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Tonto Dike To Wed, Soon
The news making rounds
in the Nigerian Entertainment Industry have it that controversial Nollywood screen goddess, Tonto Dike may tie the nuptial knot with her present lover boy, Micheal Awoleje, an Island big boy who is spoiling her silly with expensive gold items.
According to our source, Tonto has been telling who cares to listen that Micheal is her man. There relationship was made public where sometimes last year, they both stormed an event, Eloy Awards together and not only did they display their affection to the admiration of all as they walked hand in hand, Tonto went as far as referring to him as her boy friend when she received an Award for the best actress category.
It was gathered that they are gradually talking their relationship to the next level as they practically step out at events together.
Tonto was also said to have taken over the marketing of Michael’s brand which is blinged out accessories and all like iphones, Rolex and Ipads.
The story went further to state that Tonto is gradually becoming of a woman of her own having being single for a long while. Tonto who has been enjoying some largess from the cool dude is been spoiled siky with different expensive gifts like Rolex wrist watches, gold ipads which were customized with Michael’s initials.
Michael is one of the rich Island big boys, a Fusionist Jeweler and entrepreneur. He is the boss of an upscale brand, malivelihood which deals in gold accessories like watches, phone and all. He lives large and parades the most expensive cars in his garage like Buggatti, Ferrari, Porsche, Jaguar and many more. Most of what he uses are gold plated.
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.’