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Omotola Carpets Buhari Over Bad Governance
Veteran Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, has accused President Mohemmadu Buhari led administration of running a hellish country. The actress who stated this through her twitter handle, wrote: “The country under your watch is hellish, the lack of money in circulation now, coupled with the continuous assault and killings by uniformed men will make this country implode, it is unbearable, do something, I silently fear a desperation everywhere”.
The tweet has since gone viral prompting the Personal Assistant (PA) to the President on New Media, Bashir Ahmed to fire back at the actress. In a counter-tweet, she said Madam Omotoa those who are working for ‘clean’ money are not complaining and will never refer our dear country as ‘Hellish’. In Kano State alone, from 2015-2018, no fewer than 200 medium and small scale rice milling centres emerged, for that, billions circulated among millions”.
Omotola seemingly disgusted by the backlash she received from the government tweeted: “Now you see why people will rather just go on with their own business and not speak-up? I thank God for grace, we do it for a better tomorrow, if the country totally breaks down, every one suffers irrespective of how rich, poor or retarded you are.”
She also replied Ahmed saying: “As long as you are not insulating that I am not working clean for my money… I hear you. Its good that there are some progress… do you truly want to say you don’t see all that is really wrong? Can we fight for our future in truth for once without being partisan?”
Omotola’s tweet sparked outrage on twitter with users of social media platform arguing for and against her claims.
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.’