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Tiwa Savage Wins 2018 Best African Act …Defeats Davido, Others
Tiwa Savage has emerged the first female artiste to win MTV Best African Act. The Nigerian Pop singer emerged the 2018 Best African Act at the MTV Europe music awards.
The singer who was at the venue fo the event in Bilbao, Spain on Sunday, clinched the award after beating fellow Nigerian singer, David Adeleke popularly known as Davido and other African Acts.
A few days ago, Tiwa Savage went viral on social media when she featured as a video vixen for the music video ‘Fever’ by Wizkid, The MTV award is an event that seeks to honour pop artistes.
Tiwa Savage’s Win: It came as a shock in certain quarters when her name was announced as the winner of the quite competitive category ahead of Davido who had earlier in the year picked up the BET Awards for Best International Act in June at the expense of Tiwa Savage who was also nominated in that category. There is no doubt that this win is one recognition fully deserved by the Mavin’s first lady for all her hard work and consistency on the scene especially in the year under review.
Janet Jackson’s Performance: The Legendary member of the Jackson family, Janet who also bagged the special award for Global Icon was in fine form on the night. During her set, Janet, dressed in a flowing outfit, rolled back the years with her barefooted grand entrance, bubbly dancesteps, flipping effortlessly through her intense choreography as she sang both old and new singles in ‘made for now’, ‘Rhythm Nation’, and the 2001 released anthem ‘All for you’.
Camilla Cabello Wins Big: Indeed, a star was born with the Cuban/American singer, Camilla Cabello who was the night’s biggest winner with four awards out of her six nominations. The ‘Havana’ singer bagged the Awards for Best Artist, Best Video, Best US Act and Best Song, emerging victorious over Ariana Grande who was nominated in five of the six categories that she was also nominated for.
A Night Of Celebration For Female Artistes: From the host of the event, Hailee Steinfield to the big winners Camilla CABELLO and Nicki Minaj, to Janet Jackson, Little Mix and Tiwa Savage, the 2018 edition of the MTV EMA’s celebrated the artistry and contributions of female artistes to the scene in a way like never before.
Bebe Rexha’s Army Of 100 Dancers: American singer, Bebe Rexha went all out with her set by enlisting an army of 100 dancers for the performance of her hit single ‘I’m a mess’ at the 2018 MTV EMAs. Bebe emerged from an onstage bathtub in an eye catching red outfit moving through the crowd of dancers who were dressed in priestly robes as she rendered her song. Her set ended with the singer being carried offstage by the dancers to a loud ovation from the audience.
Meanwhile, Wizkid has congratulated Tiwa Savage after she was announced as the winner of the Best African Act category at the 2018 MTV EMA Awards. Tiwa Savage emerged victorious ahead of Davido (Nigeria), Distraction Boyz(South Africa), Fally Ipupa(DRC), Nyashinnsia(Kenya) and Shekina( South Africa). She dedicated the award to her fans, her son Jamal and her record label boss, Don Jazzy. Wizkid posted a message on his Instagram page on Monday, November 5th with the caption, ‘ Yes, God bless ya, congrats’.
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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