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Nollywood Stars Storm PH For New Movie …As Liz Benson Bounces Back To Acting
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Kalu Ikeagwu and Nse Ikpe Etim, have stormed Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital to shoot a new movie titled, “the Green Eye D!!
The movie directed by Blessing Udefe features upcomers, Anthonia Nwosu and Paul Osibo, among others.
It is centred on the tale of betrayal and the power of enduring love. It is expected to premiere in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt and London soon.
Another interesting new movie is “Onikola” produced by Funmi” Fiberesima and directed by Dotun Taylor. It Starrs: Dejumio Lewis, Ara, Sunday Afolabi, Ronke Oshodi, Oke Ibrahim Chatta and Funmi herself as well as lake Fatai Rolling Dollars.
The movie expected to be released in DVD market portrays the effect of female genital circumstition and its eradication.
Meanwhile, veteran Nollywood actress Liz Benson has reportedly made a surprise return to the Nigerian movie industry recently. The screen goddess was featured in a Stephanie Okereke Linus new movie titled ‘DRY’ which talks about Visico Vaginal Fistula (V.V.F) a disease in young women .
Since her return to Nollywood, their has been excitement as most of her fans express joy in having her back after several years of absence in movies.
Liz Benson started acting as a kid, she gained stardom when she acted in the popular TV Services ‘Fortunes’ in 1993 when she played the role of Mrs Agnes Johnson. Her role in the ‘Glamour Girles’ also stood her out.
In 1996, she left acting to become a born again Christian and in 2009 she married Bishop Great Emeya at the Rainbow Christain Assembly, Warri, Delta State, having lost her first husband Samuel Gabriel Etim to death.
She is presently involved in the work of soul winning for God in Warri where she is based with her hubby.
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.’