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Emohua Celebrates Second Peace Anniversary …As Awuse Warns Against Fresh Violence
The people of Emohua Community in Rivers State came out enmass on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 to celebrate their second peace anniversary as they gave gratitude to God for the restoration of peace, unity and progress in the community.
The well-attended event was marked by cultural displays, masquerade dance and wrestling amid wining, dining and dancing. Among those in attendance were the Ohna, the supreme traditional council in the community comprising the eight villages of the community, Emohua Council of Chiefs, Elders, youths and security operatives.
Speaking at the event, the spokesman of Ohna-in council and sponsor of the event, Ohna (Sir) Sergent Chidi Awuse thanked God for the return of peace in the community. He recalled that the community had been in anarchy, as killings, kidnapping, cultism and youth restiveness ravaged the community until God intervened.
He noted that the peace that exists in the community, today was the handiwork of God who used him as a vessel to achieve his divine purpose in the community. He thanked the warring groups for accepting and maintaining peace in the community. He stressed that without their cooperation, it would have been difficult for peace to reign.
Awuse reiterated that since the community embraced peace and dedicated the land to God in June 8, 2019, no gun shot had been heard in the community, even the self exiled members of the community and strangers had returned home, peace, unity and progress had been restored to the glory of God.
Ohna Awuse called on the youths to continue to shun violence and warned those fomenting fresh crisis in the community to desist from their devilish actions before the long arm of the law catches up with them. He noted that Emohua is a peaceful and law abiding community and would remain same under his watch with God by his side. He promised that the peace anniversary shall be an annual event.
Also speaking, a member of Emohua Council of Chiefs and Chairman Emohua security council, Chief (Barr) Chinedu Enyi thanked Emohua people for their attendance, particularly Ohna Council and the youths as well as the Sponsor of the event, Ohna (sir) Sergent Awuse. He said the humongous crowd that graced the event was an indication that the community is ready for peace and unity.
He urged the people to make security their watch word and peace their mantra, because without peace and security there would be no progress.
He commended Ohna Awuse for giving employment to the youths in his various companies which had contributed in eradicating youth restiveness in the community.
In his address at the event one of the youth leaders in the community, Mr Dominion Enyi recalled that before June 8, 2019 when the community embraced peace, Emohua was known as a haven for cultists, kidnappers and criminals before God intervened through Ohna (sir) Sergent Chidi Awuse which made the community to bestow the Ohna title on him in appreciation for his efforts to return peace, unity and progress to the community.
Enyi maintained that Ohna Awuse did not only initiate and execute peace in Emohua he also ignited economic change and turn around by establishing the first ever paper recycling plant in Rivers State in Emohua, poultry feed mill, massive poultry farm and hatchery which gave employment to over 500 youths and others of employable age in Emohua, as well as providing avenue for repentant cultists and criminals to be meaningfully engaged.
Also speaking, the unit Commander, Anti-Cultism Emohua Local Government, SP Emmanuel Egapi urged the repentant cultists and criminals who have repented not to go back to crime and those still in possession of fire arms to surrender them to the police as he called for the corporation of the youths and the entire community to enable them succeed.
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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