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Nollywood Movie Buffs Crave For Old Movies
Nollywood movie buffs are now asking for the return of old movies filmed in the early 1990s and 2000s with a pang of nostalgia as they reminisce and celebrate the actors and actresses who surmounted the odds to keep Nigerians happy and entertained. The Nollywood veterans who made life time impact in the Nigerian movie clan, include; Olu Jacobs, Pete Edochie, Eucharia Anunobi, Ramson Nouah, Liz Benson, Regina Askia, Patience Ozukwor, Sandra Achums, Kenneth Okonkwo, Genervieve Nnaji, Fred Amata, Ernest Obi, Saint Obi, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, Chinyere Wilfred, Francis Duru, Bobmanuel Odorkwor, Nkem Owoh and Chiwetalu Agu.
Others are: Hans Anukwu, Ann Njemanze, Tony Umez, Bimbo Akintola, Joke Silver, Ngozi Ezeonu, Stephanie Okereke-Linus, Mercy Johnson, Uche Jumbo, Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD), Chioma Chiukwuka, Ini Edo, Hilda Dokubo, Monalisa Chinda, Kanayo O. Kanayo, Stella Damascus, Kate Henshaw, Sam Dede, Columbus Irosoanga etc.
While some of the departed icons of the industry include: Elebeli Elenuwu, Justus Esiri, Sam Loco Efe, Pete Ene, Bukky Ajayi.
The favourite films of old include; State of Emergency, Desperados, Ojadike, Odogwu, Akidi, Egg of Life, Things Fall Apart, Raffle Snake, Fatal Desire, Igodo, World Apart, Across the Bridge, Taboo, August Meeting, Ijele, Living in Bondage, oracle, Last Burial, Samadoru, The Missing Mask and Suicide Mission.
Others are: Billionaires Club, Check Mate, Blood Sisters, Violated, Rituals, Ukwa, Glamour Girls, Ikuku, Blood Money, Gone Forever, Igbudu, Battle of Musanga, Witches etc.
These films were the viewer delight and have left lasting desires in their hearts. They were the films that endeared the industry to the people and made Nollywood what it is today.
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.’