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Ibinabo Fiberesima’s Health Worsens In Prison
Ibinabo Fiberesima
The Personal Assistant to embattled Nollywood actress, Ibinabo Fiberesima has raised an alarm over the health status of her boss after she later bagged a 5 year jail term for reckless driving.
Fiberesima, the former president of Actors’ Guild of Nigeria (AGN) was on Friday, March 11, sentenced to five years imprisonment by Justice Deborah Oluwayemi of the Lagos High Court, over the death of one Dr Giwa Suraj, whom she knocked down in an autocrash along Lekki-Epe Expressway.
Fiberesima had through her lawyer, Nnaemeka Amaechina, urged the court to set aside the sentence and restore the decision of the magistrate court which had ordered her to a N100,000 fine. But the court refused to take in her appeal, thereby dismissing the appeal and affirming the high court’s judgement. The light-skinned actress, is said to be in a precarious situation as her personal assistant, who spoke over the phone, informed that she just had an operation and it may affect her state of health.
This may have led her to ask Nigerians to pray for her as she reportedly broke into tears after the judgement on Friday, but her Personal Assistant, (PA) confirmed that “my boss has been feeling unwell since the judgement was delivered. We are afraid it doesn’t affect her health, she just had an operation”. Recently, the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt slammed the top Nollywood actress with a N10 million fine in a case instituted against her by ex-Beauty Queen, Miss Earth Nigeria 2011/2012, Munachi Chineye Uzoma.
The case was presided over by Justice Adolphus Enebeli, who in his judgement, agreed with the complainant, Miss Uzoma, that there was actually evidence to prove that Fiberesima and AMC productions limited breached a contract signed on October 28, 2011, by cheating her out of winning a beauty contest. At the hearing on Friday February 5 in Port Harcourt, the beauty queen accused Fiberesima and AMC Productions Ltd of substituting her for a 2nd runner up in the contest which they organized, preventing her from winning.
Reflecting on the five year jail term of the Nollywood screen goddess, it was gathered that the case is so interesting because parts of it are a clear case of humour in the face of an issue as critical as manslaughter.
If you recall the statement from Justice Deborah Oluwayemi on Friday March 11 when she passed the five year jail sentence, you will see exactly how unfitting and ridiculous it is to take another man’s life, be it accidental or not and then go on to pay a paltry sum as a fine, it is really sad.
There are rumours that the embatteled actress, Ibinabo Fiberesima, was tipsy on the day of the ill fated incident which claimed the life of Dr Giwa Suraj 11 years ago.
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.