Less than 24 hours after the death of actor, Sisi Quadri, Nollywood has been thrown into mourning again following the death of actor John Okafor, fondly known as Mr Ibu. He passed away at the age of 62 after a…
Badagry group lauds Tinubu on appointments in film industry
The Badagry International Film, Cultural, Sports Festival (BIFIF) on Saturday, commended President Bola Tinubu over his recent appointments in the Film Industry. Mr Viyon Awhanse, Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the festival in a statement in Lagos, said…
Sanwo-Olu celebrates Jide Kosoko at 70
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, extends warm congratulations to Nollywood’s venerable actor, Prince Jide Kosoko, as he turns 70. In a statement released by Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, Governor Sanwo-Olu hails Kosoko as a living legend within…
Funke Akindele’s “A Tribe Called Judah” hits N1b at box office
Funke Akindele has broken the record of being the first Nigerian to hit one billion naira gross in the box office with her blockbuster movie, A Tribe Called Judah. The Nollywood actress and filmmaker’s movie is the fastest movie to…
Frank Nweke II unveils bold vision for Southeast’s creative economy at Eastern Nigeria International Film Festival
In a groundbreaking keynote address at the ongoing Eastern Nigeria International Film Festival (ENIFF) Frank Nweke II outlined a compelling vision for the Southeast’s creative economy, positioning it as a pivotal force for regional and national development. The former minister…
Excitement builds as Kwara Sugar Film Factory nears completion
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, recently paid a visit to the soon-to-be-completed Kwara Sugar Film Factory, showcasing the state’s ambitious venture into the world of cinema and creative arts. The factory, which is part of the administration’s strategic initiatives, is…
Popular Nollywood actor, Suara is dead
Popular Nollywood actor, Oluyemi Lawrence Adeyemi, better known as Suara, is dead. He died on Sunday, September 24. The cause of his death remains unknown to his colleagues. Suara’s death was announced on Monday, via a statement on Instagram by…
Marriage by Facebook dissolves on Twitter — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
I am too ancient to understand the bytes and cookies of this new age of fast weddings and faster divorces. You can log in to Facebook to see a lavish wedding being celebrated only to get to Twitter to see…
Nollywood celebrates veteran actor “Baba Agbako” at 100
Nollywood celebrities have celebrated veteran actor, Abdulsalam Sanyaolu, popularly known as “Baba Agbako” as he clocked 100 years. The celebrities took to their Instagram platforms to celebrate the centenarian with the display of his picture Adebayo Salami said, “A highly…