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Producer Speaks On New Movie, Too Late To Die
Movie buffs in Rivers
State and beyond are in for another good time as a new Nollywood blockbuster movie titled ‘Too Late to Die’ hits movie Shelfs soon. The movie which was shot in Port Harcourt is produced by Port Harcourt based movie producer, Micheal Mills Agwams and directed by Alex Joseph H.
The movie features Jim Lawson Maduike, Chika Okereke, Evelyn Essien, Michael Mills Agwams and Ibiba Briggs among others.
“Too late to Die” is the last battle and the final mission “The enemies wrath is unleashed … Matthew Isanga becomes the principal target … why did they pick on him? The world is yet to know”.
Speaking about the movie, the producer Pastor Michael Mills Agwams told The Tide Entertainment that the movie is a Christian movie. According to him, the movie is all about what is happening in the country today, where a lot of people are bent on destroying destinies and visions and cutting short the lives of people before their time.
“One particular character in the movie Matthew Ishanga starring Micheal Mills Agwams is one person everybody must watch his destiny and vision, no one could touch his life, no body could cut short and what he did in the movie and how he escaped from the hands of his enemies and what made him victorious is what the movie is all about”, he said.
Since after his debut movie titled “Pursuit of Vanity” shot here in Port Harcourt, Mr Micheal Mills Agwams has shot several other movies in the state which include “Beyond the Grave” 1999/2000,” Anointed Prophet 142, “Power of God” 142, “Anti-Christ Babies’ 2007/2008. This was a hit movie and a commercial success “Hottest Revelation” shot in Calabar in 2009 and “Apostasy” 2012 This was also a hit movie.
He also produced a hit movie for NDDC titled “The Hidden Talent” 2012/2013, while his latest film “Too Late to Die” was produced November 2015, among others. All these films are from the stables of Great House Movies Ltd, which is a registered company with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC).
He stressed that there were several challenges before he was able to produce it, which include finance, logistics, technical and editorial, but by the grace of God he was able to surmount them all. He disclosed that the cost production of the movie was well over N2m (two million naira) only.
He noted that the movie was shot in some parts of GRA, Mile I flyover and some riverine areas. He explained that his aim is to show case the culture and tradition of Rivers people to the outside world as well as propagate the gospel of Christ through his movies.
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.’