Entertainment
Good Fortune Trails Show Biz Personalities
With the recent
developments in the Nigerian show business, it is obvious that fortune has smiled on most of the practitioners as they continue to record one achievement or the other.
Recently, Nigeria’s queen of songs Onyeka Onwenu was blessed with a Federal appointment by President Goodluck Jonathan who appointed her as the executive director/chief executive officer (CEO) of the National Centre for Women Development (NCWD) Abuja.
Her appointment according to our source is contained in a letter signed by the secretary to the Federal Government of Nigeria, Senator Anyim Pius Anyim, the appointment took effect from September 13, 2013.
In another development, another top artiste in the country Black Face, one of the co-founders of the defunct Plantaizhun Boyz Group signed a N52 million contract with Franchise Events Limited. The deal which also includes a car and a house makes Black Face. The Label’s biggest name at the moment.
Showbiz personality Mayokum Awodunmila aka May D has recently – moved into his new 6 bedroom duplex in Magogo Phase II GRA, the high brow area of Lagos. According to the information the house is worth about N150 million.
The Ekiti State born dancer turned music sensation is among the richest artistes in Nigeria today.
The Limpopo Master, Kcee recently acquired a 2013 Bently Convertible said to have cost millions of naira. This makes it a total of three exotic cars he bought recently. Before now he was reported to have acquired two brand new cars, 2013 Range Rover and BMW X6. While Nollywood star actress Halima Abukabar also took delivery of N10 million worth poshe convertible.
Ice Prince, it was also learnt, has just dropped the music video for his single titled ‘iswear’, the track and video also features American rapper, French Montana.
Rivers State born multitalented Artiste, actor and comedian, Julius D- Genius Agwu has taken his annual comedy and music show tagged crack your ribs to London and Manchester where the event recorded a huge success. A similar event tagged an evening with Julius Agwu was also held in Paris, France.
Agwu who spoke with some journalists recently disclosed that the high point of the United Kingdom (UK) show was the presence of his state governor, The Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi.” I was really touched and honoured that he came, nothing could be more exiting than hosting your governor”, he said.
There was also a similar show way back here in Nigeria to mark the independence anniversary, tagged independence special held at Transcorp Hilton Abuja where ace comedians like Igodie, I go save, Akpororo, Osama as well as Ice Prince performed alongside Julius Agwu.
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.’
