Entertainment
‘The Number One Fan’ Makes Waves In Cinema
It is another good news for
movie buffs across the country as Nollywood, Nigeria’s movie industry and the third largest movie clan in the world has churned out new movies currently making waves in cinemas across the country. One of the latest movies is “the Number One Fan”.
The Number One Fan is Juliet Ibrahim’s first production and she plays the role of a famous actress, Lala Gam Hammond who has touched many lives from a director (Prince David Osie) who wins awards each time she features her in his films to a photographer who ensures she looks flawless on magazine covers to a fashion designer who ensures she looks stunning in her designs.
The film opens at a point when Lala has gotten bored with her acting career after a string of multiple awards. The film is set in an affluent neigbourhood in which Lala and her husband John (Yemi Blag) reside John is a geologist who is in a world of trouble after losing $480,000 belonging to a local mafia boss, Mr. Jack (Kopi Adjorlolo) when he fails to find gold at any of his mining projects. But that is just one in a series of intriguing subplots.
The Number One Fan also features Julia Ibrahim’s sister, Sonia Ibrahim who plays the role of a character called Wendy, a local kid with British accent who has mysteriously developed affection for Lala. She moves into the same affluent neigbourhood and begins stalk Lala. That is the subplot of the film which concerns the world of entertainers and public figures and the people who stalk them. The main plot is really a whod unit.
The Number One Fan centres on several characters in the tightly knit affluent neigbourhood, one of the those neigbourhood so insular that everyone suspects that the killer had to be some one they knew. Residents are gripped by paranoid fears and the affluent residents keep looking over their shoulders for a suspects. Any one standing out from the crowd among neighbourhood becomes a prime suspect, including all of the Lala’s employees and her husband.
Director Moses Inwang brings to life the fears, guilt and lusts of its characters with screen play by Patrick Ikechuchukwu and story by Juliet Ibrahim. We get to know the characters, their friends and neigbours and watch them change as the fear creeps into the neigbourhood. It is a must watch movie.
Another movie of interest is ONE NIGHT in VEGAS. It stars Jimmy Jenn-Louis, Sarodj Bertin, John Dumelo etc.
Synopsis: James and Jenny an estrainged couple must go all the way to Vegas to rekindle a lost sparkle in their relationship only to find out that what happens in Vegas does not always stay in Vegas.
It is a thrilling and exciting drama for movie buffs to watch.
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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