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Hanks Anuku Naturalises In Ghana …Changes Name
Nollywood actor, Hanks Anuku has reportedly become a Ghanian having naturalized in Ghana and changed his name to Nana Kwame Fifi Kakra Anuku. He has since relocated to the country.
In a recent interview, the veteran actor said that the crisis in Nigeria forced him to leave the country and send his children to London, while he hustles in Ghana. He stressed that God told him to leave Nigeria and he has found peace in Accra Ghana where he now resides.
Though Igbo by tribe, Hank Anuku was born in Ibadan 40 years ago, he attended Loyola College Ibadan and Auchi Polytechnic, graduated in 1981 before moving to the United States of America (USA).
The popular actor said he came into the movie industry to build up the children, to make them comfortable and to build on the good things of life. He urged the upcoming artistes to be dedicated, shun rumour mongering or be jealous of one another because everybody is a star provided you identify your talent and develop it.
Anuku who is not only associated with bad guy roles in Nollywood, is an actor that loves to ride on heavy racing motor bikes on the streets of Lagos. Although his accent is American having lived in the United States for a very long time before returning to Nigeria, he is deeply rooted in the African culture and loves his people dearly.
In a throw back interview with the press, Anuku disclosed that before he joined Nollywood, he had played some movie roles abroad. According to him, he was introduced to Nollywood by Regina Askia and his first movie was an Igbo flick titled “the skeleton” with Mr. Fidelis Dukar.
Since then, he had featured in countless Nollywood movies. Although people who watch his movies claim that he is a tough actor who likes to play tough roles, he said people could play whatever roles given to them in the make belief industry, but that does not mean that is what they are in real life. The important thing is to interpret the roles well.
Among some of his Nollywood movies are the Senator 1&2, the Senatorium, My Love, Desperados, Broad Day Light and other best sellers.
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.’