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More NollyWood Stars Veer Into Politics
Most Nollywood stars
have now turned politicians and are contesting various positions in the country. It all started with Desmond Elliot who joined the labour party to contest a seat that is yet to be revealed followed by Kate Henshaw who wants to run for the House of representatives under the ruling People Democratic Party (PDP).
The recent gist is that another A-list actor, Bobmanuel Udokwu has revealed plans to contest for a seat at the Anambra State House of Assembly in the 2015 General Election under APGA.
Bobmanuel who is the current Special Adviser to Anambra State governor on Nollywood and Entertainment said he has been in politics since he was given the position of a special adviser in the current administration. The Nollywood role interpreter wants to represent Idemili North Constituency 1 in the Anambra State House of Assembly.
Udokwu said he saw nothing wrong in Nigeiran entertainers venturing into politics as most of their US counterparts have done. He stressed that a lot of people from other sectors have also gone into politics, there should not be any exception, in the US, a lot of entertainers are into politics.
Like most of her counterparts in the entertainment industry, Nollywood actress, Funke Adesiyan has also joined the race in politics. Though the political party is yet to be known, Funke intends running for a sent in Oyo State come 2015.
It will be recalled that Kate Henshaw, Bobmanuel Udokwu, Desmond Elliot Gice and much more have shown their interest to contest for political seats in the forthcoming general elections.
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.’