Nollywood has been thrown into mourning following reports that popular actor Alex Ekubo has died at the age of 40. According to reports, the actor had been battling stage 4 liver cancer for some time before he reportedly passed away in hospital. Known for his charming personality and outstanding...
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Popular Nollywood actor Uzor Arukwe, now widely known as “Odogwu,” has opened up on a tough period in his life, revealing he was once fired from a telecom job and spent over a year without work before finding his footing in the film industry. Speaking on a podcast hosted...
Nollywood actor, Uzor Arukwe, has finally addressed rumours linking him romantically with actress and reality TV star Bamike Olawunmi-Adenibuyan, popularly known as BamBam. The gossip started after they starred together in the movie titled: ” _Love in Every Word”,_ released in 2024. But things heated up even more after...
Veteran actor Pete Edochie has drawn attention online after a video surfaced showing him criticising the practice of men kneeling to propose to women. The clip, which first appeared on Instagram on Monday, was uploaded by an account user identified as Marvy Ogun before it began spreading through reposts...
Nollywood’s finest gathered at the National Arts Theatre on Sunday night for the 17th Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards, and it was a night of celebration, recognition, and cinematic brilliance. “Farmers Bride” emerged as the evening’s standout, clinching Movie of the Year and Director of the Year, cementing its...
Justice Ismail Ijelu of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja, on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, convicted and sentenced one Osaibovo Charles to a total of 50 years’ imprisonment for offences bordering on conspiracy, obtaining money by false pretence, stealing, possession of fraudulent documents and money laundering. Charles...
Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), the leading organization for professional actors in Nigeria’s film industry, widely known as Nollywood, has formed the AGN Asset Retrieval Committee. According to a report by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Dr. Emeka Rollas, the National President of AGN, introduced the three-member committee...
Veteran Nollywood actor Segun Remi, widely recognized as ‘Chief Kanran,’ has passed away, as announced by filmmaker Seun Oloketuyi on Instagram. According to Oloketuyi, the actor died on Friday morning. Renowned for portraying affluent characters, Chief Kanran began his professional acting career in 1975. He took on the role...
Actor and voice artiste, EyiyemiOlivia Rogbinyin, has been announced as host of the inaugural QEDNG Creative Powerhouse Summit holding on August 12, 2025, at Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos. The announcement was made on Thursday by Mighty Media Plus Network Limited, publishers of the online newspaper QEDNG. With a...
Renowned entertainer and activist Charles Oputa, widely known as CharlyBoy, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of veteran Nollywood actor Tom Njemanze, who died over the weekend following a prolonged battle with prostate cancer. The actor had recently shared a viral video appealing for public support to fund...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja- Nigerian movie “My Mother is a Witch”, starring Mercy Aigbe and Efe Irele, has achieved significant box office success, grossing ₦100 million since its release. According to FilmOne Entertainment, the film’s distributing company, the movie has outperformed competitors to reach this milestone. A Story of...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja- Veteran showbiz maestro and activist, Charles Oputa, popularly known as CharlyBoy, is rallying support for ailing Nollywood actor Tom Njemanze, who is fighting prostate cancer. CharlyBoy is calling on Nigerians to provide financial assistance to help Njemanze undergo urgent surgery that costs millions. “I, Area...
Media entrepreneur and storyteller Chude Jideonwo has released another true crime special “The TikTok Scammer”, a gripping true crime special that unpacks the emotional and financial trauma behind romance scams carried out through TikTok. At the center of the story is Jasmine Okafor, daughter of late Nollywood actor Mr...
Get ready for the most anticipated Nollywood film of the year! “Freedom Way,” a star-studded action drama, is set to hit cinemas across Nigeria on July 18. The film’s producer, Blessing Uzzi, announced the release date in a post on her Instagram page. “Freedom Way” tells the story of...
Star-studded Nollywood series “The Party” is set to premiere on Netflix May 30, its producer has said. The producer of the acclaimed series, Judith Audu, disclosed this in a post on her Instagram page. The Party is a three-part murder mystery series that tells the story of how everyone...
The iconic Deutsches Film museum Cinema in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, will host the world premiere of KARMA, a highly anticipated film produced by renowned cultural ambassador, Isaac Izoya. In a statement by the organisers, the film’s premiere will take place on Aug. 8. As the official opening night...
“Seven Doors”, an historical drama series by Femi Adebayo, has triumphed at the 11th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), winning three major awards, solidifying its standout status in Nollywood. Femi Adebayo won Best Lead Actor for his portrayal of Adedunjoye, the king in the series. Chioma Chukwuka also...
Nigerian actor and filmmaker, Jim Iyke, has expressed disappointment over the removal of the thriller drama movie titled, “Light in the Dark” from YouTube. The renowned actor, who took to his social media platforms in a video clip to announce the film’s removal from YouTube, said it was due...
Veteran Nollywood actor Nkem Owoh on Friday celebrated his 70th birthday anniversary. Owoh took to his Instagram page @osuofia_nkemowoh to celebrate the milestone. He said: “Chi efogo, and it is my 70th birthday. “What else can I say? To God be all the glory. Special thanks to you all...
Veteran Nollywood actor, Columbus Irisoanga, who is well known for his perfect interpretation of the role of a native doctor in movies, is dead. Another veteran Nollywood actor, Hilda Dokubo, announced the death of Irisoanga on Thursday via an Instagram post. Dokubo shared the news with the caption, “Our...