Entertainment
RSNC, School To Partner On Promotion Of Dancing
The General Manager of the
Rivers State Newspaper Corporation (RSNC), Mr Celestine Ogolo, has expressed the willingness of the corporation to partner with Mona dance school in creating public awareness about the importance and many benefits of dancing to not only the individual, but the society at large.
The general manager gave the assurance when representatives of Mona Dance School, Port Harcourt led by the Creative Director, Mrs Elo Inyeinengi Etomi paid him a courtesy call in his office last Wednesday.
He said dance and dancing have to do with life as they promote healthy living and create job opportunities, amongst other benefits.
He congratulated the team for championing such a lofty course successfully for the past seven year, he noted that what they have choice is not only uncommon, but revolutionary.
He stressed that Rivers people are talented and creative, what they need is a window to showcase their talents and creativity which the school offers.
According to him, the idea of establishing the school in Port Harcourt is worthwhile and needs to be brought to the knowledge of the public, so that they could benefit from their various programmes. He assured that the Corporation would assist them by creating the necessary awareness and promote its programmes without cost, because the Corporation believes that they have taken a giant step in the right direction.
The general manager also disclosed that in the next few days the Corporation will take delivery of its news rotary machine which would enhance productivity, increase in volume of production, patronage and wider circulation in the South South region where The Tide Newspaper is the major stakeholder.
Earlier, in her speech, the creative director of Mona Dance School, Mrs Elo Inyeinengi Etomi thanked the General Manager for the warm reception. She explaining that the purpose of their visit is to intimate him on the existence of such a school in the state which is the first of its kind in Nigeria and to seek partnership with the Corporation in creating the necessary awareness to the public for them to appreciate and benefit from their various programmes.
According to her, the school has been in existence since 2008, but their perfomaces have been in Lagos and Abuja where they wanted her to establish the school, but she decided to open it here in Port Harcourt because charity they say begins at home.
She noted that dance is one of the performing arts which is a tripod of music, dance and drama, but unfortunately, dance has been silenced.
The Tide Entertainment reports that International stars Busta Rhymes and Gunna topped the bill, while the festival showcased a powerhouse roster of African talent including Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, Shenseea, Phyno, Fave, Juma Jux, Qing Madi, and Diamond Platnumz, among others.
The festival launched December 7 with an eye-catching opening ceremony featuring aerial ballet performers, establishing an elevated artistic vision for the weeks ahead. That first night brought Nigerian heavyweights Wande Coal, Young Jonn, Ice Prince, Darey, Fola, Shoday, and Jerry Shaffer to the stage.
The Federal Ministry of Art and Culture partnered with the festival, with Minister Hannatu Musa Musawa acknowledging Detty December Fest as a vital force in Nigeria’s cultural landscape. She emphasized its impact on amplifying the country’s creative presence internationally and driving holiday tourism.
The 2025 edition raised the bar for live entertainment in Lagos, building on Detty December’s established reputation as a catalyst for tourism, entertainment, and economic growth during the year-end season.
The milestone was confirmed on Monday by FilmOne, the movie’s distributor, who announced that the film is now the fastest title in West Africa to cross ?1 billion. The achievement further cements Akindele’s dominance in the Nigerian film industry.
Since its release, Behind the Scenes has shattered multiple records. It posted the highest single-day box office gross ever on Boxing Day, earning an impressive ?129.5 million. It is also the highest-grossing film of 2025 so far, and remarkably, it marks Akindele’s third movie to cross the ?1 billion mark, a feat no other director has achieved.
The Tide Entertainment reports that with this latest success, Akindele has strengthened her position as Nollywood’s highest-grossing producer of all time, becoming the first filmmaker to deliver three billion-naira blockbusters within a single calendar year.
Reacting to the achievement, the actress and filmmaker expressed heartfelt gratitude to her supporters, collaborators, and distributors, while also revealing the film’s growing international reach.
“Over the years, I’ve always valued my fans, because without God and you, I am nobody,” she wrote.“Thank you all for coming out to watch this movie and for supporting my brand through the years.Thank you to the distributors, my colleagues—especially those not in the movie who still came out to meet and greet my fans.Big love to the cast and crew. This is only the beginning; let’s take Behind the Scenes even further.”
She also disclosed that the film is currently screening in cinemas across two European countries and the United States, signaling its expanding global appeal.
Akindele’s box office dominance has been nothing short of historic. In 2023, Battle on Buka Street became Nollywood’s highest-grossing film with ?640 million. She raised the bar again in January 2024 when A Tribe Called Judah became the first Nigerian movie to hit ?1 billion. Later that year, Everybody Loves Jenifa broke another record, grossing ?1.6 billion to become the highest-earning film in West African history.
Nigerian singer Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Face, has revealed his former bandmate Faze’s position in the long-running rift between him and their other ex-bandmate, Blackface.
The Tide Entertainment recalls that Blackface and 2Face have been involved in an on-and-off feud over the years, with the former repeatedly accusing the latter of intellectual property theft, allegations 2Face has consistently denied.
Addressing fans midway through his performance at the Made in Benue Festival in Makurdi recently, 2Face said Faze has maintained a neutral stance in the dispute between him and Blackface.
He stressed that the rift does not involve Faze in any way.
“You all know that Plantashun Boiz consisted of Blackface, 2Face and Faze. But due to some unforeseen circumstances, Blackface is not with us right now.
“However, no matter the beef wey me and Blackface get, nothing concern Faze inside. So, Faze is right here with me and we will represent Plantashun Boiz,” he said.
The rift between Blackface and 2Face began after Plantashun Boiz disbanded in the 2000s.
Following their split, Blackface blamed 2Face for the breakup and accused him of song theft.
The relationship between the duo has remained strained over the years despite several attempts at reconciliation, with peace efforts often short-lived.
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