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Omotola Jalade Bags Best Actress Award
Nollywood’s super actress, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde has been honoured with the best actress award in Toronto for her outstanding role in the movie titled ‘Alter Ego’, a movie produced by Esther Eiyibo and directed by Moses Inwang which is her come back movie appearance after a three-year-hiatus. The elated actress took to the social media to announce the good news to fans.
The screen goddess who recently blew the minds of movie buffs in the come back Flick also recorded an exceptional performance in her just released movie titled ‘Tribunal”, she has embarked on yet another movie journey titled ‘Shadow Parties”, a movie directed by respected film maker, Yemi Amodu.
Dotted with love and intercommunal marriages, “Shadow Parties” encapsulates the endless political intrigues that would later transform into bloody business of arms and ammunitions and of course the killing of innocent residents.
The movie is an adaptation of the untold stories of communal wars in Nigeria”, from the stables of De Saint Vision Production Ltd. The Nollywood actress has remained one of the biggest faces in the Nigerian film and movie industry and has through her roles, talents and relativity helped to defend and shape the industry to what we have today.
Having seen the passion and level of professionalism from Omotola, a new movie project is undoubtedly welcome”. Shadow Paties” is one of the movies that benefitted from the Bank of Industry’s Nolly fund project.
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.’