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Nollywod movies have turned out to be viewers’ delight. The Tide Entertainment reviews some of the block buster flicks of all times.
(1) – hidden Hunger
Majid Michel, Eve Esien, Beverly Naya, Benjamin Touitou and others made this 2015 movie a must watch.
In this movie, a man decides to throw a birthday bash for his girl friend. In the process the birthday bash turned sour after a gang of amateur robbers took over the event.
You need to watch Port Harcourt born ace comedian, Julius Agwu who plays one of the robbers in this new movie showcase his talent, be sure to crack your ribs when his comedic prowess – comes to play.
Other casts in the movie include, Yul Edochie, Bellinda Effah, Jude Orhora, Morris – Sesay etc.
(2) Mike Ezuruonye Goes Back to School
Ace Nollywood actor Mike Ezuruonye is back in school after many years away from the classroom. The script interpreter was forced back to school in a forth coming flick.
He was spotted rocking a school uniform in the movie titled “FIRST CLASS”. He is not the first actor to be playing this type of role in a Nigerian movie as the likes of Chioma Chukwuka and Mercy Johnson have equally done so in similar movies.
In his latest post on instagram, the proud father of one hinted that he is finally done with the movie and the embarrassment was just too much. “I am done”, he wrote.
Mike worked as a banker prior to becoming an actor. He has featured in several Nollywood movies. He is married to Nkechi Nnorom and has a son he named Roynold Nkembuchim Ezuruonye.
(3) Mr Ibu In London
After being left out in the cold without a home, John Okafor popularly known as “Mr Ibu was taken home by a friend whom he had saved from dying 15 years earlier.
His “Messiah” friend is married to a white woman who naturally does not need an intruder in her home, but later agreed to have him around.
One day, while Mr. Ibu was washing dishes, his friend’s wife gave him a friendly pat on the back and Ibu took it for a love advance. He initiated her touching him a second time and the thought of her dumping his friend for him came up.
Despite being scared of “fishing hook” on her lip, Mr. Ibu gets at every touch of hers. Meanwhile, before his going to London, Mr. Ibu was a poorly paid security guard who is incessantly mocked.
He hides inside a cargo container and finds himself homeless in the streets of London until surprisingly an old friend comes to his aid.
Mr Ibu in London features John Okafor (Mr Ibu), Charles Okocha, Nkiru Ughanze, Ishola Oshun, Rita Johnson and, others although this is not a current movie in Nollywood its popular demand by movie buffs has made the review necessary.
meanwhile, “Surviror” has emerged Silverbird Cinema’s movie of the week. This action, crime and thriller movie, stars Adam Sandler, Kevin James and Michelle Monaghan etc.
It is about a foreign service officer in London who tries to prevent a terrorist attack set to hit New York, but is forced to go on the run when she is framed for crimes she did not commit.
Another movie of the week is “Inside Out”, an animation, adventure and comedy movie that features Mr Peohler, Bill Hader and Lewis Black.
After young Riley is uprooted from her Midwest life and moved to San Francisco, her emotions, Joy, fear, anger, disgust and sadness conflict on how best to navigate a new city, house and school.
Spotify yesterday revealed a significant surge in heartbreak song streams in Nigeria during the Valentine’s Day season, with a 626 percent increase between 2022 and 2024.
This was disclosed in a statement issued in Lagos, Nigeria by Spotify’s Head of Music, Sub-Saharan Africa Phiona Okumu.
Okumu said, “Spotify data reveals a surprising trend, a massive surge in heartbreak song streams.
“Nigerians are turning to their playlists to express their emotions, with a staggering 626 per cent overall growth in heartbreak streams from 2022 to 2024.
“This Valentine, the sound of love is accompanied by the sound of heartbreak, and the data shows it’s louder than ever before.”
She said on Valentine’s Day, most surprisingly, male listeners streamed heartbreak songs at a significantly higher rate than female listeners, with a 362 per cent increase compared to 169 per cent among women.
“This could suggest that men resonate with the feeling of heartbreak more and turn to music as a private outlet for processing emotions.
“Whatever the reason, one thing is clear, when love is in the air, so is heartbreak and Nigerian men are pressing play on their pain more than expected.
“While Valentine’s Day is often celebrated with grand gestures, heartbreak is a common theme on Valentine’s Day -more than what’s publicly shown,” she said.
Nigerians will join their counterparts across the world to mark the 2025 Valentine’s today.
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has joined MLS side San Diego FC’s ownership group as a club partner.
SDFC announced today that Tems joined the ownership group through her company, The Leading Vibe.
In the process, Tems became the first African woman to be involved in MLS ownership.
“We are delighted that Tems has joined San Diego FC as a club partner,” SDFC chairman Sir Mohamed Mansour said in a statement.
“Tems is a globally significant artist who will help us reach new audiences and spread the word about our unique project, which, of course, has its foundations in sub-Saharan Africa through the unique Right to Dream organisation.”
Reacting to her addition as the latest partner in SDFC’s ownership group, the singer said: “I am thrilled to join San Diego FC’s ownership group and to be part of a club that celebrates creativity, culture, and the power of community.
“Football has a unique way of bringing people together, and I am excited to help build something special in San Diego, a city that thrives on diversity and innovation.”
Fashion and beauty entrepreneur, Toyin Lawani, has claimed she is enduring back pain and that her spine is degenerating.
Lawani revealed this in a video posted on social media last Tuesday.
In the clip, she opened up about her experience with epidural anesthesia, an injection administered to pregnant women in the spine to reduce pain during childbirth.
The mother of three claimed that since receiving the injection, she has not felt like herself.
She accused doctors of not fully informing women about the long-term side effects of epidurals.
According to Lawani, she received the anesthetic injection during the birth of her last two children.
She said, “When you hear ‘epidural,’ run. Doctors tell you about the side effects but do not tell you about the long-term effects on your body. I have about three friends having the same issues that I am having.
“Like, I am just 42, how did I end up with spine issues? I have a degenerating spine. I have implants in my spine. I go paralyzed. I can’t stand for a long time. I can’t even breathe properly sometimes because it affected so many things in my body when I had the surgery.
“They will not tell you because you just want the pain to go away. I have had two epidurals. I had my first as natural birth. The last two were epidural. The last one I had epidural because I had to undergo a surgery and I had no choice.
“See, the pain does not stop. My back is killing me and my spine is degenerating.”