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Yul Edochie Joins Anambra Guber Race
Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie has declared his intention to run for governor of Anambra State in the elections scheduled to hold on November 18,2017.
Yul who is also a successful actor like his father Pete Edochie took to his twitter page to reveal his ambition and upload his campaign poster. He however did not disclose the political party he intends to use as platform.
He also stated that Anambra needs a new brand of leaders who will put the masses first. He wrote, ‘my name is Yul Edochie and I’m running for governor of Anambra State 2017. # The last bus stop”. He shared the same photo a second time, this time with the caption:
“We need a new brand of leaders who will put the masses first, the older ones have failed us, they have come to THE LAST BUS STOP”.
Yul Edochie’s announcement has been trailed with lots of reactions on social media while some persons believe that it is a more to the right direction, some others believe it’s either a move in just a joke.
Yul Chibuike Daniel Edochie popularly known as Yul Edochie was born on January of 1982 and is also a successful actor in the Nigerian movie industry. Yul, the last of six children was raised both in Lagos and Enugu.
He joined Nollywood in 2005 in his debut film titled, “The Exquires” alongside the late Justus Esiri and Enebeli Elebuwa. He got his break in 2007 after featuring in the movie, ‘Wind of Glory’ alongside Genevieve Nnaji and Desmond Elliot.
Yul got married to his wife in 2004, at a very young age of 22 after dating her, May Aligwe, for six years the star actor started dating he gained admission into the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) and although he had nothing to offer at that time she agreed to settle with 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.’