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Tonto Dike’s American Lover Revealed
News making the rounds in the social media stated that Nollywood actress, Tonto Dike has found love again. According to an insider source, the actress is peacefully (not madly this time around) in love with a born again Christian (not yet a pastor) – based in New York.
Even though the actress is keeping things under wrap now, the source said “there is light at the end of the tunnel as the man has assured her and her son of endless love.” He reportedly came visiting over the holidays before returning to his base few days ago. We hope in the coming weeks, Tonto would summon up courage to share the photo of her Mr X Video 2.0 with us.
Meanwhile, Tonto’s ex-husband, Kunle Churchill has warned her to curb her excesses and stay away from him. He wrote on social media.
“I don’t carry any hate in my heart, I loved you before, I still got love for you, stay away from me though.” Churchill’s response was based on Tonto’s response to a fan who prayed for a reunion of the former couple which the actress rejected.
In a related development, the Nollywood star and queen of controversy had said she is celibate even though she did not say for how long. The mother of one said on instagram while responding to reports claiming that she is pregnant. She wrote: “Dear blogger before I posted a pic of me rubbing my stomach, I posted a fat burger, I was about to it, so no I am simply over fed.”
She also said she would never have flaunted her pregnancy because of evil doers. “I invented the wed and born in secrecy guys, so how I’m I gonno flaunt my pregnancy so the demons on standby can eat it.”
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.’