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Latest Nollywood Movies At Silverbird Cinema, PH
Silverbird ‘show time’ Cin
emas located at the former Obi Wali Cultural Centre along Abonnema Wharf road Port Harcourt and Film House Cinemas PH have earmarked some interesting Nollywood blockbuster movies to thrill viewers this yuletide season. The movies are not only romantic and thrilling, they are also exciting and adventurous.
They include
LAPD African Cops
This movie belongs to the drama genre and features top Nollywood starts including: Pascal Atuma, Osca Atuma, Tonye Lee, Williams Jacobs, Afeez Oyetoro etc.
Synopsis: The movie is a story of two Africans who came to America and joined the Los Angelis Police Department. They were commissioned and sent out to the streets of Los Angeles. Instead of them using the LAPD rules and regulations to judge the American Streets, they decided to judge the streets using African culture norms and values.
Road To Yesterday
This is a blockbuster movie that belongs to the drama, romance and thriller genres. It features Genevieve Nnaji, Oris Erhuere and Chioma Omeruah among others.
Synopsis
Sometimes when the future of a relationship is bleak and the hope of tomorrow becomes a prayer, going on a long trip of memories, love, betrayal, pain, unforgiveness and regret into yesterday can clear the path of uncertainty.
Taxi Driver
Taxi driver is a drama genre that features Odunlade Adekola, Ijeoma Grace Agu, Femi Jacobs, Afeez Oyetoro etc.
Synopsis: Taxi Driver (Oko Asheu’o) is a hilarious comedy drama about working in Lagos at night, as a taxi driver. Adigun played by Amvca Winner Femi Jacobs is a 31 year old naïve village mechanic coming to Lagos for the first time. His decision comes following the sudden death of his father… it is a must watch.
Last 3 Digit: This is a Moses Inwano film which belongs to the drama genre. It is both exciting and thrilling, starring: Nonso Diobi, Dr Sid, Padifa Agu, Bimbo Mannel, Racheal Oniga, Abio La Atanda (Madam Kofo) Ali Baba, Ay, Don Jazzy and M.I. among others.
Synopsis: The movie talks about how much trouble can one get into dialing a wrong number? To what length would a man go to find his lost love? The story of the last three digit’s centres on a young man (Alex) and his search for Audrey after their chance…
Victims
This movie also belongs to the Drama genry and features: Olu Jacobs, Saheed Balogun, Faithia Balogun, Juliet Ibrahim, Funsho Adeolu etc.
Synopsis: The movie describes the tribulations of a woman from her prime to full blown womanhood.
First Lady: This drama genre movie stars Joseph Benjamin, Omoni Oboli, Yvonne Nelson, Jegede, Alex Ekubo, Chinedu Ikedieze Udoka Onyekaa, Michael B. Jordan.
Synopsis: In a classic Cinderella like story, a prostitute Michelle is stuck in a world she could not escape. Her hope that one day a prince charming would rescue her from it all seems lost, An heir to an Empire.
The visit: The visit belongs to the Drama Genre and features Blossom Chukwujekwu, Femi Jacobs, Nse Ikpe Etim, Bhaira Mcwizu etc.
Synopsis: The visit is the story of two couples living together in the same house but with completely different lifestyles at a point, colluded and the resulting effect was intriguing plot and sub plot.
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.’