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Celebration Galore, As PDP Flags Off LGA Campaign At EMOLGA
Emohua Local Government Area was agog with massive celebration and funfare on Monday April 5th 2021 as the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) faithfuls and admirers came out in their numbers to witness the flag off of campaign for the forth coming Local Government elections slated for April 17, 2021 across the state.
The climax of the well attended event which took place at the state school 1 field Emohua was the handing over of the chairmanship aspirant Hon (Dr) Chidi Lloyd and the 14 councillorship aspirants of the party for the Local Government election as well as the reception of All Progressive Congress (APC) decampees Amid jubilation, music and dance.
Speaking with the Tide at the venue of the event, the PDP youth leader in the state, Hon Prince Ikpechi Oriji expressed happiness over the massive crowd that attended the mega rally and for their peaceful conduct. He noted that the humongous crowd that graced the event was the harbinger of total victory for the PDP come April 17, 2021.
Prince Oriji who is also the coordinator of the Grassroot Democratic Initiative (GDI) in Emohua Local Government Area noted that the mammoth crowd that attended the memorable event was a clear indication of a landslide victory for the PDP as there is no serious and credible opposition on ground to challenge the PDP in the LGA.
The Grassroot politician further stated that the PDP at the state level under the able leadership of Governor Nyesom Wike parades an intimidating record of unprecedented achievements which include urban renewal, human capacity development, construction of quality roads and other project across the state, building of flyovers at strategic parts of the state capital, the establishment of the Real Madrid Academy for the training of youths in both sporting activities and academic.
The youth leader stressed that the various achievements in the state has endeared Governor Wike to many well meaning Nigerians both home and abroad. He recalled that GDI North central recently paid a solidarity visit to the GDI, National headquarters in Rivers State where they pledged their unalloyed loyalty and support for Governor Wike’s future political ambition at the federal level as the decried the poor state of the nation’s economy due to bad leadership, corruption at the highest level, poverty and insecurity that is ravaging the country.
Also speaking, another popular Grassroot politician and business mogul, Hon Moses Ndah stressed that the large number of party faithfuls that attended the flag off ceremony was a clear vindication of PDP as the peoples party. According to him the flag off ceremony is a mere formality to fulfil all righteousness as PDP’s victory at the Local Government polls was a foregone conclusion.
He enjoined the youth to be law abiding during the elections and to emulate the leadership qualities of Governor Wike whom he described as a detribalized and grassroot politician who has the interest of his people at heart which he has demonstrated through his developmental projects across the state. The PDP stalwart also called on the people to support the incoming chairman, Hon (Dr) Chidi Lloyd who he said had been tested and trusted, adding that Emohua Local Government Area would enjoy the dividends of democracy under his leadership.
The councillorship aspirant of ward 4, Hon Obichukwu Chinda in an interview with Tide after receiving the flag, expressed gratitude to God and to the people for the opportunity to serve as he promised to operate a open door policy where everybody would be carried along.
By: Jacob Obinna
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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