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Focus On Nollywood’s Female Smokers
The gold fish they say, has no hiding place, so are our Nollywood stars as their acts and omissions are usually issues of public discusion.
In this edition, the focus is on top Nollywood chain smokers and why they are in love with the dangerous habit as well as the brand they go for.
It is no gainsaying the fact that the habit of smoking has been termed dangerous to health and smokers have consistently been told that they are likely to die young. But in spite of this warning some people including top celebrities and top movie stars,still indulge in it. Here are some of the female movie stars who puff the stick and their brands.
Oge Okoye-Duru:- This tall and beautiful Nollywood diva is the choice of movie producers and directors any day. The newly married lady of style has been enmeshed in various controversies recently. The tattoo loving actress loves to smoke London cigarette especially when there is a chilled bottle of Hennessey to accompany it.
Ini Edo-Ehigwiana- The screen goddess and Glo Amabassdor who married her heartthrob recently in a lavish society wedding also loves smoking.
The controversial actress loves Rothmans and she is down with it any time of the day.
Rita Dominic: Delectable and sassy Rita has been enjoying the flow of good things for some time now. The actress turned writer currently has a lot of good stuffs going on for her Whether she is happy or sad, she puffs the cigarette to her satisfaction, she smokes brown London. Her persion for the cigarette is enviable judging by the colour of her lips.
Tonto Dike:- Sultry actress who made head- lines recently following her fainting at a Location recently is also a diehard smoker. The inability to control smoking habit made her to faint several times at the location. Beautiful Tonto enjoys white London and Malboro.
Halima Abubukar: This Northern born sultry actress who took the industry by storm following her near nude pictures and scenes in movies, also loves to puff the stick. Her favourite brand is Rothmans and Benson and Hedges.
Bimbo Akintola: The bold and beautiful Nollywood diva has a passion for the stick. Bimbo who is a force to be reckoned with in both the English and Yoruba sectors of the movie industry, enjoys Benson and Hedges any time of the day.
Sola Sobowale: The top mama of Nollywood, a great actress and producer has made an impact in the movie industry. The delectable actress is also a lover of sticks. She is reputed to be very passionate about it and does not hesitate to puff her favourite white London any where she is.
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.’