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AY Cries Out Over Pirated Copies Of “30 Days In Atlanta”
Ayo Makun, popu
larly known as AY is said to be currently having a rough time over his new multiple award winning cinema movie “30 days in Atlanta” ever since millions of pirated copies flooded the market across the country.
While the movie is still running in the cinemas and grossing several millions as the biggest Nollywood movie to make such mark with anticipation of being released on DVDs by middle of thy year, some unknown individuals have got hold of the movie and released it on CDs and it is currently selling fast for N500.00 in traffic.
With the kind of hype the movie made, it is not surprising the vicious manner people are purchasing this pirated copies which are surprisingly of a very good quality unlike most pirated movies that are either unclear or not completed.
The embittered comedian turned movie producer has cried out saying that Alaba Pirates have put him in big financial trouble since major marketing outlets offering to pay him millions to market the movie have all stopped contacting him.
It will be recalled “30 Days in Atlanta emerged Nollywood’s highest grossing movie of all time and has been honoured as the film of the year by the creative industry awards.
Seven weeks after its premiere on October 31st 2014, the movie grossed 76 million naira and by January 7, 2015, the award winning movie had grossed a box office smashing 127 million naira and counting.
“30 Days in Atlanta” is a romantic-comedy movie starring A-list Hollywood star, Vivica Fox and Nollywood’s RMD, AY, Ramsey Noah, Mercy Johnson, among others.
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.’