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Tonto Dike Attempts Suicide …As Producers Dump Actress
Tonto Dike
There are strong indica
tions that Nollywood actress, Tonto Dike attempted suicide last week following what observers described as a down turn in her movie fortunes.
Stories circulating in the social media allege that Nollywood actress Tonto Dike has been abandoned by many movie producers due to her alleged rude nature.
In a recent interview, the actress who confirmed that she has not featured in movie roles since 2013 said”. I have worked so hard to get contracts, I will not tell you everything I do, must you know what I do? I do a lot of business, I am an engineer, I have life outside entertainment”.
In a related post in the social media, it was revealed that the controversial actress is currently in a big emotional stress following the gradual collapse of the acting career she worked for over the years.
The actress who has started a down ward trend in her career in Nollywood is currently battling a serious depression caused by loneliness and lack of career success.
Her attitude problem became evident last month after she called Mercy Johnson and her husband fools on Twitter. Tonto called Mercy Johnson a fool for returning to work earlier than usual after giving birth to her baby girl, purity Ozioma in December last year.
Since then, she has experienced disfavour in the sight of many Nollywood movie lovers worldwide for her lack of courtesy when dealing with colleagues.
The actress who said Nollywood brides marry horribly is yet to get any of her relationship working since her drug and alcoholism problem started last year.
Before attempting to commit suicide last week, she was on a movie set with movie director, Chima Okoroji. According to the director of the movie, the actress caused commotion on the movie set last week. She reportedly fought fellow colleagues like Ngozi Nwosu, Kenneth Okonkwo and others.
When she was called to order, she allegedly worked out on all of them. The latest report from Tonto Dike’s friend is that she attempted to kill herself last week following a serious down turn in her career.
We learnt that many Nollywood movie producers have decided to choose Mercy Johnson, Ini Edo or other stars over Tonto Dike due to her rudeness on set. Nollywood insider said it seems the movie producers have ganged up against her.
Sources say if not for the timely intervention of her friends last week Tonto would have died.
According to a source, “behind all the controversies she is generating is a woman who is trying to belong to a society she once belonged “She has lost most of her friends and advisers since she entered depression”, concludes the source.
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.’