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Nancy Isime Debunks Istanbul Trip Report
Popular Nollywood actress, Nancy Isime, has in a lengthy series of posts reacted to claims that she went on an Istanbul trip with a married man The TV host advised women most especially actresses who aspire to be successful in life to be ready for name-calling.
She then reintroduced herself and the many things she does for a living while shutting down the unfounded allegation.
Actress Nancy Isime expressed her displeasure over a recent report on a blog about her romance with a married man. She took to her Instagram story channel to address the report and angrily frowned at the allegations by mentioning the number of amazing things she has engaged in. According to the beautiful actress, “If you’re a Nigerian woman with plans to be successful, please, add these names to your plans so it doesn’t surprise you when it happens, Ashawo, Olosho especially if you decide to be an actress, it is an automatic naming ceremony if you like be a virgin. They now date wealthy married men.
Nancy said she was expecting such a report because there have been a reasonable number of positive news about her online and regarded it as mere propaganda. The bias towards women will be broken.
The actress explained why she did not ignore the report: “Literally, mentally and physically exhausted from trying to make something out of your life only to check your notifications and it is flooded with comments calling you out of your name. I’m talking thousands of comments.” She referred to the blog that carried the report as faceless that cannot be sued. Nancy further said she was glad that it happened during the month of International Women’s Day. “The bias towards women will one day be broken, until then, we stay grinding.” The beautiful actress then reintroduced herself: “My name is Nancy Isime, actor, multiple award winning host, CEO, NIP Studios, executive producer, Nancy Isime Show and other names and titles are is yours not mine.”
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.’
