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Murray Bruce Gives Kudos To “30 Days In Atlanta”
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tor, Silverbird distribution, Mr Murray Bruce, has given kudos to the movie titled, “30 Days in Atlanta, produced by top comedian Ayo Makun, popularly known as AY, as the movie made a whopping N85 million after two months of showing in cinemas across the country.
He stated that the record is very impressive for a Nollywood film and hoped that Ay would produce more movies in future, as he stressed that it is the highest grossing film ever in Nollywood.
The director noted that the Silverbird film distribution has contributed immensely to the development of Nigerian film industry globally known as Nollywood since its inception in 2007. He disclosed that the company had released different genres of movies including Hollywood, Bollywood and Nollywood block busters.
Also commenting on their achievements so far, Ms Rosana Hart, Business Manager , Silverbird film distribution, noted that 2014 has been a remarkable year for the organisation with the release of Hollywood movies like “I Think Like A Man Too”, “Amazing Spider Man” and the “Equalizer” to mention but a few.
She also mentioned that there have been some great Nollywood movies released such as “Knocking on Heaven’s Door”, “Single, Married And Complicated 2”, “Being Mrs Elliot, “A Place in The Stars “and the recently released “30 Days in Atlanta” a movie that has topped box office charts – across the country grossing an impressive N85 million since its theatrical release on October 31st 2014.
Described as hilarious, 30 Days in Atlanta is based on a popular comic character Akpors who is known for his display of naivety and astuteness with grains of truth in his act.
The movie is a perfect blend of Nollywood and Hollywood stars, starring the lives of Vivica Fox, Karlie Redd and Lynn while field, others include Richard Mofe Damijo, Mercy Johnson, Ramsey Nouah, Desmond Elliot and Comedian Ayo Makun (AY) as the lead actor.
Hart said “we are quite pleased with the box office record set by 30 Days in Atlanta. We also expect Lance lot Imasun’s historical Epic” invasion 1897″ and Emem Isong’s champagne” which are currently showing at cinemas to turn out box office hits”.
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.’