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New Faces To Watch In Nollywood Screen
Gone are the days when
faces like Genevieve Nnaji, Omotola Jalade-Ekehinde Rita Dominic, Stephanie Okereke, Ini Edo, Mercy Johnson, Tonto Dike, Monalisa Chinda etc dorminated the Nollywood sceen. Today, new screen divas have emerged and they are making waves in the industry, among them are:
Evelyn Esin: This is one actress that has carved a nitche for herself in Nollywood. This Oron, Akwa Ibom State born actress who debuted in the film ‘Indecent desire’ in 2005 has gained prominence in the industry in the last three years as she features in lead roles in most of the movies.
Eve, as she is popularly called, started acting as a little girl in church and later read Theatre Arts at the University of Calabar. She has featured in many flicks including Sins Of The Past, Hand Of Fate, Brave Mind, Eno, Deep Water, Idemili, The Enemy I See, Tonia, Etc.
Biola Ige: This Osun State born actress and University of Jos graduate has featured in over 20 movies including Blackmail, Holycity, My Fantasy Ground Player, Dearest Link, My Flabour And Pregnant Hawkers, amongst others.
It was gathered that a semi made picture of Biola which surfaced on line some months back embroiled her in a steamy controversy. The picture which was taken on the set of Pregnant Hawkers with Muna Obiekwe was scandalous as it showed Muna kissing her breasts.
Angela Okorie: The former Delta soap model came into limelight with her performance in the movie ‘Holy Serpent’ in 2009.
The Ebonyi State born actress who was brought up in Cotonou, Benin Republic started modeling for Delta Soap at the age of 18, a job she held for almost ten years before she joined the movie industry.
She read Public Administration at Lagos State University (LASU) and currently studying Theatre Arts at the University of Lagos. She has featured in many films including: Maidens, Heart Of A Widow, Girls In The Hood, Soul Mate, Girls On Point, Stolen Desire Etc. She is Married to Chukwuma Orizu and they have a son.
Banko Adewunmi: She is one of the toasts of movie producers right now. A graduate of Microbiology Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago Iwoye, Ogun State. The Ogun State born role interpreter went into acing in 2010 and has featured in quite a number of filming including Ifegbna, King Search, Ejatutu, Oruka Ojosc.
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.’