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Omotola Back To Nollywood: Plays Sexy Roles In Alter Ego
Nollywood screen goddess, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has bounced back to the Nigerian movie clan popularly called Nollywood after missing in action for three years. The 39-year-old mother of four is lined up to debute ‘Alter Ego’ where she played strong sex scenes alongside Fred Amata, Wole Ojo and Jide Kosoko.
The award winning actress in a recent interview posted in the social media, opened up on playing strong sex scenes in the new movie, said: “some of the sex scenes in Alter Ego were down played because I’m married, but I won’t play the sex scenes if it was not necessary to be included in the film. I know by starring in this movie that my fans would either hate me or love me forever”.
While shooting the film I knew I was doing something quite risky , there are several ways to shoot a sex scene tastefully, I’m all for playing a sex scene convincingly and my husband knows this, I tell my husband, ‘you know what darling, you married an actor and secondly, he is my biggest fan.
I tell him, ‘do you want me to be great or do you want me to be good’, he will say, “I want you to be great, sparkling great, then I will say, when, we go love O’ and he’s fine with it. He understands, but just like every other human being and the professional that he is, he too wants to be convinced that I played because it was necessary”, she explained.
The actress observed, “In Nigeria, movies we have down played Chemistry, I hope we can bring that back. Back in the day when I shot “Mortal Inheritance” in 1995, I had to spend time with my co-star Fred Amata, he was already a renowned director and in those days directors were revered, so imagine my directors who had directed me prior now acting as my lover.
“I was really afraid but we broke the Ice by spending time with each other, so he demystified himself and we had Chemistry and you could tell so I am hoping all of this returns to Nigerian movies so as professionals we need to ask ourselves if it is necessary for a movie to have a sex scene and when it is, it should be done well”, she declared.
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.’