Entertainment
PH Hosts New TV Outfit
A new television network, the Frank TV was last Sunday unveiled alongside the dedication/commissioning of FrankBell Global Media Limited in Port Harcourt.
The Frank TV Network founded by Ataisi Frank, the MD/CEO, Frankbell Global Media Limited is a social, gospel and real life outfit established to set agenda for community development and leadership transformation in Nigeria and Africa, and shows online via facebook, Blog and youtube channels. It is youtube friendly.
In a keynote address presented during the occasion which took place at the Ecumenical Centre, Port Harcourt, Mr Frank explained that Frankbell Global Media Ltd was a global brand passionate about the growth of business and institutions with a view to enhancing the living standard of the general populace through products and services.
According to him, the TV outfit will be well structured and equipped to engage our creative youths and reduce the level of unemployment in the society while advocating for community development in the face of a poor and corrupt leadership system, point out that with its focus on leadership education, the station would ensure sustainable community development framework through partnership with other stakeholder organizations.
While appealing for support and cooperation from individuals, government and corporate organizations, Frank disclosed that an annual leadership summit would be instituted in Port Harcourt to sensitise the people, especially politicians on the best leadership practice.
Ina lecture paper titled “setting the agenda for community development through television”, a renowned media practitioner, Sir Charles S. Ogan who described the media as the voice of the voiceless, urged the media to be upright and accurate in their reportage to build a truthful and stable Nigeria, noting that unemployment, indiscipline, insecurity and corruption were major threats to the growth of the country.
Charging the management of Frank TV network to work in line with the laid-down media rules and ethics, Ogan said that disregard for the rule of law has brought untold setback to the country just as impunity and widespread corruption had slowed down development and stressed the need for employment creation to ensure peace.
Also speaking, the royal father of the occasion, Chief Fyneface Frank Egbart commended the founder of the TV outfit for his vision which he said would contribute immensely to the transformation agenda of the Rivers State Government, adding that its programmes would change the mindset of leaders through realistic news coverage and enjoined all and sundry to support the effort.
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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.
