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Nollywood Releases New Hit Movies
Nollywood, Nigeria’s Movie
Industry and the third largest movie producing industry in the world after Hollywood of America and Bollywood of India, has dished out new block buster movies that are making waves in the movie industry. They include:
Make A Move
Genre: Drama
Starring: Ivie Okujaiye, Tuface Idibia Majid Michel, Eno Ekpenyong, Omawumi Megbele
Synopsis:
Make a move is set in the exciting world of dance which filled with unique and artistic characters, becomes the only hope for Osas and Eseosa to escape the twisted dangers that lurk in the shadows of what used to be their haven, their home. Through the art of dance, the sisters learn to love and be loved, and are given one shot at a life they only ever dreamt about.
Mr Meet Peabody
Genre: Animation/Adventure/Comedy
Starring: Ty Burrell, Max Charles, Stephen Colbet
Synopsis:
The time-travelling adventures of an advanced Canine and his adopted son, as they endeavor to fix a time rift they created.
Jump And Pass
This drama movie stars Ine ‘Bishop’ Umeh, Alex Ekabo, Bellinda Effah, May Owen and Emem Ufot.
Synopsis: Edem (Bishop Umoh) plaque with diarrhea lenoes his gate unmanned in search of tissue paper. There is a robbery in the neighborhood and two strangers run in through the gates for safety, watch the film to get the full gist of the flick.
Devil In A Dress
This drama flick stars; Nse Ikpe-Etim, Adjetey Anang and Eknow Smith Asante.
The Synopsis: It is about a suspicious affair which ruins an almost perfect marriage as husband and wife take a wild goose chase into the world of sex, lies and betrayal, risking everything in one of the craziest love tangle ever. It is a must watch.
Devil In A Dress
This suspense filled thriller and exciting flick features Majid Micheal, Uti Nwachukwu, Kalsoum Sinare, Roselyn Ngissah and Kafile Danku.
Synopsis:
Graceful, elegant, gorgeous, skillful Sheila is every man’s fantasy every word rehearsed… Every move calculated… Every thought orchestrated to the very point where we realise that it has all been game of chess…
These movies have been premiered in the big screen all over Nigeria and is showing in cinemas across the country, including Silverbird Cinemas.
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.’