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Omoni Oboli Survives Law Suit, Father’s Death
Nollywood actress and producer, Omoni Oboli has had a not too smooth year following the law suit slammed against her and her father’s death, describing that period of her life as one of the toughest moments in her career. The “First Lady” as she is fondly called opened up recently on how she survived it all.
She revealed that during that period, she was plagued with panic attacks, but for the strong support she got from her family and friends, she would have gone nuts.
“Okafor’s Law 20 is my best movie so far and it is doing very well in the market and cinemas.
But I would not lie, the law suit that was slammed against me over the movie, was a very terrible experience. It was one of the toughest points in my career coupled with the fact that my father died a few weeks after the whole law suit saga ended, she said.
She further stressed, “I felt that I was getting out of one problem to the other and I just totally fell apart.
I never doubted the success of the movie but I just wanted the court to ensure it was played across the cinemas for the viewing pleasure of my fans”.
“However, during that period I realized that when something bad happens, it may cause us to fall, but you have to pick yourself up because when there is life, there is hope. As long as you are still breathing, things would always get better. I am a very positive person and I have always believed that no matter how bad things get, they would be better in times.
The only person that can keep you down is yourself. I tell my self that even if I have a scandal (God for bid), I would step on it and move on, I would take off from there. During that period, my family really stood by me. When I saw my husband and kids, I felt like the world was better. I know that as far as we were together every thing would be well, my girls were also unbelievable.
During that time, my husband was not around but a lot of women surrounded me. There were about four ladies sleeping with me every day because it was that bad. I never knew what panic attack meant till I encountered that experience, she said.
Oboli further explained that to avoid the stress, she tried to settle out of court, but the opposition was adamant about heading to court. I tried to settle out of court not because I was guilty, but I just did not want the stress. At a point I started asking what every thing was all about. Was it only about the movie? I began to ask myself if it was worth what I was going through because in the next five years, “Okafor’s Law would be one of the least movies I would do.
“I don’t hate the person that took me to court because I am not wined that way. When I see them in court, I say hello, but I don’t know if we can ever be friends again. Right now I am fine and I am in a good place”, she said.
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.’