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Nollywood Movies’ Review
Nollywood actress,
Chika Ike played the role of a beautiful damsel in the movie ‘Udala’. She was made the representative of the gods in the movie that portrays a typical ancient Igbo community.
Fierce rivalry emerged among the young warriors in the community to win her hands and hearts so as to emerge as the next king of the land. They went diabolical and physical in the battle.
Ngozi Ezeonu, Chika Ike AND Olu Jacobs featured in this movie
Four Crooks And A Rookie
Two policemen see a sexy girl in the red dress enter a bank, they can’t get enough of her beauty, so decide to wait for her to get out so that they can admire her some more. After 30 minutes of waiting for the girl to come out, they realize that everyone who entered the bank is yet to come out.
Four well dressed armed men walk into a bank in disguise and rob everyone in the building. It is only in their attempt to escape that they notice that their getaway is hindered.
The movie features: Michael Uchegbu, Ani Iyoho, Shawn Fagua, Caeser Ume-Eze, Ugo Madnka and Chukwuemika Odenigbo. Thethrilling flick is directed by Ugo Maduka.
Clueless
This is a Nigerian movie that tells the story of a couple life and the surrounding issues in their home.
Blessing Obasi, Blossom Chukwujekwu and Uru Eke Star in this Nollywood piece that reveals a man’s inabilities to meet the intimate needs of his wife. All he does is have sex with her and shoves her aside once he is done satisfying his cravings.
Blossom Chukwujekwu is a Nigerian actor who is fast becoming a house hold name. in 2009, he landed a role in his first movie, Vivian Ejike’s private storm’ which featured heavyweights, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Ramsey Nouah Etc. He has also featured on other projects as Tinsel, Shuga and Cat Waia among others.
Under My Skin
Ime Bishop never thought there was more to cooking beside lighting the cooker and putting the pot on. In under your chair after a road accident is intrigued rather than put off by his forthright neigbour who vehemently curses him out one day for causing too much noise in their building.
They soon become close but circumstances beyond their control tear them apart. The comic part of the movie is when Bishop Ime was told to first “connect with the universe” before he can start to cook. Ime had taught all he needed was his kitchen mantle which he likened to Elijah’s mantle in the bible.
The movie features Jason Nwoga, Uche Jumbo and Ime Bishop among others.
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.’