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Fans Salivate For Premiere Of The Avengers
World over, comic fans and movie lovers have been waiting with bated breath for the official premiere of what would possibly be the last movie from the Marvel Studio instalment, The Avengers. Ever since Thanos wiped out half of humanity in The Avengers Infinity War, fans have been eager to see what becomes of him when Captain America. Thor, Black Widow and the Superheroes return to avenge their fallen colleagues.
After about three goose bumpy trials, countless reviews and theories of how Thanos died, fans are now ready to sit through the three-hour movie as it premieres this weekend. In Lagos, Amstel Malta hosted the movie premiere on Wednesday, the 24th of April, 2019 at IMAX Cinemas and in usual fashion, they pulled all the stops to ensure everyone had a great time at the premiere.
The inspiring malt brand kicked things off with an exclusive screening for some of its lucky consumers. While the rest of the world will be lining at Cinemas when the movie opens to the general public, Amstel Malta gave a few selected consumers at the premieres opportunity to beat the queue to be among the first people to see The Avengers in action.
Fans who got selected had opportunity to meet other Mavel movie lovers, share some of their thoughts on the outcome of the movie and ultimately make new friends while at it. There was also a lot of freebies for the selected consumers, and an impressive session with the brand and people behind it.
Amstel Malta has been on a mission to help its target audience live their best lives, and this sponsorship is one of the many ways the brand is hoping to achieve that goal and ensure the message resonates with Nigerian millennials. By being at the fore of exciting opportunities like this movie premiere, where young people get to create a lot of memories, the brand is ensuring they can help more young Nigerians live more interesting lives.
Other consumers who didn’t get selected for the exclusive screening will still have the opportunity to experience the excitement when the larger premiere opens. the Avengers end game is shaping up to be one of the most talked about movies and with this premiere, Amstel Malta is ensuring that most of its eager consumers get a chance to be part of history.
Over the years, the brand has identified unique things that bring excitement to her target audience and found ways to make them even more worthwhile. Hopefully, the early birds that made it to the Amstel Malta premiere are able to keep the excitement in and avoid spoilers, because Thanos still demands their silence.
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.’