Entertainment
Fun Lovers Ready For Valentine’s Celebration
All is now set for this year’s
St Valentines celebration which comes up tomorrow, Saturday, 14th February 2015. The celebration would have coincided with the presidential election in Nigeria, but for the postponement of the election to a later date.
Our investigations show that most of the entertainment outfits in Rivers State, particularly Port Harcourt, the capital city have left no stone unturned in their preparations for the D-day. It was gathered that Tourism Ambassador and multiple awards winner, Emmanuel Amakiri, popularly known as Oba Omega has a special Valentine show at the Boomerang Night Club Rumuogba, Port Harcourt.
A similar bash will also take place at the Ever rich resort centre, other entertainment joints set for the Valentine celebrations include Illusion night club, Cassablanca, Charlies, Eddie’s wine bar, Royal Afrigue night club, Fabulous night club and Barracuda night club.
Others include Le Meriden Ogeyi place, 45 Tombia Street GRA Phase II, Port Harcourt, Morella, Amadi flats Port Harcourt, Sahara, Trans Amadi T’s Place Amadi flats, Barracuda, Perekule close GRA Port Harcourt, Blue Elephant GRA, Port Harcourt, Hotel Presidential along Aba Road Port Harcourt and Devange Hotels, Rumuigbo, among others.
Also ready for the fun lovers are the eatries such as Kilmanjaro, Sammies, The Promise, Mr. Bigs as well as the drinking bars and pepper soup joints scattered all over the nooks and crannies of the ever bubbling Garden City of Nigeria.
The cinema houses such as Genesis Delux cinema, Tombia Street, GRA Phase II Port Harcourt and the Silver Bird Cinemas, former Obi-Wali Cultural Centre, Abonnema Wharf Road, Port Harcourt.
The Silver Bird Cinemas will be showing some new thrillers to entertain their numerous viewers such as “Jupitar Ascending,” “The Sponge Bob,” “The Green Eyed” (Nollywood) and St. Vincent. Same goes for Genesis Deluxe cinemas.
The Tide entertainment also spoke with some residents of the oil rich city of Port Harcourt on how they intend to celebrate this year’s Valentine and they stated as follows:
Easy Blaze (comedian) said, “I intend going on a recreational event/picnic with my friends and loved ones at Parks and Garden, off Airport Road, I will also go for some shopping at Port Harcourt mall as well as perform at a singles and married relationship programme tagged “Candid Marriage at flock of Christ Mission, Rumuokoro Port Harcourt.” Mr. Ezekiel Nkwocha (Civil Servant), “I intend to take my family to Tinapa in Cross River State”. According to him Valentine celebration symbolises love and exchange of gifts. But this year’s celebration coincides with electoral campaigns, the interest of many is politics, so this year’s event may be low key, all the same my family comes first and I will give them the best of love and gifts on Valentine’s Day.”
Patricia Julius (event planner) “The Valentine’s Day coincides with my birthday, so I will have a birthday bash to celebrate with my friends and loved ones. It will be very good day of music, dancing and eating”.
Love Joshua (hair stylist) “I will attend my friend’s birthday to celebrate with her and wish her a happy birthday. After which I will go to Silver Bird cinemas to watch a movie and also attend a party with my friends, in short, there will be no dull moment for me on the Valentine’s Day”.
Saint Valentine is observed on February 14 every year. After the New Year day, it is the most celebrated holiday around the world, although it remains a working day in most of the countries.
The most popular martyrology associated with Saint Valentine was that he was imprisoned for performing wedding for soldiers who were forbidden to marry and for ministering to Christians who were persecuted under the Roman Empire.
During his imprisonment, he was said to have healed the daughter of his jailer, Asterius. Legend states that before his execution, he wrote, “from your valentine” as a farewell to her. Today, St Valentine Day is an official feast day for Anglican Communion as well as in Lutheran church.
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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