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How Nigerian Ladies Dominate Night Life In Dubai

Published

11 years ago

November 28, 2014

A recent report making
waves in the social media revealed that there is a mad rush to the oil rich United Arab Emirate by young African ladies who visit the country for one reason or the other.
Most of the these ladies are reportedly Ghanaians, Keyans Ethiopians, South Africans, Nigerians among other nationals but they are dominated by Nigerians.
According to the report, over 100,000 Nigerians are resident in Dubai and 60% of them are women.
The report also disclosed that while most of these ladies visit for business, sight seeing, holidays or tourism, others go there as sex hawkers. It was further gathered that Dubai is a Tourist country where millions of people visit on daily basis, and the fact that the country frowns at their women associating with foreigners, it has made Dubai a sex city by these ladies of easy means.
According to the report, sex is one of the lucrative and thriving business in the oil rich country but the Nigerian girls are the most sought after by both the black and white men because of their beauty, sex appeal, knowledge of the western culture, fluency in English Language and power dressing, among other attractive qualities, hence they dominate the night life and make quick money through-their inglorious activities.
They dominate the night clubs, private parties, gyms and other hangouts that operate mostly in the night. The girls, it was revealed, make so much money by sleeping with the white men, back home, they flaunt their ill-gotten wealth and this attracts innocent and naïve Nigerian young ladies to join them in the scramble for Dubai.
It was also disclosed that most of the ladies who reside in the country and those who visit are engaged in the “Runs” business. The source stated that some of the ladies visit Dubai with their money, buy their goods and return to Nigeria to sell them, but 70% of the ladies get the money to buy the goods through “Runs” business.
For those who have established links in Dubai all they do is to consult their agents or pimp who arrange for men who pay them heavily. The ladies in turn pay the agents.
For this category of sex hawkers they make big money because they operate at the highest level, they get paid between $500 and $1000 per night, while the agent or pimp gets 30% from whatever they get. They use the money they make to buy goods and return to their various countries to sell them.
There are those who do not have links in Dubai before coming to the oil rich country but create their links by themselves. They go to high profile hotels and night clubs patronised by white men as well as gyms, they could make up to $2000 and $500 per night and since there are no agents or pimps to share the money with them, they save more, unlike those who operate through pimps.
The report revealed that most of these girls become resident’s by obtaining a residence visa or student visa. A resident’s visa could be obtained from travel agencies and ranges from 700 to 12000 Dirhams depending on one’s working category, the higher the work profile the more expensive it would be.
House maid visa is the cheapest while managerial visa is the most expensive.
Resident’ visa secures at least two years stay in Dubai.
The students visa comes in three categories which are family sponsored, Dubai student visa, Educator sponsored Dubai Study visa and Short Stay Dubai visa. For the girls to be able to stay in Dubai with an agent who acts as their guardian or pimp.
The agent secures their visa, ticket and accommodation, they are secured with a House maid visa or family sponsored Dubai study visa. The agent will be the one to link them up with men, give them accommodation and gets 50% off whatever they make within the two years their visa elapses, after which it is renewed. When the visa is renewed, the lady is now free to operate on her own-as the beat goes on.
Additional report from mindz media on line

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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.