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New Nollywood Movies To Watch
Mama Africa
Produced by Nobert
Ajaegbu. The movie stars: Tonto Dike, Frank Artus, Chigozie Atuanya, Zack Orji, Jibola Dabo and Belinda Effah among others.
Synopsis: The movie which is rich in morals, adventure, intrigues, suspense and action is an expose to the goings on in the corridors of power, how the ruling Minority controls the lives of masses, trampling even on their human rights at will. Over 500 children die of fake vaccine epidemic. The poor and needy looked up in a military detention camp without any hope of food or freedom when they were to be kept in a rehabilitation home.
The rich and wealthy embezzling collective resources and celebrating, while the poor and needy rot away in poverty, no food, no drugs, no education, no hope until Nathan, a courageous and selfless human rights activists steps into the picture, giving up his life, family and freedom all in a bid to save his mother land.
The producer in a chat with the press after the premiere of the movie in Lagos recently, said the movie was inspired by his zeal to advocate for less corruption in government. The premiere had a lot of stars in attendance, including Lancelot Imasuen, Chigozie Afuanya, Mary Uranta Steve Eboh and a host of film makers.
Misfit: This drama genre stars Ijeoma Grace Agu, Rita Edwards, Kelechi Udegbe etc.
Synopsis: Misfit tells the story of a prostitute (Ijeoma Grace Agu) who was kidnapped by a mysterious group but decides to take charge of her fate by planning her escape.
Render To Ceaser: The Drama Stars Gbenga Akinnagbe, Omoni Oboli, Wale Ojo, Kalu Ikeagwu, Lucky Ejim etc.
Synopsis: The movie render to Ceaser revolves round two friends who returned home from abroad to join an ambitious government scheme in the police force.
Apaye: This Drama movie is rated 18 and Stars Clarion Chukwura, Kanayo O. Kanayo, Belinda Effah, Mbong Amata and Milliscient Jack.
Synopsis: Apaye is the story of Elder Irene Yepayeye Uriah born in the creeks of where is now Bayelsa State. Abandoned by her husband and left to fend for her six children …. Against the odds, she became a woman of substance in a community that never believed anything good would come from her.
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.’