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Tonto Dike Flaunts New Lover …As Wande Coal Desires To Date Her
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The fact that Rivers
State born controversial actress, Tonto Dike, has won the best actress award organised by the Explicate Lady of the Year (ELOY) awards held on Sunday, November 24, 2013 in Victoria Island Lagos is no longer news.
The latest news making the rounds in the Nigerian entertainment clan is that the A-list screen goddess has hooked a big guy as her latest hubby who spoils her silly with expensive jewels and other costly items.
The rich dude, Michael Olusola Awujoola, popularly called Sola is said to be a concierge, the man behind the purchase of gold plated accessories most Nigerian celebrities flaunt on social media platforms. He also bought a gold plated iphone for Tonto amongst other expensive gifts.
Tonto used the opportunity offered her by the award night to introduce this guy to the guests. She is also said to have been flaunting the new lover around in events they attend together.
It would be recalled that over time, the sultry actress has been described by some people as an ecentric, especially with her care free attitude, while others have wondered if any man could successfully tame her.
Although her name has been linked to so many men that allegedly dated her in the past, Tonto has decided to flaunt her new heartthrob as the man in her life.
Sola, who is also the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Malivelihood is said to be living large through his business of customising jewelries and accessories for top celebrities.
Prior to her new found love, it was reported that gifted Hip-Hop star, Wande Coal, is seriously dreaming of holding the beautiful Tonto in his arm with a dream of calling her ‘My Baby’. Wande Coal, who reportedly revealed his admiration in a brief press interview after his performance in London recently, said Tonto Dike is that actress he would like to date, when the question was thrown at him.
The report further went on to state that why this could surprise many is because of the fact that the actress has been rumoured to have dated D’Banj, who was like mentor of sort to Wande Coal.
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.’