Entertainment
‘The Number One Fan’ Makes Waves In Cinema
It is another good news for
movie buffs across the country as Nollywood, Nigeria’s movie industry and the third largest movie clan in the world has churned out new movies currently making waves in cinemas across the country. One of the latest movies is “the Number One Fan”.
The Number One Fan is Juliet Ibrahim’s first production and she plays the role of a famous actress, Lala Gam Hammond who has touched many lives from a director (Prince David Osie) who wins awards each time she features her in his films to a photographer who ensures she looks flawless on magazine covers to a fashion designer who ensures she looks stunning in her designs.
The film opens at a point when Lala has gotten bored with her acting career after a string of multiple awards. The film is set in an affluent neigbourhood in which Lala and her husband John (Yemi Blag) reside John is a geologist who is in a world of trouble after losing $480,000 belonging to a local mafia boss, Mr. Jack (Kopi Adjorlolo) when he fails to find gold at any of his mining projects. But that is just one in a series of intriguing subplots.
The Number One Fan also features Julia Ibrahim’s sister, Sonia Ibrahim who plays the role of a character called Wendy, a local kid with British accent who has mysteriously developed affection for Lala. She moves into the same affluent neigbourhood and begins stalk Lala. That is the subplot of the film which concerns the world of entertainers and public figures and the people who stalk them. The main plot is really a whod unit.
The Number One Fan centres on several characters in the tightly knit affluent neigbourhood, one of the those neigbourhood so insular that everyone suspects that the killer had to be some one they knew. Residents are gripped by paranoid fears and the affluent residents keep looking over their shoulders for a suspects. Any one standing out from the crowd among neighbourhood becomes a prime suspect, including all of the Lala’s employees and her husband.
Director Moses Inwang brings to life the fears, guilt and lusts of its characters with screen play by Patrick Ikechuchukwu and story by Juliet Ibrahim. We get to know the characters, their friends and neigbours and watch them change as the fear creeps into the neigbourhood. It is a must watch movie.
Another movie of interest is ONE NIGHT in VEGAS. It stars Jimmy Jenn-Louis, Sarodj Bertin, John Dumelo etc.
Synopsis: James and Jenny an estrainged couple must go all the way to Vegas to rekindle a lost sparkle in their relationship only to find out that what happens in Vegas does not always stay in Vegas.
It is a thrilling and exciting drama for movie buffs to watch.
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.’