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Chiwetalu Agu Veers Into Music
Nollywood Icon, Chiwetalu Agu announced recently that he would be releasing a music album to be titled ‘Mr President ‘. This announcement came as a surprise because most of his fans who know him as a veteran Nollywood actor did not know he could also carry a tune.
The well loved Nollywood legend revealed that he was stepping into the music world with the release of his debut album, “Mr President”.
According to him, the album will also have five music videos made to reflect on the daily activities of average Nigerian and the current spate of hardship we are facing in the country.
“Nigerians are suffering, there is hunger in the land and someone who is in speaking position has to say it. The song is not about extolling, but has the other fun tracks that will make you dance, laugh and merry, it is an album for everyone”, he added.
Chiwetalu Agu hails from Amokwe in Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State. Born 5th March 1956 in Enugu, Enugu State. He has spent over 31 years in the entertainment industry with tutelage in NTA and the then Anambra State Television (ATV) Channel 50.
He had his primary and secondary education at Ogui Nike College of Immaculate Conception and Wisent College, West Germany respectively.
He joined this profession in 1981 when he came back to Nigeria. He had his own theatre group known as the “Inspirers”. Back then he acted in many NTA programmes like Ikoro, produced by Joe Onyekwere.
In 2002, he was honoured with the Best Actor Award in Nollywood, also the most popular actor in 2009 and in 2012, he was given the Nollywood Award for Best Actor in Indigenous Movie (Non English speaking language).
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.’