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Majek’s Ex-Wife Opens Up On Failed Marriage

Published

11 years ago

July 10, 2015

Rita Fashek is the ex-wife
of Famous reggae star, Majek Fashek. She recently opened up to punch on how his struggle with drugs and alcohol addiction destroyed their marriage.
“Jebose, I thought we would live together forever, but as we grew into different rhythms of life’s challenges I discovered that forever was not enough time to spend with him” she said.
“Majek and I met at a holiday job camp, we were both hired as interns and something in both of us stirred as we worked together as summer interns, soon after we met, we fell in love in great ancient Binin Kingdom, that was before he became famous” she disclose.
“We were so much in love that I became pregnant shortly after marriage and we had Randy, one year after Randy was born, we had another child . I never thought I would divorce Majek. No one knows tomorrow. The future is uncertain. Only God knows the future … I love him, but I am no longer in love with him,” she further stated.
“I have remarried and I am moving on with my life. Jebose, when things don’t go right, what do you do? I am tired of waiting for Majek’ I have been living for years, alone lonely with my children, waiting for him to come home. I waited all these years, his brothers never cared, no member of his family reached out to me. I am not getting any younger. I decided to move on. Majek abandoned the children long” she said.
According to her, “I am no longer Majek’s wife. I love him. But I am not in love with him Majek is a wonderful man. I am worried and concerned about him and his life these times. He has been on this drug dependency for over 15 years we have three children Randy is 30, Seun’s 24 and our last boy is 15 years.
“My children were denied the affection of a father, by his illness and addiction . I have been the sole provider and single mother of our household in the past 15 years since he chose this lifestyle and walked away from us.
“I don’t know what went wrong with Majek, I may never know, he is deep into substance abuse. I discovered his dependency on drugs and alcohol after the birth of our second son, Seun. He would leave the house and return stonned, ultra happy and erratic.”
“The signs began to manifest that Majek was on drugs, I was scarred and did not want to believe. But everyday then , he continued to plunge into serious drugs and alcohol experimentation. They became normal recreation for him. This behavior wasn’t right so one morning, I checked him into one of the hospitals in New York.
This was 12 years ago. The hospital treated his addiction problems and he responded to treatment briefly. Days after he was released from the treatment facility in New York, he was back on track on substance abuse he reconnected with his neighbourhood friends and suppliers, he would leave home for days and return to our apartment, soaked in dirt and oozing of alcohol.”
She further explained that Majek sold his musical instruments for drugs or pawned some so as to get money to feed his desire for alcohol. Rita further revealed that one day, Majek came home and said,” Rita I am gone back home in Nigeria take care of my children”. He walked away and never came back until she came to Nigerians to help him get treatment.
Majek doesn’t have any money, I worked very hard to support my children and him that was what his addiction did to him and our family. He was seen every where in New York drunk, some times sleeping on the floor of subway, stations as he waited for the train home” she stated.
She stressed that “Before the illness, Majek was a wonderful man, his heart is a pot of platinum. He is a very kind and loving person, he was a great husband and lover he cared very much for the family. We felt his essence of fatherhood and husband whenever he was sober, he took care of me and treated me like a superstar.
Rita also noted that Majek was the best husband and women could ever dream of. He was the best husband to me, he was charming lover, but his alcoholism and drugs addiction denied us of his love, care and humanity. I have been staying alone for years with our children, he abandoned us. This children are grown now.
I divorced Majek three months ago, I have to move on with my life, I am not getting any younger. I have remarried. My ex-husband is an alcoholic, I don’t know how to help him, only God can help Majek….”
….Culled from Punch.

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Funke Akindele’s Behind The Scenes Crosses ?1.77bn

Published

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.

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Adekunle Gold, Simi Welcome Twin Babies

Published

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

Published

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.