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5 New Blockbuster Nollywood Movies To Watch

Published

11 years ago

May 8, 2015

Nollywood, Nigeria’s movies industry is agog with new blockbuster movies that are bound to hold viewers and movie buffs spell bound, some of them are currently showing in the cinemas, while others are in movie shelves in major markets across the country they include:
1. St. Mary
This movie starrs Zack Orji, Keppy Bassey-Inyang, Joseph Benjamin, Benita Nzeribe Scott Roberts, Paul Obazele, Ibinabo Fiberesima and Tony Alamsa.
Synopsis: In an Honest quest for improvement in life and the desire to settle into matrimony with his heart throb, Tejiri uncovers a massive conspiracy on board an oil vessel, “St Mary” on a voyage bound for Amsterdam. The movie would be showing at Silverbird Cinemas nation- wide from 22nd May 2015.
2. In The Music
This movie belongs to the Drama genre and features Omawumi, Keira Chelsea, Beverly and Tomi Dazzle.
Synopsis: Ihuoma and Nnenna are two sisters that give a new meaning to the phrase “when life gives you lemons…”, having lost their mother to lung cancer at an early age, life becomes very complicated for them. They journey through this musical quest finding happiness and comfort as they make friends and enemies along the way.
3. Love Or Something Like That
This is also a drama genre that starrs O.C Ukeje, John Dumelo, Josetyn Dumas etc.
Synopsis: A young surgeon’s chance meeting with her ex-boy friend throws her word into absolute chaos when she makes a horrible discovery about her past and what could be the end of a great career, and beautiful marriage. It is a poignant story about moving on when there is no light at the end of the tunnel. It is a must watch.
4. While You Slept
The movie which belongs to the Drama genre starrs Ini Edo, Joseph Benjamin, Venita Akpofure, Bobby Michael etc.
Synopsis: ‘While You Slept’ is about a lady, Amaka Okoro whose life has been turned upside down when Najite, a mysterious stranger shows up claiming to be the secret wife of Emeka.. Amaka’s late husband.
Dazzling Mirage
This movie features: Femi Lala Akindoju, Kunle Afolayan, Taiwo Ajai Lyceth, Yomi Fash Lanso, Bimbo, Manuel etc.
Synopsis: The movie is a love story marked by acts of betrayal and loyalty as in the life of a sickle cell sufferer. It aims to help raise awareness about the sickle cell condition and to help people make better informed decisions.

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NGO hails Tinubu’s climate awareness tour

Published

3 weeks ago

March 9, 2026

The Tide

Jewel Environmental Initiative (JEI), a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has commended President Bola Tinubu for inaugurating the Renewed Hope Climate Change Awareness Tour, urging Nigerians and stakeholders to support the initiative nationwide.

Mr Ismail Bima, Chief Executive Officer of JEI, said in a statement in Gombe yesterday that the tour would significantly strengthen public understanding of climate change and encourage collective environmental responsibility.

Bima described the initiative as a clear affirmation of the Federal Government’s commitment to pursuing practical solution driven strategies that addressed climate challenges and safeguarded livelihoods, ecosystems, and national development efforts.

He noted that the programme would achieve its objectives if government institutions, private organisations, civil society groups, and citizens actively played their respective roles in promoting awareness, resilience, and sustainable practices.

According to him, the inauguration marks an important step toward building a nationwide movement capable of delivering measurable progress in Nigeria’s broader efforts to secure a climate resilient future for generations.

He said JEI fully aligned with the Renewed Hope Climate Change Awareness Tour, noting that the initiative could inspire innovation, strengthen environmental education, and promote sustainable development across communities nationwide.

Bima also commended the Minister of Environment and urged federal, state, and local stakeholders to support the initiative, stressing that climate change impacts affected all citizens regardless of region or status.

He emphasised that growing climate pressures on agriculture, livelihoods, and ecosystems made the awareness tour timely, adding that stronger information sharing and partnerships were necessary to confront environmental risks nationwide.

He urged authorities to implement the initiative with sustained commitment, extend activities to grassroots communities, and collaborate with state and local governments to ensure wider participation and maximum impact nationwide effectively.

The Tide source reports that President Tinubu inaugurated the Renewed Hope Climate Change Awareness Tour in Abuja on Tuesday to promote climate resilience and sustainable development nationwide initiatives.

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They Booed, Threw Bottles At Me – Tems Recounts

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1 month ago

February 27, 2026

The Tide

R&B star, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has recounted the early-career challenges she faced, revealing that she was once booed out of the stage while performing at a school event.

Speaking in an interview with Newsmen, the Crazy Tings crooner shared that she wasn’t only booed but was also harassed with plastic bottles.

“I remember one time I was going to perform at my school as an up-and-coming singer and I thought I was going to receiving a standing ovation.

“But I got booed. They even threw plastic bottles at me,” she recalled.

Tems explained that despite the embarrassing incident and other such rejections, she remained determined to pursue a career in music.

The Tide Entertainment reports that Tems admitted that some of the initial rejections she faced could be due to her conviction to stick to her originality instead of doing covers or familiar sounds like most of her peers.

The Grammy-winning singer said looking back now, she is glad that she didn’t compromise her style despite the initial pressures.

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Primeboy Pleads For Mohbad’s Burial

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1 month ago

February 27, 2026

The Tide

A close associate of late singer Mohbad, Primeboy, has appealed for the artiste’s burial nearly three years after his death.

According to him, Mohbad’s body remains in the mortuary since September 12, 2023, pending burial arrangements.

The Tide Entertainment reports that in a statement Primeboy urged the family, public, and government to permit the burial, stating, “It’s been almost three years since Mohbad left us. His body is still in the mortuary. I’m begging the family, I’m begging the public, I’m begging the government, please let’s bury our brother. He deserves a befitting burial.”

It would be recalled that Mohbad’s death sparked public outrage, protests, and investigations. Ongoing autopsy examinations, police inquiries, and legal proceedings have delayed burial arrangements amid family disagreements and public scrutiny.