Entertainment
Nollywood Actress Makes Case For Upcoming Entertainers
Nigerian born multi talented Nollywood actress, songstress and model, Barr. Lilian Umeh, popularly known as Princess Lee has called on government at all levels to partner effectively with the private sector to boost the entertainment industry by ensuring level playing field for the upcoming entertainers in the country.
The Anambra State-born entertainer who spoke with The Tide Entertainment in Port Harcourt recently, noted that the young entertainers are faced with daunting obstacles which include lack of enabling environment, poor funding, sponsorship, marketing and distribution of works of the entertainers as well as the menace of pirates who rob them of their intellectual properties.
Princess Lee noted that the entertainment industry in Nigeria is not only vibrant but dynamic and worth billions of naira with landable achievements within and outside.
The country has contributed greatly to employment generation and economic growth of the nation, ironically, it is also one of the underfunded industries by government as the sector has remained dominantly private sector driven.
She stressed that with the active participation of government to compliment the private sector initiatives, there would be a level playing field and an enabling environment and the industry would be more challenging and competitive for the budding stars to show case their talents to the outside world unhindered.
The entertainer and role interpreter observed that the established entertainers are also part of the problems of the young talents. She said, “as predecessors in the entertainment clan, they ought to carry the younger ones along, give them adequate support and groom them up as international stars capable of succeeding them when they retire from active service as well as ensure continuity and move the industry forward to the next level.
The songstress who stormed Port Harcourt market with her latest wave making six track album titled “Obim” (My Heart), currently ruling the airwaves and the social media, intimated that the new album is the latest in the series having released two albums previously titled Chimdi Egwu (her debut album) and the second one titled ‘Control Number’.
She disclosed that the three albums contain both gospel and circular music genres with meaningful lyrics that praize and worship God and also touches on various aspects of social life which made them popular in the market and they have all recorded commercial successes. She stated that the latest album Obim released in the last quarter of 2017 is a new year gift to her numerous fans and a boost to the vibrant music sector in Nigeria.
Apart from music, Princess Lee is one of the recently unveiled Nollywood screen goddesses with several block buster movies to her credit. She has featured alongside other notable Nollywood veterans like Chiwetalu Agwu, Patience Ozokwor (Mama Gee), Mercy Johnson, Camela Mgbereke among others. Some of her popular films include ‘Angel Cross”, where she played a lead role, Iroko Tree”, Fight To The Death”, To Hell With You Handsome” Etc. She has also featured in various soap operas and other TV series in AIT and CTL as well as talk shows, music and video productions and modeling.
On how she is able to combine her various talents creditably and excel in them, the law graduate of Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), called to the Nigeria bar in 2011 said “I see myself as a supper woman, I thank God and my numerous fans for being there for me, it is not easy but I thank God for making it possible for me to actualize my childhood dream of becoming a star”.
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.’