by Rachel Ogbu We wonder what Christmas in heaven will be like this year. On earth, while we celebrate the birth of Christ, we also mourn the passing away of people whose life and story changed the way we see the world. In 2013, two mold-breaking former heads of state passed away. Margaret Thatcher, the... Read More

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April 23, 2013

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Nollywood is back in the game, Timi Dakolo is a man on fire and 9 other takeaways from #AMAA2013

by Wilfred Okiche Africa’s longest running and perhaps most legitimate film awards was held over the weekend at the Glory Cultural Centre, Yenagoa in Bayelsa state. We were on ground and bring you snippets you may not have gotten to see on tv. What worked and what didn’t? Who was a hit and who missed?... Read More

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March 16, 2013

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Justus Esiri, OC Ukeje, Rita Dominic… SEE the FULL list of nominees for the 2013 edition of the African Movie Academy Awards

by Rachel Ogbu The race for this year’s Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) began last night in Malawi ahead of the ceremony scheduled for April 25, 2013 in Bayelsa which promises to reward hard-working filmmakers who have excelled within the last year. The AMAA screening committees and jury had worked assiduously behind the scenes to see... Read More

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February 25, 2013

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Keep his memory alive – Justus Esiri’s family urge fans

by Isi Esene The family of Veteran actor, Justus Esiri, who died recently in Lagos have released a statement over his untimely death. According to the statement which was signed by Sidney ‘Dr. Sid’ Esiri and George Esiri, the family on his fans and admirers to honour his memory by following his example of “service,... Read More

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February 21, 2013

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“An epitome of commitment, excellence, and creativity”: President Goodluck Jonathan pays tribute to Justus Esiri

by Rachel Ogbu As more people continue to pay tribute to the late Nollywood actor, Justus Esiri, President Goodluck Jonathan has joined in mourning describing him as an epitome of commitment, excellence and creativity. According to a statement released by the President’s Special Adviser on Media & Publicity, Reuben Abati: President Jonathan reiterates his belief that... Read More

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February 20, 2013

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Veteran Nollywood actor, Justus Esiri reported dead

by Rachel Ogbu Nollywood actor, Justus Esiri has died, news report claims. According to reports, he passed on last night. His son, music artist, Sidney Onoriode Esiri better known as Dr SID, updated his Twitter page: Esiri was a Member of the Order of the Niger (MON), became famous for his role as the headmaster in popular 80’s sitcom; The... Read More

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