Entertainment
Nollywood Stars Storm PH For BON Awards
Last Thursday October 16th
witnessed a constellation of stars as veteran Nollywood practitioners stormed Port Harcourt the Rivers State capital for the 6th edition of Best of Nollywood (BON) awards which rewards enterprising talents in Nollywood. The event was held in the Government House Port Harcourt.
The chief host of the event and governor of Rivers State, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, attended the event with an entourage of his cabinet members which include the Deputy Governor, His Excellency, Hon. Tele Ikuru, Chief of Staff Government House, Hon. Emma Okah, and other members of the State Executive Council.
In his speech at the occasion, the Governor lauded Nollywood practitioners for their dedication and commitment which has catapulted the industry to global recognition.
He also doled out a huge financial support to the organizers of the event.
Among the top Nollywood Stars that graced the event were: Patience Ozokwor, aka Mama G, who presented the best Movie award category with the Governor standing beside her as she presented the award and Evangelist Liz Benson who received a life time achievement award.
Others include; Kenneth Okonkwo, Emen Isong, Desmond Elliot, Empress Njamah, Nkem Owhor, Yvonne Jegede, Ayo Adesanya, Iyabo Ojo, Ireti Osayemi, Nobert Young, who also received life time achievement award, Toyin Tomato and Dickson Iregbu
Others were; Yomi Doris Simeon, Ejiro Okurame, Fash Lanso, Rachael Oniga, Mary Uranta, Foluke Daramola, Alex Ekubo, Daniel, K. Daniel who won the revelation of the year award, Alex Mouth, Moses Inwang, Tope Tedela, Chinedu Ikedieze, Elvis Chuks, Jetta Amata, amongst numerous others.
The music industry was represented by award winning singer, Jaywon and other up coming music sensations, while in comedy sector, comic personalities like Gbenga Adeyinka, Ayo Makun (AY) held sway as the audience laughed and clapped at their hilarious jokes.
The event was anchored by popular Nollywood action, Fred Amatta and Radio presenter Gbemisola Olateru Olagbegi. They made a great pair and did complement each other perfectly. The event was aired life by AIT, On TV and other stations.
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.’