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Why Nigerian Women Prefer ZeeWorld To Nollywood Movies

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5 years ago

April 12, 2019

Popular Indian Television drama series Zeeworld, sweeps Nigerian women with their mind blowing series, making it the most watched programme by Nigerian women.
The movie channel which came to Nigeria some years ago has become the highly viewed channel as Nigerians mostly women, young girls and families now prefer Zee World; thereby spending most of their time watching their various drama series.
Zee World is a programme which most Nigerian women consider to be the apt programme for every home-hence, it has no age limit and it does not contain erotic scenes.
It is a common feature in public places such as restaurants, hotels, shops, even hospitals as people are seen watching the programme. The programme basically highlights issues in the family such as preferred life-time partners, unity in the family making most Nigerian women to salute them for being unique and appreciate the Indian culture.
Each passing day, Zee World keeps giving its fans more reasons why they should never take their eyes off their screen. The timing and programme is something one would not want to miss. Each fan has a particular series that drew him/her closer to the channel. Some of the favorite series are ‘married again’, this was the most watched of them all. The story is about a widower and a divorcee who get remarried for the sake of their kids. It also teaches people that they should not deny themselves the right to live life again because of the situation they found themselves in. There is also salon’: It is about a young girl who tried to live her life like every other Indian regardless of her skin colour. It tells us that a black Indian has an equal right with the white Indian, the complexion does not make a difference. And there is Gangaa Even old women can relate to the story. The story is about a young widow who never joked with her honour. She fought the society and showed everyone that a woman be it widow or not has the right to decide what happen in her life. She tried to make every women realize their self worth and always cherish their pride.
According to a primary school teacher, Mrs. Demid, Zee World is educative, it keeps me going. I have learnt a lot from it, especially how to organize a family and be focused.
Miss Boma Miracle, a student of Rivers State University finds Zee World interesting but do not like the way they end some of their series most times, but that has not changed her love for Zee World a bit.
On her part, a business woman, Lady B Sees it as a time consuming channel. She expressed her concern for women who are so addicted to it because it makes them forget their domestic activities as they are so engrossed in the programme.

Agnes Onwuegbu

Entertainment

My Relationship With Davido Beyond Money, Gossip -Cubana Chief Priest

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2 weeks ago

August 23, 2024

The Tide

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.

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Simi Joins Kenya’s Anti-Tax Protests

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2 weeks ago

August 23, 2024

The Tide

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.”

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Davido, Zlatan, Others In Attendance At Asake’s Atlanta Concert

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2 weeks ago

August 23, 2024

The Tide

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.’