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The Johnsons, Depicting Reality Of Average Nigerian Family
The Johnsons, a family sitcom starring Charles Inojie, Chinedu Ikedieze (Aki), Olumide Oworu, Ada Ameh and Kunle Bamlefa tells the story of an average Nigerian family and the hilarious struggle they face everyday. It depicts the challenges they encounter and how the family surmounts such individually and as a unit.
The main character is Efe Johnson (Chinedu Ikedieze) a normal 15-year-old boy struggling like every kid his age with the challenges of being a teenager. Efe however has one other challenge, that is completely unique to him, he is only two feet tall.
In large doses, it employs comedy events typical of what Nigerians deal with daily. The characters in a variety of entertaining ways indirectly pass messages to the audience about how their decisions could impact them positively or negatively.
The disastrous consequences of greed for sample could be gleaned from the case of Pablo (Kunle Bamtefa). Pablo, Biological father of spiff (Ajibola Samuel) adopted by the Johnson family is a traditional medicine dealer who never stops coming up with tricks to fleece the Johnsons of money or looking for means to get rich quick which inevitably end in failure.
There is also lucky Johnson (Inojie), the head of the family who comes up with less than ingenous ways to get out of spending money, he also confuses his family with his choice of words as he believes he is a genuise yet to be discovered. Inadequate attention to studies is similarly depicted through the examples of Spiff and Abulu ( Elvis Duke) who both feared their school exams while others like Efe passed in flying colours.
With each episode, the Johnsons, the average Nigeria family is presented with a far from perfect family setting that is laced with humour and mischief, but with important lessons to learn.
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.’