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Desmond Elliot Celebrates Election Victory …As Kate Henshaw, Muma Gee, Bobmanuel Odokwor Lose
One of Nollywood’s best
actors and producers, Desmond Elliot is full of joy as he celebrates his election victory which he describes as a dream come true.
He is now a honourable member representing Surulere Constituency in the Lagos State House of Assembly having won the Assembly seat at the April II Governorship and House of Assembly election under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The actor turned lawmaker in a recent interview said he is a representative of the youth, a generation that wants the change the youths are clamouring for.
He prayed God to give him the wisdom and strength to withstand the pressure when it comes, because it is not going to be an easy task.
He stated that this was the opportunity he had been asking God for and now it has come, so with God’s help, he will succeed.
The A-list actor and movie director said “I look forward to a successful tenure, providing social amenities the best way I can for my constituency, representing them well in the house and making sure that Nollywood which is also my constituency thrives as far as Lagos State is concerned.”
Desmond also stressed that he would still be making films, but not as an actor because “I am representing people’s interest, I have to be very careful what I do now,” he said. He is probably the only entertainer known to have successfully won any office contested for in Nigeria’s 2015 general election.
Meanwhile, other stars were not that lucky. Among those who first declared their intentions were the likes of star actress Kate Henshaw who contested for the primaries under the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to represent Calabar South at the Federal House of Representatives, but lost at the primaries. So also star actress Muma Gee who decamped from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to Labour Party (LP), where she was given the ticket to represent the party for the seat of Federal House of Representatives, Constituency I Abua/Odual and Ahoada East Local Government, but lost at the elections.
Bobmauel Udokwor also contested against “Tony One Week” for the Idemili North constituency seat in 2015 Anambra State House of Assembly, but lost out.
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.’