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New Movie, Ghana Must Go Hits Cinemas, Soon
A new Nollywood
comedy movie titled “Ghana must go” is set to hit Nigeria Cinema houses soon after its premiere in Nigeria, featuring Yvonne Okooro, JK Ogbonna, Blossom Chukwujekwu, Helen Paul, Ada Ameh and Nkem Owoh popularly known as Osuofia. Desamour production company has announced the premiere date of the much anticipated movie “Ghana Must Go” produced by the award-winning Ghanaian-Nigerian actress, Yvonne. Okooro, the movie will be coming to Nigeria cinemas this June 2016.
Directed by multiple award winning film maker, Frank Rajah, “Ghana Must Go” was set in Accra, Ghana, the comedy revolves around two young lovers who are of Nigerian and Ghanaian Origin. Yvonne Okoro plays the role of Ama, a London based Ghanian lady who brings her Nigerian boyfriend, chuks (played by Blossom chukwujekwu) home to meet her parents, resulting in all hell being let loose.
Ama’s parents especially her father refuse to give their blessings to their relationship, citing historical happenings between both neighbouring nations as reason for not accepting Chuks. The series of events that play out test the love and marriage of the young couple in the most hilarious and unexpected ways.
This is the second feature movie from Desamour Company limited after the 2012 box office success of “Contract”. The movie was released earlier in 2016 and has already enjoyed box office success in Ghana. The Nigerian Premiere took place on Saturday June 4, 2016 in Lagos, Nigeria, Film One Distribution Company will be taking the movie to cinemas across the country from June 10, 2016.
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.’