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Movie On Gen Murtala’s Killing Hits Cinemas, Soon
The regime of two ex-mili
tary Heads of State has gone into a yet-to-be release military thriller. The military juntas, General Olusegun Obasnjo and late General Murtala Mohmmed are the main focus of the movie titled ‘76’. The movie was presented to former President Obasanjo who joined other critical stakeholders like the Nigerian Army to support the innovative military thriller which depicts events that took place when he was military head of state in 1976 following the assassination of Gen. Murtala Mohammed.
At a private screening for the former president at his presidential library in Abeokuta, Ogun State, the Adonis Production team led by co-executive producer, Tonye Princewill received a pat on the back. Describing the film as “a mixture of sweet and sorrow”. Obasanjo commended the team saying: “It will make us remind ourselves not to go back to the dark days; which put us in go-no-go situation. We might not yet have lived up to our best, but we have lived through our worst”. He added: We can have make of this, as there are more national issues that can be portrayed. We are capable of the best and that is what this film has shown”, he said.
Princewill who led a delegation of the cast and crew including Rita Dominic, Jeu Ojukwu and Chidi Mokeme, responded saying the cast and chew of ’76 were on tour of the country to seek support and stakeholder endorsement for the film, billed to premier in cinemas in November. “The youth of today need to have a sense of the past, we have no sense of history, hence the resolve to have the film ‘76’, he said. Princewill said the visit to Obasanjo was important. “Considering his position at that time in the country. He was there in the front row. We deemed it wise to come and show him the film and curry his esteemed endorsement, which as you can see we have just got”.
Hours after the former president gave his nod, the landmark cinematic production hit another milestone by being the first all-Nigerian made in Nigeria movie chosen to have its own world premiere at the prestigious Toronto International film Festival (TIFF). The film has also received scheduled dates for the London International Film Festival and the Dubai International film festival among others in circuit of international release.
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.’