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New Movies To Watch
The Journey
The Journey is a new movie which features Chelsea football star, Mikel Obi and Nollywood superstar Genevieve Nnaji among others. The movie which was shot in South Africa is sponsored by Amstel Malta.
The Journey centres on the super star’s journey to success, how they started out the story of their challenges and the glory of where they are now. The movie was premiered at the African magic viewers choice awards on the 8th of March 2014.
Deep Inside
Deep inside which stars Omoni Aboli, Uti Nwachukwu, Zack Orji, Solomon Akiyesi, Chinyere Nwabueze and Vanessa Osilonye is a story of a young lady (28 years old) who had refused to get married because she is afraid of child birth.
This fear came about from when she was just a little girl. Her father had told her about the passing away of her mum, while giving birth to her. This scared her into not wanting to get married because she felt no man would want to marry a woman who did not want to have children.
After the death of her mother, her father refused to get married, so she was all she had. Her father was a wealthy man who owned many businesses and he wanted her to get married and produce heir to inherit all his wealth…..find out what happened next, it is an interesting movie and a must watch for movie buffs.
Mama Ukwu Goes To School
It is no longer news that comedy movies seem to be the in thing this days as new comedy flicks now flood the market on weekly basis. One of such comedy movies which has stolen the hearts of movie lovers is a movie titled “Mama Ukwu Goes to School.” It features Ngozi Ezeonu and Chiwetala Agu. Both Nollywood stars played the roles of secondary school students.
The movie has both of them dressed in school uniforms, school bags and launch boxes on the movie posters and jackets. It is a movie from the stubbles of Best Movies.
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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.’