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Afro Gospel Artiste Cries Out For Help
Driven by her passion, confidence and hunger to become one of Nigeria’s biggest Afro Gospel artiste, up rising star, Miss Janet Gogo popularly known as “Mummy Naija” has cried out for help to enable her release her debut eight-track-album titled: “How can we make Nigeria better”, as it will serve as a spring board towards her journey to stardom.
Speaking in an interview with The Tide Entertainment, the handicapped songstress said: “the eight songs that make up the album have been voiced in the studios ready for release, but lack of fund, sponsorship and promotion have made it difficult for the album to see the light of day, hence the clarion call for help”.
The Akwa Ibom State born young artiste based in Port Harcourt used the medium to call on Governor Emmanuel Udom of Akwa Ibom State, member, Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly Hon. Udom Gideon Akpan, the Rivers State Government and public spirited individuals to come to her aid. “I want to have my voice heard, I cannot come to this world and just go back without leaving a piece of me that will be remembered in the Nigeria music industry, I know I have all it takes to succeed except money and promotion, but I strongly believe God will see me through”, she said.
She disclosed that the songs contained in the eight track-album include: Stop-Stop, Holy Ghost Fire, Something Good Has Come My Way and I Suffer Many Years. Others are Oh Lord See Me Through, God Save Me, Time Na Money and the album title, How Can We Make Nigeria Better. According to her, the Songs are soul inspiring, preaches the words of God and moral sanctity in the society as it is in a class of its own in terims of originality, creativity and gospel evangelism amongst others.
The gospel music crooner who is also into circular music started her music career in 2004 under the tutelage of Bishop B, Boss of Integrity Studios, Ajegunle, Lagos State and since then she has participated in several musical concerts and shows as guest artiste.
She explained that music had been her childhood talent and she intends to use the divine talent to change the society for the better.
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.