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Top Seven Songs From EndSARS Protests Across Nigeria
Be it in Lagos, Port Harcourt, Abuja, Asaba or Benin,Nigerians are united by one voice in rejecting unfair treatment and injustice as they also demand good governance, while holding government accountable.
As the endSARS protests continue across the country, Governors’ orders have been defied and their personalities ridiculed on podiums, while love for fellow men and country has taken the centre stage.
But at the heart of this moment which seems like a turn around is the use of music, as citizens rally for funding and iconic shots are taken, Nigerians have also used music to pass their messages in crystal clear forms.
Here are the top seven songs of the movement:
Davido’s Fem
While Fem is not exactly a song with political background, it has been used as a sound track for endSARS protests across the nation. It was even used to tell Governor Babajide Sanwo- Olu to shut up on October 13,2020.
Eedris Abdulkareem’s Jaga Jaga
When Eedris released this song, Obasanjo was President of the country. To think that Nigeria was even more Jaga Jaga now is sickening. He sang Nigeria Jaga Jaga in 2004 and 16 years later, the song is hitting the right note.The song documents the perpetual upheavals that are inherent in the country. Jaga Jaga is then an onomatopoeia for the troubles and upheavals. In Port Harcourt, the song particularly took centre stage for the city’s natural attitude to conflict.
Fela’s Zombie
While sorrow, tears and blood were also shed during the protests, Zombie, which was dedicated to the military government in the year it was fighting against unarmed and defenceless Nigerians, who were literally abused and battered by the government.
African China’s Mr. President
When African China’s, Mr President came on at the protests recently, funny as that song was many years ago, everyone could relate to the struggle, that tune is the sound track of the movement # #SARSMustEnd.
African China released this letter to the President to treat the citizens well, this suits the current agenda as the responsibility of the central government is one of the reasons why we find ourselves here.
P Square’s Oga Police
A little further back in May, 2005, Nigeria’s now defunct super group, PSquare released their somophore album, Get Squared, at track three was a song titled: Oga Police. It also chronicled the ills of the country’s law enforcement agents. The long and short of the story was how a young man got arrested by members of the Nigerian Police Force simply for driving his own car. For its topical resonance, the song perfectly suits the purpose of the protests.
Burna Boy’s Monsters You Made
Monsters You Made seems to be the only song suitable for the expressions in these pictures. If Burna Boy’s PR wasn’t at an all time low for his inactivity as regards the battle to end SARS, this song would have been the perfect soundtrack for the protests. Chris Martin sings thus, “We are the monsters you made “ in response to the political elite, Burna Boy sang about inevitable conflicts after citizens got fed up and this is it.
Naira Marley’s Aye
“Aye o le o, Aye l’o Maye le” . That is Yoruba for life is easy, people just make life hard. The song basically suits the Nigerian government and its tendency for making life unnecessarily hard for its own citizens.
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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