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“Cinema In Lagos” Magazine Unveiled At Cannes Film Festival
There is an aggressive marketing of Lagos State as a film and tourism destination at the ongoing Cannes International Film Festival South of France. Popular Nigeiran born film maker and member of the Lagos State Council for Arts and Culture, Kunle Afolayan is on the train of a delegation consisting of celebrities, government officials, deplomats and Journalists who are flying the flag of Nigeria at the Pantiero Village where Lagos State Pavilion is located.
“Lagos to a large extent is the hub of film making in Nigeria and the Executive Governor of Lagos State is so keen and highly interested in motion pictures and the Arts generally which is why cinema in Lagos magazine and so many other things have been commissioned”, Afolayan said during the official presentation of cinema in Lagos journal in Cannes on Friday.
The film maker also said “this is just to set the ball rolling to let the world know that Lagos is highly interested in partnering the rest of the world as far as film and motion pictures are concerned. On tax incentives, rebates and other things that would make filming easier”, the October 1 director further stated: “I stand her to assure you that if you have any project in mind and you want to shoot in Africa as location for your film, Lagos is the place to come, we are putting everything possible in place to make sure that anybody who comes will have the best of time in filming, touring and enjoy the beautiful city .
Representing the state Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mr Steve Ayorinde at the unveiling of the magazine, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Mr Fola Adeyemi elaborated on the opportunities that Lagos has in store for film makers tourists and other investors. “Lagos is a land of opportunities for you, we have our beautiful beaches and natural environment where you can shoot all your films over Lagos, Nigeria”, he said.
According to him, the political will is to be provided by the governor who is ready to support the industry”, he is a lover of creative industry in general as such we are appearing on this platform once again to tell you that we are ready to host the world. This is the second edition and for a long time, we are going to be here, the creative industry is wide open for you and we are waiting to be tapped, so Lagos is expecting you to make your film and money, the magazine is to tell you what we are doing, we have the infrastructure and the environment ready and Lagos is expecting you.
Others at the event are the Chairman Lagos State House Committee on Tourism, Arts and Culture Hon Desmond Elliot, Audio Visual Attachee of the French Embassy, Lagos Yoann Talhouarn, Executive Director National Film and Video censors Board (NFVCB), Mr Adebayo Thomas, Secretary Lagos State NFVCB, Mr Dele Balogun Etc.
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.’