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Cossy Orjiakor Premieres New Movie, ‘Kondo Game’
Top Nollywood actress and producer, Cossy Ojiakor has premiered her latest movie in 2018 titled ‘Kondo Game’. It is a star studded movie with the likes of Mercy Aigbe, Jide Kosoko, Uche Jombo-Rodreiguez, Funny Bone and many other A-list Nollywood actors on the cast.
Cossy Orjiakor is a Nigerian actress, singer, producer and video vixen who shot into limelight after featuring in a music video by ‘Obesere’.
The controversial actress is widely known for constantly flaunting her ‘large oranges’ at social events and music videos.
In 2013 she released her debut music album titled ‘Nutty Queen’ and produced her debut movie “Power Girls” in 2015 under her production company ‘Play Girl’ pictures.
Cossy was born on October 1984 in Anambra State. She was raised in her state of birth by her biological parents, an alumni of University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) where she graduated with second class upper in Accounting and Management.
She later proceeded to Lagos State University where she obtained masters degree before delving into her movie career.
Just like Tonto Dike, her colleague in the make belief world, Cossy is widely known for her controversial life style and she derives pleasure from flaunting her endowed chest. She once said that the secret behind the regular exposure of her physique was part of her branding as an entertainer.
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.’