Entertainment
Half Of A Yellow Sun, Others Hit Big Screen
The internationally ac
claimed movie, Half Of A Yellow Sun was recently premiered in Nigeria. The event put Lagos in a festive mood as Chiwetel Ejiofor and his fellow co-stars stormed Lagos for the premiere of the thrilling motion picture.
The film’s highly acclaimed director, Biyi Bandele and its award winning producer, Andrea Calderwood were also in Lagos with cast of stars which include O.C. Ukeje Tina Mba, Gloria Young, Genevieve Nnaji, Onyeka Onwene Richard Ofodile, Naya Amobi and the films director Biyi Bandele.
It was gathered that the Nigeria’s first Hollywood-style movie premiere witnessed the largest-ever assembly of Hollywood and Nollywood director Biyi Bandele.
Half of a Yellow Sun is a beautifully crafted adaptation of the internationally acclaimed adaptation of the international best seller by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.
It is showing at cinemas nation wide including Silver Bird Cinemas. Chiwetel Ejiofor in a recent press interview described Half Of A Yellow Sun as an international story, it has its implications and its relevance across the world.
He went further to reveal that it was the then Biafra war that led to his birth in movie. Inarguably this is the highest budgeted movie in Nigeria and for the first time ever the movie has a billionaire’s box office members Chiwetel and Queen of Box office in Nigeria Genevieve together in a movie.
The 10 Million Dollar film was produced in Nigeria and also brought Hollywood and Nollywood together which has given the film industry an international footing.
The movie which was shot in Tinapa, Calabar was directed by UK based play right, Biyi Bandele who dwelt more in the theme of love rather than violence.
Blood In The Lagoon
Teco Benson’s Blood In The Lagoon will soon be premiered in the big screen nation wide. The emotionally charged and thought provoking movie features Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, Okey Uzoeshi, Ufuoma Ejenobor, Akin Lewis, Eddie Ugboma etc.
The film centres around George Dibiya Okey Uzoeshi born into abject poverty and thrust deep into the drudgery fate has dealt him. George takes out a living in the treacherous murky waters of the deluge Lagos Lagoon just like thousands in the many slums of Nigeria, his life style story is already written and sealed by fate even before he came into the world.
This is not of his making, the chances of getting any education and may be clawing his way out of the situation is zero to unlikely at best, but after the murder of his brother, George, sets out to not allow his brother’s dream die.
Along the way, he gets entangled with the stunningly beautiful scarlet (Omotola). It is an exceptionally and emotionally charged and thought provoking movie.
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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