Category: Entertainment|Nollywood|Nigeria

  • Funke Akindele’s latest cinema run crosses ₦1.1bn and reignites box office debate

    Funke Akindele’s latest cinema run crosses ₦1.1bn and reignites box office debate

    Photo Credit: Guardian Life

    2025-12-29

    Figures cited by Guardian Life show Behind The Scenes has crossed ₦1.1 billion at the box office just 19 days after hitting cinemas.

    The milestone was amplified across social media and quickly became a talking point about distribution strength, repeat viewings, and “event film” marketing in Nollywood.

    It also fuels debate about whether cinema dominance is widening the gap between blockbuster producers and mid-budget filmmakers.

    Verification

    • Nairametrics (X): “Funke Akindele’s ‘Behind the Scenes’ grosses N1.1 billion…”
    • The Leader (Website): “officially crossed the ₦1.1 billion mark in cinema earnings…”

    Echotitbits take: This is a market signal: the “holiday-window” arms race is accelerating. Watch for third‑party box office reporting, how long the film sustains weekly numbers, and whether rivals shift release calendars to avoid direct clashes.

    Source: Guardian Life — December 29, 2025 — https://guardian.ng/life/funke-akindeles-behind-the-scenes-hits-%E2%82%A61-1bn-in-19-days/

    Guardian Life
    2025-12-29

  • Pastor Chris Okafor kneels to apologise as Doris Ogala saga hits a new turn

    Pastor Chris Okafor kneels to apologise as Doris Ogala saga hits a new turn

    Photo Credit: The Punch

    2025-12-28

    According to Guardian Life, Pastor Chris Okafor publicly apologized during a church service over the Doris Ogala controversy, asking for forgiveness while disputing parts of the narrative.

    The act of kneeling became the defining clip online, fueling debate about accountability, image management, and the blurred line between pulpit power and celebrity scandal culture.

    The key question now is whether the apology ends the cycle of claims and counterclaims—or simply resets it.

    Verification

    • Punch (Website): “publicly apologised… kneeling before his congregation…”
    • SaharaReporters (Website): “acknowledged wrongdoing while disputing several allegations…”

    Echotitbits take: This matters because scandal cycles now move like entertainment—fast clips, reactions, counter-reactions—often with real reputational costs. Watch next for Doris Ogala’s response and whether legal clarifications or official statements follow.

    Source: The Punch — December 28, 2025 — https://punchng.com/pastor-okafor-publicly-apologises-to-actress-doris-ogala-kneels-before-congregation/
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    The Punch
    2025-12-28