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Elizabeth R Makes Wedding Plans Easy For Couples
The Nigerian pay TV company is set to launch its premium local content on wedding TV entitled ‘My Dream Wedding’ with Elizabeth R; it is a one hour magazine show that would show intending couples the dos and don’ts when planning a weeding.
In a statement signed by the HITV’s Public Relations Manager, Justin Akpovi-Esade and the company’s Brand Marketing Manager, Mrs. Kemi Fashina, they stated that the need to educate would be couples in Nigeria necessitated the new content in HITV. The programme would cater for the need of women in the first place because HITV as a pay TV has the consideration of all sexes in mind, stressing that they have adequately taken care of the kids with an array of kiddies channels such as Nickelodeon and Kidsco among others.
According to the statement, the male folks do not lack when it comes to being entertained on HITV because the top of the range Hollywood and Nollywood movies are being shown on Hi Movies, Hi Nolly and Hi mix respectively, adding that although most women watch HiNolly channel that shows block buster Nigerian movies, wedding TV is a must watch for the women folk because everything they need to know about planning a wedding from start to finish would be made known to the viewers and the programme will last for the next five years.
Ibidun Ituah-Ighodalo (Elizabeth R) is one of the most successful and vibrant female entrepreneurs in Nigeria today. She is the brain behind Elizabeth R event company; her company has partners in major countries in the world including USA, UK and China. In 1999, she emerged winner of the first lux beauty pageant. She strongly believes in giving back to the society and has over the years contributed continuously to various charitable organizations in Nigeria.
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.’