Entertainment
How Prostitutes, Nude Dancers Rule Night Life In PH
P
ort Harcourt, the capital
city of oil rich Rivers State and Nigeria’s Garden City apart from being the hub of oil and gas operations in Nigeria, it is also the home of entertainment and hospitality in Africa’s most populous nation.
Gone are the days when hoodlums held sway in the state as they have all surrendered to the federal governments’ gracious dovernment of Amnesty. This welcome gift print has positive effects on the night life of residents of the city, while the entertainment outfits are having swell time, smiling to the bank at the end of the day.
The fact that Night life activities which had been in the Limbo before this present dispensation have been resurrected has incidentally led to a boom in prostitution as the scariest ladies have taken advantage of the peaceful environment in the state to boost their inglorious sex trade by hiking theirs fees.
Despite the ravages of HIV/AIDS the sex trade is booming and attracting teenagers The Tide entertainment investigation discovered that these sex hawkers could be found in several night clubs in the capital city and environs, including Hotels celebrating joints and beer parlous, especially around GRA, Hotel Presidential, Rumuola Junction and other hot spots.
On a casual drive around these areas from 11.00pm, one could easily find several half nude girls and ladies in their early 20s and late 30s wearing crazy tops, trapless blouses and knickers, they flunt their huge and highly attractive boobs and waists as they pace up and down as if doing a rehearsal.
The target of these daughters of eve are the sex starred men, home seek expatriates and other sex seekers. Their charges range from N5,000.00 to N10,000 per round of sex, while the price for all night sex romp or till day break (DTB) is about N25,000.00.
Fortunately for these ladies of Easy virtues they have captivating influence on their preys as they are ever ready to pay any amount, while these harlots smile to the banks at the end of the day.
Our investigations also reveal that some of these ladies on parade are stunningly beautiful and most of them undergraduates. They are ever ready, willing and able to do the thing and collect their money. It is unfortunate that despite government’s efforts to discourage prostitution, the trade is gaining more grounds.
Apart from these prostitutes, Nude and pole dancers as well as strip dancers are also having a field day in the Garden City as some night clubs now parade them to attract more customers. Due to their high patronage these ladies of easy virtue from nearby state have invaded most of the popular hangouts in the state.
These ladies who have gotten accustomed to the freebies and huge monetary benefits that comes with dancing nude have embraced the profession with passion in other to eke a living from their only known profession.
It was gathered that these out of the way dancers are from the nearby states particularly Lagos as a result of the aftermath of hostilities that was declared on nude dancing by the Lagos State government.
Before now there have been repeated calls by management of some of the night clubs that was allegedly shut in Lagos for parading nude girls. The go-go dancers presumably got tired of waiting and due to the harsh economic situation of the country decided to take solace in other states where their trade is sort for.
Another group of dancers known as pole dancers also experience trade boom as a result of the patronage they enjoy in the state. In these joints fun seekers go there to relax, watch the girls who are mostly makossa dancers and relax for the night in fact some regard the night life as heaven on earth and are always found there wherever it is happening in town.
Fun seekers enjoying themselves in a club
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.
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.
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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