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Focus On Nollywood’s Female Smokers
The gold fish they say, has no hiding place, so are our Nollywood stars as their acts and omissions are usually issues of public discusion.
In this edition, the focus is on top Nollywood chain smokers and why they are in love with the dangerous habit as well as the brand they go for.
It is no gainsaying the fact that the habit of smoking has been termed dangerous to health and smokers have consistently been told that they are likely to die young. But in spite of this warning some people including top celebrities and top movie stars,still indulge in it. Here are some of the female movie stars who puff the stick and their brands.
Oge Okoye-Duru:- This tall and beautiful Nollywood diva is the choice of movie producers and directors any day. The newly married lady of style has been enmeshed in various controversies recently. The tattoo loving actress loves to smoke London cigarette especially when there is a chilled bottle of Hennessey to accompany it.
Ini Edo-Ehigwiana- The screen goddess and Glo Amabassdor who married her heartthrob recently in a lavish society wedding also loves smoking.
The controversial actress loves Rothmans and she is down with it any time of the day.
Rita Dominic: Delectable and sassy Rita has been enjoying the flow of good things for some time now. The actress turned writer currently has a lot of good stuffs going on for her Whether she is happy or sad, she puffs the cigarette to her satisfaction, she smokes brown London. Her persion for the cigarette is enviable judging by the colour of her lips.
Tonto Dike:- Sultry actress who made head- lines recently following her fainting at a Location recently is also a diehard smoker. The inability to control smoking habit made her to faint several times at the location. Beautiful Tonto enjoys white London and Malboro.
Halima Abubukar: This Northern born sultry actress who took the industry by storm following her near nude pictures and scenes in movies, also loves to puff the stick. Her favourite brand is Rothmans and Benson and Hedges.
Bimbo Akintola: The bold and beautiful Nollywood diva has a passion for the stick. Bimbo who is a force to be reckoned with in both the English and Yoruba sectors of the movie industry, enjoys Benson and Hedges any time of the day.
Sola Sobowale: The top mama of Nollywood, a great actress and producer has made an impact in the movie industry. The delectable actress is also a lover of sticks. She is reputed to be very passionate about it and does not hesitate to puff her favourite white London any where she is.
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.
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.
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.