Entertainment

PH Ready To Bubble With Easter Celebration

Published

12 years ago

April 18, 2014

Fun seekers and showbiz personalities in Port Harcourt and its environs are now set to bubble again with Easter celebrations as various events have been put in place by operators of entertainment hang outs and shobiz personalities to thrill fun seekers and give them maximum entertainment and relaxation.
Among some of the events include Oba Omega’s celebration of 17 years as an artiste. Born Emmanuel Amakiri, the multiple award winner and Grand Ambassador who owns the Boomerang nite club Rumuogba, (Old Aba Road), said the celebration starts today with a concert at the Big Brother nite club, Aba Road.
Similar events will be held at boomerange Nite club from Saturday through Easter Monday. Oba Omega promised to give his numerous fans and admirers the best in entertainment throughout the celebrations as various artistes and comedian will perform. They include Damfo Driver from Lagos, fortune, Baba Funky makosa and krikata dancers as well as other side attractions.
Another event that is expected to rock the city today is the Dar communication Plc and Kennis Music Easter celebration. This is the first time kennis music is coming to Port Harcourt, since its 17 years of existence.
The big boss of the music Lable baba K.K. Ogunde that trained the likes of 2 face Idibia Tony Tefula Eedris Abdulkarin etc is already in the city accorting to our source.
Artistes lined up for the event include M.I. Maxy, Dandy boy, Comedians like Anrize Baba, Rugged Pastor as well as Tay Poower FM DJs such as Olanikun Da Square, among others are expected to be there to perform.
Afrik Executive Nite club, Rumuekino, and Afrik new world Nite club Aba Road have put finishing touches on their plans to thrill their numerous customers with fund, laughter and relaxation.
According to the group club Manager of the hospitality outfit, Prince Victor Ifeanyi Mini, who disclosed this to The Tide Entertainment, this years celebration at the clubs is special as the management has put in new facilities for the comfortof their quests. He said there would be Makossa, and strip dancers, comedians on parade as well as Band stand, DJs and other attractions.
Other Entertaianment outlets such as (assablanca, Everich, Mr. D Hotel Presidential bush bar etc are also prepared to thrill their quests as there would be a lot of dancing, wineing and dineing, the eateries like Repperoni, Sammies, Kilimanjaro Tantalizer Drinking and pepper soupd joints and fast food sellers are not left out of the easter Jamboree as they are also willing to give their quests tantalizing delicacies and services.
Genesis and Silverbird Cinemas hart also assembled best movies to put the viewers in their right mood including Knocking on Heavens Door which is showing at Silver bird cinemas.
However, some of the residents said they will like to travel out to their communities while others want to visit tourist centes for sight seeing. One of these people is Mr. Ezekiel Ibekwe Personal Assistance (PA) to the Special Adviser (SA) to the Bayelsa State Governor on Agricultural development who stated that he would travel out of the state to Calabar with his wife many and daughter Vine to Tinapa and Obudu cattle ranch for sight seeing as well as other tourists sights of interest.

Entertainment

Funke Akindele’s Behind The Scenes Crosses ?1.77bn

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4 weeks ago

January 9, 2026

The Tide

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.

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Adekunle Gold, Simi Welcome Twin Babies

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4 weeks ago

January 9, 2026

The Tide

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.

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Jesse Flames Opens 2026 With ‘Praise The Lord’ Featuring Magnito

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4 weeks ago

January 9, 2026

The Tide

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.