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Mixed Reactions Trail Zee World Cable TV Channel
The Zee World Indian en
tertainment channel, 166, has attracted many viewers since its inclusion in the bouquet of Multi-Choice’ Digital Satellite Television (DStv) services.
One year after the introduction of the channel, a cross section of Abuja residents told reporters how its viewing has affected them negatively and positively.
I separate interviews, some agreed that the channel has put to bear the real essence of drama – to entertain and teach morals- many said that it has negatively affected their homes. The report states that Zee world, created by Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL) was launched in February 2015 providing drama, particularly soap operas and other entertainment shows to viewers.
Dramas like, Saloni, Destiny, Married Again, The Promise, Sacred Ties, Fear files and more, are said to have captured the ‘interest of viewers, causing them stay glued to their TV set. Our Mr Chibuzor Mbanefo, a secondary school teacher, told our reporter he regretted installing DStv because the zee world channel has brought problems to his home.
“This is a serious matter. I will be happy if the channel is removed from the cable because it has brought me serious discomfort. “I come home from work expecting my wife to have cooked a good meal, instead, I have grown accustomed to managing burnt food or a late meal because my wife always forget her duty while watching zee world. . “Even my daughter bums food and her mother will support her because they are both addicted to watch burn this zee world. ‘If care is not taken, this channel will bum down my house one day,” he said. A Pharmacist, Mr Chris Okeke, said the channel is causing disaffection in his relationship with his wife.
“My wife has been complaining to me that I am not loving and affectionate enough. “She believes I don’t show her enough love and I know it is that Indian channel she is always watching that has caused this.
“She knows I love to watch football matches. Yet, she will argue and quarrel with me that I am distracting her from watching zee world
“We had this argument again last Saturday and she made me to understand that Super Sports channels are for men and the equivalent to women is the zee world,” .
Speaking in same vein, Mr Sammy Oyebanji, a legal practitioner said that the channel has contributed to the depletion of his pocket financially. Oyebanji said because of the frequent quarrels over which channel to watch among his family members, he has to buy three DStv decoders.
“My wife is addicted to zee world while the children will, at a slightest opportunity change the channel to Cartoon Network or Nickelodeon, inviting the wrath of their mother.
“They will not allow me to watch the news and sports channels which are my favourite. “Most times, the children will go and hide the remote of the decoder after setting their cartoon channel on auto tuning.
“I have replaced DSTV remote for about two times now, before I decided to buy two extra decoders; one in the children room and the other in the bedroom.
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.’