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Star actress, Funke Akindele popularly known as Jenifa, has been unveiled as the face of made in Nigeria, afrocentric fa…
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
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
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…
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
Popular Yoruba actress, Eniola Badmus has cried out against the news concerning her age that went viral few days back when she celebrated her birthday. Media houses in a bid to felicitate with her said that she was 39 years of age. But the “Gbogbo Bigz Girls” actress, took to her Snapchat to correct the mistake, saying she is 33-years-old and... Read More
by Mazi Emeka Joke Silva is a familiar face, and name, for at least three generations – and she is the gift that keeps on giving… It is 10:57 when I finally meet with Joke Silva at her office – a floor above the lobby of the acting school, Lufodo Academy of Performing Arts (LAPA),... Read More
Nollywood actress, Stella Damasus has said she loves making money through the hate directed at her online. The thespian said this on her Instagram page while indirectly making comments about rumours that she snatched her colleague’s husband. Stella had been accused of taking fellow actress, Doris Simeon’s hubby, Daniel Ademinokan, which led to an online fracas between... Read More
Two lives lost recently in the creative industry convey useful messages in terms of the import of their careers and the circumstances of their departure: the elderly actress, simply known as Bukky Ajayi, and the music entrepreneur, multi-talented artiste, producer and musician, Babatunde Okungbowa, popularly known as OJB Jezreel. Bukky Ajayi died aged 82, and... Read More
Nollywood veteran actress, Bukky Ajayi has passed away on Wednesday at the age of 82. The well respected actress battled with heart related issues for a while. The legendary icon was recently honoured at the 2016 AMVCA in March which was her last major public appearance. The actress was also visited few weeks back at... Read More
Nollywood actress, Halima Abubakar has blamed the rapid rise of social media for the recent failures of marriages. Speaking to Encomium magazine in a recent interview, the actress said for a marriage to last, both partners have to possess a ‘serious’ knowledge of each other which transcends just ‘physical’ knowledge. “People need to know themselves seriously. When I... Read More
Caroline Danjuma might have finally embraced her husband’s alleged cheating ways. The Nollywood actress hinted at this when an Instagram follower notified her of an alleged mistress of her husband, Musa Danjuma. Caroline, ever so ready to speak up to Internet trolls, gave the said mistress her blessing to have all of her husband. In her exact... Read More
Henrietta Kosoko, the wife of Nollywood actor, Jide Kosoko, is dead. Henrietta, also an actress, was reported to have given up the ghost on Monday morning. The deceased, who’s a veteran in the Nigerian movie industry, celebrated her 53rd birthday last week. She slumped at home and was rushed to the hospital where she was... Read More
Nollywood actress, Rita Edochie, has revealed that she was a victim of sexual abuse. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja, Edochie said the boy who raped her used ‘diabolic’ means to have intercourse with her. “I was a victim of sexual abuse; that was when I was... Read More
How sweet. Tonto Dike lost her mum almost three decades ago. Luckily for her, someone stepped in. For Woman Crush Wednesday Crush today, Tonto who welcomed a baby few months ago took to Instagram to shower her step-mum with praises, gratitude and appreciation for being the ‘best mum ever’. See what she wrote about Mrs... Read More
Christabel Goddy is known for her somewhat voracious appetite. She was banned from acting after biting off a chunk of flesh from the lap of fellow actress, Princess Chineke, during a fight some months ago. The problem is, the person that banned her was the then Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) President and now convict, Ibinabo... Read More
Remember Tonto Dikeh a.k.a Tontolet? Just in case your memory is fuzzy, you can be forgiven – because the Nollywood actress famously known as Tontolet has been off the radar and away from the spotlight since she got married to Oladunni Churchill, a relative of former President, Olusegun Obasanjo. Tonto Dikeh’s wild side also appears... Read More
It takes some confidence for someone to try and swindle a perceived street-smart Funke Akindele but someone tried his luck with the actress today. Of course, the person got caught. The person had supposedly posed as an engineer who tweeted at the actress that he had a job for her with the Kaduna State government... Read More
Joke Silva is that epitome of ageless beauty one can only hope to emulate. She’s that natural, brown African woman you can’t help but admire. No botox, no face-lift – at least to the best of our knowledge. Joke Silva puts her fellow 54-year-olds on their toes. What a selfie! And the rest of us,... Read More
Nollywood upcoming actress, Hannah Ogundare has said she doesnt enjoy sex. When asked about it she said, “I don’t really enjoy sex, I prefer romance. Meanwhile, I don’t have sex often because I don’t have a man presently. But that does not mean I won’t sort myself whenever the need arises. I can always arrange... Read More
The actress and her hubby dedicated their son Mathew at the Praise Fellowship Church on Sunday, August 2. The couple welcomed their son recently.
Im sure we all wondered at some point in our lives why that character on our TV sets stare directly at us, especially when they are reciting their lines but then we laugh it off as these are the kind of stories you hear and you laugh off as a joke made amongst a gathering. Because... Read More
by Chinwe Okafor Celebrities disgraced when they chose to run for seat in this year’s elections. Out of all, just a few got compensated for their guts to even near a rather serious terrain. Like, you’re literally asking to be taken seriously after every image of you in “interesting” attire, being dry humped by a female while... Read More
by Chinwe Okafor Well this is a gospel according to Yoruba actress Susan Maxwell. The self acclaimed skin specialist explained to The Nation why she bleached her skin and why most Nigerian women are changing their skin tone [and why it would never stop- at least for now]. She started by saying, “Many people are... Read More
by Chinwe Okafor Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, earlier today, took to her Instagram page, to pen some words on the difficult times in her development as a human and a woman. The controversial actress, who’s been under the radar for a minute, says she once contemplated suicide, among other things. Read: “Woke up reflecting on... Read More
by Chinwe Okafor Their ‘engagement’ announcement was awkward to say the least. But for Ubi Franklin, awkwardness has always been in the picture. Starting with the fax that he didn’t even know who she was when he met her. It became even more awkward when he had to call her up after to enquire if... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche The Department is billed as a break away from the usual norm of regurgitative Nollywood storytelling, what with its unusual plot involving doses of corporate espionage, insider trades and mysterious conglomerates. Directed by Remi Vaughan-Richards, working from a script by Chinaza Onuzo, The Department raises some hopes, then manages to dash almost... Read More
by Chinwe Okafor Nollywood actress, Omoni Oboli, has penned some inspirational words on her blog. In the post titled ‘Let go and let God’, Oboli talks about how she handled challenging times, among things. Read her post below: “I once heard a story about someone who fell into a pit and was hanging on to... Read More
by Chinwe Okafor Actress, Empress Njamah, says she has never gotten financial help from any one, whether friends or from the government. She says everything she’s accrued has been by her sweat while also saying that the God factor as having helped her get through tough times. In a chat with Encomium, she said, “It... Read More
by Akan Ido Actress, Stephanie Okerele Linus has reacted to allegations of rape levelled against her older brother, Daniel Okereke. In a statement released by the star actress on Monday, Okereke said she is distraught and devastated at the news. Okereke condemned the act saying the law should take its proper cause to determine if indeed... Read More
