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Top Nollywood Stars Set For War
The information mak
ing rounds in the entertainment industry has it that top Nollywood stars have shown great interest to participate in the 2015 edition of “Walk Against Rape” (WAR) scheduled for Tuesday, March 10 in Lagos.
They include: Kate Henshaw, Monalisa Chinda, Desmond Elliot, Joseph Benjamin, Ini Edo, Omobaba, and Emmanuel Ikabase. (Mr Nigeria) Mercy Aigbe, Iyabo Ojo, Kemi Akindoju, Emma Nyra and a host of others.
The ‘Walk Against Rape” which is already in its fifth edition is an initiative of a social activist, Esther Ijewere-Kalejaiye and has received a major boost with its endorsement by the Lagos State government, through the Ministry of Women Affairs overseen by the Deputy Governor, Mrs Adejoke Orelope-Adeulire.
It was gathered that WAR is a special demonstration that brings together, parents, guardians, teachers, youth advocates, social activists, actors, sports personalities, media practitioners, artistes, comedians, youth organizations, showbiz personalities, students, etc to lend a voice to sexually abused persons (particularly women and children). It is also an avenue to show support to the course of bringing to an end to rape which is gradually eating deep into the Nigerian society.
According to the project coordinator, Esther Ijewere-Kalejaiye, the aim is to help in encouraging victims to speak out and reduce the stigmatization attached to victims of sexual abuse and rape as well as use ‘Walk Against Rape’ as a platform to inform the society about the soaring scourge of sexual abuse especially as it relates to young girls and women in general. This year’s event concise with the annual world women’s day celebration.
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.’