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British Council Screens New Nollywood Film, Up North
The British Council hosted a private pre-release film screening of a new Nollywood film titled ‘UP North’ at it’s Lagos office recently. Some of the cast members like Rekiya Attah and the crew including the director, Top Oshin Ogun we’re in attendance.
The film which was directed by Chinaza Onuzo and Bunmi Ajakaye is based on a story by Editi Effiong. Anakle films and Inkblot, makers of the Wedding Party 1 and 2, while NEW Money produced the movie which was shot in Lagos and Bauchi States.
The movie plot sees a controlling billionaire father (Kanayo O Kanayo) get fed up with his rebellious son Bassey( Banky W) and sends him off to NYSC in Bauchi. Up North follows Bassey’s journey to self discovery as he navigates life, love friendship and purpose in this feel good, coming of age drama.
In the film, the spotlight is beamed on girl child education and the empowerment of girls within the local Northern Region communities where the protagonist begins a new life. The film is led by a starcast including Rahama Sadau, Adesua Etomi and Ibrahim Suleiman. Others include Michelle Dede, Sani Muazu, Tokunbo T.Boss Idowu among others. Governor Mohammed Abubakar of Bauchi State also made a cameo appearance, playing himself in the movie.
On the idea behind the film, the director, Oshin Ogun said: “ the intention of the film is broadly nationalist, Bauchi is also part of Nigeria and I bet you have never seen this part of Nigeria before. For me, I never thought there were lakes up North, when you are thinking about the North, you are thinking of a desert”.
“ So the ultimate thing was to let us show other Nigerians what the North looks like. Let’s not think about terrorism and say I am not going to serve up North”.
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.’