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New Movie, The Saviour Ignites Spirit Of Easter
Ahead of God Friday, the premiere of a new Nollywood movie, “The Saviour”, yesterday at the Siliverbird Cinema, Ikeja, Lagos to an array of celebrities and movie enthusiasts coming on the heels of renewed interest by movie lovers in faith based genre which is fast making a return to cinemas after years of absence. The “Saviour Ignites” the spirit of Easter among Christians all over the country.
Among celebrities present were gospel music artiste, Eliji, Eniola, Emmanuel Owotorose Taiwo and Kehinde. Also present were film makers, Jeff Frankline, Darl Abada, among other notable faces.
Speaking about his experience after screening of the movie, Elij, said, “I’m touched by the movie, there are different versions of Jesus movie over the years, but there is something unique, well connected from the beginning to the end. It’s a movie for all ages”.
On Why Clove World Production in collaboration with Love World Television Ministry chose to embark on this project, Pastor Sunday Akebor, project manager for the movie said:
“When I saw the trailer of the movie I knew that it is a movie for this time, because it is different from the ones we have known about the life, ministry, death and resurrection and ascension of Jesus Christ.
In “The Saviour” you can easily relate what the Bible was trying to describe abut Jesus. It gives you vivid mental notation of Biblical narration, its very captivating and a must watch for all movie lovers”.
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.’