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Ibinabo Fiberesima Unveils Packages For Nollywood
The president of the
Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Ms Ibinabo Fiberesima has unveiled some mouth- watering packages for Nollywood which include the presentation of the certificate of ownership of the New Massive Land designs fed for the construction of the AGN head office in Abuja. She revealed that construction has commenced immediately on the land, all of which are courtesy of President Goodluck Jonathan who has been showering a lot of support to Nollywood.
Ibinabo disclosed this penultimate Thursday June 26th, 2014 during the first anniversary celebration of the Actors Guide of Nigeria, Lagos State chapter at the Ojeez restaurant, Surulere Lagos. The president who arrived the venue with his executives amidst clues of excitement, used the medium to reiterate on her ongoing plans to make the guide a model to others.
Among the many surprises the president remarked at the event were the health care scheme and the veteran actors who have benefited from it lately. She also presented a fee for an accommodation for the first AGN President Larry Williams at the event among others.
In his address at the event, AGN chairman Lagos State chapter, Mr victor Osuagwu noted that it is not in doubt that since Ibinabo assumed office as AGN president, the guild has experienced great transformation and now wears a new look. Among her many achievements in office according to him, include the following:
She has united and is still in the process of unifing all warring factions within the guild.
She also built a new multimedia website, www. Actorsquidnigeria.org., commenced for the first time since the establishment of the guild, a health management plan and insurance scheme for members, commenced the first ever Veteran’s meeting series, changed the skewed perception about the guild to a more positive and purposeful actors guild, both to the general public, government and press.
The delectable Nollywood actress also built a more permanent and sustainable membership Data base, acquired an 18 seater bus for the guild, introduced an interethnic cultural festival (Drama, Dance and Poetry) amongst the state chapters to unite members as well as introduced lifestyle benefits discount for members on travel, holidays, shops on groceries, restaurants, initiated moves to getting legislation of guide and protect the actors in Nigeria amongst numerous other welfare packages.
The dynamic leader who hails from Rivers State, completes her first tenure this year, we gathered that she will definitely run for a second term in order to ensure the guild is fully reformed to the benefits of all members she was accorded a standing ovation and cheers from members of the historic event.
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.’