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Endorsement Deals: A-List Actresses Missing In Action
It is no longer news that most
of Nigerian celebrities in the music, comedy and movies industries, especially in the Nollywood clan have clinched several mouth watering endorsement deals with various product brands, including the Banking and Telecommunications Giants in Nigeria. However, there are still others who are yet to task the much million naira deals.
Endorsement may be referred to as a testimonial, a written or spoken statement endorsing promoting or advertising a product. Among the A-List Nollywood actresses missing in action despite their hard work include:Tonto Dike: Rivers State born actress who is now referred to as grandmother of tattoos in Nigeria with over 58 tattooed in most parts of her body with the latest addition on her leg which says “guide my steps”. This controversial queen of tattoos is yet to grab an endorsement deal.
Rukky Sanda: Beautiful Sanda is one of the actresses doing well in Nollywood. She has produced the movies and featured in over 30 Nollywood movies but she is yet to clinch an endorsement deal.
Omoni Obolo: This is another Nollywood A-List actress who has been married for over 14years now and has become a reference point to other actresses who rush in and out of marriage. However, Omoni Oboli is yet to join her colleagues who collect millions of naira on endorsement.
Oge Okoye: Delectable Oge Okoye is one of the divas in Nollywood. The beautiful actress and mother of two lovely children is also left out of the endorsement deal.
Ayo Adesanya: She remains one of the outstanding actresses in the Nigerian film industry. The actress with equally sexy shape and eyes that could make any man start imagining things, has been in the industry for two decades but none of the brands seems to considered her as a brand ambassador.
Others include: Anita Joseph, Dayo Amusa, Fathia Balogun, Beverly Naya, Juliet Ibrahim and Cossy Ojiakor. Sikirafu Sandodu, Antar Laniyan, Lola Akao, Yul Edochie, Nobert Young among others.
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.’