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Nollywood A-List Actresses Clinch Mega Deals
Just as the new year com-
menced, A-List Nollywood actresses have clinched mouth watering endorsement deals running into millions of Naira. Among the lucky screen divas are Genevieve Nnaji, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde Rita Dominic and Stephanie Okereke-Linus.
Leading the pack is the most stylish actress in Nollywood, Rita Dominic who was recently made the face of Keystone Bank, one of the leading banks in Nigeria. The delectable screen goddess whose face has adorned some major bill boards and commercials of the bank is said to have signed the deal for a whooping sum.
The actress whose debut movie “The Meeting” is still garnering accolades across the country is the first actress to be endorsed as an ambassador in the banking industry.
Sexy actress and mother of four, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde whose craft has seen her traverse the globe is another actress who is beaming with smile at the moment as she recently became the face of Bo-16, a hair relaxer and hair care range for a Ghanaian Company.
Adorable actress, Stephanie Okereke-Linus who also makes the list was recently announced as the face of Vlisco Dutch Wax Women’s day campaign themed “DARE TO DREAM.” The tall and chocolate skinned movie star recently did the shooting of their television commercial. The deal is said to be worth millions of naira.
For award wining actress, Genevieve Nnaji who barely few months after she took delivery of her luxury suv as the face of Range Rover Evogue has added two more deals to her kitty which include a one year endorsement deal with polo designer company, makers of polo wrist watches, sun glasses etc.
The deal is said to be worth millions. She also has an endorsement deal with Etisalat worth N100 million.
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.’