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YNaija July 3, 2023

In Sickness and in Health: Joke Silva and Olu Jacobs’ Unyielding Love in the Face of Dementia

In a recent interview with renowned media personality and actress, Nancy Isime, Joke Silva, the iconic figure of Nollywood, bravely shed light on the profound challenges she and her husband,…

YNaija April 15, 2023

Media Blog: Accelerate TV is Back With New Season of Hit Show, “The Olive”

Directed by Tolu Ajayi and Edith Nwekenta and produced by Esse Akwawa, "The Olive" has quickly become one of the most popular shows on the network, thanks to its gripping…

YNaija February 23, 2023

Joke Silva prays for a Tinubu win ahead of Saturday’s elections

Joke Silva, a highly regarded actress known for her immense talent and impact on the Nigerian film industry, has publicly expressed her support for Bola Tinubu, the presidential candidate of…

YNaija January 13, 2023

I was placed on medication for life – Mercy Johnson opens up on cancer scare

Mercy Johnson, a star in the Nigerian film industry, has now spoken publicly about her battle with cancer and the subsequent life-altering surgery she had. Mercy Johnson revealed this on…

Op-Ed Editor March 15, 2021

Rubbin’ Minds’ #IWMSpecial powered by Lipton: Should we go easy on this ‘gender thing’?

'I want to challenge women. Let's go easy on the gender thing. The only difference is the physiology Ambassador Folake Marcus Bello on Rubin Mind's International Women's Month special powered…

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The special series of Rubbin’ Minds, powered by Lipton, starts 7th March at 3 pm on Channels Television

Joke Silva, Aisha Yesufu, Agatha Amata, Nigerian First Ladies and others lead the line-up for Rubbin’ Minds IWM special powered by Lipton In celebration of international women’s month 2021, Rubbin’…

Michael Isaac November 21, 2020

Radio Now 95.3FM announces Joke Silva as Head of Faculty for its two-week trainee program

The soon-to-launch radio station - Radio Now 95.3FM has announced award-winning veteran actress - Joke Silva as Head of Faculty for its two-week trainee programme conducted by RED|For Africa’s talent hub, REDx on behalf of…

Ayọ̀délé Ìbíyẹmí November 13, 2020

Kunle Afolayan joins the #MeToo Movement with Citation

In 2018, allegations of sexual harassment by many men in high positions became rife in media reports and the year has been tagged the #MeToo year. A lot of discussions…

Editor June 9, 2020

Just In: ‘Olu Jacobs is alive and well’

Social media has in the last few hours been awash with rumors on the death of veteran Actor, Olu Jacobs. With a number of Nigerians taking to various platforms to…

Edwin Okolo January 29, 2020

Mohamed Yahya wants to accelerate development in Africa & he wants Nigeria’s biggest stars to help out

“People tell me I have a high tolerance of risk,” Mohamed Yahya tells me as we sit to have a discussion about the expectations for his tenure as the country…

Sponsor November 18, 2019

‘The Ghost and The House of Truth’ closes AFRIFF winning 3 awards

The African Film Festival (AFRIFF) ended on a glorious note; closing with the spectacular new film - The Ghost and The House of Truth by Akin Omotoso and Executive Producer-Ego…

Sponsor November 15, 2019

Ada the Country, a woman’s survival story berths at MUSON, Jan 2

Doyenne Circle Teams up with Lala Akindoju, Titilope Sonuga to bring you Ada The Country; A Musical with Kate Henshaw as Lead Ada the Country, a stage Musical from…

Bernard Dayo September 9, 2019

Omawumi, Nancy Isime, Chigul, Eku Edewor, Chioma Akpotha, Olu Jacobs, Joke Silva, others attend grand finale of ”The Wives”

Olu Jacobs, Joke Silva, Omawumi, Nancy Isime, Chigul, Eku Edewor, Chioma Akpotha, were among the personalities at the grand finale of the stage play titled ‘The Wives’ which took place yesterday…

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Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Chidi Okereke, Daniel Ademinokan give thumbs up to ‘The Set-Up Movie breaking the Nollywood status quo

The Set Up hit all cinemas on the 9th of August and the fans are completely in love! Since the release of the blockbuster directed by the acclaimed Niyi Akinmolayan…

Sponsor August 7, 2019

Trust no one and believe nothing – Behind the mystery and glam of The Set Up Movie Premiere at Filmhouse Cinemas

It was a night of glamour, mystery and drama as celebrities and influencers strutted their stuff at the premiere of the most anticipated Nollywood movie of the year ‘The Set-Up’ which was…

Sponsor July 31, 2019

The Set-up’s Masque Ball themed Movie Premiere: One Night. One Look. Three features for a Stylist/Designer

What happens when the sun goes down? The stars come out to play. ‘The Set-Up’, a movie set to premiere at IMAX Filmhouse Cinema in Lekki on the 4th of…

Bernard Dayo May 16, 2019

Kathryn Fasegha’s ‘2 Weeks in Lagos’ is set to screen at the Cannes Film Festival

The Cannes Film Festival is currently underway in well, Cannes, France. And this year, African film practitioners will get the chance to market their films, interact, find partners and expand…

Bernard Dayo May 15, 2019

Here are the Nollywood stars attending the 2019 Cannes Film Festival

This year's Cannes Film Festival officially kicked off yesterday in Cannes, France, and it was preceded by a little buzz: African filmmakers, artistes and distributors will get a section to…

Wilfred Okiche March 2, 2019

Obituary: Bisi Silva, godmother of contemporary art from Africa

The art world, locally and internationally, mourns the loss of Bisi Silva, influential curator, founder and artistic director of the Centre for Contemporary Art (CCA), a nonprofit art gallery and…

Bernard Dayo February 12, 2019

Joke Silva will attend the 2019 Cannes Film Festival to discuss women in film as a panelist

This year's Cannes Film Festival will be huge for African films, in that African filmmakers, artists, distributors and key stakeholders in the industry will have the opportunity to showcase contents…

Sponsor February 11, 2019

First Lady of Kwara, Deaconess Omolewa Ahmed, Femi Adebayo, Toyin Abraham, Chioma Akpotha, others stun at premiere of Diamonds in the Sky

Diamonds in the Sky, a movie by leading Non-Governmental Organisation, Leah Foundation was created in partnership with Sterling Bank to create awareness for breast and cervical issues affecting women across…

Sponsor December 19, 2018

Toyin Abraham, Joke Silva, Beverly Naya Set To Feature In Kathryn Fasegha’s Star-Studded Movie “2 Weeks In Lagos”

Award winning filmmaker Kathryn Fasega is set to produce an unusual love story in Lagos Nigeria which features prominent Nigerian actors like Joke Silva, Jide Kosoko, Tina Mba, Beverly Naya, Toyin…

Sponsor December 4, 2018

Dignitaries, Celebrities turn out for Grand Premiere of Chief Daddy

On Sunday, all roads led to the grand premiere of the highly anticipated movie, Chief Daddy, which took place in the Grand Ballroom, Oriental Hotel, Lagos. The EbonyLife Films production,…

Temidayo Taiwo-Sidiq November 19, 2018

Chief Daddy exclusively debuted for cast, select media and stakeholders

On Thursday, November 15th, 2018, EbonyLife Films hosted selected guests to an exclusive screening of upcoming feature film, Chief Daddy. Members of the press, cast and cinema operators were all…

Sponsor November 17, 2018

HEAR WORD! stage play to tour Lagos, New York, California and Hamburg

The highly anticipated HEAR WORD! stage play returns to Lagos this December 28, 29 & 30th, 2018, at the MUSON Centre, as part of an international tour which includes New…

Editor November 5, 2018

Ayo Ayoola says ‘If I Am President’ will spark off a revolution

Inspired by the political crisis and plight of the masses, ‘If I am President’ starring former Project Fame winner, Ayo Ayoola and produced by Bright Wonder Obasi premiered at the…

Omoleye Omoruyi September 28, 2018

Entertainment Roundup: Kanye West makes another controversial slavery comment | More stories

Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Joke Silva says we should not "be deceived by what…

Bernard Dayo March 9, 2018

[The Film Blog] The “Light in The Dark” Trailer has Joke Silva, Rita Dominic and Kalu Ikeagwu and We Are Still Not Impressed

I was few seconds into watching the trailer for Ekene Som Mekwunye's upcoming film Light in The Dark when I realised that I didn't know what the story was about.…

Bernard Dayo January 1, 2018

[The Media Blog] President Buhari appoints Tunde Kelani to head National Film and Video Censor Board

Filmmaker Tunde Kelani has been named as head of the NFVCB on Friday, an appointment by President Buhari along with 209 chairmen and 1258 board members into federal agencies and…

Tolu December 7, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Tupac Shakur’s ex-girlfriend to sell a photo of his penis; G-worldwide accuses Kiss Daniel of “misleading the public” | More stories

Thursdays are for throwbacks and catchups! So here's almost everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and the ones that broke while you slept - and are still buzzing today. …

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