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Actors, Film Makers Protest Closure Of Cinemas
Nollywood actors and film makers took to instagram to protest the continued closure of cinemas in Nigeria by the Federal Government nation wide.
The online protest tagged hashtag “save cinemas” flooded timelines on Monday August 17, 2020 and saw actors and film makers relate how the continued closure continues to stifle the growth of the entertainment industry.
Veteran actress, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde wrote on instagram: “I believe cinemas are easier to monitor and regulate if other indoor places are open, why not the cinemas? Tempchecks, masks, distancing etc, we need to work together to ensure safer ways to keep the arts going. Many livelihoods depend on this, it can and must be done as safey as possible”.
Ace film director, Steve Gukas joined the protest with an instagram post”. The ability of the film industry to grow and sustain itself is directly linked to had of much money films earns in various windows. The cinema is a very important revenue source keeping them shut his dire consequences for the industry, giving how many of our youths make a living from the industry, its time to give this a second look.
According to popular singer and actor Falz,” the Government contributes almost nothing to the creative industry. Right now we don’t see anything, but a government that contributes little or nothing to the creative sector and continued to attempt to stifle the sector in every way.
“Thousands of people have been left without any way to earn for several months the entertainment industry must be allowed to gradually get back on business, lets start with cinema’s reopening”.
Other film influencers to join the protest include: Obi Emelonye, Oyin Abraham, Jide Kene Achufusi, Obas Ighodoro, Bellinda ffah Enyinna Nwigwe, Lician Afegbai among others.
Recall that cinemas in Nigeria have been closed since April 2020 following directives by the Federal Government amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.’
