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I’m A Proud Feminist, Single Mother -Genevieve Nnaji
Genevieve Nnaji has been a prominent fixture in the Nigerian film industry primarily as an actress.
Her contributions to film making have received several awards and nominations over the course of her career. In recent years, the actress has moved into film production through her production company, The Entertainment Network (T.E.N.)
“Lion Heart” is her directorial debut.
In a recent interview with Women and Hollywood, the star actress made many women and men in Nigeria and abroad proud as she aligned herself with the feminist movement. When asked to name her favourite woman directed film and why, she said Patty Jenkins, “Wonder Woman”, “It was powerful and strong and at the same time feminine and sexy”, she said.
I am a proud feminist who embraces her feminity. I feel sometimes that women are made to feel self-conscious and ashamed of their womanhood, perhaps like “Wonder Woman”, We may wake up one day to discover that it is our super power and then we would be unstoppable.
The Nollywood diva said she has noticed “How quickly the oppressed have risen to the top, yet the train has not stopped. If any thing, they continue to create amazing content. History has shown that in every situation where a group of people or a demographic is being oppressed, it is usually because the oppressors are threatened by the potentials of the oppressed to be great.
I’m happy that women all over the world are discovering their super power and “Why Me?” and Not Me”.
Meanwhile, the Nollywood screen goddess is a star actress in a British movie titled “Farming” which was premiered at the 2018 Toronto international film festival (TIFF)on Saturday, September 8, 2018. The movie which was shot and rounded up in late 2017 also stars Kate Beckins-le, Gugu Mbatta-Raw and Damson Idris, directed by Nigerian British Director, Adewale Akinu Oye-Agbajie.
Farming was shot in different locations including London and Enugu, South-East Nigeria. Genevieve’s own self-produced movie “Lion Heart’ was also premiered at the 2018 Tiff.
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.’