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5 New Blockbuster Nollywood Movies To Watch
Nollywood, Nigeria’s movies industry is agog with new blockbuster movies that are bound to hold viewers and movie buffs spell bound, some of them are currently showing in the cinemas, while others are in movie shelves in major markets across the country they include:
1. St. Mary
This movie starrs Zack Orji, Keppy Bassey-Inyang, Joseph Benjamin, Benita Nzeribe Scott Roberts, Paul Obazele, Ibinabo Fiberesima and Tony Alamsa.
Synopsis: In an Honest quest for improvement in life and the desire to settle into matrimony with his heart throb, Tejiri uncovers a massive conspiracy on board an oil vessel, “St Mary” on a voyage bound for Amsterdam. The movie would be showing at Silverbird Cinemas nation- wide from 22nd May 2015.
2. In The Music
This movie belongs to the Drama genre and features Omawumi, Keira Chelsea, Beverly and Tomi Dazzle.
Synopsis: Ihuoma and Nnenna are two sisters that give a new meaning to the phrase “when life gives you lemons…”, having lost their mother to lung cancer at an early age, life becomes very complicated for them. They journey through this musical quest finding happiness and comfort as they make friends and enemies along the way.
3. Love Or Something Like That
This is also a drama genre that starrs O.C Ukeje, John Dumelo, Josetyn Dumas etc.
Synopsis: A young surgeon’s chance meeting with her ex-boy friend throws her word into absolute chaos when she makes a horrible discovery about her past and what could be the end of a great career, and beautiful marriage. It is a poignant story about moving on when there is no light at the end of the tunnel. It is a must watch.
4. While You Slept
The movie which belongs to the Drama genre starrs Ini Edo, Joseph Benjamin, Venita Akpofure, Bobby Michael etc.
Synopsis: ‘While You Slept’ is about a lady, Amaka Okoro whose life has been turned upside down when Najite, a mysterious stranger shows up claiming to be the secret wife of Emeka.. Amaka’s late husband.
Dazzling Mirage
This movie features: Femi Lala Akindoju, Kunle Afolayan, Taiwo Ajai Lyceth, Yomi Fash Lanso, Bimbo, Manuel etc.
Synopsis: The movie is a love story marked by acts of betrayal and loyalty as in the life of a sickle cell sufferer. It aims to help raise awareness about the sickle cell condition and to help people make better informed decisions.
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.’
