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Rivers Wins Best Experimental Nigeria Film Award
“Wakirike” an
indigenous film produced in Rivers State emerged winner of the Best Experimental Film prize award in Nigeria. “Wakirike” which was shot both in English and Okrika Languages competed with other 10 films across the world at the just concluded Abuja International Film Festival.
The Tide learnt that the Festival featured 25 prizes in different categories and ‘Wakirike’ which is the only film shot and produced in Rivers State emerged winner in the best experimental Film category.
Speaking in an interview with The Tide in his office in Port Harcourt, the film producer who is also the South South coordinator of Directors Guild of Nigeria, Chief Chinmike Onwuchekwa sad that, the film which was sponsored by the Ateke Tom Foundation showcases the rich cultural heritage of Rivers people and the Niger Delta.
Chief Onwuchekwa said that, the film also seeks to persuade youths from the region to desist from further involvement in nefarious activities such as kidnapping, illegal oil bunkering and pipeline vandalisation.
Onwuchekwa commended Chief Ateke Tom for the sponsorship of the film and stressed the need for other rich Rivers men and women to support film production to create employment opportunities for youths of the state.
According to him, apart from the creation of employment opportunities, the situation would also showcase the rich cultural heritage of Rivers State and the entire Niger Delta.
Onwuchekwa, who is the Managing Director of Magic Bros Studio Limited, Port Harcourt, also disclosed plan by the outfit to establish a film school in the state.
He also called on the State Government to provide a conducive environment for film production in the state.
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.’