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Vivian Ejike Storms Market With Private Storm
Nollywood movie buffs have course to smile again as sexy and meticulous producer, Vivian Ejike is set to storm the market with her new black buster movie titled ‘Private Storm’.
This is a follow up to her first movie ‘Silent Scandal’ which was a buge commercial success and equally snatched a joint plaque at this year’s AMAA held in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.
The movie which is short and directed on several choice locations within and outside the Lagos metropolis by the duo Lancelot Imasuen and Ikechukwu Onyeka parades a galaxy of stars from Nollywood and Gollywood among whom are: Ramsey Noah, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Ngozi Ezeonu, Ufuoma Ejenabor, Ghanian import, John Dumelo and a host of others.
According to the producer, Vivian Ejike, ‘Private Storm’ centres on domestic evidence and abuse. Infact it is a movie that is bound to take you on a roller coaster ride of emotions. It will make you laugh, cry, sad, mad, happy love, hate and what have you. It focuses on the unspoken evil which ravages our society today and the silent acceptance by victims.
Vivian, a French graduate of University of Port Harcourt further disclosed that “Private Storm” will be premisered in major cities of the world before finally being released on DVD. It was also gathered that the Nri, Anambra State born producer and her crew intend to storm some major international film festivals with this great make belief work of art this year.
This is aimed at giving the film the international appeal and attention that it truly deserved before releasing it into the market.
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.’