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Latest Nollywood Movies Hit Cinemas, April
The Nigerian movie industry known as Nollywood is never resting in its oars as it remains vibrant and dynamic in movie making. The industry has come out with recent movies currently making waves in the cinemas. Three new films are among the many that will hit the cinemas nationwide in April.
Omugwo:
Africa magic films and golden effect pictures have released the trailer for Kunle Afolayan’s new film ‘Omugwo’ coloured by their different cultural backgrounds, their mother-in-laws forcefully move in with the couple to perform the Igbo child care rite called Omugwo.
But instead of reliewing their children of the burden of child care, the mothers rivalry complicates life for the young couple to comical effects. The film which will be released in cinemas nation wide on April 7, 2017 features:
Ayo Adesanya, Patience Ozorkwor (Mama G.) Omowuni Dada, Ken Erics and Christian Paul.
Mr and Mrs Revolution
Mr and Mrs Revolution which features Rita Dominic and Chidi Mokeme, Akin Lewis, Yaw, Tana Adelana and Monachi Abii.
Directed by Teco Benson, the movie is produced by Chinwe Egwuagu who produced the 2012 movie of the same name which starred Nsetkpe-Etim and Joseph Benjamin.
The second movie in the series tells a story of a couple Sharon and Kobi who attempts to tell a truth about some of the conflicts, confinement, independence and struggles in marriage.
The pursuit to keep their marriage intact and save their private lives lead to the various dramatic and intense scenes that follow the story. Mr and Mrs Revolution will debut in cinemas on April 21, 2017.
Kondo Game
Controversial Nollywood actress, Cosy Ojiakor is mischief personified in a new Nollywood movie tilled ‘Kendo Game.’ The well endowed actress operates local drinking joint and she is stirring controversy in her neighbourhood by dating two police officers. Both officers patronize her local drinking joint.
The love triangle is among a local police Chief, Austin and his mischievious subordinates, Vincent and the acress character in Kombo Game with a stoppy boss, played by Jide Kosoko to contend with Austin and Vincent who are resolute to turn over a new leaf, but their zeal often collides with mischief, leaving them of the mercy of their boss.
Kondo Game is produced by Maryam Harris and directed by Charles Uwagbai. It features other acts like Funny Bone, Mercy Johnson, Uche Jumbo, Mercy Aigbe-Gentry and Francis Odega among others.
Meanwhile, Cosy Ojiakor has been in the news lately for calling out fellow actresses she has pimped for big men and inturn makes them live a larger-than-life lifestyle. She said they all in turns stabbed her in the back.
It was gathered that Cosy Ojiakor has plans to write a book from actresses rendezvous and her involvement.
Entertainment
My Relationship With Davido Beyond Money, Gossip -Cubana Chief Priest
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.
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Simi Joins Kenya’s Anti-Tax Protests
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.”
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Davido, Zlatan, Others In Attendance At Asake’s Atlanta Concert
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.’
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