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Behold, Naija Entertainers Gunning For Guber Seats
2019 may be two years away, but politicians have already started strategising on how they could clinch the seats up for election. What is a bit surprising to many is how celebrities have started showing interest in running for active offices as the National Assembly has even passed the Not Too Young To Run bill, giving youths the opportunity to run for political offices. Perhaps this is what has given celebrities the drive to delve into politics.
Here is a list of entertainment celebrities who have started making moves to fully enter into politics:
(1) Yul Edochie: Nollywood actor and son of veteran movie star, Yul Edochie was the first celebrity to declare his intention to run for Governor of Anambra State in the forthcoming gubernotional elections in the state. Writing on why he wanted to become the next governor, Yul says.
“We need young, vibrant and decisive leaders with good hearts, leaders who understand the urgent need to fix the problems of the masses, leaders who will put tribalism and favouritism aside and work for the people”. However, he has not announced the party on whose platform he intends to run for the governorship of Anambra State in November 2017.
(2) KCee: Even though he has been embroiled in battle with his former label mate, Harryson KCee surprised many when he announced his intention to also contest for Governor of Anambra State in November 2017. KCee says he wants to impact on the lives of the masses, that is why he is running for the high office of Anambra State Governor.
(3) Terry G: Another celebrity whose announcement to run for political office surprised many is Terry G- who says if he doesn’t get elected as the Governor of Benue State, there would be problem. He also added that power belongs to the youths. Funny enough, he wants to be deputy governor too.
(4) Vic O: Rapper Vic O says he wants to be the Governor of Cross River State for free. Apart from his promise to donate his salary when he gets into office, Vic O has promised that he is going to save the state.
(5) Uche Maduagwu: Known more for his out-rageous posts on the lives of his colleagues on social media than for his acting roles, Uche Maduagwu has said he is the most popular candidate. That means the election will be easy as he intends to run for the gubernatioal seat of his state.
(6) Jim Iyke: The only celebrity who hasn’t decleared his intention to run for office in any capacity or released a campaign poster is nollywood ‘bad boy,’ Jim Iyke who has been at the fore front of a political movement called the “Youth Democratic Party”. It’s only a matter of time before he tells use what he is running for.
Meanwhile, Nigerian born humour merchant, Basket Mouth has indicated interest to run as first multi-state governor. His campaign poster shows that he wants to run and be voted as the governor of Imo, Abia, Rivers, Cross Rivers, Awka-Ibom and Lagos States.
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.’
