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Weekend Recap In Case You Missed It | Tems, Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, Olu Jacobs
Tems receives BET Award for Best Gospel/Inspirational Prize Act Ayra Starr takes over the 2024 Glastonbury Festival with an iconic performance Olu Jacobs death rumours debunked by AGN Burna Boy…
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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,…
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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…
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Olu Jacobs at 80: The celebration of a Nollywood Icon
The prestigious Glover Memorial Hall built in 1887 was the setting for the grand occasion of Olu Jacobs, actor, husband, father, and Nollywood icon. The industry, crème de la crème…
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“He is dealing with issues, and it has been going on for a couple of years”, Joke Silva breaks silence on husband’s absence on #WithChude
In June 2021, rumours stating Olu Jacobs was dead burned like fire to explain his sudden disappearance from the media. These rumours were debunked by Joke Silva, his wife. Subsequently,…
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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…
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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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Lights Camera Africa!!! Film Festival 2017 ends with a call for citizen engagement
he 7th edition of the Lights Camera Africa!!! Film Festival, a 3-day cultural fiesta which held from 29 September – 1 October, 2017 at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island,…
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Olu Jacobs, Joke Silva, Ego Boyo, others step out for the opening show of Lights Camera Africa!!! Film Festival 2017
Olu Jacobs, Joke Silva, Ego Boyo, and Akin Omotoso were among the personalities spotted at the opening show of the Lights Camera Africa!!! Film Festival 2017. The 3-day cultural fiesta…
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The Film Blog: The crowd of Nollywood stars in Rwanda reminds you that AMAA is not dead
There is an abundance of people so upset at the mediocrity of the Africa Movie Academy Awards that they just want it shut down. You hear it often in film…
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#AMVCA2017: Sambasa Nzeribe beats RMD, Olu Jacobs and Ramsey Nouah to win Best Actor award
In the most unanticipated moment of the night, upcoming actor Sambasa Nzeribe has just been announced winner in the Best Actor in a movie/drama. The category had some of the…
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Review: Joke Silva’s ‘Heartbeat: The Musical’ got me sold on theatre
by John Ogah Sitting in the theatre of the Muson Centre with the lights off and the powerful voice of Olu Jacobs welcoming everyone to the drama musical that was…
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Movie review: Oloibiri is not the definitive Niger Delta narrative
by Okon Ekpo As we were taught in school, oil was first discovered in Nigeria in commercial quantities in a sleepy little village in Rivers state named Oloibiri. As events…
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PROFILE: The day Joke Silva charmed me
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…
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Entertainment Roundup: Tiwa Savage shares more in new interview | Wizkid ends tour with Chris Brown in style | More Stories
Here are the top stories from yesterday and some stories that unraveled while you slept - and are now buzzing this morning. TeeBillz was very arrogant, yet emotional’ | 10…
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#AMAA2016: RMD, Olu Jacobs, Joke Silva honoured with Life Time awards + other winners (Full List)
The 2016 Africa Movie Academy Awards ceremony was held in the city of Port Harcourt Saturday night. Despite its shortcomings, the event was attended by some of the movers and shakers of the African movie industry -…
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Darey’s ‘Pray For Me’ video may leave you in tears (WATCH)
Darey has released the video for Pray For Me, featuring the Soweto Gospel Choir- one of the hit songs off his 2015 Naked album. The video features one of Nollywood's favourite couples, Olu…
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Olu Jacobs, Kate Henshaw, others attend Tchidi Chikere and Nuella Njubigbo’s daughter’s dedication (PHOTOS)
Director Tchidi Chikere and wifey, Nuella Njubigbo dedicated their daughter Tess in church today. The likes of actors Olu Jacobs, Joke Silva, Kate Henshaw and other friends and colleagues from…
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Actors, Olu Jacobs & Joke Silva cover Hello magazine’s latest edition (LOOK)
by Chinwe Okafor Olu Jacobs and wife, Joke Silva are the new feature cover for the new issue of Hello Magazine. The Nollywood veterans, who looked stylish in a navy suit and black sequin, shared…
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Omobola Johnson, Bola Adesola, Rita Dominic, Tunde Kelani, Olu Jacobs, Osas Ighodaro, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, others step out for #TheWives
by Jewel Stephen The best of Nigerian society came out to watch what some are calling the theatre production of the year, 'The Wives'. The command performance which held on…
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#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…
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Grace Efezokhae: What if your wife cannot cook? (Y! Superblogger)
by Grace Efezokhae In an interview with City People magazine, Nollywood screen legend Joke Silva talked about her lack of cooking skills and other ways she takes care of her husband,…
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SEE: Ini Edo, Olu Jacobs, Rita Dominic, Kate Henshaw, more as Nollywood honours the late Justus Esiri (PHOTOS)
by Chi Ibe On Friday, veteran actor, Justus Esiri was buried in Oria, Abraka in Delta State. Nollywood stars and members of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN, including other dignitaries were present…
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Olu Jacobs, the Igwe of Nollywood: Onoshe Nwabuikwu Reviews the AMVCAs and Nollywood at 20
by Onoshe Nwabuikwu Nollywood at 20 Presidential dinner I have been a strong critic of Nollywood myself even though I do focus on individual projects and not a rabid critic of…
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A LAPA Production brings Sefi Atta’s ‘The naming ceremony’ to Lagos
by Isi Esene Lufodo Productions held London to a stand still at the 30 Nigeria House, Theatre Royal Stratford East London, with three plays which included Sefi Atta's "The naming ceremony''. The…
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Introducing Nollywood’s power couple Joke Silva & Olu Jacobs’ Lufodo Academy
by Isi Esene Lufodo Academy of Performing Arts (LAPA), a performing arts educational institution run by accomplished actors, Joke Silva and Olu Jacobs bring you an opportunity to be molded…
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Movie trailer: Lancelot Imasuen’s ‘Adesuwa’ hits cinemas in May
by Wilfred Okiche 'Adesuwa', the big budget epic movie helmed by prolific director, Lancelot Imasuen is ready and arrives cinemas nationwide on 4, May. The lavish epic is based on…
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Bang, you’re famous! Photos from Project Fame West Africa Season 4 finale
by Yemi Olowu What: MTN Project Fame West Africa Season 4 When: Saturday, 18 December Where: Project Fame Studios, Lagos. Saint Obi and Wife Abike Dabiri…
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Celebrating an Icon – Exclusive photos from Joke Silva's 50th birthday
by Yemi Olowu What: Joke Silva at 50 Where: Freedom Park, Lagos Island When: 29th, September 2011 Read YNaija's previous post of the event here Getting emotional........just a few tears…
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Celebrating an Icon – Exclusive photos from Joke Silva’s 50th birthday
by Yemi Olowu What: Joke Silva at 50 Where: Freedom Park, Lagos Island When: 29th, September 2011 Read YNaija's previous post of the event here Getting emotional........just a few tears…
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The September Standard
- Uchay Joel Chima’s No Longer Afraid of Shadows Showing at Soto
- BBL vs. Size Zero: How The Era of Size Zero May Have been Trying To Save Women From Today’s Era of BBL
- This Week in Fashion: Our Favourite Looks From MET Gala, Bridgerton Premiere
- Top 5 Must-Visit Art Galleries in Nigeria This Weekend
- Cuppy Dazzles With Anthony Joshua & Naomi Campbell For Wedding of the Year
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
The September Standard
- Uchay Joel Chima’s No Longer Afraid of Shadows Showing at Soto
- BBL vs. Size Zero: How The Era of Size Zero May Have been Trying To Save Women From Today’s Era of BBL
- This Week in Fashion: Our Favourite Looks From MET Gala, Bridgerton Premiere
- Top 5 Must-Visit Art Galleries in Nigeria This Weekend
- Cuppy Dazzles With Anthony Joshua & Naomi Campbell For Wedding of the Year
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy