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Tonto Dike Empowers Victims Of Domestic Violence
Tonto Dike has taken it upon herself to empower some victims of domestic violence and rape, it is no secret that sexual assault and domestic violence have become endemic in Nigeria and due to short comings in our legal system, the issue persists.
Nollywood screen diva and philanthropist, Tonto Dike, who was recently appointed an Ambassador to the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), through her foundation will be empowering 16-year-old SS1 Student of Kuje Government Girls School who was raped some months back in her school by counselling her, paying her school fees in a more improvised school to university level.
Another beneficiary will be the Benue State born lady who was married with two kids and suffered domestic violence through the marriage that lasted for seven years.
The tragic shock that led to the divorce of the couple was that the husband forcefully slept with her 15-year-old younger sister, the domestic violence victim, she was also empowered by Tonto Dike who will be paying her university school fees and also starting up a business for her.
Tonto Dike has also commended NAPTIP for their good works and she also said that the beneficiaries would be counselled, rehabilitated and reintegrated into the society to prevent them from being among the vulnerable group again.
Recall that last time we saw Tonto give to the charity was when the beautiful actress in conjunction with her NGO, Tonto Dike Foundation, paid a visit to the persons living with disability in the Karan Majiji Disable Colony to celebrate the United Nation’s International World Disability Day. In the course of the visit, she shared gifts with the inhabitants of the colony and spent time having fun with them. Tonto who was excited about her visit took to her Instagram on Sunday December 3, 2017 where she shared photos of herself and her team during their visit to the colony.
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.’