Entertainment
Genevieve Floors Omotola In Opinion Poll
The fact that the duo of
Genevieve Nnaji and Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, A-List Nollywood actresses are engaged in a cold war of supremacy in the make believe industry is not in doubt. However, a recent poll involving fans of the super actresses based on their track record in the industry shows that Genevieve Nnaji is better off.
It will also be recalled that Similar contest was conducted last year by excite on TV, tagged ‘Bring it on. The following indices and statistics were used. They include achievements, beauty career, family, sexy and endorsements. At the end, Genevieve Nnaji was crowned the winner.
The report shows as follows:-
Achevements In Movies:- Omotola started her acting career officially in 1995 with the movie titled Venom and had featured in over 300 movies, while Genevieve started acting in Nollywood with the movie titled ‘Most Wanted’. Before then, she had appeared in soaps in the 1980s. She has featured in over 80 movies which is far below that of Omotola.
However, the number of movies was not the yardstick, but the impact on the movies and movie buffs. Due to Genevieve’s skills and creativity together with her global recognition and acceptance, she was adjudged the winner in this category.
Family Life: Omotola who ventured into the movie industry at a tender age of 18 years is happily married with four kids and had never allowed her career to affect her family and roles as a caring mother and wife. Genevieve who is still single but has a love child when she was still younger and naïve does not have much to offer in this category, so Omotola won convincingly.
Beauty:- Both Omotola and Genevieve are ravishingly beautiful in their different ways, but since it is a competition, a winner must emerge. Omotola is beautiful in all ramifications which includes her nice colour, with a good height to go with, while Genevieve who is also beautiful has a unique nature and an ageless face that can go for a baby advert, so she won because of her African natural beauty and chocolate skin.
Sexy:- Omotola won in this category because of her nice curves and cool height together with her adoring light skin to go with. This is the reason why she is called Omosexy by fans.
Endorsements:- Omotola has a lot of endorsements to show for her long and hardworking career which include time Magazine of London’s top 100 most influential people in the world in 2013 alongside Beyonce, Kate middleton Micheal Obama and Justin Timberlake, she is also a United Nation’s Peace Ambassador and owns an NGO. among others.
Genevieve on the other hand is endorsement personified which include her first ever endorsement, “Face of Lux in Nigeria”, Face of MUD Cosmetics in Nigeria Etisalat and Amstel Melter, brand ambassador for Range Rover Sport (SUV) in Africa, Brand Ambassador for Airtel Pronto beverage, Omo detergent and Queen Oprah Winfrey TV programme where she was described as Julia Roberts of Africa and among the 10 most respected female celebrities in the world, the only African t hat made the list, Genevieve defeated Omotola hands down in this category.
Career:- Omotola is very good in her acting career, she is also into music and has two albums to her credit. Genevieve was not lucky in music because when she tried getting into music.
It nearly tarnished her hard earned career and she smartly backed out.
Both have attained successes and great height in their profession and command a very large followership and fan base in Africa and beyond, many however, believe that Genevieve is more successful career wise due to her huge fan base, endorsements and has constantly remained relevant the movie industry against all odds. She was eventually crowned the over winner in the contest.
A recent report has it that Genevieve is secretly climbing the peak of her career without much self publicity even though she has not made any new movie since “Half of a Yellow Sun” which hit the big screen this August, the actress recently acquired a whopping 220 million Mansion in Park View Estate Ikoyi Lagos.
She also owns another mansion in Oniru Estate are of Lekki. Few months ago the actress built an expensive Mansion for her parents in Lekki bringing the total number of mansions she owns to three.
According to reports, Genevieve Nnaji is gradually topping the list of wealthiest Nigerian Movie Stars. Genevieve Nnaji MFR and former Africa Movie Academy Award (AMAA) winner for Best Actress in a leading role is considered to be the best paid actress in Nollywood.
Entertainment
Funke Akindele’s Behind The Scenes Crosses ?1.77bn
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.
Entertainment
Adekunle Gold, Simi Welcome Twin Babies
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.
Entertainment
Jesse Flames Opens 2026 With ‘Praise The Lord’ Featuring Magnito
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.
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