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Genevieve Nnaji Joins Cast Of Fela Ten Twenty
Nollywood actress,Genevieve Nnaji will join the cast of the audio adaptation of Fela-’Fela Ten Twenty’ written and directed by film maker, Funa Maduka
A statement issued on Tuesday by the organizers said the audio play would be premiered on clubhouse, the popular drop in audio chat platform, on May 15 and 16 with shows at 2:00 pm and 6:00 pm on both days.
The clubhouse is a social platform built around “ drop in audio chat” featuring ephemeral real-time voice conversations that any user can listen to but cannot record.
The statement said the proceeds from the show would support GEANCO, whose work provides full tuition, health care, social and psychological support to young female survivors of terrorism and gender inequality in Nigeria and across the continent.
The statement quoted Nnaji as saying: “The contemporary issues highlighted in the script are what sold me. This is an artful retelling of fela’s story and I’m honoured to be part of it.
“I grew up on radio plays and the experience is nostalgic for me, the power of voice to influence minds and touch hearts is undeniable”.
‘Fela Ten Twenty’, the title of the audio adaptation, will feature an exciting new interpretation of Bill T. Jones and Jim Lewis ‘Original FELA’. Script framing the ongoing #End SARS movement in the context of Fela Kuti’s legacy.
Music for the production would be recorded in Lagos, Nigeria, by the Cavemen, the wildly celebrated band rekindling Nigerian highlife with their album Roots.
Funa Maduka, writer, director and producer of Fela Ten Twenty commended the actress for her efforts to see the play come to reality.
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.’