Entertainment
Rivers Movie Producers Honour Ateke Tom
It was a great day for Nige
rian entertainment clan as they stormed Okochiri in Okirika to celebrate the birthday of a Living Legend High chief Ateke Tom on 2nd of June, 2016 at his Mansion at Okochiri, Koniji town, Okirika.
Veteran Nollywood Actor Pete Edochie was the special guest, while others included Jim Lawson, Chinwe Owoh, Vitalis Ndubuisi, Francis Duru, (who was the master of the ceremony (M.CJ) Mike Ezurunoye, Fred Amata (President, Nigerian Guild of Editors (DGN) Fisim Lawson Young Arny (Chairman, Association of Movie producers (AMP) Rivers State Chapter) Junior Pope, Ugezu J.Ugezu, Jerry Amilo, Mama G (Patience Ozokwor) among others.
The music industry was not left out as some of the superstars in the industry also attended the event, among them are: Shaggy, Righteousman, African China, Wajuda, Seyi Law, Mbaka, Ofiafuruagwu, Baba Fryo, Raskimono, Oriz Wiliki, Lady I.B, Robin Maja (chairman Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN) Rivers State chapter, While the comedy clan was represented by Funny Bone, Arinze Baba, Silas Momen (chairman Actor Guild of Nigeria, Rivers State chapter), (AGN) others include Chief Joseph Yobo, Andy Amanechi among others.
Some of the high points of the event include cutting of the birthday cake by High Chief Ateke Tom and presentation of award of excellence to the celebrant for his efforts in the development of entertainment industry in Nigeria, by the Chairman of Association of Movie Producers (AMP) Rivers State Chapter, Mr Fisim Kawson Young-Arny on behalf of the members of the Association.
Commenting on the ceremony the chairman said High Chief Ateke tom has been a lover and a strong supporter of Nollywood in Nigeria and have contributed greatly to the movie industry in the country so, for the aforementioned reason the Association of Movie Producers Rivers State Chapter decided to present an Award to the High Chief on his birthday in appreciation and also to encourage him. We are pleading with well-meaning wealthy people in the state to emulate him in investing in the movie industry sector in Rivers State.
He also disclosed that on the 1st June 2016 five members of the Association of Movie Producers (AMP) in the state left the country to Paris, France to attend the Nollywood week in France. The chairman said he was to travel with them but because AMAA Award is to hold on 11th June 2016 in Port Harcourt Rivers State, and being major stakeholders in the movie world and as the current chairman of AMP he decided to be in the state with some of this executive members.
The movies producer thanked our amiable Governor chief Barr. Nyesom Ezebunwo Wike (CON) and Hon Commissioner for Culture and Tourism Mrs Tonye Briggs Onyide for their vision in bringing AMAA to Rivers State. He noted that this will show to the International community that indeed Rivers State is secured and also a business hup for investors to come and do business.
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.’