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How Emeka Ike Won Gulder Ultimate Search
The maiden edition
of the Gulder Ultimate Search (GUS) celebrity show down has come and gone as Nollywood star actor Emeka Ike emerges the winner of the keenly contested event and pocketed the sum of N7.5m in addition to a trophy.
He beat Darey Art Alade and Daddy Shockey to go home with the ultimate prize.
To get to this point, seven other celebrities were first evicted from the jungle at La Campagne Tropicana Resort near Epe Lagos. First to be evicted was top Yoruba actress Funke Akindele (Jenifer), the next was Bobmanuel Odokwue, followed by Princess and Obesere before Muma Gee. By the time Chioma Chukwuka-Akpotha bowed out, top artiste, weired MC emerged the last celebrity woman standing.
She too was later evicted, leaving the contest for the trio that slugged it out on Saturday May 29, 2010.
The event was anchored by beautiful top actress, Genevieve Nnaji, while Banky W anchored the grand finale at LG Campagne Tropicana Resort amidst pomp. It was gathered that the other participants got N3 million each and were all present to recap their experiences in the 11 week reality TV show.
All the participants expressed gratitude to the organisers for giving them the opportunity to experience life in the jungle, while the winner Emeka Ike thanked Nigerian Breweries Plc for the initiative as well as his fans for their messages and support, stressing that he is humbled by his victory.
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.’