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Why We Suspended Sugar Rush Movie – NFVCB
The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has given reason why it suspended Jude Osiberu’s comedy film ‘Sugar Rush’ from screening in Nigeria.
Findings on Monday showed that Nigerian cinemas have removed the film from their movie listings. The movie tells the story of three sugar sisters who accidentally discover $800,000 (N2.88 million) in the house of a corrupt man.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the supposed owner of the money come for them, but the money was lost. Now to save themselves and get back their abducted mother, they team up with two crime agents to re-steal the money from an affluent, but dangerous man with supernatural powers.
“Sugar Rush” features Adesua Etomic-Wellington, Bankole Wellington (Banky W), Omoni Oboli Toke Makinusa, Bisola Aiyeola amongst others.
The storyline somewhat portrays the failed attempts of EFCC, the anti-graft agency to recover the money. Critics have said it depicts the EFCC operatives as incompetent and clumsy. Several on line reports suggest that the poor portrayal of the EFCC in the comedy flick might be one of the reasons it was pulled out.
But the Executive Director of NFVCB, Adebayo Thomas, has debunked the allegations. In a statement published on its official instagram account, he said the temporary approval given for the movie exhibition has expired.
“It has come to our notice that Bring back Sugar Rush is currently gaining momention on twitter with many speculating a ban on the movie Sugar Rush and presuming the supposed action as a sign of government’s intention to stifle creativity”, the statement read.
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.’
