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Emeka Ike Wins Nollywood Living Legend Award

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Nollywood star actor, Emeka Ike has won the Nollywood Living Legend Award at the Nollywood Europe Golden Awards held on September 9, 2017 at the FrankFurt am main, Germany.
The actor took to instagram to share the news dedicating it to men and women who died in the hands of their spouses. He is popular for movies like “Two Together”, “A million Tears” and “Deadly Affair”.
He got his first major role in “Deadly Affair”, which starred him as the character Ikechukwu, the love interest of the character Mama Isabella.
At the peak of his career, the Nollywood actor had starred alongside every A list actresse from Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, Rita Dominic, Chioma Chukwuka, Genevieve Nnaji to Kate Kenshaw. His last known movie was the 2013 movie ‘Stigma’ which starred him alongside Jackie Appiah and Hilda Dokubo.
For years, Emeka Ike was active in the political scene of Nollywood, battling for the position of president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN). On Tuesday, August 21, 2017, a peace and reconciliation conference was held to end the enmity that existed between him and the president of the Guild, Ibinabo Fiberesima.
An open election was later conducted, electing Emeka Rollas as the new National President of AGN after he polled 42 votes against Emeka Ike’s 12.
Emeka Ike recently announced the launch of his own TV channel which will be available on StarTimes and DSTV.

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

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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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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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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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