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Meet The Cast Of Africa Magic’s New Series, Baby Drama
Africa magic is set to premier a new series for lovers of great local drama series. Baby drama is a romantic drama series centred on the lives of five women, Iye, Kese, Amara, Esosa and Orie from different walks of life as they deal with the reality of how a baby or lack of one will affect their futures forever.
Baby Drama promises to be jam parked with drama, scandals, betrayals, twists and shows that will stir up emotions and most importantly bring to the fore conversations surrounding the myths and truths about critical issues plaguing the society.
THE CASTS:
ANEE ICHA:- She is an actress, writer and director, she plays the role of Iye Adeyemi. Iyeia a newlywed who is career driven and would not let anything stand in the way of her career. However, all that is about to change as she finds out she is pregnant some weeks after a new promotion.
Anee has been in Nollywood for a little over five years and has featured in block buster movies like Lara and the Beast, Before 30, Castle and Castle and most recently Namatse Wahala.
BEVERLY OSU:- Beverly OSU plays the role of Orie Kolawole, a young graduate in her early 20s adjusting to her new found independence. Beverly is an actress, video vixen and a super model. She is known for her participation in the Eight season of Big Brother Africa. Beverly has also starred in several movies and TV series such as Jenifa’s Diary, Chief Daddy and Olutore.
BIKIYA GRAHAM DOUGLAS:-Bikiya stars as Esosa Essien who has been trying to conceive since being married for seven years. She and her husband ( Oscar Essien) have had their hope dashed after trying everything from IVF to alternative medicine. Graham Douglas is popularly known for her roles in movies, plays and TV series such as Battle Ground, Shuga, For Coloured Girls and Flower Girl which she won an AMVCA for Best supporting Actress in 2014
BIMBO AKINTOLA:- Bimbo Akintola will be gracing TV series across Africa with her role as Natasha Amadi. Natasha is a ruthless and resourceful woman in her 40s married to prominent business man (Chief Amadi). She has given him everything, so nothing stands in the way of her getting him a child.
Bimbo Akintola is a multi award winning Nigerian actress who starred in the critically acclaimed movies ’93 Days’ and most recently starred in the animated film, Lady Buckit and the motley Mopstars. She is also known for her roles in Nollywood classics, Out of Bound (1997), Diamond Ring (1998) and Danger on Twins (2004).
JOSEPH BENJAMIN:- Joseph is an award winning actor and TV presenter, popularly known for being the co-host of MTN talent reality show, project fame. He is also a regular face in various movies and TV series such as Murder At Prime Suites and Tango with me among others.
In Baby Drama he plays the role of debonair business man, Oscar Essien who loves his wife but is becoming increasingly exasperated by her quest for a child by any means necessary.
NENGI ADOKI:-Nengi Adoki is Kese Ajayi. Kese is a lady in her mid 30s, relentless in her pursuit of a baby, she is on the hunt for any man who will help her achieve this goal by hook or crook. Nengi Adoki is a Nigerian born actress raised in Toronto, Canada. The Nollywood newbie is known for her roles in the stage plays, Heartbeat, the Musical and Death and the King’s Horseman, as well as TV series, The Men’s club.
OKEY UZOESHI:-Okey plays the role of Seyi Adeyemio, the emphatic husband to Iye. Seye is very supportive of his wife’s career ambition and has promised not to get in her way. However, he believes a baby won’t be a bad idea. Okey Uzoeshi is a multi talented actor, model and artiste.
He is known for the movies ‘Couple of Days and Two Brides and a Baby.
WOLE OJO:- Whole OJO stars as Hassan Sanusi. Hassan is a charming and intelligent technology entrepreneur who beliefs Kese is a perfect fit for him. Sole is an award winning Nollywood actor who has starred in several movies such as Maami and is currently on African movies, Tinsel.
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.’
