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The Wedding Party 2 Rakes In N467m
Romantic comedy sequel, The Wedding Party 2” has become the highest grossing Nollywood movie of all time and biggest ever Nigerian Film Internationally. The ELFIKE Film collective, a partnership between Ebonylife films, film one distribution, Inkblot productions and Koga studies is excited to announce that The Wedding Party 2 Destination Dubai (TW2) has earned N412 million at the Nigerian box office and N55 million abroad, making it the biggest Nigerian movie in history with N467 million worldwide.
It has performed brilliantly with audiences in UK, East and South Africa as well as Liberia, of particular note is its unprecedented five week run in UK cinemas, beginning with a sold out 6 screen premiere in London. This is an astonishing feat for a film launched just 5 weeks ago. It has surpassed the success of its predecessor and Nollywood’s most successful movie.
Mo Abudu, CEO Ebony life films is immensely grateful for how much support the movie has received at home and abroad. The success of TWP2 is further proof that Nigerians are willing to watch quality Nollywood movies in cinemas, we are so thrilled by how much viewers have embraced the entire film making process was intense and exhilarating, we would not have asked for a better response to the finished product.
Moses Babatope, Coo of film one distribution remains amazed at the rapid success of the film,” we definitely hoped for the level of success in and out of Nigeria, however, it has been astounding to see particularly in light of the international block buster movies, TWP2 had to contend with at the cinemas, start wars, the last Jedi, Jumanji, Pitch Perfect 3, Ferdinand and Paddington, we look forward to the film opening soon in the USA, Canada, the Caribbean’s and middle East”, he said.
The wedding Party 2 Destination Dubai is out in cinemas now in Nigeria, across Africa and select movie theatres in Europe. Below is the international release schedule: Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia (now showing), Togo, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Senegal, Cameroon, Mali and Guinea (now showing), England, Scotland, Netherland (now showing), Belgium February 9, 2018 (TBC), Cyprus, United States, Canada, Jamaica Trinidad (TBC).
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.’