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Jim Iyke Floats Taxi Scheme In S’East
Nollywood top actor, Jim Iyke has launched a taxi service that will begin operations in the South Eastern States of Anambra, Imo, Enugu, Abia and Ebonyi on October 5, 2018 in Awka, Anambra State with guest artistes like Basket Mouth, among others in attendance.
The Nollywood star and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company named “Mr. Taxi” is also planning expansion to the South South geo-political zone. He wrote in his Instagram page: “On 5th October, were proud to launch platform that provides Chauffear services for the people of South East, Anambra, Imo, Enugu, Abia and Ebonyi States. This is just the beginning, our goal is to expand the scope of operation to the South South in a matter of few months after take off.”
Jim Iyke, who turned 42 years last month came to limelight in 2001 and is reputed to have featured in over 150 films. He is a three-time winner of the Teenage Choice Awards among other honours. In 2008, he won the Best African Actor at NET Awards and the Best Actor of the Year in 2010.
Having conquered the motion picture world, the Nollywood ‘bad boy’ seems to now want to make a name as an entrepreneur. Earlier in the year, he launched an application he dubbed Oga Work, a platform to source artisans in Nigeria. According to him, the app is especially designed for artisans who have a passion for their crafts, but do nto have a space or a store but crave for their services to be offered to end users.” The feisty actor had also launched his brand of ‘Bottled Water’ Burgeon Water.’
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.’