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Sound Sultan Joins Nollywood …Features In New Flick, Apere
In recent times, Nigerian celebrities have learnt the act of hustling as they now keep more than one job, some actors have become music stars and vice versa. Example of some of them are actress Dayo Amusa, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, Julius Agwu, Patience Ozokwor, Nkem Owoh, Mr. Ibu, Basket Mouth, Ayo Makun (AY), radio presenter Yaw among others.
Joining that category of entertainment celebrities, is talented Nigerian music star, Sound Sultan. The singer turned Nollywood actor is making a debut appearance at Yaw’s annual show/stage play ‘Apere’ which is set to take place at Eko hotels and suites.
Speaking in his new choice of career, the singer said that he is very creative and has always been in the movie industry, however he urged movie lovers to look out for the new flick. “Before I started music, I have been acting and featured in a lot of movies, it has been something I have been doing not that I gate-crashed into it”, he said.
He also said “when a night of a thousand laughs” started, I had also participated, I am a very creative person and do not want to remain in one box doing just music, so I try as much as possible to do a bit of everything. I might be new for some people, but not new for me”.
“Apere is exceptional which I call a 30 stage play because it is not just about acting, but we also have music merged in between. The issue been acted focuses majorly on realities of life most especially what have affected the country negatively in the past year and myself and the producer of the show. Yaw had to tackle each issue as it comes, despite the present situation of the country.
Apere (Basket) is not an empty project, but contains a lot of substance and value. It is set to iron out the present situation of the country. Despite the jokes that would be used in passing across this message, there is still very vital issues to learn at the end of each joke, not one but a lot.
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.’