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Check Out Movies To Watch On Netflix
No fewer than seven of the best Nollywood movies are currently on Netflix and are being viewed world wide. The movies join a large catalogue of files across the world being streamed on the American Media Company Platform.
The seven files currently available are:
Lion Heart: Lion Heart is Genevieve Nnaji’s second co-produced file in Nollywood which features several Nollywood veterans. Genevieve puts emphasies on the family bond and the strength of a woman to turn a dying business around.
Chief Daddy: The recent addition to the Nollywood family on Netflix started streaming on March 15,2019. The Ebony life file, Chief Daddy tells the story of a billionaire industrialist and flamboyant benefactor to a large extended family. Everything goes wrong after he away just before christmass.
The Arbitration: Directed by Niyi Akinmolayan, the Arbitration mirrors activities in the high pressure world of Nigerian technology.
A work place affair leads to an alleged rape on emotionally charged arbitration of the case begins.
Fifty: Fifty is the first Ebony life film production that got on Nefflix. Fifty follows the life of four women in their 50s and they live in a way that has never been seen.
Road To Yesterday: A Chimony Onwugbenu production. Road to Yesterday tells the story of a struggling couple who try to save their fading marriage by reconnecting on a road trip.
Falling: Directed by Niyi Akinmolayan and produced by Uduak Isong Oguamanam. Adesua Etomi plays the role of Muna whose love for her husband Imoh is put to the test when an accident lands him deep coma and a new man walks into her life.
The Visit: Directed by Funke Fayoyin and produced by Koga studios. The visit is the first script written by Biodion Stephen. The visit tells the story of the lives of uptight conservative Chidi and Enyema who were thrown into disarray when a loud mouthed hard partying new couple moves in next door when they came over for a visit, both couples realise that their marriages have secret.
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.’
