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BBNaija: Atiku, Efe, Others Congratulate Miracle
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has joined other well-meaning Nigerians in congratulating Mr. Miracle Igbokwe Ikechukwu who emerged the winner of the 2018 Big Brother Naija reality TV show and the N45 million grand prize, beating off challenges from Cee C, Tobi, Nina and Alex at the finals held last Sunday.
Atiku on his twitter page described his win as a proof that Nigerians were innovative. He encouraged Nigerian youths to keep believing in themselves, adding that the show depicted youths had what it takes to take Nigeria to the next level.
He wrote: Congratulations to Miracle, winner of BBN. Miracle is proof that Nigerian youths are hardworking, innovative and creative. May this victory lead to the miraculous for the Nigeria’s youths who have shown that they have what it takes to help take this great nation of ours to the next level. To the Nigerian youths I say continue to believe in yourselves.
Also, the winner of the 2017 edition of the Big Brother Naija reality TV show Mr Efe Ejegba in his congratulatory message said “Miracle deserves to win as he was what the country needed on his twitter page he wrote: “congrats Miracle, this is what the country clearly needed”.
Other celebrities who congratulated the winner of the ‘Double Wahala” 2018 edition of the BB Naiji include Kiss Daniel, Uti Nwachukwu, and the Big Brother Naija Host, Ebuka among others.
Miracle was declared the winner of the show after scoring the highest percentage of the total votes cast. Cee C trailed behind while Nina had the least vote.
Below is the breakdown of how the viewers voted.
Miracle – 38.18%
Cee-C – 28.04%
Tobi – 22.53%
Alex – 7.07%
Nina – 4.18%
Miracle was born on 17 February 1994 in Lagos State. He currently resides in Owerri, Imo State. He is a trained pilot who graduated in 2017 at the International Aviation College (IAC) and the Nigeria College of Aviation Technology Zaria.
He entered the BB Naija house with his pilot licence tightly in hand. He once told Big Brother he’ll use part of the money to advance his aeronautic training and use the rest to support his family.
Meanwhile, Governor Hassan Dankwambo of Gombe State has reacted as the 2018 edition of the BB Naija show came to an end. He said via his twitter handle: “As BBN comes to an end, I hope our ever hard working youths will join us in voter registration drive and encouraging other Nigerians to register, go get your PVC”.
The Tide Entertainment reports that International stars Busta Rhymes and Gunna topped the bill, while the festival showcased a powerhouse roster of African talent including Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, Shenseea, Phyno, Fave, Juma Jux, Qing Madi, and Diamond Platnumz, among others.
The festival launched December 7 with an eye-catching opening ceremony featuring aerial ballet performers, establishing an elevated artistic vision for the weeks ahead. That first night brought Nigerian heavyweights Wande Coal, Young Jonn, Ice Prince, Darey, Fola, Shoday, and Jerry Shaffer to the stage.
The Federal Ministry of Art and Culture partnered with the festival, with Minister Hannatu Musa Musawa acknowledging Detty December Fest as a vital force in Nigeria’s cultural landscape. She emphasized its impact on amplifying the country’s creative presence internationally and driving holiday tourism.
The 2025 edition raised the bar for live entertainment in Lagos, building on Detty December’s established reputation as a catalyst for tourism, entertainment, and economic growth during the year-end season.
The milestone was confirmed on Monday by FilmOne, the movie’s distributor, who announced that the film is now the fastest title in West Africa to cross ?1 billion. The achievement further cements Akindele’s dominance in the Nigerian film industry.
Since its release, Behind the Scenes has shattered multiple records. It posted the highest single-day box office gross ever on Boxing Day, earning an impressive ?129.5 million. It is also the highest-grossing film of 2025 so far, and remarkably, it marks Akindele’s third movie to cross the ?1 billion mark, a feat no other director has achieved.
The Tide Entertainment reports that with this latest success, Akindele has strengthened her position as Nollywood’s highest-grossing producer of all time, becoming the first filmmaker to deliver three billion-naira blockbusters within a single calendar year.
Reacting to the achievement, the actress and filmmaker expressed heartfelt gratitude to her supporters, collaborators, and distributors, while also revealing the film’s growing international reach.
“Over the years, I’ve always valued my fans, because without God and you, I am nobody,” she wrote.“Thank you all for coming out to watch this movie and for supporting my brand through the years.Thank you to the distributors, my colleagues—especially those not in the movie who still came out to meet and greet my fans.Big love to the cast and crew. This is only the beginning; let’s take Behind the Scenes even further.”
She also disclosed that the film is currently screening in cinemas across two European countries and the United States, signaling its expanding global appeal.
Akindele’s box office dominance has been nothing short of historic. In 2023, Battle on Buka Street became Nollywood’s highest-grossing film with ?640 million. She raised the bar again in January 2024 when A Tribe Called Judah became the first Nigerian movie to hit ?1 billion. Later that year, Everybody Loves Jenifa broke another record, grossing ?1.6 billion to become the highest-earning film in West African history.
Nigerian singer Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Face, has revealed his former bandmate Faze’s position in the long-running rift between him and their other ex-bandmate, Blackface.
The Tide Entertainment recalls that Blackface and 2Face have been involved in an on-and-off feud over the years, with the former repeatedly accusing the latter of intellectual property theft, allegations 2Face has consistently denied.
Addressing fans midway through his performance at the Made in Benue Festival in Makurdi recently, 2Face said Faze has maintained a neutral stance in the dispute between him and Blackface.
He stressed that the rift does not involve Faze in any way.
“You all know that Plantashun Boiz consisted of Blackface, 2Face and Faze. But due to some unforeseen circumstances, Blackface is not with us right now.
“However, no matter the beef wey me and Blackface get, nothing concern Faze inside. So, Faze is right here with me and we will represent Plantashun Boiz,” he said.
The rift between Blackface and 2Face began after Plantashun Boiz disbanded in the 2000s.
Following their split, Blackface blamed 2Face for the breakup and accused him of song theft.
The relationship between the duo has remained strained over the years despite several attempts at reconciliation, with peace efforts often short-lived.