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Tonto Dike Drops New Single, Sugar Rush …As Nkiru Sylvanus Bounces Back To Nollywood
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the entertainment industry has it that Rivers State born Nollywood diva, Tonto Dikeh has finally dropped her new single titled “Sugar Rush”, featuring D’Banj, boss of DB Records Labels which happens to be Tonto Dike’s Music Label. The tracks of the new single were produced by Deevee from Lee Temple, a member of DB Records family.
The controversial actress who is also called ‘Poko Lee’ made her debut in Nigeria music industry last year.
However, fans of the actress cum singer who listened to the new single said the music which was recently released sets DB Records on high mention on the social media, especially of its beat perceptual auditory association to trending song ‘Dorobuccc’.
However, the subject matter of Sugar Rush as a song dwells on love which clearly differentiates it from the earlier said Look alike Dorobucci. The introduction from D’Banj is endearing and Tonto did well in her entrance, hitting her verse with right keywords that best passes her messages to the listening public.
It is expected that the song with its high commercial value can possibly generate massive down loads, air plays and awareness for the newly signed Tonto in the Nigerian music clan.
Meanwhile, Nollywood A-List actress Nkiru Sylvanus has bounced back to Nolly wood after missing in action for more than a year. The long awaited comeback is through her debut movie the Voice which to many movie buffs looks like a personnal experience of her kidnap saga.
It will be recalled that Nkiru Sylvernous, Former Special Assistant to governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State on Lagos affairs was kidnapped in December 2012 along side one of her colleagues, actor Kenneth Okolie. In this movie she explains what people go through in the hands of their abductors, what she learnt and many more.
The movie features Kenneth Okolie (Former Mr Nigeria), Larry Briggs, Betty Njoku – Olumowe, Edwards Fom, Daniel Lloyd and the producer, Nkiru Sylvanus. The flick is a thriller just to thrill the viewers with very important message and morals to teach.
Synopsis: Sandy (Nkiru Sylvanus) had been told by a stranger named Jeremiah (Larry Briggs) that she will die, he tells her that three unusual events will precede her death and they all happened the way the stranger said.
On the 90th day, another stranger named Solomon (Kenneth Okolie) turns up and wants her money and may be her life. So, he kidnaps her and holds her hostage until he could access the N10 million cheque she had given him. Would she have the wisdom to live with him and would he have the patience to keep her alive?
It is just 5.00pm, they have till 12 midnight of the 90th day to decide that the movie is one you will like to watch over and over again. The flick is expected to hit movie shelves after its premiers on July 13, 2014 at the Oriental Hotel Lekki Lagos.
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.’