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Tonto Dike’s Marriage In Trouble?
The social media is awash with the news that amidst the storm in her marriage, Nollywood top actress, Tonto Dike-Churchill is expecting her second child, according to a recent media report. The actress may have to remain in her marriage which is currently troubled by an alleged adultery scandal on the part of her husband, Olakunle Churchhill until she delivers.
The report states that Tonto who is contemplating divorce will put to bed in the next six months which means that the actress is in her first trimester.
Our source further revealed that Tonto and her husband are not living together under the same roof as her husband has been using his nationwide charity work as an excuse to stay out of his home.
It was also gathered that the actress and mother of one has dropped her husband’s surname, Churchill and reverted to her maiden name Dike. This follows rumour being spread because she has removed her husband’s last name Churchill from her instagram page which she added 15 months ago when they got married. The actress was also said to have taken down Mrs and Yummy wife/mum from her instagram bio.
However, an aide to Churchill said “there is no issues at all, why do people like making issues out of nothing? The fact that she changed her name on social media does not imply crisis. What if its for business purpose?”
A source close to Tonto Dike said “They have some issue, but honestly its nothing. Am sure they are fine.”
Recall that churchhill paid Tonto ike’s bride prize in her Port Harcourt family home on August 29, 2015. Meanwhile, Tonto Dike’s husband has bought a 2017 GMT truck worth N20 million as pre birthday gift for their son King Andre. This is happing in the midst rumour of their marriage crisis. King Andre turn’s one on February 17, 2017.
In a twist of events, Tonto Dike has apologized to Mercy Johnson for calling her daughter purity a witch back in 2013. Mercy and purity have accepted the apology unconditionally.
Meanwhile, Nollywood actress and PA to Tonto Dike’s husband, Roseline Meurer who was alleged of sleeping, with the actress’ husband has finally opened up regarding the matter. Roseline Meurer stressed that Tonto Dike and husband, Churchill are like family to her and she had nothing to do with Churchill and won’t stop working for him.
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.’