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Rita Dominic Laments Unending Spinsterhood …As Osita Iheme Prepares For Marriage
Rita Dominic seems to
be getting worried that suitable suitors are not coming her way as expected. The screen goddess who is well over 30 years of age is still single and going by her recent lamentation, the issue is giving her sleepless nights.
The A-list actress who hails from Mbaise, Imo State is no doubt very beautiful, sexy, hardworking and intelligent. She is regarded as one of the most dressed entertainers in Nigeria.
She has received several awards and accolades from her acting career, but one of the things she has not grabbed is a husband. She has been in some relationships in the past which she tried to hide from the media.
However, her alleged sizzling romance with Nollywood bad boy actor, Jim Iyke was in the media for months, but it did not result into marriage. In a recent interview with a life and style magazine, she disclosed that her not being married at this time is not her choice.
The screen goddess lamented that going by her plans, she would have married, stressing that it is not her choice to be unmarried. She is probably one of the oldest single actresses in Nigeria as she is reportedly close to 40 years.
Most people regard her as a wife material, but it is amazing to some of her numerous fans why she is still without a husband.
Meanwhile there are stories making the rounds in the entertainment industry that Osita Iheme popularly known as Paw-Paw has made all necessary plans to get married to his Ghanaian lover before the year runs out. According to tale bearers, ‘Pap-Paw is always in Ghana to perfect his plans for a successful marriage.
It would be recalled that his colleague in the act, Ikedieze (Aki) is already married and living happily with his beautiful wife.
Additional report from first magazine.
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My Relationship With Davido Beyond Money, Gossip -Cubana Chief Priest
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
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
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.’