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New Movies At Silver Bird Cinemas
The underlisted new
Nollywood movies are currently showing on Silverbird Cinemas at the former Obi Wali Cultural Centre along the Abonnema Wharf Road Port Harcourt. The movies are not only exciting, romantic and Adventurous, they hold movie buffs spellbound with no dull moments from the beginning to the end. They include:
Surulere : The movie parades Nollywood stars such as Rita Dominic, Seun Ajayi, Beverly Naya, Gregory Ojefuah, Tope Tedela, Kemilala Akindoju Etc.
Synopsis: The movie is set in Lagos, it depicts the life of a young, hustling graduate desperate to overcome his financial woes. The protagonist, Arinze is played by actor Seun Ajayi who meets ambitious and beautiful Omosigho- (Beverly Naya) by chance and this kicks off a chain of events that force him to explore a get rich quick. Idea, Surulere (means patience pays in Yoruba)
Couple Of Days:
The movie stars Lilian Esoro,
Adesua Etomi, Ademola Adedoyin, Kiki Omeili, Okey Uzoeshi Falz Etc.
Synopsis: A ‘ Couple of Days’ tells the story of three couples on a romantic getaway and how they handle, the realities of marriage and happily ever after.
Diary Of A Lagos Girl: This movie is classified as a drama genre and features Nollywood’s best stars such as O.C. Ukeje, Alexx Ekubo, Liz Benson, Linda Ejiofor, Paul Adams, among others.
Couple of Day
The movie starrs Lilian Esoro;
Synopsis: The movie follows ‘Bim’ (Dolapo Oni) a materialistic single Lagos girl in search of a Mr. Right. Her ideal guy must drive a Range Rover, Live in a gated community, possess a cutting edge fashion sense, come from an infulencial family, handsome, funny, born again, wealthy among others.
She meets ‘Ife’ (Alexx Ekubo) and ‘Timi (O.C.Ukeje) who teach her valuable lessons regarding the truth about love and the weightier matters of life.
Beyond Blood: This movie stars Kehinde Bankole, Shan George, Bimbo Manuel Etc.
Synopsis: Beyond Blood’ is a story of discovery, an uninfected series of scenes or moments that take us on a Journey of how a woman and our central character Moji rediscovers herself, Moji is faced with a series of situations far beyond her control.
Fifty: The movie is classified as drama, romance and thriller. It stars Dakore Akande, Ireti Doyle, Dakoru Egbuson Etc.
Synopsis: Fifty captures a few pivotal days in the lives of four Nigerian women at the Pinnacle of their careers. Meet Tola, Elizabeth, Maria and Kate, Four friends forced at midlife to take inventory of their personal lives, while juggling careers and family against the spiralling backdrops of the ripper middle class.
Entertainment
My Relationship With Davido Beyond Money, Gossip -Cubana Chief Priest
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.
Entertainment
Simi Joins Kenya’s Anti-Tax Protests
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.”
Entertainment
Davido, Zlatan, Others In Attendance At Asake’s Atlanta Concert
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.’