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Jonathan Gave My Career A Boost – Omoni Oboli
Many were surprised when photos emerged showing popular Nollywood actress, Omoni Oboli, with former President Goodluck Jonathan. Recently the actress revealed that the former President gave her career the needed boost when she was privileged to meet him.
Speaking in a recent interview, the sultry Nollywood Star and Movie Director explained how the meeting came about. “Being Mrs Elliot was my directorial debut and I had applied to show the movie to the former President and he obliged. Anything that gives you publicity for your movies prior to the cinema release is definitely always welcome by any serious film maker. It was a great honour and a beautiful boost to my career as a film maker, to launch out that way was definitely the very thing I needed then and I am thankful for that”, she said.
She also revealed how she has been able to keep her home despite the many failed marriages in Nollywood, “I don’t know if I keep my home intact, I believe God does that for me. There are many women who do the right things and show up at every time for their husbands and still get the short end of the stick, so I don’t take credit for it. I have my moments and he does too, but somehow it has never tipped the scale and that’s because God made it possible”, she said.
“Nevertheless, I believe that when you understand that you are both different individuals who have become one, then you can try to weather any storm, knowing that if you don’t both of you will have a dreadful life in that marriage.
Enjoy it and seek for the things that make for peace because life is too short to waste it fighting”, the actress stated.
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.’