Entertainment

Checkout, Nollywood Actresses Likely To Wed In 2021

Published

5 years ago

January 22, 2021

The year 2020, which many described as a year of weeping and wailing, has come and gone, but the world cannot forget talking about it. While the year 2020 did not witness any high profile wedding as it was the case in 2019, where the likes of actress Toyin Abraham and her hubby Kolowole Ajeyemi, Adekunle Gold and Simi, 9ice and his baby mama Olakun Kanmi, BB Naija Double Wahala reality TV stars Bambam and Teddy among others walked down the aisle.
Meanwhile, it looks like love is in the air this year with many new love stories dominating the social media space. Already some of the love birds have also gone public with their relationships, while many others are still keeping theirs under wraps. But we try as much as possible to predict the celebrities that will likely take the next step in their relationships.
RITA DOMINIC: Screen diva, Rita Dominic, has always been keeping her relationship with men private, but recently, the actress unveiled her dream man, Fidelis Anosike, a media personality and founder/chief executive of Folio media group, a multimedia group that owns Daily Times Nigeria, established 1926
Recall that the actress has once vowed to marry the man of her dream despite societal pressure on her to get married. She revealed in an interview that she almost married someone, but it ended up not working out between her and the supposed spouse.
True to her words, the actress has found the man of her dream and she is ready to walk down the aisle. Needless to say that fans are waiting with bated breath for the ringing of her wedding bells which will probably happen in the first quarter of 2021.
GENEVIEVE NNAJI: It was once rumoured that Genevieve, had tied the nuptial knot in Portugal following an adorable picture of her and her alleged white hubby looking all loved up which shared on IG, but the rumour was unsubstantiated as the mother of one, who had a daughter at the age of 17 is still single.
In one of her interviews, the 42-year-old actress had said she preferred to stay single than experience a broken marriage. In any case, with her kitty full of prosperity, a wedding does seem like it would be a herculean task, but it will be a treat for all her fans and the time is now.
MERCY AIGBE: In an Instagram post early in the year, Mercy Aigbe hinted that she would be tying the knot with her new fiancée in 2021.” We are getting married in January 2021, it happened unexpectedly but I am very happy about it and can’t wait to be one with my love”, she wrote.
This will be Aigbe’s second marriage after her first marriage to ex-hotelier husband, Lanre Gentry, crashed owing to domestic violence and alleged infidelity. Her fans can’t wait to behold their screen idol walk the aisle in 2021.
INI EDO: Ini Edo has not made it public, but rumours are flying round that the actress will soon remarry. Recall that her first marriage to American based business man, Philip Ehiagwina crashed in 2014 due to irreconcilable differences between them at the time.
In 2017, it was rumoured that the beautiful actress had agreed to become a second wife to one of the Lekki-Lagos big boys, but it never happened, until controversial actor Uche Madnagwu hinted early last month on his Instagram page that the actress was about to get married again. He cautioned her to keep her love affairs away from her friends.
IJEOMA IMOH: Beautiful actress, Ijeoma Imoh is certainly ready to give marriage a chance, but the right man has not come her way. The Arochukwu, Abia State born actress recently confided in whispers that she was looking forward to settling down as a woman.
She may have been in and out of relationships, it would certainly not be wrong for her fans to expect it will finally happen this year.

Entertainment

Funke Akindele’s Behind The Scenes Crosses ?1.77bn

Published

4 weeks ago

January 9, 2026

The Tide

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.

Entertainment

Adekunle Gold, Simi Welcome Twin Babies

Published

4 weeks ago

January 9, 2026

The Tide

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.

Entertainment

Jesse Flames Opens 2026 With ‘Praise The Lord’ Featuring Magnito

Published

4 weeks ago

January 9, 2026

The Tide

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.