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Eucharia Anunobi, RMD Feature In New Nollywood Movie, Zero Hour
Following the boom in cinema business in Nigeria last Yuletide, the Jig is about to return with a much anticipated film titled “Zero Hour,” a thriller from the director of the celebrated 30 days in Atlanta’ and a trip to Jamaica, Robert O. Peters.
Coming to the cinemas across the country on March 22, 2019 ‘zero hour’ is a star studded film starring the ageless Richard Mofe Ddamijo (RMD) and returning old Nollywood flame, Eucharia Anunobi in a story of love, business and crime with other screen delights like Alexx Ekubo, Ali Nuhu, Rahama Sadau, Ayoola Ayototla, Halimar Yusuf and a noteable cock crew at Dawn actress Ene Oloja who is making her debut in the film.
Zero Hour is a Romantic thriller with a lot of family love, business, money lundering, crime and murder, all hanging around its fold. It was produced by native media and EKD Production, Directed by Robert O. Peter. A collaboration of Galaxy Transportation and Construction Services Limited as xxecutive producer, Native Media white stone pictures and FKD production.
Zero Hour tells the story of Zamani (Alexx-Ekubo) in only child and heir apparent of the Ceo of Galaxy Limited who returns to take back is fathers business empire in the mix are his uncle and guardian, Danlami David (RMO) his cousin Awwal (Ali Nuhu) and his love interest, Zee (Rahama Zadau).
Supporting the award winning Director, Robert O. Peters on the project is a Canadian based film maker and TV Producer, Rogers Ofime, as producer and Ali Nuhu who brought together seasoned film makers like Samuel Jonathan (DOP), Mutaini Jimoh (sound recorder), Mayowa Labiran (Art Director), Supervising producer, Ronke Oshinjobi, Uzee Usman (associate producer, Bamidele Akingbulu (costume designer) and a host of others.
According to Ofime, Producer Series, ‘Tinsel,’ Zero Hour which was largely short in Abuja, had the support of FCT’s biggest fashion houses like Vodi, Eljargo Coufure, Pink Flour, Sly royal and Grazee stitches. The movie is distributed by Genesis cinemas, Real Buzz for Zero Hour began after an official trailer was released on February 18, 2019.
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.’