US Mission Mourns Olu Jacobs, Hails Global Legacy
By Halima Adisa The United States Mission in Nigeria has described veteran Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs as a legendary performer whose career crossed borders and generations. In a statement shared on Tuesday, the Mission said Jacobs’ career extended beyond Nigeria, including appearances in American productions, before he became one of the defining voices of Nigerian […]
Igbo Epic ‘Ikenga’ Hits ₦100m at Box Office in One Month
By Victoria Victor Igbo-language cultural epic Ikenga: The Last Festival has crossed ₦100 million at the Nigerian box office, one month after its cinema release. The film’s Executive Producer, Anita Odiakaose, announced the milestone on social media on Tuesday. Film distributor FilmOne also announced on social media that Ikenga had grossed ₦103.4 million, describing it […]
King Sunny Ade Celebrates 80th Birthday
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Legendary Nigerian juju musician King Sunny Ade has received birthday tributes from Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and fans as he turns 80. In a birthday message on Tuesday, Aiyedatiwa described the musician as a distinguished son of Ondo Kingdom and one of the state’s foremost cultural ambassadors. The governor said King […]
Mbah Appoints Rachael Okonkwo, Eucharia Anunobi as Aides
By Victoria Victor Nollywood actresses Rachael Okonkwo and Eucharia Anunobi have been appointed as aides to Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah. The appointments were contained in a public announcement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia. According to the statement, Mbah appointed 101 aides across three categories: seven Special Advisers, six […]
Veteran Nollywood Actor Olu Jacobs Dies at 84
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Veteran Nollywood actor and film executive, Oludotun Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, has died at the age of 84. His son, Olusoji Jacobs, announced the actor’s death on Instagram on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. In a statement, the family describes the actor as “The Lion of Lufodo” and appealed to bloggers […]
Actors Guild Thrash PMAN 3-1 in FCT Unity Match
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), FCT Chapter, defeated the Performing Musicians Employers’ Association of Nigeria (PMAN) 3-1 in a novelty football match organised to mark International Actors Day in Abuja. The entertaining encounter in Abuja, brought together actors, musicians and other creatives in a celebration aimed at strengthening unity, friendship and […]
Nollywood Actor Taiwo Hassan Ogogo Dies at 66
By Julian Osamoto Veteran Nollywood actor, filmmaker and screenwriter Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has died at the age of 66 after battling stage-four cancer. Hassan died on Sunday, with his daughter, Kira Taiwo, confirming the death during an emotional Tiktok Live session. A family friend also confirmed the development in a telephone conversation […]
Peller Warns Critics Over Disrespecting Wife Jarvis
By Gbemisola Azeez Nigerian TikTok content creator Habeeb Hamzat-Adelaja, popularly known as Peller, has warned social media users against disrespecting his newlywed wife, Amadou Elizabeth-Aminata, also known as Jarvis. Peller issued the warning on Monday, August 10, two days after their white wedding. In a series of posts on his Instagram Stories, the content creator […]
Judy Austin Sues Ex-Husband, Rita Edochie for ₦2bn
By Gbemisola Azeez Nollywood actress Judy Austin has filed separate defamation lawsuits against her ex-husband, Emmanuel Chukwuobasi, and Rita Edochie, seeking a combined ₦2 billion in damages. Judy is demanding ₦1 billion each from Chukwuobasi and Edochie over statements she alleges were defamatory and damaging to her reputation. In the suit against Chukwuobasi, she is […]
Nollywood Actress Anijekwu Appeals for Help as Cancer Returns
By Zainab Bakare Cynthia Anijekwu has made an emotional appeal for financial assistance after revealing that she is battling cancer for the second time. In a video shared on social media, the Nollywood actress disclosed that she was first diagnosed with cancer in 2023 and underwent surgery and chemotherapy, believing she had overcome the illness. […]