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Nollywood’s A-List Actresses Decry Chibok School Girls’ Saga
A-List actresses, Mercy
Johnson, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde and Stephanie Linus Idahosa, have joined other well-meaning Nigerians and the world at large in condemning the kidnap of over 234 Chibok Secondary School girls by the Boko Haram insurgents.
Speaking in an interview with the press recently, Mercy Johnson noted that, “sometimes, our realities remind us of the pains of others. My reality as a mother is that I get to see my daughter every day, while the reality of the mothers of the Chibok girls is that they don’t even know where they are.”
She called on all well meaning Nigerians to come together and help their mothers who have been in pain for more than two weeks and make it a reality for them to see their children again.
The A-List actress stressed that insurgence by Boko Haram is not a war against select group of people, but a war against all well meaning mothers in Nigeria as injustice to one is injustice to all. She said the mothers should arise, the men who love them should stand by their right hand and the children who adore them on their left and do all we can in our spheres of influence to ensure that the children come back home safe so that the mothers can smile again.
Mercy Johnson also appealed to the soldiers and other security operatives not the be demoralized, but to fight hard not to allow this evil people for once think that they can get away with this because if they ever get away with this, we will not be able to sleep with our eyes closed and that includes the soldiers, their wives and children.
Nollywood’s diva and producer, Stephanie Linus and the gorgeous actress cum singer, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, have also joined the list of celebrities calling for the release of the kidnapped Chibok school girls. These super actresses who are equally married to their loving husband expressed their dismay in the release of the girls. Stephanie in her various social media noted that, “we all deserve the right to be protected and we must continue to demand for change and value for our lives as Nigerians, praying for positive feed back and the safety of our girls.”
While Omotola stated “That “ there is so much they are not telling you… So much politicking with peoples’ lives and destinies, what a wicked world, there is no more time for fake “I belong” behaviours. This is war! War on our freedom and sanity . Now is the time to think selfless and act. We are not fighting aliens, humanity is at war with itself, power, money, fame, greed. If you won’t fight for yourself fight for your loved ones.”
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.’