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Weekly Highlights: Here’s What Unfolded This Week

This week has been one filled with mixed news in the Nigerian space, positive and negative news. From the loss of a parent, to pregnancy announcements and strikes from big brother. Here’s a recap of some of the things that happened this week. On Tuesday, Nollywood actress Mercy Aigbe announced the loss of her mother. ... Read More

The Media Blog

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June 6, 2024

Wunmi Toriola Wraps Up Production Of Her First Cinematic Film “Queen Lateefah”

Nollywood actress Wunmi Toriola has risen to greater heights as she wraps up the production of her upcoming film “Queen Lateefah,” which happens to be her first cinematic production. The movie stars Kunle Remi, Nancy Isime, Femi Adebayo, Elvina Ibru, Gbugbemi Ejeye, Enioluwa, Bimbo Manuel, Broda Shaggi, Lateef Adedimeji, KieKie, and more. Although the film’s... Read More

The Film Blog

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July 12, 2023

Veteran Actress Cynthia Okereke is Dead

In a heart-wrenching announcement made on Wednesday via an emotional Instagram post, renowned actor and filmmaker Joseph Okechukwu confirmed the untimely demise of beloved Nollywood actress Cynthia Okereke. The talented actress passed away on Tuesday evening, leaving the entertainment industry and her fans in a state of profound grief. Okechukwu, who shared a poignant picture... Read More

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February 14, 2018

Entertainment Roundup: Beyoncé shuts down an actress for touching Jay-Z’s chest | More stories

Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Shatta Wale reportedly arrested over arson threats After he threatened to commit arson, Ghanaian superstar, Shatta Wale has reportedly been invited by the Ghana Police Authority. The artiste had threatened to burn down churches, after a... Read More

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June 24, 2017

Rumour has it that actress, Ireti Doyle and husband, Patrick have parted ways

This piece of information seeped to us through the grapevine and has left us just as shocked as the rest of you. Nollywood blog, Playground.ng reported hours ago that the Doyles have split up. So far, it is still very much unconfirmed news but it’s already very hard to bear. Iretiola and Patrick Doyle have... Read More

Thinking Through

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June 22, 2017

I used to sell ice cream – British-Ghanaian star actress, Freema Agyeman

38-year-old Ghanaian-British actress Freema Agyeman who played the Time Lord’s companion Martha Jones on Dr. Who series from 2007 to 2010 is making her West End theatre debut with a role as a soap opera actress Paul Rider in the stage play Apologia. Born to an Iranian mother and Ghanaian father, Agyeman recently spoke about her... Read More

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June 17, 2017

Say hello to EastEnders actress Bunmi Mojekwu

by Rachel Ogbu// EastEnders is one of the longest-running British soap operas showing on BBC One since 1985. Nigerian-British actress Bunmi Mojekwu joined the cast in 2010 playing the role of Mercy Olubunmi for two years. Her character, Mercy was one of four main characters including Zsa Zsa Carter, Leon Small and Fatboy in the spin-off EastEnders: E20.... Read More

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June 12, 2017

Actress Salma Hayek dishes details on how Trump repeatedly asked her out

Mexican- American actress Salma Hayek told quite an interesting story on Trevor Noah’s “The Daily Show” according to reports. The 50-year-old launched into the story of how they met when host Trevor Noah asked her just how charming the President was,‘He didn’t try and come and grab me for sure! She first joked saying; ‘He didn’t... Read More

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June 6, 2017

My teacher inspired me to try acting – British-Nigerian actress, Nikki Amuka-Bird

by Rachel Ogbu British-Nigerian actress, Nikki Amuka-Bird, 41, nominated in the BAFTA Television Awards 2017 Best Actress category for her role as Natalie in the BBC adaptation of Zadie’ Smith’s bestselling book, NW has been talking about landing the role and setting her eyes on bigger projects. Speaking to The Big Issue, Amuka-Bird said, “On so many... Read More

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June 6, 2017

British-Ghanaian actress, Michaela Coel creates RnB musical, titled “Been So Long”

by Rachel Ogbu// British-Ghanaian award-winning actress Michaela Coel, 29, is preparing for the release of her new project, a musical film titled “Been So Long” which combines R&B and neo-soul sounds. After creating the successful TV series ‘Chewing Gum’ now in its 2nd season on Netflix, Coel’s new black love story based in Camden features her as a single mother... Read More

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June 1, 2017

Carmen Ejogo, Nigerian-Scottish actress stars in Hollywood thriller movie, ‘It Comes At Night’

by Rachel Ogbu// Carmen Ejogo, Nigerian-Scottish actress stars in a new Hollywood movie, the apocalyptic thriller titled ‘It Comes At Night’ scheduled for release June 09. According to Screen Daily, “It Comes At Night pushes us into a near-future when a contagious disease ravages humanity. Stoic Paul (Edgerton), his wife Sarah (Carmen Ejogo) and their teen son Travis (Kelvin Harrison,... Read More

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May 31, 2017

Mercy Aigbe should focus on raising her daughter better | 5 takeaways from Broadway TV’s interview with the actress’ daughter, Michelle

The first and most important thing to note about this interview is this: It Is A Total Mess. On Tuesday, an interview surfaced on the internet. We saw Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe’s teenage daughter, Michelle answering questions next to some other young lady who seemed amused by having a camera in her face. Before turning... Read More

Thinking Through

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May 18, 2017

Nollywood actress, Moji Olaiya is dead

by Azeez Adeniyi Nollywood actress, Moji Olaiya is dead. The actress who delivered a baby two months ago died in Canada last night. Founder of Best of Nollywood Awards, Seun Oloketuyi confirmed the news of her death via Instagram. He wrote, “Breaking news @Mojiolaiya dies in Canada. Details soon.” The deceased is the daughter of... Read More

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April 29, 2017

5 shocking details from Mercy Aigbe’s unfolding marriage drama

Yesterday Friday started off on a fairly good note and while everyone prepared for the usual pre-weekend turnup, we stumbled on the most unprecedented news of the week. Nollywood sweetheart, Mercy Aigbe’s seven-year marriage had just crashed. There was no way to prepare for something like this. The reports claim her husband, Lanre Gentry had... Read More

Thinking Through

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April 15, 2017

I can be a babymama – Bimbo Akintola

by Dolapo Adelana Nollywood actress Bimbo Akintola has said the time has come for society to change the way it discusses marriage. Akintola, who said this in an interview with The Punch added thatshe sees nothing wrong in being a babymama. On the issue of marriage, she said, “It’s also something I think we need to... Read More

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April 6, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Beyonce’s Instagram posts are worth $1 million each, Madonna shades Pepsi’s controversial ad | More stories

Here are the top stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept and are still buzzing on today’s Entertainment Roundup. Beyonce’s Instagram posts are worth $1 million each In case anyone forgot, Beyonce is the Queen of everything, we mean everything. The superstar has been named the most influential celebrity on Instagram. According... Read More

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March 29, 2017

How Tonto Dikeh hit my mum | Churchill’s brother reveals in new interview (WATCH)

by Azeez Adeniyi Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh has reacted to an interview where her estranged husband’s brother, Tokunbo Churchill claimed the actress was violent towards his brother right in front of her mother-in-law. In the interview with Media Room Hub, Tokunbo described an incident that occurred at his mother’s residence between Tonto Dikeh and Churchill.... Read More

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March 15, 2017

I will serve Kogi with my modest wealth of experience – Mercy Johnson

by Azeez Adeniyi Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson-Okojie has said she would serve the people of Kogi state with the modest wealth of experience she has garnered over the years. Mercy Johnson was appointed senior special asisstant on entertainment, arts and culture to Kogi state governor. In an Instagram post on Wednesday, the actress expressed gratitude on... Read More

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February 13, 2017

My daughter queried my decision to answer God’s call – Patience Ozokwor

Popular Nollywood actress, Patience Ozokwor has disclosed how she almost fell out with her daughter over her decision to answer God’s call to save souls. Mama G, as she is popularly called, stated this while preaching at the Power House Interdenominational Worship Centre Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, during the grand finale of the church’s 40-day fasting... Read More

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February 2, 2017

Army summons soldiers for assaulting actress

The Nigerian Army said it has summoned a soldier, Suleiman Olamilekan and a guard commander, for allegedly assaulting a Nollywood actress, Jewel Infinity along the Port Harcourt-Onitsha Road, Rivers State. The actress had posted on her Facebook wall that she was assaulted by Olamilekan while boarding a Sienna bus from Port Harcourt to Onitsha, Anambra... Read More

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December 9, 2016

Funke Akindele is the new face of fashion brand, Ayo Van Elmar

Star actress, Funke Akindele popularly known as Jenifa, has been unveiled as the face of made in Nigeria, afrocentric fa…

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October 3, 2016

Between Rahama Sadau and Kannywood

Who is trending on the News sites and blogs today? Rahama Sadau, a Kannywood actress, the female star of the Northern movie industry in Nigeria. Up until her name made it to mainstream news today, only a few of us had ever heard of her. When we think Northern movies, we think Ali Nuhu simply... Read More

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October 3, 2016

Kannywood expels actress Rahama Sadau for “immoral” video

Top Kannywood actress Rahama Sadau has been expelled by Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (MOPPAN) for serially “hugging and cuddling” a Jos-based musican, ClassiQ in a video. In a statement released on Sunday by Malam Salisu Mohammed, secretary of MOPPAN, the association said it took the decision following a “resolution reached by all guilds... Read More

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September 21, 2016

10 times Rita Dominic showed us she’s a style goddess (WATCH)

Rita Dominic is one celebrity that never disappoints whether on the red carpet or a casual Instagram picture – she slays all the time! But if you are still doubting that the Nollywood actress is a style goddess here is a video to convince you. Check it out…

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September 12, 2016

TIFF 2016: Omoni Oboli takes Toronto

The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is in its 5th day and some of the eight selected Nollywood movies have already been screened to thunderous applause at the shows. Omoni Oboli whose movie, Okafor’s Law would be premiering tonight at the festival cannot hide her excitement and we can see that through all her photos... Read More

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September 11, 2016