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2Face Idibia Returns To Nollywood …Features In Make A Move
Music Star 2 face Idibia
has returned to Nollywood in the hit eflick titled ‘make a move’ produced by Ivie Okujaye which is a drama film that has dance scenes. The movie also features Ivie Okujaiye, Majid Michel, Omawunai Megbele, eno Ekpenyong, Danrele Edun, tina Mba, Wale Adebayo and Beverky Naya.
In making a move, the existing world of dance is filled with unique and artistic characters in which two sisters, Osas and Eseosa, emancipated and healing and moving on, are attempting to find love and build a new life for themselves through dance, while fighting to escape the twisted dangers lurking in their home, which used to be their only haven.
Through the art of dance, the sisters learn to love again and are given one shot at a life they only dreams about. But to achieve that dream they have to make a move, Okujaye has said the abuse of women and children inspired the film, so to make a move is not really a musical or dance film, it is about how the main characters, the two sisters found themselves through dance.
The film is about how they changed their lives because of the artistic choice they made and it is about healing through any kind of choices one makes in life, so don’t think of making a move as some Nollywood dance film, it is about healing through dance Ivie Okujaye in her producer debut has made quite a move with this film it’s worth.
The producer of the hit movie, Ivie Okujaye is one of the leading Nollywood actresses. The economic graduate of university of Abuja, turned scriptwriter and now producer, was born in Delta State. She is often called “little Genevieve” because of her striking resemblance to Genevieve Nnaji. She got her first role in Alero’s symphony alongside popular Rn.B Star Faze.
She got her start in the industry as the Amsted Melfa Box office winner and soared.
Thereafter she has won many prestigious awards such as the African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) and the African Magic Viewers Choice Award (AMVCA). As a script writer, some of her works include “the volunteers”, a movie shot in Ghana, Sierra Leone, Liberia and Nigeria by Desmond Elliot.
Her first ever produced movie,” make a move” is currently showing in theatres nationwide including silver bird cinema’s.
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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.’