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Princewill Set For New Movie On Boko Haram …As ‘76 Smashes DSTV Box Office Records

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8 years ago

May 5, 2017

Following on from the success of the 2016 blockbuster 76, the team of Adonis Production has visited the state of affairs in the North East and bring the story of the people to the world. In partnership with the Nigerian Army, Silverbird Productions and Princewill’s Trust, this daring project is set to raise the bar yet again with a story of love vs hate and what it means to be a Nigerian.
This was made known by Princewill to newsmen on his arrival at the Maiduguri airport. The team which included the CEO, Adonijah Owiriwa and the Director, Izu Ojukwu also had them as guests at a cocktail hosted by the Chief of Army staff where the heads of all divisions and top military personnels were able to sit and screen 76 to very critical acclaim. In the words of Maj Gen Buratai, this was a “proper reflection of life in the barracks way back then and a good example of why soldiers need to remain soldiers, steadfast and loyal to the cause.”
At a breakfast strategy meeting for the new film, with the Chief of Training and Operations, Gen. D .D. Ahmadu, the Theater Commander, Gen Leo Irabor and the Chief of Civil Military affairs, Maj Gen Angbazzo, modalities to ensure Nigerians and the world get an honest and true picture of events was put in place. Principal photography is expected to begin later in the year.
In a related development, 76 has just smashed Box Office records as the all time highest earning Nollywood movie on DSTv box office ever and does now appear to prove that Nollywood is well and truly reconfirming its place on the continent. This feat comes despite limiting its showing from the lucrative SA market. Unconfirmed reports have it that as the highest ever. But the team remain tight lipped
A big congratulations to Team of 76, Nollywood and Dstv box office. Next stop is the Africa Magic’s Showcase premium channel. 76 will be showing on Sunday the 28th of May at 7pm, Nigerian time. This brings to an end, the active promotion of 76 by team Adonis which still has not sold all its rights but has already hit the two million dollar revenue mark in Africa alone without factoring in international sales.
Other titles in their stable are about to hit the market for SVOD, VOD and Pay TV rights amongst others. They include Nnenda (2008), directed by Izu Ojukwu and starring Stephanie Okereke, Ramsey Nouah, Francis Duru and Van Vicker; Kajola (2010), directed by Niyi Akinmolayan and starring Desmond Elliot, Keira Hewatch and the new, much talked about and yet to be released Valour with a stellar cast also directed by Niyi Akinmolayan.

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My Relationship With Davido Beyond Money, Gossip -Cubana Chief Priest

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4 months ago

August 23, 2024

The Tide

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

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4 months ago

August 23, 2024

The Tide

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

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4 months ago

August 23, 2024

The Tide

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.’