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White Actresses Who Feature In Nollywood Movies Revealed
The fact that the Nigerian movie industry called Nollywood is expanding positively is never in doubt over the years, it has been attracting hordes of white actresses who take part in joint productions with Nollywood Stars. Some of these female artistes include:
Mara Dewett:- Lovers of the home video ‘Osuofia in London’ must have noticed not only Nkem Owoh, but also the slim white Lady who played Nkem Owoh’s Late brother’s girl friend in the comedy. Her name is Mara Dewett, a Briton. The flick gave her so much prominence that a couple of roles were lined up for her from Nigerian producers shortly after.
Paula Becka:- She is one of the earliest whites to appear in any Nigerian home video Paula acted with Charles Awurum in the hit epic movie, ‘Ekulu’.
Daniella Moubarak:- She obviously impressed a lot of people and has won many fans too. Daniella played Ramsey Nouah’s wife in the Nollywood movie titled ‘Dangerous Twins’.
Eva Derrek:- Pretty Eva is an American and was part of the cast in the movie ‘Fated According to her, working in Nigeria was a worthwhile experience.
Miss Brigite:- Her Kiss with St Obi in ‘Dapo Jnr’, a movie shot in Holland and Nigeria has always raised dust. Pretty and tall Brigite won Nigerian fans for her performance.
Daniella Allen:- Half British, half Zimbabwean, she is one of the actresses who came for the production, “The Stolen Bible” in 2004.
Impressed by her performance, Daniella is set to storm Nigeria for more roles.
Sarah Bradford, Laura Smmers and Hens Henke:- They are all Americans who came to work in the set of ‘Fated’ although it was their first experience, they indicated interest to return again.
Apart from the actresses, some of their male counterparts have also featured in Nollywood movies among them are:-
Mr. Avinash:- A Lebanese, Mr. Avinash’s face is not new to Nollywood. He has sizzled in many home videos including ‘The Master’, a comedy which also featured Nkem Owoh as well as in ‘Shine Your Eyes’ among others.
Raud Gamble:- He is an American and was Thrilled to appear in his first Nollywood film ‘Fated’ according to him, he logged on to the internet when the offer to appear in a Nigerian film came to him.
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.’
