Acting

November 29, 2025

Weekend Recap: Here’s What You Missed Over The Week

This week has been one filled with big news on the entertainment front, from canceled tour dates, to bans and sanctions, and even album drops. We wrote this article, to help you catch up with some of the things that have happened over the week. Actress Mercy Aigbe Buries Her Mother Over the weekend, Nollywood... Read More

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December 3, 2017

FG appoints Abdul Zubair acting DG of SEC

The Federal Government on Sunday said Abdul Zubair has been appointed as acting director-general, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Efe Ebelo of the commission’s corporate communications unit, in a statement, said the appointment was with immediate effect. Background: Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun had suspended the commission’s boss, Munir Gwazo. Gwazo had been accused of... Read More

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August 23, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: R.Kelly faces new allegations of underage sex and abuse; Eucharia Anunobi loses son + More stories

Catch up on the biggest entertainment stories that made the rounds yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are certain to buzz all day today. Eucharia Anunobi loses son Nollywood actress, Eucharia Anunobi has reportedly lost her 15-year-old son to complications arising from sickle cell anaemia. Raymond Ekwu is reported to have... Read More

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Acting, Burna boy, R. Kelly, sexual allegations, tiwa savage, toke makinwa

How Goodluck Jonathan gave my career a boost – Omoni Oboli

Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Omoni Oboli has said former President Goodluck Jonathan gave her career a boost. In a recent interview with Punch, Oboli said Jonathan‘s decision to watch her directorial debut was the boost she needed. She said, “Being Mrs. Elliott was my directorial debut, and I had applied to show the movie to... Read More

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Stop acting as a ceremonial, part-time President | Fayose tells Buhari

by Azeez Adeniyi Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose has said President Muhammadu Buhari has recently been functioning as a ceremonial and part-time President. Fayose said this in a statement on Sunday, through his Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka. Fayose said it was not enough for the President of a country... Read More

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February 21, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: BBNaija’s Gifty clears the air on Banky W and Falz, Cristiano Ronaldo to make acting debut alongside Angelina Jolie | More stories

Catch up on all the top entertainment stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are sure to buzz all day this Tuesday. Big Brother Naija’s evicted housemate, Gifty clears the air on her Banky W gaffe Following her eviction from the Big Brother House on Sunday night, former controversial housemate,... Read More

Featured, Thinking Through

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January 21, 2017

The Film Blog: Let’s talk about the acting in ‘King Invincible’

King Invincible, the debut film by Femi Adisa kicks of 2017 Nollywood in epic style. We aren’t so enamoured by the stagey feel, and the film definitely missed the chance to end on a bang but we were still left impressed. By the twists that managed to surprise, the love story that charmed, the stunt... Read More

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Ifeanyi Dike

September 9, 2016

PODCAST: Ifeanyi Dike Jr shares what it means to be a young actor in Nigeria these days

“Actors can’t spend the time that is needed to focus on their character because they have to make ends meet by doing other things,” Ifeanyi Dike Jr tells me matter-of-factly on this week’s Conversations with Chude. “When more attention is paid to equipment and actors are offered peanuts for a role, it hurts to know... Read More

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‘I’m going to Hollywood’ | D’banj to venture into acting

He is indeed an entertainer… so why not? D’banj is set to join the likes of Davido, Tiwa Savage, Falz , others in acting, however, he is looking to ply his new trade abroad in Hollywood. The entertainer who is currently hosting the MTV-produced show -LipSync Battle Africa told South African radio host, Anele Mdoda... Read More

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October 14, 2015

Davido, Sean Tizzle make Nollywood debut (PHOTOS)

Pop singers, Davido and Sean Tizzle, have made their debut foray into Nollywood. Their acting skill-set will only be determined when the respective movies they featured in, are released. Sean Tizzle features in the Iyabo Ojo-produced flick; ‘Astray’ (Isina). Davido, on the other hand, makes his Nollywood entry in ‘John Zerebe’ with co-stars such as;... Read More

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#TheYNaijaInterview: I was going to leave acting because I was getting frustrated – Tope Tedela

by Wilfred Okiche I see a guitar in your car. Are you a musician too? I have always played the guitar. Have you done any music professionally? Not yet but even if I were to try something professionally, you wouldn’t even know it was me, I would just be the guy in the... Read More

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February 21, 2015

Nollywood actress, Bimbo Akintola talks about posing nude, mini skirts & more (READ)

by Anike Jacobs Movie star, Bimbo Akintola, in an interview with Punch Newspaper spoke about what may be described as her fashion addiction. Akintola explained in detail her preference for colour black, her love for shoes and short dresses. See excerpts below: Why do you always dress in black outfits? It is because black is... Read More

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October 17, 2014

Kate Henshaw to contest under PDP, as Rotimi Amaechi of APC says he advised her to join politics

by Kolapo Olapoju The elections are nigh, the absurd as well. Nollywood actress, Kate Henshaw unveiled her campaign poster on Thursday, 16 October, in her bid to run for political office. Kate yearns to represent the Calabar Municipal/Odukpani Federal Constituency in the Federal House of Representatives, on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Meanwhile, reports... Read More

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Comedian, Bovi sends Richard Mofe-Damijo an aww-inducing birthday message (READ)

by S’ola Filani To celebrate Richard Mofe-Damijo’s birthday today, comedian Bovi took to his Instagram page narrating a hearty and aww-inducing story of how the Nollywood icon brought him to limelight. Read what he had to say below: “Fresh out of school via NYSC, I had come to Lagos with just a bag. Squatting with... Read More

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Forget Cossy Orjiakor, this is the SEXIEST photo you’ll see today (LOOK)

by Akan Ido Singer, Cosssy Orjiakor yesterday shared topless Twitter photos in support of Super Eagles striker, Ahmed Musa who scored a brace against Argentina taking us into the round of 16 at the ongoing World Cup in Brazil and today it Chike Ike’s turn. Ike, a Nollywood actress shared this uber-sexy picture of herself... Read More

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Looking good together: Yvonne Nelson & John Dumelo lock lips in frisky new video (WATCH, PHOTOS)

by Akan Ido Yes, we know it’s nothing but the professional chemistry between Ghanaian actors, Yvonne Nelson and John Dumelo is nothing short of remarkable. Both actors were seen recently locking lips on the set of a yet to be named movie. In a video shared by the screen diva, Nelson, both actors veered off... Read More

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February 25, 2014

Errm, what’s happening here between Chike Ike and Bob Manuel Udokwu? (LOOK)

by Akan Ido No, it’s not what you think. Both actors are just on-set doing what they know best – acting. Popular Nollywood actress, Chika Ike posted the dramatic picture on Instagram with Bob-Manuel maintaining a vice-like gripon her neck – how dramatic. She posted the photo with the caption: “#filming with Bob Manuel . It’s... Read More

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February 25, 2014

What went wrong with my marriage – Actress, Doris Simeon finally opens up on Stella Damasus + more

by Akan Ido Nollywood actress, Doris Simeon whose marriage with movie director, Daniel Ademinokan collapsed irretrievably a few years back has finally garnered some courage to speak publicly about their relationship and more. The beautiful actress also spoke about rumours of bad blood between her and fellow Nollywood actress, Stella Damasus, who is now married... Read More

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February 22, 2014

Très chic! Nollywood actress, Halima Abubakar dazzles in short white dress (LOOK)

by Akan Ido Nollywood actress, Halima Abubakar stepped out yesterday looking all cute and fly. The who recently returned from a trip to the US wore a white number and silvery-toned shoes with a lovely handbag to go along. Halima captioned the picture thus: “Blessed done for today,I miss home,my bed” Yes, Halima, you’ll be home... Read More

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February 2, 2014

#TheYNaijaInterview: My skin colour makes things more complicated – Eku Edewor

by Wilfred Okiche Eku Edewor is bubbly and full of good cheer. Considered one of the most recognisable faces on television, she is also one of the busiest. In 2013, Edewor made a splash on the big screen when she debuted in the romantic comedy ‘Flower girl’. In December she produced the adaptation of the... Read More

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January 7, 2014

I’m not starring with Iyanya in my movie – Actress, Yvonne Nelson speaks

by Tutu Akinlabi It seems that the Yvonne Nelson/ Iyanya story still has enough juice to be squeezed out of it. Their names became almost inseparably linked together after a brief but memorable relationship. Just when it seemed their time was over, rumours surfaced online today that the duo would be starring together in a... Read More

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November 8, 2013

How I caught 2 Nollywood actresses in lesbian act – Actress, Bose Arowosegbe reveals

by Oge Okonkwo Bose Arowosegbe, a popular actress in the Yoruba genre of Nollywood granted an interview with Vanguard Newspapers Weekend Groove where she talked about how she came into limelight in 2008 with a lead role in the movie ‘Kareni Barin’ and from then on it was no stopping for her. The actress who just... Read More

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October 18, 2013

The preacher’s wife: Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe like you’ve NEVER seen her before (PHOTOS)

by Oge Okonkwo Versatile actress, Mercy Aigbe is certainly loving her job. The actress shared a photo of herself on a movie set dressed as a pastor’s wife, accompanying it with the caption: IPE ( The call), movie coming out soon! Gosh! Had so much fun on this set! Love! Love my job! She is... Read More

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October 15, 2013

SNAPSHOT: Is this Nollywood actress, Chika Ike (or a look-alike) pushing a wheelbarrow?

by Akan Ido Nollywood actress, Chike Ike sure knows how to handle the wheelbarrow with swag. The pretty Nollywood actress shared this picture on her Instagram page from a scene in an upcoming movie. We can’t wait to see her performance as a village wheelbarrow pusher. We almost didn’t recognise her in the ragged outfit... Read More

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October 12, 2013

It’s getting HOT in here! Singer, Usher shows off chiseled abs in photo shoot for Men’s Health (LOOK)

PETER HAPAK/MEN’S HEALTH The ‘OMG’ singer is preparing to portray boxer Sugar Ray Leonard in upcoming boxing flick ‘Hands of Stone.’ Usher is taking his role as boxer Sugar Ray Leonard in the upcoming flick “Hands of Stone” very seriously — and it abs-olutely shows. “My commitment to this character demands that I not only physically get... Read More

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September 28, 2013

Don’t laugh! It’s Jenifa Vs Osuofia – Who rocked the school uniform better? (LOOK)

by Akan Ido We can’t confirm exactly what movie this is but any Nollywood project with Funke ‘Jenifa’ Akindele acting alongside Nkem ‘Osuofia’ Owoh must be a rib-cracking one. We’d surely be on the lookout for the release of this movie which sees Jenifa and Osuofia going back to school. Please caption the picture while you’re at... Read More

Acting, Funke Akindele, jenifa, nigeria, Nkem Owoh, nollywood, osuofia, School, school uniform

September 25, 2013

Has he left the beautiful game?! Super Eagles striker, John Utaka stars in movie, ‘Battered’ (PHOTO)

by Oge Okonkwo Super Eagles player John Utaka is finding another career part away from football as he recently delved into acting. Utaka is said to have featured in a movie titled ‘Battered’ which will be premiered in London this week. We hear from sources that it was his fiancee, an actress from Gambia (pictured... Read More

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September 21, 2013

Is this for real?! Actress, Yvonne Nelson posts (scary) picture of herself… with legs amputated (LOOK)

by Akan Ido No, she didn’t get herself in an accident or anything scary like that, but these Instagram pictures from the beautiful Ghanaian actress, Yvonne Nelson sure put a bit so much fear in the hearts of her fans. According to Nelson, the photo was taken on set of one of her yet to... Read More

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September 18, 2013

Ama K Abebrese: Lights, camera, action! (30 Days, 30 Voices)

by Ama K Abebrese “In acting (like in any other profession) raw talent is very important, however, the importance of training and perfecting one’s skill is an added bonus – it is what often sets the class-acts apart.” I love acting. Ever since I was a young girl, I have been fascinated by it.... Read More

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