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30 Days In Atlanta, Finding Fela, New Movies To Watch

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11 years ago

November 7, 2014

Directors and producer of Epic and other block buser movies are not resting on the oars as they continue to release new movies almost on daily basis which have earned them more popularity and and appreciation from both the cinema and home video viewers.
Among the latest films making wars in cinema houses and the home video market include “30 Days in Atlanta” and “Finding Fela”.
30 Days In Atlanta
This adventurous Love and in??? movie is produced by ‘AY’ and directed by Robert Peters. It won the Best Comedy Award of the Year 2014 at the just concluded Best of Nollywood Awards and already has 11 nominations at the up coming GIAMA Awards in Houston Texas. The movie was released to the cinemas across Nigeria on Friday October 31, 2014 amidst glitz and glamour and later to the movie market.
According to ‘AY’, the Executive producer, the movie could be described as Hollywood meets Nollywood with a gollywood twist as it features actors and actresses from Hollywood, Nolly wood and gollywood of Ghana namely AY, Richard Mofe Damijo (RMD) Ramsey Nouah, Mercy Johnson, Desmond Elliot, Vivicq Fox, Lynn whitfield, Karlie Redd, Majid Michel, Juliet Ibrahim Kesse Jabari, Racheal Oniga, Ada Ameh and other notable actors and acresses. It is a must watch.
Finding Fela
The genre of this movie is Documentary Biography and History starring Fela Ransome Kuti, Yeni Kuti and Femi Kuti. It is a look at the life and music of Nigerian singer Fela Kuti, the Abami Edah as he is widely known by his mimerous fans within and outside Nigeria. He emerged silverbird Port Harcourt personality of the week October 23rd to December 30th 2014.
The civil rights activist, Pianist, Drummer Song writer and multi instrumentalist as well as pioneer of Afro beat music and leader of Fela Ransome Kuti and Africa 70. He was born on the 15th of October 1938. The social critic, Pioneered his own kind of music rebelling against oppressive regimes through his music.
Fela Formed the Kalu Kula Republic, a commune, a recording studio and a home for many, connected to the band that he later declared independent from the Nigerian state. He set up his night club in the Empire Hotel Lagos named the Afro spot and later Africa shrine where he performed regularly .
He also changed his middle name Ransome to ‘Anikulapo’ meaning(he who carries death in his pouch) stating that his original middle name of Ransome was a slave name. when he died on August 2nd 1997, more than a million people attended his funeral at the site of the old shrine compound.
A new Africa shrine compound has been opened since Fela’s death in a different section of Lagos under the super vision of his son Femi Kuti. Finding Fela is not only thrilling and exciting, but historical, it is better watched than explained.

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Funke Akindele’s Behind The Scenes Crosses ?1.77bn

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3 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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3 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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3 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.