Entertainment
Rukpokwu, New Entertainment Destination …As Read Hotels & Towers Opens Fun Centre
Rukpokwu Town in Obio/
Akpor Local Government Area (OBALGA) has become the new entertainment destination for fun seekers and tourists who besiege the area every weekend to catch raw fun in a relaxed environment.
The Town flaunts an array of different classes of hotels, drinking joints and other hangouts that also operate as night clubs. These are the major attractions to all classes of fun lovers. Another major attraction is the relatively peaceful town, with their vigilante groups and other state security operatives.
One of the ideal places to unwind, relax and catch fun is the state of the art R-Lounge and Karoke bar of the prestigious Read Hotels and Towers located along Eneka Road in Rukpokwu Town. The place which also serves as a dance hall features Jazz night, Korke night. Live band, electric dancers and other side attractions.
The managing director of the Read Hotel and Towers, Mr Austin Isigba who spoke with The Tide Entertainment at the official opening of the R-Lounge and Karoke bar recently, said with his experience in the hospitality business he noticed that Rukpokwu is a viable town for the hospitality industry.
He therefore deemed it necessary to establish his hospitality and entertainment outfit in the town to rebrand the industry in the area to international standards.
Isigba also observed that the long human and vehicular traffic experienced in the Rukpokwu axis everyday is a clear indication that a lot of people live or do business in the area, “it is quite obvious that the population is shifting to the town”, he stressed.
According to him, Read Hotels and Towers with its entertainment crew, is a preferred alternative to guests and other fun lovers to catch fun instead of going to GRA and other distance places.
According to the successful business tycoon and one of the big players in garden city’s hospitality climate and show business, apart from entertainment, the hotel also provides the traditional services of hotel business with a touch of class comfort and relaxation for its the numerous guests, who see the hotel as another home away from home.
Mr. Isigba maintained that though the hospitality business is lucreative here in Port Harcourt, there are serious financial challenges that snatches away the profits. They include, cost of diesel to power, the generators due to irregular power supply, cost of maintenance, servicing of security operatives, salaries and other logistics.
He said if you factor the costs you will realise that you have nothing to write home about at the end of the day. He however, expressed hope that with regular power supply peace and security the industry will continue to grow, provide more employment opportunities and more money for government.
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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