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Monalisa Chinda Veers Into Publishing
Rivers State-born talented Nollywood actress, Monalisa Chinda has veered into publishing as she recently launched her magazine called Monalisa.
In a recent press interview, she explained that the magazine is about love of the finer things of life, it is about being una pohogetic of success,applauding achievements, whilst also mentoring ambition.
It is about celebrating the fruit of labour and the result of hard work, adding that Monalisa is about Living, Laughing and belonging”.
On her acting cancer, she said, first acting will always be part of her, she stressed that as you attain a certain height in your chosen career, it is only natural that you want to diversify, you want to show the other things you can do. Not just to entertain, but to impact knowledge.
Among the dignitaries that attended launching held on Friday November 22, 2013 at the Intercontinental Hotel, Victoria Island Lagos included Senator Florence Ita Giwa, Kelechi Amadi Obi, Mrs Mary Akpobome, Julius Agwu, former, Miss Nigeria, Helen Prest-Ajayi and Laure Nzeribe among others.
Meanwhile, recent reports have it that the appearance of Laure Nzeribe at the launch continued from his Lover, Monalise Chinda. The handsome gentle man who is said to have once dated society Dame Grace Egbagbe was reported to have parted ways from Monalisa Chinda.
The Ikwerre, Rivers State born super actress and a divorce whose bitter separation from former husband, Dejo Richards was the object of a media frenzy later hooked up with Laure.
Initially, Nzeribe and Chinda were said to be so serious that a permanent Liai son was on the cards, but recently tales of incompatibility rent the air.
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.’