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Half Of A Yellow Sun, Others Hit Big Screen

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12 years ago

April 25, 2014

The internationally ac
claimed movie, Half Of A Yellow Sun was recently premiered in Nigeria. The event put Lagos in a festive mood as Chiwetel Ejiofor and his fellow co-stars stormed Lagos for the premiere of the thrilling motion picture.
The film’s highly acclaimed director, Biyi Bandele and its award winning producer, Andrea Calderwood were also in Lagos with cast of stars which include O.C. Ukeje Tina Mba, Gloria Young, Genevieve Nnaji, Onyeka Onwene Richard Ofodile, Naya Amobi and the films director Biyi Bandele.
It was gathered that the Nigeria’s first Hollywood-style movie premiere witnessed the largest-ever assembly of Hollywood and Nollywood director Biyi Bandele.
Half of a Yellow Sun is a beautifully crafted adaptation of the internationally acclaimed adaptation of the international best seller by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.
It is showing at cinemas nation wide including Silver Bird Cinemas. Chiwetel Ejiofor in a recent press interview described Half Of A Yellow Sun as an international story, it has its implications and its relevance across the world.
He went further to reveal that it was the then Biafra war that led to his birth in movie. Inarguably this is the highest budgeted movie in Nigeria and for the first time ever the movie has a billionaire’s box office members Chiwetel and Queen of Box office in Nigeria Genevieve together in a movie.
The 10 Million Dollar film was produced in Nigeria and also brought Hollywood and Nollywood together which has given the film industry an international footing.
The movie which was shot in Tinapa, Calabar was directed by UK based play right, Biyi Bandele who dwelt more in the theme of love rather than violence.
Blood In The Lagoon
Teco Benson’s Blood In The Lagoon will soon be premiered in the big screen nation wide. The emotionally charged and thought provoking movie features Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, Okey Uzoeshi, Ufuoma Ejenobor, Akin Lewis, Eddie Ugboma etc.
The film centres around George Dibiya Okey Uzoeshi born into abject poverty and thrust deep into the drudgery fate has dealt him. George takes out a living in the treacherous murky waters of the deluge Lagos Lagoon just like thousands in the many slums of Nigeria, his life style story is already written and sealed by fate even before he came into the world.
This is not of his making, the chances of getting any education and may be clawing his way out of the situation is zero to unlikely at best, but after the murder of his brother, George, sets out to not allow his brother’s dream die.
Along the way, he gets entangled with the stunningly beautiful scarlet (Omotola). It is an exceptionally and emotionally charged and thought provoking movie.

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Funke Akindele’s Behind The Scenes Crosses ?1.77bn

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17 hours ago

January 9, 2026

The Tide

Funke Akindele’s Behind The Scenes becomes Nollywood’s highest-grossing film of 2025, earning ?1.77bn in under four weeks.

Multi-award-winning actress and producer Funke Akindele has done it again, and this time, the numbers speak louder than applause.

Her latest film, Behind The Scenes, has officially emerged as the highest-grossing Nollywood film of 2025, pulling in an astonishing ?1.767 billion in less than four weeks.

The Tide Entertainment reports that Funke Akindele Makes Box Office History as Behind The Scenes Crosses ?1.77bn
Earlier in its release cycle, the film’s distributor, FilmOne Entertainment, revealed that Behind The Scenes smashed five opening-weekend records, including the highest single-day gross ever recorded on Boxing Day, with ?129.5 million in one day. That announcement already hinted that something unusual was unfolding.

Reacting to the milestone, FilmOne described the moment as both surreal and communal, crediting audience loyalty for pushing the film to the top spot once again as the number-one movie of the weekend. And that sentiment feels accurate. This wasn’t just ticket sales; it was momentum.

What makes this achievement even more striking is that Behind The Scenes is Funke Akindele’s third film to cross the ?1 billion mark. Before now, there was A Tribe Called Judah, and then Everybody Loves Jenifa, a film that didn’t just open big, but went on to become the highest-grossing Nollywood film of all time. At this point, it’s no longer a fluke. It’s a pattern.

Part of Behind The Scenes’ success lies in strategy. The film enjoyed advanced screenings on December 10 and 11, quietly building curiosity and conversation before its nationwide release on December 12. By the time it officially hit cinemas, audiences already felt like they needed to see it.

Then there’s the cast. The film brings together a lineup that feels deliberately stacked: Scarlet Gomez, Iyabo Ojo, Destiny Etiko, Tobi Bakre, Uche Montana, and several others. Familiar faces, strong fan bases, and performances that kept word-of-mouth alive long after opening weekend.

Still, beyond timing and casting, there’s something else at work here. Funke Akindele understands Nigerian audiences. Their humour, their pacing, their emotional buttons. She doesn’t guess, she calculates, experiments, listens, and refines. That understanding has slowly turned into box-office dominance.

Behind The Scenes crossing ?1.77 billion isn’t just another headline; it’s confirmation. Funke Akindele has moved from being a successful actress to becoming one of the most reliable commercial forces Nollywood has ever produced. Three-billion-naira films don’t happen by luck. They happen when storytelling, business sense, and audience trust align.

And right now, that alignment seems firmly in her hands.

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Adekunle Gold, Simi Welcome Twin Babies

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18 hours ago

January 9, 2026

The Tide

Popular Nigerian music stars, Adekunle Kosoko, widely known as Adekunle Gold, and his wife, Simi, have become parents again this time to twins.

The award-winning singer shared the joyful update on his Snapchat story on Wednesday, confirming the expansion of their family.

“Asked God for another child and he blessed me double,” she wrote.

While the couple has not yet disclosed the gender of the newborns, the announcement has sparked an outpouring of warm wishes from admirers, fellow celebrities, and industry colleagues.

Speculation had intensified in December when Simi posted a video on Instagram accompanied by the caption, “From my baby, for my babies.”

The clip showed her with a growing baby bump, fueling anticipation that another child was on the way.

Their latest blessings arrive just weeks after Simi highlighted a scene from Adekunle Gold’s newly released music video, “My Love is the Same,” further stirring excitement among fans.

The Tide Entertainment reports that Adekunle Gold and Simi who tied the knot in 2019 after a long history of friendship and musical synergy remain one of Nigeria’s most admired entertainment power couples. Both artistes were once signed to X3M Music before soaring into mainstream acclaim.

The pair welcomed their first child, Adejare Kosoko, fondly called Deja, in May 2020.

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Jesse Flames Opens 2026 With ‘Praise The Lord’ Featuring Magnito

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18 hours ago

January 9, 2026

The Tide

After closing out 2025 with the release of “Praise the Lord” featuring Magnito, Jesse Flames enters the new year with renewed clarity and purpose, continuing to build a body of work rooted in intention rather than noise. In a moment where Afrobeats is moving faster and louder than ever, his approach remains measured and deliberate, prioritizing meaning, craft, and longevity over momentary attention. The official music video arrives January 10.

Following the momentum of his breakout single “FLEX,” “Praise the Lord” represents a shift from celebration to grounding. Reflective and soulful, the record centers gratitude, growth, and perspective, capturing a quieter confidence that resonates beyond a single moment.

“This song is about recognizing the full picture,” Jesse shares. “The work people see and the work they don’t. The lessons, the setbacks, the growth.”

The collaboration with Magnito, a respected voice in Nigerian hip hop known for his sharp lyricism and cultural authenticity, adds depth and weight to the record, reinforcing its themes of resilience, faith, and self reflection.

Released in December at the height of Detty December, “Praise the Lord” became a natural soundtrack for both celebration and reflection as the year came to a close. With the video arriving in January, the record takes on new meaning, opening the year as a tone setter rather than a reset.

Born in the United States, raised in Festac, Lagos, and now based in London, Jesse Flames brings a global perspective to his sound, blending Afrobeats, hip hop, and melodic soul into something sleek and intentional. His music reflects lived experience and cultural nuance rather than trend chasing.

The Tide Entertainment reports that with over 11 million streams, performances at O2 Brixton Academy and OVO Arena Wembley, and coverage from The Guardian and Business Post Nigeria, Jesse’s rise has been steady and self made. Looking ahead to 2026 and 2027, he is preparing for collaborations with Ice Prince, M.I Abaga, and Smurlee.

“Praise the Lord” ft. Magnito is available now on all streaming platforms.