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AGN Presidency: Mama G Challenges Ibinabo Fiberesima
Nollywood star actress Patience Ozokwor a.k.a Mama G, according to report, has formed a parallel Actors Guild in Asaba, Delta State due to an alleged rigging and ‘politrick’ applied in the last election that produced Ibinabo Fiberesima.
The story is that Mama G may be working in company of prominent Ibo stakeholders in the movie industry who are supposed supporters of the defeated AGN Presidential candidate, Emeka Rollas.
According to our reliable source, the popular actress is not happy over the outcome of the recent AGN election that produced the Guild‘s first female president and AGN‘s 7th President, Ibinabo Fiberisima. She is said to have started soliciting membership for her new Guild.
Meanwhile the Vice Chairman of the AGN Board of Trustees, Emma Ogugua has called Mama G‘s action a bluff that would be dealt with at the appropriate time.
“Madam, am shocked your name was mentioned among those forming a new AGN Guild in Asaba. How people forget history very quick. I still remember when I came to screen you for membership of AGN in Enugu and how you told me ‘dem no dey give us role’. To you AGN has failed you, let me ask, when did you pay your dues last or send in a memo to help leaders of AGN.
We have repeatedly intervened in your issues and problem to save your name. You are collecting signature because a non-Ibo won AGN presidency. My honest advice, do not let them ruin your name. AGN will protect itself from internal and external tribalism attempt. Even Emeka Ike has cool down. Why did you not contest so you can show the world how to lead a union? Well thanks but we will not break AGN into tribal lines. Soon now you will get national award, yet tribalism runs in you”, he further stated.
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.’