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Omotola Jalade Receives Invitation For 2018 Oscars
Veteran Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde popularly called ‘Omosexy’ has been invited to the 2018 Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Science popularly known as the Oscars. According to reports, Omotola is listed among the record breaking 928 members to be admitted this year.
The Academy invites notable industry professionals ranging from actors to writers and two categories members-at-large and associates to accommodate individuals who have no defined branches in motion picture. It is the world’s preeminent movie related organisation with membership limited to film artistes working in the production of theatrically released motion pictures.
According to the list, Omotola’s invitation stemmed from the recognition she got in 2010 romantic drama, ‘A Private Storm’ and the 2012 thriller ‘Last Fight to Abuja’. A private storm co-directed by Lancelot Imasun and Ikechukwu Onyeka received three nominations of the 7th African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) including awards for Best Make Up, Best Supporting Actor and Best Nigerian film while Last Flight to Abuja written by Tunde Babalola, directed and produced by Obi Emelonye won the AMAA for best film by an African based abroad.
Since Omotola’s Nollywood debut in 1995 diva has appeared in over 300 films selling millions of video copies. Aside her show biz accomplishments, she is also applauded for her remarkable humanitarian efforts in 2013. She was honoured in Time Magazine’s List of 100 must influential people in the world alongside Michelle Obama, Beyonce and Kate Middleton. In early 2013, she made her US Television debut in VHI’s “Hit The Floor”
In 2014 she was honoured by the Nigerian government as a member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR) for her contribution to Nigerian entertainment industry.
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.’