Entertainment
Half Of A Yellow Sun Now In Cinemas
Finally, the most talked
about and anticipated movie, ‘Half Of A Yellow Sun’ (HOAYS)is now out and showing in the big screens all over Nigeria since Friday, April 25th, 2014. The movie, which is a collaboration between top Nollywood and Nollywood actors cum actresses is the first Nigerian movie to premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) Canada.
The movie features BAFTA award winner and Oscar nominee, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Nigerian number one actress, Genevieve Nnaji. Others include O.C. Ukeje, Zack Orji, Wale Adeojo, Gloria Young, Tina Mba as well as Hollywood best, Thandie Newton, Anika Rose, Joseph Mawle, John Boyega etc.
The new flick, which is an adaptation of Chimamanda Adiche’s best selling and award winning novel has been translated into over 30 languages and been premiered in different parts of the world, UK, USA, Middle East, Portugal, Australia, New Zealand and Nigeria.
The Tide Entertainment gathered that Genevieve Nnaji, has described the movie as the biggest film she has ever done. ‘Half of the Yellow Sun’, which currently shows in all the cinemas in Nigeria is currently showing in all Silverbird Cinemas across the country including Port Harcourt.
The movie which is also regarded as the first in Nigeria to undergo proper film financing was produced with over 10 million Dollars and is expected to have a turn over of a million Dollars in Nigerian cinemas. It was directed by UK based Nigerian play wright Biyi Bamidele and was produced by Yewande Sadiku.
Entertainment
My Relationship With Davido Beyond Money, Gossip -Cubana Chief Priest
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.
Entertainment
Simi Joins Kenya’s Anti-Tax Protests
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.”
Entertainment
Davido, Zlatan, Others In Attendance At Asake’s Atlanta Concert
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.’
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