Entertainment

New Blockbuster Movies To Watch

Published

11 years ago

October 17, 2014

The Nollywood film indus
try has released new block buster movies that are currently the talk of the town particularly in the make believe industry. They include:
1. Love In Berlin
The movie produced by Isaac Izoya witnessed its first ever world premiere on September 13th this year. The film stars, Mercy Johnson, Benedict Johnson, Tonye Akposhere, Isaac Izoya and Charles Inojie among others.
The setting of the film is Athens, Greece, Berlin Germany, Frankfurt German and Lagos Nigeria.
2. Dazzling Mirage
This movie is produced by award winning film maker, Tunde Kelanic. The feature film is due for premiere November 7. The film features a hybrid of traditional theatre artistes, trained actors and a handful of Nollywood stars.
The filmed drama depicts Isola (Bayo Bankole) a radically and unreliable man who is mistaken for the formidable public complaints commissioner sSolarin by the corrupt officials of the local government council.
His presence causes panic among the officials and they make desperate efforts to out do each other so as to pacify the visitor. The flurry of activities to cover their misdeeds expose the high level of corruption and rot prevalent in the local council.
Isiola is therefore generously bribed and accorded the reception that befits the status of a man of importance. The discovery of the mistaken identity coincides with the arrival of the real public complaints commissioner. It is a must watch.
3. Stolen Lives
This movie is directed by Emmanuel Eme produced by Emmanuel Williams and Nelson Jumbo. If features Jide Kosoko, Ruth Kadiri, Beverly Osu, Bukky Wright, Kunle Coker, Alex Ekubo, Ik Ogbonna Owumi. Ugbeye, Tayo Sobola among others.
The new star studed movie is a story of four girls from different background and with different stories to tell. The story revolves around Amarachi, Janette Jumoke and Anita.
Amarachi who is the lead character in the movie was raped at a tender age while her cousin, Janette ended up being HIV positive. Jumoke fell in love with a cultist and Anita found solace in the arms of older men.
It is a movie we can say happen. Yes it is actually true. Young girls living a life they can never be proud of, engaging in different activities just to take their minds off the real problem. The movie is a must watch.
Being Mrs Elliot
Omoni Oboli’s movie being Mrs Elliot was the number one movie in cinemas within three days of its release and the first Nollywood movie to be screened at the presidential villa.
The movie is the story of a successfully married woman who was torn between two world after a life changing incident. She later found out that the best life has to offer are moments not things.
The Antique
A new blockbuster movie titled. The Antique has hit the movie market. The much anticipated epic movie stars the best and seasoned acts in Nollywood such as Olu Jacobs, Bimbo Akintola and several others.
The movie, which is set for a world premiere on October 19th at the Eko hotels and suites, tells the story of a troubled Godo kingdom as the only heir to the throne lies at death’s door therefore an innocent girl must journey to a land where mortals are forbidden in search of an antique but will she return?.
Produced by thriller adventure stars Olu Jacobs, Ricardo Agbor, Bimbo Akintola, Oge Indiana, Gabariel Afolo Lanya, Kiki Omeili, Omawumi, Dada, Akpororo and a host of other fantastic actors. Directed by Darasen Richards and DJ TEE
The movie has a rich storyline with an applaudable ancient setting laced with intrigues of tradition and the beauty of Africa’s vegetation. It was shot in a very thick forest close to Cotonou and marks the beginning of a new era for Nollywood.

Entertainment

Funke Akindele’s Behind The Scenes Crosses ?1.77bn

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2 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.

Entertainment

Adekunle Gold, Simi Welcome Twin Babies

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2 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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2 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.