Showcase Nollywood Films In Germany
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posal has it that preparations are in top gear for the Nollywood film festival in Germany, a platform to showcase made in Nigeria films.
The four-day festival is slated for September this year at the prestigious Film Forum Hochst VHS Cinema in Frankfurt Am Main Germany from 11th to 14th September 2014. The festival is initiated by a renowned film maker, Isaac 130ya. The Nollywood actor, who is popularly known by his movie, Love in Berlin, said the award will culminate in an award ceremony where Nigerians who have contributed to the growth of the industry would be recognised.
During the award event known as Nollywood E-Golden Awards, NEGA 2014 which will come with a gala night, stand-up comedians and music stars within Nigeria and in the Diaspora are expected to perform at the event.
The festival aims to create a platform that will facilitate an opportunity for Nigerian directors, actors, producers and journalists to interact with their European counterparts about the nature and future of Nollywood and the movie industry generally. It is expected to be both pedagogic and stimulating platform for intercultural dialogue and international exposure.
The Nollywood week/NEGA Awards Germany, which is an annual event is dedicated to showcase the best of Nollywood to the German audience in order to foster international trading and exchange opportunities in this largely untapped market. It will feature two feature length films screening daily, opening night cocktail attended by Nollywood directors/actors, German/Nigerian experts, African movie premiere and the screening of two outstanding Nollywood movies daily and the first colloquium on African films.
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.’