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Assault: Jim Iyke Debunks Police Arrest Claim
Nollywood actor, Jim Iyke has debunked the story trending in the social media that he was arrested by the Police for slapping a Dana Air Staff in Lagos. In his swift reaction, the Nollywood ‘bad boy’ denied assaulting anyone at the airport and that what was being reported online are incorrect rumours circulated by passersby who obviously did not know the full details of the story.
“People are just amazing, the truth is that I was running late for a flight in Abuja, my people had sent my luggage ahead. I tried hard not to miss the flight, but by the time I made it to the gate, the Captain had almost shut the aircraft,” he said.
He explained further that one of the security guards close by got too eager and got involved. “One of the security guards who saw me struggling to make my way in got overzealous and got into an argument with my PA, then they started exchanging words and pointing fingers at the heat of the moment.
“At the end of the day, we couldn’t even make (the flight) and when we were coming back, the airport assistant went to call the Police and said my personal assistant hit his face and pushed him, but when the Policeman said it was me, I told them to let us go down stairs to resolve the matter, it was an issue of tempers fraying. We then went down stairs and the matter was resolved. I even boarded the same Dana Aircraft and I was shocked upon my arrival to hear that I was arrested by the Police, which Police?”
He continued: “I know that people need content, but lets not blow things out of proportion, I am not the kind of person who will post a rejoineder on issues like this because I will be fuelling the fire, but we are all human, we lose our temper at different points in our lives especially with how rude and unprofessional people are and more bewildering is the fact that people never want to hear the other side of the story.
“The funny part is that this guy they said I slapped came to pick me up at the lounge and took me to the plane. He got me a better seat and I gave him little charge because I know the country is hard. We hugged and ended it on a greater note. The manager himself took me to the plane and I told him to school his staff on how to treat people. It is said the length people will go to spread the fake news about people”.
The actor in the past has acquired a reputation for being hot head, perhaps owing to his Nollywood persona as a ‘badboy’. The 41-year-old has always maintained that the character the was often cast as, had little resemblance to his actual person.
It was reported that Jim Iyke on August 27, 2018 was arrested by the policemen attached to the Lagos Airport after he allegedly slapped a staff of Dana Air. It was gathered that the actor had missed his fight to Abuja after arriving late and he got angry.
However, when a security staff of the airline was trying to profile him (search him), Iyke gave him a slap, the airport policemen were immediately called in by the management of the airline and Iyke was whisked away.
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.