Renowned Nollywood actor Wole Ojo, known for his captivating performances, has been chosen to embody the iconic Wole Soyinka in the highly anticipated film adaptation of The Man Died. The Man Died (1972) is a prose account of Wole Soyinka’s arrest and 22-month imprisonment as a political prisoner. It is also a poignant reflection on … Read more
The highly anticipated new season of Naija Star Search premiered on Saturday on StarTimes, sparking excitement among fans of Afrobeats. At the maiden episode, the organisers said Naija Star Search Season 2 promises heart-pounding performances, hilarious stage performances, and discovering the next generation of Afrobeats superstars. Naija Star Search is unlike any other talent show. … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Tunde Onakoya on setting a new world chess record and putting up Nigeria’s resilience, self-belief, and ingenuity for global acclaim. This is contained in a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, on Saturday in Abuja. Mr Ngelale said that Mr Onakoya broke the … Read more
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
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
Nollywood actress and filmmaker Stephanie Linus has made history as the first black recipient of the Lennox K. Black Prize For Excellence in Medicine. The actress was honoured with the Lennox K. Black International Prize for Excellence in Medicine by Thomas Jefferson University in America in recognition of her outstanding contributions to social activism and … Read more
The online feud between Nollywood actresses Iyabo Ojo and Liz Anjorin has taken a new turn, with Ojo initiating legal proceedings against her fellow actress over what she perceives as cyberbullying and defamation of character. On 29 November 2023, PREMIUM TIMES reported that Iyabo threatened to sue Liz over defamatory statements, among other things. In … Read more
Over the weekend, a wave of criticisms swept through social media following the release of Prince Onyenwere, a Nollywood costumier accused of raping a 10-year-old girl in Delta State. Nigerians accused the Delta State Police Command of compromising after granting bail to the costumier, who allegedly raped the girl on a movie set in January. … Read more
On Sunday, Nollywood actor Ken Erics visited his veteran colleague, John Okafor, Mr Ibu, who has returned home after months in hospital. In October 2023, Mr Ibu revealed he was battling with a life-threatening illness. He spoke from a hospital bed and cried out for financial assistance over his medical condition. Several people donated for … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nollywood actress Funke Akindele on her record-setting film ‘’A Tribe Called Judah‘. A Tribe Called Judah on Thursday became the first Nollywood film to surpass N1 billion at the box office. Mr Tinubu in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, commended Ms Akindele for … Read more
