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Davido Set To Make Nollywood Debut …As Actress, Uche Obodo Joins Music
Nigeria’s Super Star Singer Davido is set to make his debut in Nollywood and his fans are very excited about the musician’s decision to delve into something new. The singer played the role of a pilot in a yet-to-be released Nigerian movie.
Davido shared a short clip video from the movie in his Instagram page as he celebrated one of the actors in the movie who was having his birthday on the day he made the post.
Meanwhile, the Omo Baba Olowo (OBO) has just released his first single this year titled “Flora My Flawa”. The single is a mid-tempo love anthem coming in the season of Love as Davido sounds emotional on this fresh produced song that is right for the Valentine’s celebrations. The single is produced by Sele Bobo.
It is also congrats to Davido for signing a new endorsement deal with international brand AXE. The celebrity took to his Instagram to share his excitement calling it the biggest endorsement yet. This means Davido will be cashing in a lot of money this year. On his Instagram he shared videos of him shooting an advert for the brand with South African DJ, Black Coffee.
Meanwhile, in a related development, Nollywood actress, Uche Obodo is the latest actress to go into music and she is ready to slug it out with other female artistes; first she already got the body and she is doing everything with her producer to get the voice right too.
The actress turned musician who has been visiting the studios lately says she can’t wait for her fans to listen to her song.
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.’