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‘Dawn In The Creeks’ Debuts In N’ Delta Soon
Multiple award winning
film maker, Jeta Amata has concluded plans to partner with the United State Government in reality show tagged “Dawn in the creeks:” A Niger Delta Legacy.
Amata who spoke at a press conference at the consulate in Lagos recently, said the project becomes necessary to find lasting peace in Niger Delta by distracting the youths from restive tendencies and engaging them to tell positive stories about the region as film makers.
The reality show isexpected to showcase stories of non violent transformation in some of the Niger Delta communities. On the modalities of the reality show, the veteran film maker explained that seven persons will be chosen from Isoko in Delta State, Nembe in Bayelsa State and Rivers State.
According to him, the 21 persons will be flown to Lagos and put in an academy where they will be taught to produce the films, after which N1million will be given to each group of seven as well as State-Of-The-Art equipment which they will take to their communities and make these films.
The United States consul General Lagos, Jeffery J. Hawkins Jnr said the US had a strong interest in supporting the country’s peace. Prosperity and security, especially by stabling the resource rich Niger Delta, an economic engine of Nigeria, but a region historically prone to violence.
The Niger Delta born veteran film maker studied theatre Arts in Benue State University, Makurdi. His work want Global when he produced a documentary for the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) in 2013. His Movie ALEXA AFFAIR debuted at the 2004 Berlin film festival, while his second film AMAZING GRACE won the best West African film Awards in 2006.
Jeta holds the honour of being the producer of the best Nigerian film to be screened at the prestigious CANNES film festival other hit movies include INALE and MARY SLESSOR, his latest film BLACK NOVENBER was premiered at the United Nations during the general Assembly in 2012. It was also screened at the Kennedy centre as well as library of congress Washington DC.
He holds 53 nominations and 10 wins for film awards I African Europe and America.
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.’