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Omotola Emerges 2013 Africa’s Lady Of ShowBiz
Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde added another feather to her cap by making the 2013 time 100 World’s Icon list as one of the most influential people in the world on the same honour list are Beyonce, Kate Middleton, Michelle Obama, Juslin Timber lake and the Chinese Tennis Star Li Na.
The previous honourees include: President Barak Obama, Opra Winfrey and Angelina Jolie. In this years edition, President Obama was recognised as one of the world’s most influential leaders, while Beyonce’s husband Jay-Z was recognised as a tifan.
In a statement released by the magazine, Omotola was described as Africa’s leading lady of showbiz, after two decades of consistent on screen success. The African Jewel accomplishments have been recognised as a pioneering force of the Nollywood film industry.
The actress who was recently interviewed by CNN has received dozens of accolades. Her recognition by time magazine
Hot only catapults her to superstar dorm but also reinforces the African film industry as a global power house.
It would be recalled that this very talented actress got married to Capt. Matthew Ekeinde at the tender age of 18 and has 4 children. Apart from being one of the most successful Nollywood actresses, she is also a singer.
Her first role in a movie came in the film venom of justice “(1995), she burst into the Nollywood clan with the movie “mortal inheritance”.
(1995) where she played a sickle cell patient who fights for her life when she knows that she might not be able to live.
At the end of the day she has a baby and eventually lives. This film which received good reviews, won her awards for her role in the movie and is still known as one of Nigeria’s best movies ever made. Ever since then, she has not looked back and she has starred in block buster movies like “Games Women Play”, “Blood Sisters”, “All my Life”, “Last Wedding”, “My Story”, “The Woman in Me” etc.
In the year 2005 she launched her music career. She is fondly called ‘Omosexy’ by her largefuns because of her pretty look and well carved out body.
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.’