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Coming To America 2 Shot In Rick Ross’ House
Coming to America 2 film producers have disclosed the location where the movie was shot. The movie has been getting so much buzz and aside from the celebrities featured in the film, the Zamudan Palace has been the point of amusement for most people, it is now confirmed that while Zamuda is a fictional place, the location of the shooting is actually hip hop rapper, Rick Ross’s actual home in Georgia, Atlanta.
There were people who thought that the movie” was actually shot and filmed somewhere in Africa, the production settled in the Rapper’s gigantic beautiful home with good green scenery, it has 12 bedrooms and a dining room that can accommodate up to 100 people.
However, before the production team settled for the music star’s estate, they looked at various houses within the US but, nothing was matching their desired description until they saw the rapper’s home.
The home is said to be a 45000 square feet mansion that occupies 235 acres of land, it previously belonged to a top notch boxer. According to the production designer, the entrance foyer of the house has a big two storey interior and double winding staircase and was actually the money bag’s hit maker’s own bedroom.
Rick Ross has however said that the popular film is one of his favourite, adding that the initial one made in 1988 was his all time best film. He also shared how thrilled he was to see veteran actors like Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall coming to his home to shoot their film.
The production team used what they could find in the huge home to create a palace- like environment and it worked because the film was not only getting props for their set, but also recognitions for managing to create the story again after more than 30 years since the first release.
Meanwhile, popular Nigerian music star, David Adeleke also known as Davido is obviously not resting in his oars when it comes to representing the country on the world stage, going by his venture into Hollywood.
In a recent interview with Conwanatack Pod, Davido spoke on how he got called to perform in Coming to America 2. He said he was in his hotel room when he got the email, he said he initially thought it was a scam email until he saw the cheque the next day. In the movie, Davido was spotted singing his popular song ‘Assurance’, as a young man and woman walked hand in hand to the admiration of their guests.
The ‘Risky’ crooner also spoke on acting in another Hollywood movie, from makers of the popular 2006 film, ‘Blood Diamond’ where he is playing the role of a Taxi Driver. According to Davido, he is trying to take himself out of his comfort zone.
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.’
