Entertainment
Chidi Mokeme Resurfaces In New Movie, The Therapist
Several years after he disappeared from the screen, Nollywood actor, and TV reality show host, Chidi Mokeme, has bounced back to his love, acting. The actor who last starred in a movie in 2016 after his excellent performance in ‘76’, directed by Izu Ojukwu is starring in the movie. The Therapist along side Rita Dominic, Anthony Monjaro, Michelle Dede, Saheed Balogun, Tope Tedela, Shaffy Bello and Toyin Abraham among others.
The Therapist is an intriguing story of the realities of marriage and relationships which questions the anomalies of the age-long concept. According to the producer of the movie, Onome Odometa and director, Kayode Kasum, Nollywood is taking a deep dive into authentic story telling and relevance as captured in the therapist movie. Set in modern day Nigeria, the plot tells the story of the lead character, Eloho Odafe, who loses everything in a divorce to her abusive ex husband after 11 years of marriage because of prenup that signed in the whims of love and affection.
The movie takes the viewers on a journey of self reflection on what is labelled as sacrifice and compromise in relationships and how far is too much. It highlights men who are also abused and manipulated and the fear of being emasculated has maintained the silence of it.
Its comic approach adds a breath of fresh air to the entire movie, the perfect story told by the right people at the most relevant time is definitely one to watch. The captivating drama is due to be released in the cinemas across the country on the 26th of March, 2021.
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.’
