Entertainment
Roll Call Of Winners At Best Nollywood Awards
D’banj and Genevieve
The best Nollywood awards, an initiative of Seun Olokefunyi has ended in Asaba Delta State with winners in various categories of the Nigerian movie industry called Nollywood. They include:
* O. C. Ukeje (Alan Poza) Best Actor in a leading role in English movie
* Omoni Oboli (Brothers keeper) Best Actress in a leading role in English movie
* Mike Ezuruonye (Unforgivable) Best actor in a leading role, Yoruba movie
* Joke Muyiwa (Ayitale) Best actress in a leading role Yoruba
* Alex Ekuko (Weekend Getaway) Best actor in a supporting role, English movie
* Rita Dominic (Finding Mercy) Best actress in a supporting role, English movie
* Odunlade Adekola (Aja) Best actor in a supporting role, Yoruba movie
* Fathia Balogun (Irugbin) Best Actress in a supporting role, Yoruba movie
* Kola Ajeyemi (Were Meta) Most Promising act of the year male
* Sylvya Oluchy (Bended knees) Most promising Act of the year female
* Asimiyu Uthman Omokunmi (Ifa Iwa) Best child Actor male
* Oyinda Lampejo (Finding Mercy) Best Child actor Female
* Best comedy of the year (Nanny)
* Movie with best social message (Journey to Self)
* Best kiss in a movie (Unforgivable)
* Best Screen play (Confusion na wa)
* Movie with best production design (Confusion na wa)
* Movie with best sound (Cobweb)
* Director of the year, Kenneth Gyang (Confusion na wa)
* Movie of the year (Confusion na wa)
* Best use of costume (Twin Sword)
* Movie with the best special effect (Judgement night)
Rumuokani Premiere Pulls Crowd In PH
ENTERTAINMENT;
The 6000 capacity hall of
the AzTech Arcum event center, Stadium Road, in Port Harcourt was filled to capacity on Sunday December 15, as viewers stormed the place to watch the Premiere of a new Rivers State movie Titled, ‘Rumuokani’ with majority of the casts from Rivers State.
The movie was produced by Rivers State – born top actor and producer, Mr. Bobby Ogoloma and directed by Edward Ukah. The casts include Bobby Ogoloma, Elder Morrison Okike, Emmanuel Ukah, Eucharia Anunobi and Adafe Jaja. Others are: Judith Ajeru, Peace Ngo, Hoomfuk Jibril, Uche Lawrence, Kelvin Stephen and the New Rivers State star actress, Ibiso Don Pedro.
Rumuokani, is about the acsension to the kingship Thrown of Orobasiolu, an Ikwerre community in the 19th century. The contestants must undergo a wrestling duel and whoever emerges the winner becomes the king. The lead actor in the movie, Bobby Ogoloma defeats his opponent and becomes the king.
This Epic movie was shot at Igbo, Etche where the producers converted a forest and sand dredging area to a location to shoot the movie. Some part of the movie was also shot at Elibrada sandfield in Emohua local government area, Rivers State.
Speaking on the movie, one of the star actors who played the role of one of the elders, in an interview with The Tide Entertainment, disclosed that the movie is based on the Ikwerre culture that centres on chieftaincy tussle. According to him, it is an epic movie that can compete favourably with other epic films shot in South Africa and other countries.
According to him, the movie gulped over N10 million to be produced and premiered. He said the movie will soon be premiered in London, USA, Dublin and South Africa. He noted that the casts are mainly from Rivers State which shows that the state is blessed with abundant talent in role interpretations and the act of film making.
Elder Okike stressed that movie production has come to stay in the state, what is required now is financial support and the necessary logistics assistance. He also called for the creation of a film village in the state as this will boost film production, groom more actors and actresses as well as generate employment opportunities.
He contended that film village will prevent film makers and their cast and crew from going to other neigbouring states to shoot films. According to him, the state is blessed with choice locations for shooting, standard hotels and other facilities that should spur investors to invest in the lucrative and viable movie industry in the state.
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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