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Nigerians React To Jeff’s Exit From 2019 BBNaija …As Viewers Say Last Saturday’s Party “The Best Ever”

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On Sunday, August 4, 2019 at the 2019 Big Brother Naija eviction show, Jeff became the eighth house mate to be evicted from the house. He was shocked to have been evicted from the house, but he took the eviction with grace and left the house saying his good bye to other housemates.
He talked about his experience in the house with host Ebuka Uchendu. While chatting with the host, Jeff expressed that he would like to live his life after the house one step at a time. He also expressed his hopes for Omashola to emerge as Big Brother Naija winner.
Nigerians twitter shared their thoughts about Jeff’s eviction, some users stated that they were not surprised about this eviction; others thanked God for his eviction, while many of them who are Tacha’s fans noted that he was always nominating her for eviction.
It would be recalled that the 19 remaining house mates of the 2019 Big Brother Naija took their Saturday night party to a new height as they were joined with DJ Sose for the fifth Saturday night party which was described as the best so far. It was held on Saturday, August 3, 2019. The party has been rated as a better performance and improvement over the four previous parties that held since the “Pepper Dem edition of the reality TV show began.
After 35 days in the Big Brother house, the remaining housemates who included the five newly admitted members threw caution in the air when they rocked to the DJ’s expertise behind the wheel of steel.
The following are the highlights of what happened at the Saturday night party that you must have missed.
DJ Sose matched the abilities of the house mate: DJ Sose made it to the BBNaija Saturday night party as the fifty DJ since the commencement of the reality show on June 30, 2019 like those before him that included DJ Exclusive, DJ Big N, DJ Lambo and DJ Kay Wise who also made the housemates danced their hearts out.
DJ Sose was in his best element as he dished out several tunes from Nigeria music stars, the housemates marked the rhythms from DJ Sose’s wheels of steel with erotic and great dance styles.
Embelishments from Esther, Mercy, Cindy and Tacha: The Saturday night party would have been incomplete without the embellishments from Esther, Mercy, Cindy and interestingly, Tacha. These female housemates gave the viewers reasons to look forward to another interesting night bash this Saturday.
From Elozonam to Omashola and Joe, these female rocked their dance partners who changed with the change of songs throughout the party. As always, Mercy didn’t fail to serenade the viewers with her booty dance and she got support from Esther, Cindy and Tacha.
Male housemates go shirtless: the male housemates that included Frodd, Elozonam, Omashola, Mike and Joe appeared shirtless as the club became too hot after DJ Sose kept serving hit songs upon hit songs giving delight performances to their viewers with their dance steps. The male housemates decided to flaunt their ripped bodies as the party swung into full mode. Omoshola, Mike and frodd seemed to Flaunt the most salacious body frame after going shirtless.
Joe, Omashola took turns in rocking Mercy: From Elozonam to Omashola and Joe, these male housemates took turns in rocking Mercy who couldn’t help but shake her booty to the admiration of many housemates. The guys who couldn’t take their eyes off Mercy’s behind took turns in dancing with her in the full glare of Ike who was watching throughout the party.
Ike got so angry and he told Mercy he was going for Joe who probably hadn’t gotten the memo of his relationship with Mercy. Mercy begged him not to create a scene as it was only a harmless dance and nothing to worry about.
Gedoni and Khafi, Ike and Mercy steal kisses at the party: The lover birds in the house, Geodic and Khafi, Ike and Mercy enjoyed the Saturday night party with other housemates, but also took out time to steal kisses. The lover birds ensured they found some quiet time out of the noisy club house for fun. Ike and Mercy sneaker out to steal some kisses and cuddle before joining other housemates to continue rocking the party.
Geodic and Khafi couldn’t leave each other for a split second except on one or two occasions; they were always together cuddling or rocking each other on the dance floor.
Ike picks fight with Seyi to defend Mercy: More drama ensued on the fifth Saturday night immediately after the party. Mercy had calmed Ike down and prevented him from fighting Joe for dancing with her and grinding on her during the party.
However, Seyi got angry that his drink and ice cream were stolen and went on rampage; he visited his anger on Mercy over meat. Mercy couldn’t understand, but apologised to Seyi who wouldn’t hear any of it. Apparently Mercy had told Ike what happened and the Texas returnee went to the garden to rain abuses on Seyi, calling him a ice cream Nigga.
As the argument went on, Ike went into a fit of rage and lurched at Seyi, but they were separated by Sir Dee, Frodd and Omoshola who held him back.
Tacha defends Seyi’s honour to fight Frodd: Tacha came for frodd to defend Seyi’s honour shortly after the heated situation in the house Seyi left the garden after the incident with Ike but frodd decided to bring up the issue he had with him, in his absence, he went about bad mouthing Seyi and Tacha. She went into a shouting match with frodd insisting he should go meet Seyi and sort out issues he has with him rather than talking behind his back.

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Funke Akindele’s  Behind The Scenes Crosses ?1.77bn

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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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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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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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