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Clarion Chukwura Re-Marries At 51Again
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sixteen, Clarion Chukwura has remarried. The beautiful mother of one took to the social media recently to announce her new status while also sharing photos of herself and her new husband.
The 51 year-old Clarion Chukwura who had her first child for Afro Juju Crooner Sir Shina Peters during her teenage years dumped her first husband, Mr Tunde Abiola in 2003. She gave marriage a try again on the 14th of February 2004. Her marriage to Femi Oduneye aka Femi Egyptian lasted for another 2 years before it finally packed up.
Clarion Chukwura’s new husband, a socialite simply identified as Anthony Boyd is based in the United States of America.
It would be recalled that Clarion Chukwura was born Clara Nneka Oluwatoyin Folashade Chukwura on 24 July, 1964. She is a Nigerian actress and humanitarian, the actress was recognized as a United Nations peace ambassador for her charity-work across Africa. She was the first Nigerian to win the Best Actress category at the 1982 FESPACO film festival in Burkina Faso, and Best Actress Award in a leading role at AMAA.
The living legend has also featured in Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) Drama series ‘Mirrior in the Sun’ (1984), while her filmography include ‘Fiery Force’ (1986) ‘Money Power’ (1982). ‘Farewell to Babylon’ 1979, “Yemoja”, ‘Apaye’ etc, while her recognition include traditional title of ‘Ada Eji Ejemba 1 of Onitsha, Anambra State, legends of Nollywood Award at 20 celebration, 1982, Best Actress of the year at all Africa Film Festival Ougadagodou, Burkina Faso, 1987 Afro Hollywood Best Actress Award for “Glamour Girls’ and 2001 THEMA Best Supporting Actress (Yoruba) Award.
Others include: Lebatino Film Festival Mexico Award for Best Actress, 2003, Africa Cinema Award, 2004, Reel Award for Best Actress etc.
The Nollywood Diva is the mother of Music Video director Clarence Peters.
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.’