Jnr Pope’s burial poster, Mohbad’s toxicology report, Fredrick Leonard’s marriage, other top entertainment stories last week

BBNaija’s Miracle graduated from US aeronautical varsity BBNaija 2018 winner Miracle Igbokwe graduated with distinction from the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Florida, United States of America (USA). The reality TV star shared a video of himself climbing the stage to receive his certificate on his Instagram story. He earned his Private Pilot and Flight Dispatcher Licences … Read more

Jerry Eze to lead four-day fasting, prayer against deaths in Nollywood

Famous Nigerian televangelist, Jerry Eze, will lead a four-day fasting and praying session against deaths in Nollywood. The Actors Guild President, Emeka Rollas, revealed this in a statement on Tuesday. As is widely known, Mr Eze founded Streams of Joy International and convened the New Season Prophetic Prayers and Declaration (NSPPD), an online digital prayer … Read more

Jnr Pope: Movie producers pay assistants N10,000 for 15 days

For decades, the welfare of crew members on Nollywood movie sets and emerging actors and actresses has been a concern. Despite the Actor Guild of Nigeria (AGN) ‘s efforts to improve industry standards and enhance member welfare, little progress has been made. The primary focus has always been on health, particularly for veterans and those … Read more

Mr Ibu’s burial, Korra Obidi’s attacks, Omowunmi Ajiboye vs Segun Ogungbe, other top entertainment stories last week

Jnr Pope: AGN sets up safety committee for members The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) established a committee to enhance the safety of its members in response to a recent boat mishap that claimed the lives of Junior Pope and four others. Junior Pope and four others were confirmed dead after their boat capsized on … Read more

Actor Jnr Pope who reportedly drowned resuscitated, alive

The National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Emeka Rollas, has confirmed that Jnr Pope Odonwodo, who was reportedly involved in a boat mishap, has been resuscitated. PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that Jnr Pope and four other actors reportedly drowned after their boat capsized in the Anam River while returning from a movie shoot. Filmmaker … Read more

Anxiety in Nollywood over Jnr Pope Odonwodo’s fate in boat accident

Some Nollywood actors on Wednesday expressed fears that actor Jnr Pope Odonwodo may have passed in a boat accident involving him and some colleagues. The actor and four colleagues reportedly drowned after their boat capsized in the Anam River while returning from a movie shoot. Filmmaker Sam Olatunji said on Instagram that the industry lost … Read more