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Popular Secular Songs That Appeal To Gospel Clan

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9 years ago

August 26, 2016

The Music industry in Nigeria is all encompassing as it covers various hip-hop, RnB, Afro-beat, dancehall, reggae among others. There are notable Nigerian music stars that have released songs that rule both the secular and gospel genres. These songs are loved and appreciated in most social circles such as clubs and other social events as well as embraced in religious class. They include the following:

Korede Bello – Godwin

‘Godwin’ is by far the biggest song Korede Bello has ever done and the song blew him into limelight and a favorite among almost every Nigerian. The song which was released in January 2015 talks about how Godwins in every situation, a picture that almost every Nigerian can associate with.

2.Darey Alade – Pray For Me

Pray for me is another remarkable song by Dare Alade and this is one of our favourites. Talk about a song, that was beautifully written and sung, then ‘Pray for me’ is what you are talking about. Darey featured the Soweto Gospel Choir and had an eyecandy video for the song which has been getting massive airplays across the continent.

3.Timi Dakolo – Wish Me Well

‘Wish me well’ by Timi Dakolo is one powerful song by the singer that shows off his vocal prowess. The song was produced by Super talented Cobhams Asuquo.

4.Adekunle Gold – Pick Up

Adekunle Gold has had a steady rise. Since he released his debut single titled ‘Sade’. The singer showed again that he has what it takes to take it to the top when he dropped the single ‘Pick Up’. The song which features the Yoruba language talks about how he wants God to change his story. The song also has a remarkable video and is a favourite among Nigerians.

5.Phyno – Fada Fada

Phyno is one of Nigeria’s popular indigenous rapper and he continues to show his versatility when he released his Ghetto gospel song titled ‘Fada Fada, a song he featured his business partner and most collaborated artist, Olamide to deliver. The song is a favorite among Nigerians and Phyno recently revealed that he’s been invited to churches severally to perform the song.

6.Yemi Alade – Nagode

Yemi Alade is one of Africa’s leading female singers. The vocal powerhouse dropped the song ‘Nagode’ and it instantly became a hit. The song was produced by selebobo and was released in July, 2015.

7.Chidinma – If No Be God

The singer has since carved a niche for herself in the music industry. The singer who said she was born blind decided to thank God with this powerful song titled, ‘if No Be God’. Many of her fans can relate to the song because of Chidinma’s ordeal when she was born without sight and how she managed to see.

8.Humble Smith – Osinachi

Humble Smith rose to fame with the release of his powerful song titled ‘Osinachi’ and even became an industry favorite when he enlisted Davido to be on the remix. Davido took shots at Dele Momodu in the song, which some fans didn’t like at all as they felt a song as great as that should not have been remixed. Osinachi is a favouriet and Humbles. He has performed the song at a number of churches too.

9.Jaywon-This Year

Jaywon’s music career cannot be talked about without talking about the biggest song of his career titled ‘This Year’. The song, talks about what he wants from God in the new year and is still a favourite among all age grades.

10.Dagrin Ft Omawumi – ThankGod

Da Grin may be gone, but one of the remarkable songs the rapper ever released was ‘Thank God’ off his second album ‘CEO’ (Chief Executive Omo-ita). The song talks about DaGrin’s experience and ordeal growing up as he thanked God for how far he had come in life despite all odds.

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Funke Akindele’s Behind The Scenes Crosses ?1.77bn

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3 days 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 days 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 days 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.