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Omotola Accused Of Having Affairs With Oshiomhole
Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has been accused of having affairs with former National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole. A blogger, Gistlover has alleged that the actress and the politician are romantically linked.
In a post shared via her Instagram page on Tuesday, January 19, 2020, the movie star refuted the claims by the blogger. The actress is demanding that the blogger behind the story produce receipts to the alleged affair.
“I ordinarily don’t do this, but after thinking about it thoroughly and seeking advice, I have decided to do so. This blog ran this story and people started coming to my page. I’ve always known there are people who are sick and will tell you stories that have never happened, but to publish that on a platform as big as Instagram? You must be held accountable.
“I have demanded they finish and prove this story….problem is this blog is hiding under anonymity (faceless blogging). There are more credible blogs out there….follow blog with accountability, can anyone who loves me and what I have stood for all these years please I, report this page, 2, report this page, 3 report this page and for those of you who are addicted to cheap gossip, if you are not interested in damaging people unnecessarily, then demand a proof of this story, I am giving this 24 hours,” thanks she wrote.
Omotola’s post is coming 24 hours after Gistlover had subliminally posted a photo of the actress and Oshiomhole with a very interesting caption. The actress has since asked her followers to boycott and report the Instagram page of the blogger.
Gistlover who is known to be notorious blog that doesn’t back down easily also responded to the actress. The faceless blog stood on their claims that something untoward seemed to have gone down between the actress and politician, who was also former Governor of Edo State.
The blog even took thing a notch higher by mentioning more notable names that the actress was allegedly involved with despite being married. It added that it did not want to destroy her marriage and would refrain from posting more details.
In another post, Gistlover wrote: “my dear Omotola we will kindly finish what we started boo. Motivational speaker of life, it’s not only Oshiomhole, Auntee Omotee, Tchidi that made you fight with Genevieve then, dey the list (some of the industry people know about this low key).
Them plenty for the list, who gave you that name, omosexy? talk am make we hear.
My darling Omotee, even your husband can’t deny he doesn’t know some of your shit saint online, something else beneath closed doors, let me compile my list finish, if you can swear say I dey lie, well I don’t base my journalism on assumptions, if I no see something I no dey write.
“Na so Ehi deny Oluomo so tey them arrested Kemi Ashefon for lifting the story on my blog. See it now, its everywhere and obviously they are nacking, I pass hear say blog, so take seats mama, selah”.
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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