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How Wizkid Embarrassed Ceaser, Kiss At 2016 Headies
The headies are formerly known as Hip-hop world awards established in 2016 by the hip hop world magazine of Nigeria to recognize outstanding achievements in the Nigerian music industry. The annual ceremony featured performances by established and promising artistes and the event is broadcast live on Hip TV to television viewers across Nigeria.
Though Headies 2016 may have come and gone, some remarkable incidents, bad and ugly events the gliss and glamour and the beauty of it all are still fresh in the minds of many people who were opportuned to witness the events live.
Apart from the award segment, there were smiles approval on the faces of quests when kcee and Harrisong reconciled on stage to receive the award as Reggae Blues was announced as song of the year. The duo later showed up to present the award for best recording male won by Sheydee.
One of the high points of the night which was unfortunate and tagged the most embarrassing moment at the 2016 Headies was the embarrassment Wizkid handed down to Ceaser, a fiance to one of his fellow artistes Eva Alodiah. It was reported that it all started when Wizkid was announced artiste of the year and was making his way to the stage, he wacked towards Eva who was seated with her finance. Ceaser stood up to hug Wizkid, but the later snubbed him and hugged Eva who was seating down instead. He then moved on to shake the person seat next to Eva leaving Ceaser looking like a mannequin.
Another embarrassing moment was when Wizkid snubbed Miss Kiss Manager who appeared to be the buff of jokes at the Headies. He was seated beside Wizkid and was expecting a hand shake but starboy snubbed him. It was quite ovious because the singer did shake all the popular faces who were seated around him.
A similar event that took place was a performance by a pioneer Nigeria hip hop music group, the Remedies. It consisted of Eedris Abdulkareem, Tony Tetula and Eddy Remedy (also known as Eddy Montana). While the group was performing Eedris’ hit single ‘Jaga-Jaga’, Eddy Remedy placed his right hand over Eedris shoulder, but Eedris fung his hand but as a smart guy Eddy carried on as though nothing happened.
A lot of artistes and award winners were notably absent. At the end of the day, like what it was organized for, winners emerged from the different categories and below is the list of winners for each category.
Full List Of Winners
1. Best recording of the year: Darey Ft sowetor choir “pray for me”
2. Producer of the year: young John Ft Kiss Daniel ‘Mama’
3. Best music Video: Falz Clarence Peters “Soldier”
4. Best RNB/PoP Album: Dareh “unclad”
5. Best RnB Single: Simc “Love Don’t care”
6. Best Pop Single: Kiss Daniel ‘Mama’
7. Best Regga/Dance Hall Single: Patoranking Ft Sarkodie ‘No Kissing”
8. Best Rap Album: ILL Bliss, ‘powerful’
9. Best Collabo: Falz Ft simi
10. Best Vocal performance (male): shaydee “smile”
11. Best Vocal performace (female): Simi “Love don’t care
12. Nest Rated: Mr Eazi
13. Hip Hop world revelation: Kiss Daniel “New Era”
14. Lyricist on the rool
– ILL Biss: ‘Chukwu Agozi Gogi”
– Reminsce: Asalamadeku”
– Ycee: ‘Jagaban’
– Boogey: ‘Show you something’
– A-Q: ‘Agu Ji Ndi men’
15 Best street hop artist: Olamide: ‘who you Epp’
16. Best alternative song: Bez: “your suppose know”
17. Album of the year: Kiss Daniel “New Era”
18. Artist of the year: Wizkid Daniel ‘Fada Fada’
19. Song of the year: Phyno ft
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.