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Jamaica’s Motion Pictures Industry Seeks Collaboration With Nollywood -Envoy
The Nigerian High Commissioner to Jamaica, Janet Olisa has disclosed that Jamaica’s motion pictures industry is seeking collaboration with Nigeria’s Film Industry called Nolloywood, Olisa with concurrent accreditation to Haiti, Belize and Dominion Republic stated this during a courtesy visit to the headquarters of the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) in Abuja
The envoy who was received by the Executive Director of the board, Adebayo Thomas and his management team, said that the Nigerian story and culture as show- cased through Nollywood films were widely accepted by Jamaicans. She noted how the feat has endeared film stake- holders of the industry who now want to tap from the rich ingenity that abound in Nollywood through collaboration in acting, production and marketing.
“They are already in love with our movies I have just showcased. The wedding party I and had different discussions with some of their investors and they are ready for the marketing of our movies. The University of West Indies is now asking for collaboration with Nollywood and the Censors Board, and they gave me a draft MoU for possible consideration on how best we can work together.
They want to teach their people the Nigerian story of Nolloywood, because they are proud and willing to know what Nollywood did to get to its present height.
Besides, Jamicaicans want to see more of Nigeria and their actors working together to do movies.
Olisa said she hopes that the two countries will be able to ride on this platform to form a business and constant driven collaboration. She continued,” I have discovered that culture, tourism and our movie industry most especially are veritable platforms that can be used to strengthen our relationship with Jamaica”, she said.
The Director of the Board expressed his excitement at Olueh’s tenacity towards projecting the rich stories and cultures of the Nigerian movie industry. He assured that the association will do all in its power to ensure a succeful collaboration. He concluded by giving Janet Olisa the title of Cultural Ambassador of the Board.
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.’