Actress, Ronke Oshodi-Oke turns musician, to launch debut album in November

by Damilola Jagun While several entertainers are venturing into politics, Yoruba actress, Ronke Oshodi Oke, has decided to chose an alternative career path. According to reports, the boob-endowed actress is joining the burgeoning number of musicians in Nigeria. It is believed that she has almost finalised work on her debut album. The Nollywood star, whose... 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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October 14, 2014

“When will you write about me, is it when I’m dead?” || Nollywood actor, Clems Onyeka remembered

by Akan Ido The remains of upcoming Nollywood actor, Clems Onyeka, who was fatally hit by a bullet have been taken to a mortuary this evening. The 37-year-old actor was shot along Summit Express, Asaba, Delta State while the police and armed robbers who attacked a new generation bank were engaged in a fierce gunfight.... Read More

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October 11, 2014

It’s 180 days since the Chibok girls were taken – this is Nollywood

by Jumoke Aruleba I have a confession to make. I love Nollywood movies. In fact I long for moments when all chores are done and everyone is asleep so I can put my legs up and watch a good ‘home video’. I particularly enjoy the Nigerian action movies, the ones where the gunshot rings several... Read More

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October 8, 2014

Nollywood actor, Kenneth Okonkwo to run for political office under PDP

by Azubuike Azikiwe Veteran Nollywood actor, Kenneth Okonkwo has made known his intention to run for political office, following the example of entertainers like Julius Agwu, 9ice, Kate Henshaw, Bob Manuel, Desmond Elliot and several others who have hopped aboard the political train. Reports say that Okonkwo declared to represent Nsukka/Igboeze South Federal Constituency at... Read More

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October 8, 2014

Happy man: Kunle Afolayan says the response to ‘October 1’ has been ‘very positive’

by Cheta Nwanze Nollywood Producer and Director, Kunle Afolayan is momentarily delighted, as he says Nigerians have responded positively to the release on his new movie, ‘October 1. The film maker recently premièred his psychological thriller flick, ‘October 1’, written by Tunde Babalola, which features veteran actor, Sadiq Daba in the lead role. YNaija caught up... Read More

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October 6, 2014

“She cheated on him from the first day of marriage” || Ini Edo’s in-laws are spilling the beans

by Kolapo Olapoju The family of Ini Edo’s estranged husband has allegedly reacted to the actress’ recent Tweets – which confirmed the end of her marriage to Phillip Ehiagwina and absolved her of any blame in the collapse of the union. The Nollywood star had tweeted that she didn’t cheat on her husband as opposed to what... Read More

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October 6, 2014

Catch her if you can: Actress, @Tontolet flashes skin in beach photos

by Isi Esene Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh knows out to rock it on and off the screen. The budding singer who was recently signed on to D’banj’s DB Records posted pictures on her Instagram page with an unidentified man soaking the afternoon sun on the beach She captioned it thus: “Life iz worth livin wen... Read More

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October 4, 2014

Remember this Nollywood actress? She is back with ‘Range Rover’ drama

by Damilola Jagun Remember Ruth Kadiri, the budding Nollywood actress, who recently released some sexually-aggressive photos? Well, she is back in the news. The ‘Ladies gang’ actress recently acquired a ‘Range Rover SUV’ automobile, and after sharing pictures of the car on her Instagram page, people were quick to cast aspersions that she must have... Read More

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October 4, 2014

LMAO! “Mr Ibu is our man” || Nollywood actor, John Okafor, wants to be President

by Damilola Jagun In a period when several Nigerian entertainers are hopping aboard the bandwagon of politics, we really don’t know whether to take this with any iota of seriousness. Nollywood comic-actor, John Okafor, better known as Mr Ibu, has apparently worked on a new movie, “Ibu is our Man, the people’s choice”. From the... Read More

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October 4, 2014

Baba Suwe is no longer interested in the NDLEA money, but a public apology will do just fine

by Kolapo Olapoju Nollywood comic-actor of the Yoruba-speaking genre, Babatunde Omidina, better known as Baba Suwe, says he has moved on from the cocaine smuggling scandal, and N25 million settlement he was being owed by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA. The High Court of Lagos had initially ordered the NDLEA to pay Baba... Read More

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October 3, 2014

The Desmond Elliot campaign train takes off in Surulere

by Kolapo Olapoju Nollywood actor, Desmond Elliot, is running for the Lagos state ‘House of Assembly’ at the 2015 elections under the auspice of the All Progressives Congress, APC. The actor was recently in Surulere where he had a dialogue session with the people of Surulere Constituency 1. Popular actors, Odunlade Adekola and Bimbo Thomas... Read More

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September 30, 2014

“@Realomosexy has depth” | “@GenevieveNnaji1 has artistic shortcomings” – @charlesnovia fans the flame of old rivalry

by Kolapo Olapoju Nollywood icons, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde and Genevieve Nnaji are unarguably the leading ladies of the Nigerian film industry, and many believe the pair are involved in a professional rivalry. Although, there has been no indications from either of the actresses to suggest they might have a rivalry, many believe the pair are not... Read More

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September 25, 2014

“We don’t survive on movies alone” || What do Nollywood actresses have to do to get paid?

by Damilola Jagun Apparently, Yoruba speaking actresses are terribly underpaid for starring in movies. Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo has revealed that it is impossible for actresses in the Yoruba sector of the industry to survive solely on the money they make from acting. The mother of two, says most Yoruba female actors have side businesses,... Read More

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September 24, 2014

“He asked for divorce seven times” || Doris Simeon talks about ex-hubby, Daniel Adenimokan

by Damilola Jagun Nollywood actress Doris Simeon has revealed that her ex-husband, movie producer/director, Daniel Adenimokan, requested for divorce from her at least seven times before they eventually went separate ways. In a recent interview on Television Continental’s breakfast show, ‘Your Views’, she spilled the beans on her marriage which was apparently troubled for a... Read More

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September 19, 2014

This Nollywood actor says he’s the sexiest man in Nigeria

by Damilola Jagun Budding Nollywood actor, Benson Okonkwo, has declared himsef to be the sexiest man in Nollywood, and by extension, Nigeria. In the past year, the actor has won several ‘sexiest man’ awards, from being the first runner-up at Vanguard’s Sexiest in Nollywood 2013, to recently winning the Karis Media’s sexiest actor award. Speaking... Read More

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September 18, 2014

Omotola Jalade Ekeinde and Joke Silva to receive national award

by Kolapo Olapoju Veteran actress, Joke Silva and iconic Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde have been approved by President Gooluck Jonathan to receive the award of National Honours. The pair will receive the award of Member of the Federal Republic (MFR) during an investiture which holds on Monday, 29 September at the International Conference Centre,... Read More

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September 14, 2014

Yay! Former Nollywood actress, Caroline Danjuma welcome baby girl

by Akan Ido Former Nollywood actress, Caroline Danjuma has given birth to her third child. The beautiful lady who is married to Musa Danjuma recently gave birth to her first daughter. Mother and daughter are said to be doing great. We say congratulations to the Danjuma family.

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September 12, 2014

Nollywood actor arrested for placing hoax Ebola call to Arik Airline flight

by Azubuike Azikiwe Actor, Kingsley Chris Bassey, has been arrested for disrupting a flight, after making a false alert that a passenger aboard had the Ebola virus. He placed a hoax call to a recent Arik Air flight from Enugu to Lagos, that a female passenger who was travelling on the flight was infected with... Read More

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September 12, 2014

It just got real: Desmond Elliot is contesting for political office under APC (LOOK)

by Kolapo Olapoju Just when it seemed we had seen the last entertainer hop aboard the bandwagon of politics, Nollywood actor, Desmond Elliot, has followed suit. The actor whose campaign slogan is ‘for that change you desire’, is apparently determined to run for the Lagos state ‘House of Assembly’ at the 2015 elections, under the... Read More

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September 7, 2014

Aww, how sweet: Nollywood actor, Chigozie Atuanya & wife welcome baby girl

by Akan Ido Nollywood actor, Chigozie Atuanya, and his wife, Jennifer, have just been blessed with a baby girl. She was born in Chicago, Illinois, on Saturday, September 6, 2014. Chigozie Atuanya and his wife got married in Abuja on August 3, 2013, and this is their first child. Chigozie Atuanya has acted in many... Read More

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September 6, 2014

#TheYNaijaInterview: My relationship with Uti’s fine, we remain friends – Alexx Ekubo

by Wilfred Okiche As an actor, Alexx Ekubo has most often, been the best part of some disappointing films which he has appeared in. Not content with being just the pretty face, the star of films like Single, married and complicated, Weekend getaway and Lagos cougars has gone out of his way to convince audiences that... Read More

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September 5, 2014

You remember Nollywood’s Saint Obi? He is back, with a 2014 G-Wagon! (LOOK)

by Damilola Jagun Despite being away from Nollywood for quite some time, Actor, St. Obi is probably still raking in big bucks. He has just acquired a new ride, and not just any kind of automobile. St. Obi purchased a 2014 edition of a G65 AMG Mercedes Benz, better known as G-Wagon. The car... Read More

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September 5, 2014

Gangster! Fans react to Kunle Afolayan’s destruction of pirated DVD’s in traffic (TWEETS)

by Kolapo Olapoju There’s no love lost between Kunle Afolayan and CD pirates and even hawkers. The award-winning Nollywood director was in Lagos traffic on Thursday, 4 September, and he came across a hawker selling pirated copies of ‘Half of a yellow sun’. What did he do? Here’s what he Tweeted, “I seized these pirated... Read More

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August 29, 2014

Glamour, Fabulousity and Suave! Rita Dominic, Ice Prince and Funmi Iyanda featured in Blanck Magazine

by Damilola Jagun For the third issue of ‘Blanck Magazine’, Nollywood actress, Rita Dominic is on the cover, while ace broadcaster, Funmi Iyanda had a feature interview with the publication. Rita talks to the magazine about her relationship, saying, “I feel grateful, thankful and excited as well. Not many have the opportunity to get... Read More

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August 26, 2014

Nollywood’s Omoni Oboli talks about ‘beef’ with Genevieve Nnaji

by Isi Esene Actress, Omoni Oboli is saying there’s certainly no animosity between her and delectable Nollywood star, Genevieve Nnaji. The producer of ‘Being Mrs Elliot’ spoke to iCampus Magazine saying she can only hazard a guess as to how the rumoured ‘beef’ developed and assumed a life of its own. “I can’t place... Read More

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August 22, 2014

Ebola, the innocent killer! Nollywood has done it again (LOOK)

by Azubuike Azikiwe Well, that didn’t take long! Following in the footsteps of Ghollywood, Nollywood has also shot an Ebola flick. From the stables of ‘Time Gates Production International’, we present to you, ‘Ebola, the innocent killer’. Yeah right…..

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August 22, 2014

How Omoni Oboli got GEJ to host her screening [DETAILS]

by Kolapo Olapoju Omoni Oboli must be one of the rare Nigerians who don’t have money-motives behind everything they do. Amen! The Nollywood actress says she did not screen her new flick ‘Being Mrs Elliot’ at Aso rock because of financial gains. She said all she wanted and got from them was their blessing.... Read More

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August 22, 2014

I will try my best: Tonto Dikeh to start writing good English on social media

by Kolapo Olapoju This, we never really expected to happen anytime soon. Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh says henceforth, as opposed to her near-gibberish writing, she’ll inculcate the habit of penning ‘clear written English’. Tontolet says a bit of change wouldn’t hurt the soul, and yes, we agree. Way to go, Poko! YOU want clear... Read More

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August 20, 2014

People are bitter! Omoni Oboli defends her outfit to movie screening (READ)

by David Cyril After being criticised for her outfit to the screening of her movie ‘ Being Mrs. Elliot’, at the Presidential villa, Nollywood actress, Omoni Oboli has responded saying that she didn’t expose any vital parts of her body, and people are bitter for chastising her garb. While speaking to Punch, Oboli said she designed... Read More

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Actress, Ronke Oshodi-Oke turns musician, to launch debut album in November

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

“When will you write about me, is it when I’m dead?” || Nollywood actor, Clems Onyeka remembered

It’s 180 days since the Chibok girls were taken – this is Nollywood

Nollywood actor, Kenneth Okonkwo to run for political office under PDP

Happy man: Kunle Afolayan says the response to ‘October 1’ has been ‘very positive’

“She cheated on him from the first day of marriage” || Ini Edo’s in-laws are spilling the beans

Catch her if you can: Actress, @Tontolet flashes skin in beach photos

Remember this Nollywood actress? She is back with ‘Range Rover’ drama

LMAO! “Mr Ibu is our man” || Nollywood actor, John Okafor, wants to be President

Baba Suwe is no longer interested in the NDLEA money, but a public apology will do just fine

The Desmond Elliot campaign train takes off in Surulere

“@Realomosexy has depth” | “@GenevieveNnaji1 has artistic shortcomings” – @charlesnovia fans the flame of old rivalry

“We don’t survive on movies alone” || What do Nollywood actresses have to do to get paid?

“He asked for divorce seven times” || Doris Simeon talks about ex-hubby, Daniel Adenimokan

This Nollywood actor says he’s the sexiest man in Nigeria

Omotola Jalade Ekeinde and Joke Silva to receive national award

Yay! Former Nollywood actress, Caroline Danjuma welcome baby girl

Nollywood actor arrested for placing hoax Ebola call to Arik Airline flight

It just got real: Desmond Elliot is contesting for political office under APC (LOOK)

Aww, how sweet: Nollywood actor, Chigozie Atuanya & wife welcome baby girl

#TheYNaijaInterview: My relationship with Uti’s fine, we remain friends – Alexx Ekubo

You remember Nollywood’s Saint Obi? He is back, with a 2014 G-Wagon! (LOOK)

Gangster! Fans react to Kunle Afolayan’s destruction of pirated DVD’s in traffic (TWEETS)

Glamour, Fabulousity and Suave! Rita Dominic, Ice Prince and Funmi Iyanda featured in Blanck Magazine

Nollywood’s Omoni Oboli talks about ‘beef’ with Genevieve Nnaji

Ebola, the innocent killer! Nollywood has done it again (LOOK)

How Omoni Oboli got GEJ to host her screening [DETAILS]

I will try my best: Tonto Dikeh to start writing good English on social media

People are bitter! Omoni Oboli defends her outfit to movie screening (READ)

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