A veteran actress, Sidikat Odukanwi, popularly known as Iyabo Oko on Thursday resurrected hours after she was confirmed dead. Her daughter Bisi Aisha had on Wednesday evening revealed via her social media handle that Iyabo Oko passed on, aged 61. However, Aisha on Thursday morning said, “Wonderful being, she moved her hand after being confirmed dead three hours ago. God, Read More
Popular Nollywood actor, Clem Ohamaeze, has spoken for the first after his successful spinal cord surgery. In a viral video, the 56 years old is seen undergoing a recovery process. The actor who cried out some months ago got financial help from Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin which enabled him to go for surgery. With the successful surgery, he can now walk Read More
An on air personality/Nollywood actress Toke Makinwa has been given 48 hours ultimatum to retract “the false allegation made against an Abuja Businessman or risk N50 billion defamation law suit. In the said allegation which was published in some Online media platforms, Makinwa accused Alhaji Abubakar Aliyu of dating and making false promises to her. But while refuting the allegation, Read More
A veteran and popular Nollywood actor Sam Obiago also known as Daddy Sam has passed on. The death of Daddy Sam who was said to ill in the past few days was disclosed by the President of Actors Guild of Nigeria Emeka Rollas on social media on Thursday morning. Details loading…
The African Movies Academy Awards (AMAA) on Sunday held its award for the year 2021. The award held in Lagos with many outstanding individuals bagging awards. See full list of winners below: EFERE OZAKO AMAA 2021 AWARD FOR BEST SHORT FILMMeat – Uganda (WINNER)Enroute – Bourkina FassoA Better Friend – GhanaFind Me By The River – South AfricaIn Extremis – Read More
Veteran actress, Joke Silva, has revealed the health condition of her husband and fellow actor, Olu Jacobs. The actor has been off the movie screens but recently he was seen publicly at Africa International Film Festival Awards (AFRIFF) in Lagos, looking frail. The actress in an interview with Chude Jideonwo aired on Channels Television on Saturday revealed that her husband Read More
It was all smiles and encomiums when Nollywood filmmaker, producer and actor, Uzee Usman, was awarded a Honorary Doctorate Degree by iheris University Togo. The event which took place on Saturday October 30, 2021 was well attended by dignitaries from all walks of life. He was conferred with honorary doctorate doctorate degree on media and communication studies. According to the Read More
The United Nations Women under an intervention known as the EU-UN joint Spotlight initiative, has conducted a training for women in Film and Television international and Nigerian film/ TV industry professionals on ending violence against women, girls and gender equal opportunities bill. Spotlight Initiative is a multi-year program to eliminate all forms of violence against women and girls and to Read More
The Association of Ebonyi State Indigenes in the Diaspora (AESID) has faulted the state government of Engr David Umahi, for implementing Cybercrime Prohibition Law in the state without a public hearing. The group however, demanded immediate release of a Radio presenter, Godfrey Chikwere, arrested and detained over a Facebook post on the order of the state government. In a statement Read More
Nigeria’s weird musician and song writer, Charles Chukwuemeka Oputa, aka charly boy whose latest efforts in the film and music industry is causing waves across the local and international scenes has said that he is a man of more than nine lives. Charly Boy who is currently enjoying a post- COVID deserved holidays in London revealed that he could count Read More
Controversial nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, has revealed plans to quit social media, days after his three-month boyfriend reacted to infidelity allegation credited to her. Dikeh spoke via her Instagram account on Saturday. Do watch the video clip for more….
Organisers say the new season of GUS is open to receiving applications from Nigerians between 21-35 years from September 1, 2021, via its online registration platform www.gulderultimatesearch.ng How do you do it?To submit an application, all you have to do is head to the GUS website. Here, applicants must enter their personal details, upload a photograph, and answer a few Read More
Two veteran nollywood actors Ifeanyi Dike and Victor Olaotan have passed on. While Dike died on Friday morning, Olaotan was confirmed dead on Thursday evening. Both died after suffering from illness. Dike has been down with kidney illness since 2011 after which he underwent a successful kidney transplant in India. Olaotan had celebrated his 69th birthday on Wednesday, February 17, Read More
The Chairman of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Lagos State Chapter, Emeka Rising Ibe, on Monday confirmed the death of its members Doris Chima. Chima was said to have suffered breast cancer in past years. Ibe who expressed sadness over her death said the deceased was a dedicated member and a good woman. Another popular nollywood actress Rachel Oniga had Read More
Samira Rukayya Saje, 26, a graduate of Kaduna Polytechnic, tells ALIYU ASKIRA in this interview that she has proved to the world that Kannywood actresses are not as cheap as they are portrayed. She also reveals why producers want her to feature in their films. How did you emerge as Stroke Ambassador? Well, they saw my profile on the internet Read More
Weeks after pleading for assistance, Nollywood actor Rich Oganiru is dead. According to associate, the veteran actor died on Tuesday, August 10, after protracted illness. Oganiru had been accused of killing his late wife, an allegation he denied. Details loading…
Popular Nollywood actress, Racheal Oniga, has passed on The veteran role interpreter reportedly died from COVID-19 complications. Her son, simply identified as Olatunji, has already confirmed the death of her mother who died Friday night. Oniga featured in scores of Nollywood movies in both English and Yoruba languages. Born on May 23, 1957; the delectable actress began her career in Read More
The embattled Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju Omiyinka, aka Baba Ijesha is back in court in continuation of his trial over alleged abuse of a minor. On Monday, Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo adjourned the matter after the counsel for comedienne, Adekola Adekanya, also known as Princess, played primary evidence against the embattled actor. The actor, who is being tried over charges bordering on Read More
Adesina Ogunlana, Lawyer to popular Nollywood actor Olanrewaju James also known as Baba Ijesha has been granted bail by the Police in Lagos. Baba Ijesha has been in detention for alleged sexual molestation of a minor for over one week. Some days ago, some persons protested and demanded for his release from detention. Details coming…
A serial drama movie that will help address the ills of sexual and gender based violence, starring Monalisa Chinda, Chuck Chyke, Steve Eboh and other notable Nollywood stars will be shot and premiered soon. The film titled ‘Speak Up’ according to the movie producer is an advocacy tool for social change whose idea is to create a model for the Read More
LG Electronics has unveiled the multi award-winning Nollywood actress, Rita Dominic as brand ambassador in Nigeria for all home appliances products, due to her inspiring adventures and expeditions in the Nollywood industry. Rita Dominic is best known for her roles in the ground-breaking films “76”, “The Meeting” and “Shattered’’ for which she won several prestigious Awards. She is the only Read More
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