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Movie Review: Something Wicked Hits Cinemas
After months of anticipation, “Something Wicked” has finally come. The movie tells a story of a widow Hauwa (Ireti Doyle) whose recently orphaned nephew Abe (Oke Uzoeshi) moves into her home from the violence riddled Northern Nigeria after the murder of his parents.
Hauwa is a single mother to Daniel (Gabriel Afolayan), Becca (Beverly Naya) and Esther (Ivie Okujaya). Whilst she struggles with the challenges of balancing a failing business and single parent- hood, a strange Abel who rarely speaks, struggles to fit into his new family.
There is also the free spirited Claudia (Adesua Etonic), Hauwa’s friend and colleague who is willing to sell her virginity to safe Itauwa’s failing business. Some thing wicked is a well made and well intentioned movie told with a blend of coldness and humour. Even when it seeks to frighten, it still evokes laughter from viewers.
Viewers are kept glued to the screen by hilarious moments offered by the weired relationship between Daniel and his girl friend Vivian (Omawumi Dada) and the friendship/banter between Hausa and Clanda. We are also introduced to Clarissa. (Bisola Aiyeola) a neigbour who is addicted to alcohol, wrong parking and getting into daily altercations with Hauwa.
There is also the on and off relationship between Becca and Oscar (Timinic Egbuson). All of these characters slowly create a third act that is redeeming, entertaining and chilling. The movie is not ardous or complicated to watch, it is simple, as it does what it sets out to do, be a psycho-drama.
Despite its faults, the movie is an excellent debut for first time producers Okey Uzoeshi and Isioma Osaje with good directing, cast performances and a surprisingly satisfying jolting end, the movie packs a punch.
“Something wicked” premieres in cinemas nationwide on February 17, 2017 (today)..
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My Relationship With Davido Beyond Money, Gossip -Cubana Chief Priest
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.
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Simi Joins Kenya’s Anti-Tax Protests
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.”
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Davido, Zlatan, Others In Attendance At Asake’s Atlanta Concert
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.’