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Kunle Afolayan Screens Citation In Lagos
A popular Nigerian film maker, Kunle Afolayan, screened his latest movie, Citation at Terra Kulture, Victoria Island, Lagos over the weekend. The movie was privately screened at the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU)in August, 2020.
The Lagos screening began with the opening speech by Afolayan who welcomed every one and appreciated the effort of the cast and crew and partners involved in Citation, exploring the subject of social decadence in the education sector. The movie is a college drama about a female post graduate student who has to find a way of dealing with sexual harassment from a lecturer.
It was shot in Nigeria, Senegal and Cape Verde. Afolayan emphasised the aim of the movie which is to encourage people to ‘Sorosoke’(speak up)against sexual- based crimes. With the show in full swing, each invitee got the chance to be the first set of people to watch Citation and feel the emotions evoked by the soon to be released soundtrack.
Temi, one of the daughters of billionaire Femi Otedola, who made her acting debut in the new movie, got a standing ovation during the premiere for her performance in the movie. Acknowledging the cheers from the audience, she said: “This movie is more than entertainment. The heart of this movie is a message to the world and I just feel so blessed, honoured, grateful to bring this character, Moremi Oluwa to life.
“For many months, she lived within my heart and it is even hard to this day to separate the two of us. I hope I was able to be a vessel for countless girls in this country who will not get the chance to tell their stories, that is the heart of Citation for me”.
The movie which will be available in NETFLIX from November 6 features Ivorian theatre icon, Bienvenic Neba,veteran broadcaster and actor, Sadiq Daba,upcoming Nollywood actress,Bokunmi Oluwashina,French Ivorian actor and screen writer, Raymond Reboul, theatre educator,Toyin Bifarin and veteran, Mojure, aka, Baba Gebu, among others.
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.’
