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  • I Took Break From Acting Because I Was Perceived As A ‘Bad Guy' - Nollywood Legend, Segun Arinze Opens Up About Career & Personal Struggles

    .. I Took Break From Acting Because I Was Perceived As A ‘Bad Guy' - Nollywood Legend, Segun Arinze Opens Up About Career & Personal Struggles

     In a candid interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, Nollywood actor Zack Orji recounted his experiences and challenges in the film industry. The interview, shared on Instagram on Thursday, delved into the highs and lows of his career, including the impact of his famous role in the 1996 film *Silent Night*.Orji, renowned for his portrayal
  • Veteran Actor, Kanayo O. Kanayo Fumes As FG Bans ‘Money Rituals’ In Nollywood

    . Veteran Actor, Kanayo O. Kanayo Fumes As FG Bans ‘Money Rituals’ In Nollywood

     Veteran Nollywood actor, Kanayo O. Kanayo has kicked against FG's ban of money rituals in films. He joined other prominent figures in Nigeria’s movie industry to strongly oppose the government’s new restrictions. FG had put a restriction on rituals and other portrayals in films, music videos, and skit contents. This came after the Ministe
  • Funke Akindele vs. Toyin Abraham: Uncovering The Hidden Feuds And Politics In Nollywood"

    . Funke Akindele vs. Toyin Abraham: Uncovering The Hidden Feuds And Politics In Nollywood"

     The Nigerian entertainment industry, like many others, is rife with internal politics and personal rivalries that can sometimes affect professional decisions and opportunities.Checkout the highlights shared of several key incidents involving prominent figures in Nollywood: Kunle Afod's Alleged Actions: There are allegations about Kunle Afod&
  • VIDEO: Veteran Nollywood Actor, Zack Orji Reveals His Real Identity, Says He Is From Gabon

    . VIDEO: Veteran Nollywood Actor, Zack Orji Reveals His Real Identity, Says He Is From Gabon

     Veteran Nollywood actor Zack Orji has revealed that he is not a full Nigerian as he opens up about his identity and heritage.According to the seasoned actor, he is a citizen of Gabon as he was born there.In a recent podcast interview, the actor, well-known for his fierce performances in the Nigerian movie industry shared this aspect of his life wh
  • Nollywood Actress, Bimbo Afolayan Pens Lovely Note To Mum On Her Birthday

    . Nollywood Actress, Bimbo Afolayan Pens Lovely Note To Mum On Her Birthday

     Nollywood actress and business woman, Abimbola Ogunnowo Afolayan has penned a sweet note to her mum on her birthdayAppreciating her for her sacrifices and attention from her tender age up till this moment, she wrote; ”Happy birthday to the love of my lifeMy mother @alhaja_ojasope20Every year I come here and write so much poetry about how you bat
  • Photos and Videos From Burial Of Famous Nollywood Actor, Junior Pope

    . Photos and Videos From Burial Of Famous Nollywood Actor, Junior Pope

     UKEHE, ENUGU STATE - The remains of the late JohnPaul Odonwodo, better known as Junior Pope, have arrived in his hometown of Ukehe in the Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area of Enugu State.Gistmania reports that the burial is currently underway, attended by numerous Nollywood personalities who have come to pay their last respects.The funeral mass is
  • Nollywood Actor, Stan Eze Looks Dapper As He Shows Off New For His Birthday

    . Nollywood Actor, Stan Eze Looks Dapper As He Shows Off New For His Birthday

     Actor Stan Nze has shared new photos of himself on his Instagram page to the delight of his fans as he turned a year older yesterday.We definitely love this look. More photos below…
  • VIDEO: Nollywood Stars Hold Candlelight Service For Late Actor, Junior Pope

    .. VIDEO: Nollywood Stars Hold Candlelight Service For Late Actor, Junior Pope

     Nollywood stars held a candlelight vigil to mourn the demise of their colleague, Junior Pope who perished in a boat mishap alongside other crew members.The widow of the deceased, Jennifer Awele Okpuno, was also seen at the sad event.While many of the victims have already been laid to rest and honoured by their families, a candlelight vigil was org
  • How I Nearly Harmed Myself Over Fake News -Nollywood Actress, Eniola Ajao Reveals

    . How I Nearly Harmed Myself Over Fake News -Nollywood Actress, Eniola Ajao Reveals

     Nollywood actress, Eniola Ajao has said she once tried to harm herself because of a fake news written about her. She opened up during an interview with The Tribune Newspaper. The actress revealed she almost poisoned herself after fake news was published about her. According to her, she starved herself for seven days which got the people around her
  • Nollywood Actor Somadina Adimna Celebrates Birthday With New Photos

    . Nollywood Actor Somadina Adimna Celebrates Birthday With New Photos

     Nollywood actor, Somadina Adimna is a year older today.To celebrate his special day, he shared cute photos of himself to the delight of his fans on Instagram.More photos below…
  • Singer, Skales Makes Nollywood Debut, Features In #SeekingJustice, Directed By JJC

    . Singer, Skales Makes Nollywood Debut, Features In #SeekingJustice, Directed By JJC

     Raoul John Njeng-Njeng, a Nigerian singer and rapper turned film actor known by his stage name Skales, has made his Nollywood debut.The actor took to Instagram, a photo and video sharing platform, to share a shot of himself working on a film set with a bleeding face.Following speculations that he had been in an accident, the full image and caption
  • Nollywood Actor Bolanle Ninalowo Celebrates 44th Birthday

    . Nollywood Actor Bolanle Ninalowo Celebrates 44th Birthday

     Popular Nollywood actor, Bolanle Ninalowo has celebrated his 44th birthday in grand style. He shared a photo of himself, expressing gratitude to his creator for gracefully turning a new age. He captioned the photo: “44 years of Grace! Thank you lord Maka” Colleagues, friends, and fans flooded his comment section with congratulatory messages.
  • VIDEO: Veteran Actor Kanayo O. Kanayo Officially Welcomes Son To Nollywood Industry

    . VIDEO: Veteran Actor Kanayo O. Kanayo Officially Welcomes Son To Nollywood Industry

     Veteran actor, Kanayo O. Kanayo officially presents his first son, Clinton Onyeze, as he makes his debut in the Nollywood industry.Before the commencement of a movie shoot, the prominent actor addressed the crew and formally introduced his son to everyone, announcing his roles as Assistant Production Manager and Personal Assistant.He emphasized th
  • Actors In Nollywood Films Used To Be Cast Based On Social Media Followers – Uzor Arukwe

    . Actors In Nollywood Films Used To Be Cast Based On Social Media Followers – Uzor Arukwe

     Nollywood actor Uzor Arukwe claimed that in the past, obtaining a social media follower was a requirement for actors hoping to land movie roles from some Nigerian film producers.According to him, social media followers are more important to casting directors than skill.During his time as a struggling actor, the movie star said that it was a “big
  • VIDEO: Nollywood Actress & Ex-Beauty Queen, Ronke Tiamiyu Welcomes First Child

    . VIDEO: Nollywood Actress & Ex-Beauty Queen, Ronke Tiamiyu Welcomes First Child

     Nollywood actress and ex-beauty queen, Ronke Tiamiyu has welcomed her first childThe new mum shared the good news on her Instagram page writing; ”A very short story…. #newmum #mummy” This is coming after she announced her pregnancy in January.We say big congrats to her![html]
  • Former Nollywood Star, Lola Alao Recounts Shocking Incident Of Assault While Working In Canada (Video)

    .. Former Nollywood Star, Lola Alao Recounts Shocking Incident Of Assault While Working In Canada (Video)

     Former Nollywood actress, Lola Alao has recalled how she was slapped during a job in Canada. The former actress narrated her humiliating experience saying it happened after she relocated to the countryHow I was slapped at a job in Canada – Lola AlaoOn actor Kunle Afod’s show, she recalled how a patient who was suffering from dementia that she
  • Nollywood Legend, Genevieve Nnaji Celebrates 45th Birthday Today

    . Nollywood Legend, Genevieve Nnaji Celebrates 45th Birthday Today

     Genevieve Nnaji is celebrating four decades plus five more on Earth and she looks beyond incredible!The ageless beauty, although very private and barely a social media person, has fans who are celebrating her all over social media while handing her some flowers for a stellar career.Some accolades Genevieve Nnaji has received throughout her career
  • FRESH: Nollywood Lovers, IK Ogbonna & Ini Edo Reportedly Engaged

    . FRESH: Nollywood Lovers, IK Ogbonna & Ini Edo Reportedly Engaged

     Nollywood actors and lovers, IK Ogbonna and Ini Edo reportedly secretly engaged as their wedding is happening soon.Both actors have been hiding their relationship but sometimes shows off their public display on birthdays.Although Both Ini Edo and IK Ogbonna are divorced. Ini Edo was previously married to Edo businessman Philip Ehiagwina. The marri
  • Family Speaks On Burial Of Nollywood Actor Junior Pope

    . Family Speaks On Burial Of Nollywood Actor Junior Pope

     The family of late Nollywood actor, John Paul Odonwodo, a.k.a Junior Pope, has said every information about his funeral will be disclosed by Central Planning Committee (CPC) set up for his burial.Junior Pope died alongside three of his colleagues on Wednesday when their boat capsized on Anam River, Anambra State on their way to a movie location.Hi
  • Lady Accuses Veteran Nollywood Actor, Yemi Solade of Sending Her N00d Pictures on Facebook

    . Lady Accuses Veteran Nollywood Actor, Yemi Solade of Sending Her N00d Pictures on Facebook

     Nollywood actor Yemi Solade has been accused by a lady of sending his nude pictures to her on Facebook.Taking to social media, the lady, identified as Amaka AFC, claimed that the veteran actor used to send her his dick pictures on Facebook. She questioned why anyone would think she was making up such a story.Calling him a pervert, she noted how th
  • Nollywood Has Produced 274 Films in First Quarter of 2024 — Censors Board

    . Nollywood Has Produced 274 Films in First Quarter of 2024 — Censors Board

     The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) says it received and classified 274 movies produced by the Nigerian film industry in the first quarter of the year.Dr Shaibu Husseini, Executive Director/CEO of the board made this known in a statement on Monday in Abuja.The NFVCB boss said the figure was provided by the Department of Film Censorsh
  • Nollywood Thrown Into Mourning Again as Veteran Yoruba Actor, Baba Ogunjimi Passes On

    . Nollywood Thrown Into Mourning Again as Veteran Yoruba Actor, Baba Ogunjimi Passes On

     Nollywood has been thrown into mourning again as they lose one of their veterans, Baba Ogunjimi.The sad news was made known by his junior colleague, Kunle Afod via his Instagram page. He stated that they tried their best but God loves the actor more.Praying for his soul to rest in peace, he bid him farewell. “We tried our best but God loves you
  • Another Nollywood Legend, Mr Zulu Adigwe Passes On

    . Another Nollywood Legend, Mr Zulu Adigwe Passes On

     Barely a few days after the death of popular actor Pope Obumneme Odonwodo, aka Junior Pope, Nollywood loses another legend. Veteran movie star Pa Zulu Adigwe has been reportedly announced dead. It was learnt on Tuesday evening, April 23, 2024. Instagram Movie producer Stanley Nwoke, best known as Stanley Ontop, announced his demise on Instagram.Wh
  • Nollywood Actress, Faithia Williams Mourns Death Of Her Father

    .. Nollywood Actress, Faithia Williams Mourns Death Of Her Father

     Nollywood actress Faithia Williams has lost her father to death.With a heavy heart, the actress announced the death of her father to her fans and followers in social media.The beautiful actress expressed sadness to tell her father good night at such a time and prayed his soul reata in peace. “With a heavy heart, i am sad to say goodnight to my
  • Baba Ijesha: Court Of Appeal To Review Rape Conviction Of Nollywood Star, Olanrewaju James

    . Baba Ijesha: Court Of Appeal To Review Rape Conviction Of Nollywood Star, Olanrewaju James

     Nollywood actor Olanrewaju James, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, has filed an appeal with the Court of Appeal, Lagos Division, seeking to overturn his conviction by a Lagos State High Court for the sexual assault of a minor.The case, which has drawn significant attention, involves allegations against the actor.In July 2022, Justice Oluwatoyin Tai
  • Competition In The Nollywood Industry; Toyin Abraham Shower Praises On Mercy Aigbe

    . Competition In The Nollywood Industry; Toyin Abraham Shower Praises On Mercy Aigbe

     Toyin Abraham has reached out to fellow actress and filmmaker Mercy Aigbe, offering an olive branch for peace and healthyMercy Aigbe who launched her maiden edition in December 2023 with ‘Ada Omo Daddy’ has carved a niche for herself with the hope to surpass her current feat in her next cinematic production.She wrote; Today, I want to celebrat
  • After Years Of Bitter Rivalry, Nollywood Actress, Toyin Abraham Extends Olive Branch To Funke Akindele, Calls For Industry Unity

    . After Years Of Bitter Rivalry, Nollywood Actress, Toyin Abraham Extends Olive Branch To Funke Akindele, Calls For Industry Unity

     In a move aimed at fostering unity and mutual respect within the Nigerian movie industry, popular actress Abraham took to Instagram to extend an olive branch to her colleague, Akindele.Reflecting on their past rivalry and the competitive atmosphere that once prevailed in the Yoruba movie industry, Abraham emphasized the need for actors to set asid
  • Veteran Actor, Kanayo O. Kanayo Raises Concerns Over Shift To YouTube In Nollywood

    . Veteran Actor, Kanayo O. Kanayo Raises Concerns Over Shift To YouTube In Nollywood

     Renowned Nollywood actor, Kanayo O. Kanayo, has voiced his concerns about the growing trend of filmmakers turning to YouTube as an alternative platform for monetizing their content, expressing worries about its long-term impact on the industry.In an Instagram post shared on Friday, Kanayo highlighted the allure of YouTube and similar platforms for
  • Check Out These Nollywood Actors Who Ventured Into Music

    . Check Out These Nollywood Actors Who Ventured Into Music

     1. Nkem Owoh, aka Osuofia Seasoned thespian and comedian Nkem Owoh enjoyed nationwide success when he dabbled into music. His hit single, I Go Chop Your Dollar, is cut from the same cloth as Olu Maintain’s Yahooze and it enjoyed equal nationwide success. 2. Omotola Jalade Ekehinde Omotola Jalade cashed in her superstar token when she dabbled in
  • Who Be Your Papa? – Nollywood Actor, Emeka Ike Blasts Alleged Son Who Left School For Music

    . Who Be Your Papa? – Nollywood Actor, Emeka Ike Blasts Alleged Son Who Left School For Music

     Veteran actor, Emeka Ike has taken a swipe at an upcoming artist, Flobill, who claimed to be his son.Flobill released a music video claiming to be Ike’s son who left school to embrace music.Reacting to the claims via the comment section of an Instagram blog post, Emeka Ike urged the singer to go look for his father.According to the movie star, h

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