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Step-Aga Abandons Circular Reggae For Gospel Songs

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Port Harcourt, Rivers State
born Reggae super star, Stephen Asiga, popularly known as ‘step Aga’ who has three studio reggae albums to his credit, said he has dumped the circular reggae for Gospel Reggae because he has discovered Christ pointing outthat he is now a born again.
The reggae artiste in a recent interviewed with The Tide entertainments said, in circular reggae they sing mostly in clubs and other hangouts where girls dance naked, drink to stupor and smoke like Chimney which is not the life of ladies child of God, so he decided to denounce that pattern of living for Christ Jesus.
“Since I discovered Christ, old things are passed away and behold all things are made new, according to the scriptures.  Today I go from crusade to crusade, the churches and other worship centres to praise God with my voice because my voice belongs to God, instead of using it  to promote immorality and corruption in society” he said.
The gospel reggae macstro disclosed that since he embraced God, his life has turned around for good with awesome blessings in his life, family and career. He paid tribute to international reggae star Buchi who paved the way for gospel reggae.
According to him, Buchi was a prominent voice in the circular reggae genre before he switch over to reggae, so his success in that area encourage him to borrow a leaf from Buchi which he has gladly done.
Step-Aga also known as the ‘Humble preacher said he started music at a very tender age because it was his calling from birth, he stressed that his guest for success in music is not for financial gratifications or desire for fame, but to serve the people and preach to them for spiritual emancipation from sin and materialism.
He stated that by Gods grace he is achieving his aim, especially now that he uses his voice and talent to propagade the gospel of God. He said since he became a professional musician he never had a producer or song writer he did every thing by him self and the holy spirit until he became born again, then he had a producer, song writer and produced his new record titled “Repent” which is expected to hit the market soon.
He disclosed that his first album titled “New Fashion’ which had five tracks, was released in the year 2000 followed by a second album titled.
“I look up  to jab which was released in 2004. He stressed that though they were not commercial success as he expected, but he was never discourage, now that he is in Christ, it is well with him.
He urged other circular reggae artistes to join him because he has seen the light.

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Uche Ogbodo Shares Reason Bambam’s Marriage Ended

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Uche Ogbodo defended her colleague, Bambam, amid allegations that she left her marriage after going under the knife.
The Tide Entertainment reports that  the mother of three stated that no woman would leave a man because of a body makeover.
The actress also shared what she believes might have gone wrong in the marriage that led to its end, and sent a message to men.
Nollywood actress Uche Ogbodo has shared her thoughts on reality show star Bambam, whose real name is Oluwabamike Olawunmi, amid her alleged marriage crisis.The former Big Brother housemate was recently seen dancing and enjoying herself at a party, sparking rumours about her marriage.

Critics claimed that her body makeover was one of the reasons she allegedly left the marriage and noted that she was still out in public with the video of her club outing.

Reacting to the allegations,  Ogbodo came to Bambam’s defence. She stated that no woman would leave her marriage simply because she went under the knife. According to her, it is the man who drives a woman to leave.

The mother of three further explained that no woman willingly leaves a marriage she has invested in over many years. If a woman does leave, it is the man’s fault, possibly due to abuse that she chooses not to disclose publicly.

She added that a man must have shown the woman disrespect or failed to nurture the marriage.

Ogbodo emphasised that if a man refuses to love, protect, and give peace to his wife, the responsibility for the breakdown rests entirely with him.

It would be recalled that Uche Ogbodo also recently underwent cosmetic surgery and shared videos with her fans online,

The actress had remained on the lips of many Nigerians following her role in the trending movie Love in Every Word.

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Kate Henshaw Speaks Against ‘Gate Crashing’ 

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Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw has expressed her distaste for individuals who attend events without being invited. The actress in an Instagram video, spoke about the importance of self respect and being considerate.

Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw has expressed her distaste for individuals who attend events without being invited. The actress in an Instagram video, spoke about the importance of self respect and being considerate.

The Tide Entertainment reports that she questioned the popular act of ‘gate crashing’, regarding it as a rude and disrespectful behaviour. Henshaw also urged Nigerians to refrain from attending gatherings where they are not invited.Nigerian Politics Analysis

”I want to talk about something rampant, has been rampant, and is still rampant. I just want to ask those of you who show up uninvited at events and parties, what’s your purpose? What do you aim to achieve? Then, those of you who receive a card that admits only one person and invite all your village people, don’t check with the host; you pack your people and come. What are you doing there? Why don’t you respect yourself and stay away? It’s rude, you’re a gate crasher. Respect yourself enough to stay away from places you aren’t invited to,” she said.

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Oscars Set 2027 And 2028 Dates Ahead Of 100th Edition In 2028

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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has unveiled dates for both the 99th Academy Awards and its landmark 100th ceremony. The back-to-back events, set for 2027 and 2028, will mark the final years of the Oscars airing on longtime broadcast partner ABC before a major shift to YouTube.

The 99th Oscars will take place on Sunday, March 14, 2027, followed by the historic 100th edition on Sunday, March 5, 2028. Both ceremonies will broadcast live at 7 p.m. ET from the iconic Dolby Theatre in Hollywood and reach audiences in over 200 territories worldwide. Looking ahead, the Academy has also confirmed a venue change, with the ceremony set to move to the Peacock Theater beginning in 2029, where it will remain through 2039.

The Tide Entertainment reports that the announcement comes amid a shifting broadcast landscape. ABC is gearing up for a packed 2027 schedule, including its debut as the home of the Grammy Awards and its first Super Bowl broadcast in over two decades. Meanwhile, this year’s Oscars telecast saw a dip in viewership, drawing 17.86 million viewers across ABC and Hulu, a 9% decline from the previous year’s five-year high.

Still, excitement around the awards remains strong. The most recent ceremony crowned Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” as Best Picture, while early buzz for the upcoming season is already building. Anticipated contenders include the Ryan Gosling-led “Project Hail Mary,” Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune: Part Three” starring Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya, and Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s “Digger” featuring Tom Cruise.

No hosts have been announced yet for either ceremony, adding another layer of anticipation to the milestone events.

In addition to confirming the ceremony dates, the Academy also released its full calendar for the 2026–2027 awards season, outlining key milestones from the eligibility period beginning January 1, 2026, to nominations voting in January 2027, and final voting in early March.

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