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Rachael Okonkwo Becomes Enugu Ambassador On Youth Dev
The Governor of Enugu State, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has appointed Nollywood Actress, Rachael Okonkwo as Enugu State Ambassador on Youth Development.
The beautiful and famous actress announced the good news via her instagram page where she shared a photo of herself and the governor holding what appeared to be her appointment letter.
‘I am overwhelmed and glad to inform you that I have been appointed the Enugu State Ambassador on Youth Development by the state governor, His Excellency Ifeanyi Lawrence Ugwuanyi (Gbums).
‘I am humbled that the state found me worthy to represent them and I promise to do my utmost best towards creating positive impact in the lives of youths and the people of Enugu State at large”, she wrote.
Okonkwo who is popularly known as ‘Nkoli Nwa Nsukka’ is a fast rising Nollywood actress, model, singer, dancer and a philanthropist. In 2007 Rachael Okonkwo joined the Nigerian movie industry (Nollywood) after registering with the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) Enugu Chapter and started attending movie auditions and featuring as minor character in movies.
In 2008, she played a supporting role in the movie ‘Royal War’ alongside Ini Edo and Van Vickers. Also in 2010 she played a supporting role in the movie ‘Open and Close’ alongside Nuela Njibuigbo, Patience Ozokwu, John Okafor and Charles Inojie.
In 2014 she rose to fame playing the lead role in the Nollywood block buster movie ‘Nkoli Nwa Nsukka,’ an Igbo indigenous movie produced and directed by Mac Collins Chidebe. She has acted in over 100 movies in Nollywood which include: Royal War, “Ekaette Goes to School, Sister Esther”, ‘Paw Paw’ The Quitter Boy and Bloody War.
Others are ‘Ogidi’, Teri-Teri, Arthur One Eye, Onwa Na South, left over, Zeeworld Madness, University Girls, Vale of Tears, Ijele Princess of Fire Etc as well as won various awards.
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.’
