Entertainment

The Eve,’ Nollywood’s Latest Movie Hits Cinemas

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8 years ago

April 20, 2018

Tosin Igho’s movie ‘The Eve’ is easily the most colourful and beautifully shot Nollywood film so far in 2018. It is not just the picture that is amazing and full of life, the choice of cast involves beautiful actors who are pleasing to the eye.
Mawuli Gavor, Beverly Naya, Hauwa Allahura, Meg Otanwa, Efa Iwara, Kunle Remi and the lead Adedu Adefarasin are all actors who are fan favourites. John Okafor (Mr Ibu) brings his humour into this one. His combination with Ronke Oshodi is one to watch out for.
At a time when the yearnings of the typical Nollywood audience has drifted towards the romantic comedy genre, the Eve delivers much more than just romance and comedy. It adds a couple beautiful twists in the mix. Tunde Babalola, Tosin Igho and Martin Adieze combine to try to cook an uncommon dish with this.
Talking about Igho, he is a name that might not be very familiar in the minds of the typical film audience in Nigeria but regular entertainment fans will know him as one who has been playing in the music video waters for several years. He has directed videos for D’banj, Terry G, Faze Yungl, Aramide and Sammy Okposo. A wealth of experience that is no doubt evident in the kind of pictorial stories this film tells.
Despite not being the quickest name to come to mind in film making, Igho does well for his rising reputation in the industry with ‘The Eve.’ Nigerian films haven’t been great with sound production in the past few years, but this film does very well on that front.
Music on The Eve is great and the film can easily pass for a musical, you will be forgiven for asking for the acapella renditions to appear more frequently than it did. That is how good the renditions and the production are.
Beverly Naya interprets her role of the forward saucy talkative girl friend who is about to marry the good guy. Her role is one of the numerous comic points in the film. There is also the Reverend father played by Femi Durojaiye. Iwara also brings his comedy A game to the fore here and he even almost takes the shine off the other actors whenever they appeared together in a scene.
Mawuli Gavor’s performance as the Mcmiorate man is also quite commendable and the Adefarasin and Otanwa, despite it having the capacity to have been better is also worthy of gaining positive recognition.
It is not a perfect film though and the twist in the plot does not drop until some of the film has strolled by. A few more days in the writer’s room would have made the story even sharper than it turns out to be, but this does not make the film any poor. Expect this film to dominate the cinemas for the next few months.
This talk of the town movie which premiered in the cinemas on Saturday 30th March 2018 at Ember Creek, Lagos is already causing guans at cinema houses: The Eve is a romantic movie produced by cut 24 productions, a new movie production outfit that is fast making a name for itself with credits including some fantastic movies including movies like ‘Gidi Blues’ and ‘4th Estate’.

Entertainment

Funke Akindele’s Behind The Scenes Crosses ?1.77bn

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5 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.

Entertainment

Adekunle Gold, Simi Welcome Twin Babies

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5 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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5 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.