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Check Out Nine Famous Production Outfits Behind Nollywood Success
There was a time in Nollywood when some people chose movies to watch based on the production company behind them. The 9 movie productions companies that contributed to the achievements and international recognitions of the Nigeria movie clan are:
D Ossy Affasons:
This production outfit was behind classic Nollywood movies such as Witches, Scores to settle, State of Emergency, Danger Signal, Sensational Spy etc. In the early 2000s Affasons name meant viewers were in for some action scenes.
Emmalex Associates
This production company was behind unforgetable Nollywood movies like Obstacle, My Cross, Chain reaction, Dealth Warrrant, Long John, Intruder etc.
Remmy Jes Production
Some of the movies produced by Remmy Jes include: Private Sin, Emotional Crack, Games Women Play, Games Men Play etc.
Amako Investment
The production company was behind star studded classics including: I Dollar, When God says yes, Romantic Attraction, Old School, Holy Cross etc.
Elonel International
Tarila Thompson production house released the classic romantic movie, Power of love, Passion and pain, The last offer, My guy etc.
Ogd Pictures
This is a production company that has given Nollywood classics that can never be forgotten in Nollywood. Ogd is behind movies like: Dangerous Twins, Diamond Ring, Hostages Owo blow etc.
Infinity Films
Movies produced by this company, include Lost Kingdom, Vuga, Mission to Africa, Above Death etc.
O.J. International
Among their popular movies are: Oracle, Igodo, Keeping faith, To Love a Thief, Red Hot, Dons in Abuja, Honey, Recall of Azima etc.
Great Movies Industry
Their popular movies include: Abuja Dons, Little Angel, Beautiful faces, Billionares, Club, Escape etc.
Other production houses include: Sunny Collins, Simony Production, Kas ViD, Andy Best Electronics, and Cosnoris Int’l Limited.
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.’