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Condemnation Trails Pastor Oyakhilome’s Daughter’s Bikini Party
The news making the
rounds in the social media has it that Pastor Chris Oyakhilome’s daughter, Sharon has staged a Bikini Party to mark her 21st birthday.
This act has been widely condemned as ungodly for a Pastor’s daughter who claims to be a gospel singer so many reactions have continued to trial the act on the internet, one of the messages posted in the internet read “sorry but it is wrong at all levels for a Pastor’s child to have a bikini party what is the aim of a bikini party. Can such glorify God?
Please we have values in Africa and having a bikini party does not qualify you as one with good values.
Several others condemned Pastor Chris Oyakhilome for not properly up bringing his daughter. According to the Biblical messages he preaches, while some refer the bikini party as the after math of the untimely break up in the once blissful marriage of the head Pastor of believers Love World aka Christ Embassy Chris Oyakhilome and his estranged wife Anita.
It would be recalled that the break up came as a surprise to the public, it was gathered that Anita filled a divorce suit on the ground of infidelity on the party of Chris, but Pastor Oyakhilome said among other things that his wife keeps friends who bring out the worst in her and keeps friends who bring out the worst in her and help her see the worst in people instead of keeping friends that will help her vision especially as the wife of a global Pastor.
According to the news the two children of the estranged couple, Sharon and Charlyn are not happy with their parents decision to part ways after many years of staying on and off together. Sharon who celebrated her 21st birthday recently amidst much condemnation seems to be the most affected.
Sharon came to the limelight recently when she released her gospel single album and every one especially members of the Christ Embassy could not stop praizing her for choosing the God’s way unlike many others of her caliber who embrace secular music; but after the messy divorce Sharon staged a ridiculous bikini party.
It was also gathered that the face-off between Pastor Chris and his wife Anita has taken a new dimension with Pastor Chris now allegedly removed as a trustee of a United Kingdom branch of the Church. With his removal, his estranged wife Anita now presides over a seven man Board of trustees of the N8.2 billion rich branch.
Church documents reviewed have shown that the six other members of the board are Obi Chiemeka, Ifeoma Onubogu, Nkem Odiakah, Ramond Okocha, Tony Obi and Uche Onubogu are said to be loyal to Anita.
It was gathered that Mrs Oyakhilome has for long headed the UK branch of the Church, but her husband Chris before his sudden alleged removal has since inception presided over the board of Trustees. The new development now suggest that in addition to the matrimonial squabble, the couple is having an intense power struggle and battle for the soul of the UK branch of the Church.
Oyakhilome had dropped the first hint that there might be a hierarchical roll in the Church when he reportedly accused his wife of acting like an equal and wanting to overpower the authorities of the elders she met in the Church.
Additional report from Access Weekly.
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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