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Omotola Wades Into Niger Delta Pollution …Romance Rumour With Senator Abaribe Spreads
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winning actress, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde has expressed anger with the whole situation of pollution in the Niger Delta.
The Ondo State-born A –list actress in a recent interview with the CNN said she felt hurt when she was shooting a film in the area which also revolves around the struggle in the region. According to her, “it is very sad, you need to go to the Niger Delta region to know what the people of the area are going through.
The UN and Amnesty International ambassador noted that if you go to that area today, most of the locals do not have jobs because they are basically fishermen, most of the women work in the field and the world is silent.
Omotola, who is one of the 100 most influential persons in the world according to the times of London rating disclosed that she recently shot a film about the Niger Delta situation called ‘Up creek’ and she wept when shooting the movie because of the poor living condition of the people.
Meanwhile, the Nollywood screen goddess and mother of four is alleged to be having an affair with distinguished a senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Eyinnaya Abaribe, according to reports, as Omotola frequently pays visit to the senator.
It was also gathered that the beautiful actress who has so far remained scandal free in the make believe industry called Nollywood has intimate relationship with the senator who goes out with her when the opportunity arises.
Anyway, this is not a new development in Nollywood as many actresses are known to be friends of the who is who in the society most especially politicians and money bags
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.’