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Emeka Ike Confesses Undying Love For Ex-Wife
Nollywood actor, Emeka Ike who claims to have been blindsided by his divorce, insists that he loves his ex-wife, Emma and would take her back if only she confesses.
The actor made this revelation during an interview with the media, stressing that despite the fact that his wife was the one who asked for the divorce in the face of all his pleas, he still loves her.
When asked why he seems to have taken a long break from acting, Ike said, “I tried to restructure the man, Emeka Ike. Emeka Ike is a leader and as a leader, you need to appraise and reappraise your empire and achievements, so I have been appraising my constituency and I am happy that we are moving forward. At a point he relocated to Abuja from Lagos”.
The actor who recently relocated from Lagos to Abuja had this to say about his move: “I felt that my life was seriously threatened in Lagos, I have said it before that I am going to arrest some people very soon. In fact, some people took advantage of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) crisis to threaten my life and all that will be sorted out very soon by the police.
“I relocated to Abuja to avoid a situation where I would be walking on the streets of Lagos and a criminal would gun me down”.
“I used my discretion to stay away, while I watched from afar what was happening in Lagos, that was why that woman (his ex-wife) is no longer living with me. God knows I am not a wife beater, I don’t touch her and my children testified to that in court. I don’t know what came over her and who used her to blackmail me, but all that would be unravelled soon”.
When asked about the truth behind the domestic violence accusations thrown at him by his ex-wife, he said. “Have you watched that one movie where the wife was saying “everything is alright between me and my husband, he takes care of me and provides all my needs”, that was the situation between my wife and I, if I didn’t know I would have blamed her sudden change of character on my enemies. I love her so much”.
“Why would you blackmail me by claiming that I was always beaten her up when I didn’t. To avoid the disturbing mess, I had to abandon my business and house in Lagos and find a new life in Abuja.”
Ike went on to add that he had not seen the divorce coming and he had not been prepared. “I wasn’t. I don’t even believe we are divorced and I cannot remarry again. I am a real Christian and Christians don’t divorce. I told the court that I’m not divorcing my wife but they went ahead and got an injunction against a high court order”.
“I must see to the end of this matter because they have put many children out there without a mother. She is in pain wherever she is right now because I know they are dealing with her. I learnt she was beaten black and blue by one wife snatcher sometime ago, beside Mobil petrol station on Lagos-Ibadan expressway, my own wife beaten up like a common criminal?
“I want to know what has gone wrong with my wife, I want to know the devil behind, what is the extent of blackmail that brought her to this degrading level? The inspector general of police will be investigating into the matter very soon, while doing this, I have to stay away from Lagos because they could be after me”.
Recall that Emeka Ike once accused Pastor Chris Okotie of House Hold of God Church International Ministries of being the brain behind his marital crisis. He said”, the guy who is confusing my wife attend this church. He is one of the elders of the church, it is a church arrangement on his feelings for Emma after all that has happened between them. Emeka expressed undying love for her while asking her to confess the truth as a condition for him to take her back.
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.
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.
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.
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