The Nigerian film industry, best known as Nollywood, has been a major force in the nation’s creative industry, carving out a niche for entertainment and serving as a vital tool for social advancement. As one of the largest film industries globally, Nollywood not only entertains millions but also serves as a window into Nigeria’s varied…
Renowned Nigerian actress and filmmaker Ronke Oshodi-Oke has opened up about her life as a mother to numerous children, beyond her biological ones. In a recent interview, the Nollywood star described herself as “a mother of many nations” due to her dedication to nurturing and supporting a large number of people. Oshodi-Oke, born Ibironke Ojo,…
Nollywood filmmaker, Obi Emelonye, has revealed a shocking conversation he had with former Nigerian head of state, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida. While working on his film, ‘Badamasi: Portrait of a General’, a biopic about Babangida’s life, Emelonye had a conversation with the former head of state, where Babangida shared one of his most difficult decisions as…
Nigerian singer, Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, famously known as Ayra Starr, is poised to make her Hollywood debut in the upcoming film adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi’s bestselling novel “Children of Blood and Bone”. The movie, scheduled for release on January 15, 2027, is a fantasy romance film based on Adeyemi’s 2018 young adult novel. Adeyemi announced…
Nigerian music sensation, Tiwa Savage, has opened up about her reluctance to sign new artistes to her label. In an interview with Forbes Africa, the ‘Water and Garri‘ hitmaker explained that she doesn’t think she has the “gift” to manage and mentor upcoming musicians. According to Tiwa, signing artistes can be a “stressful” task, and…
A special offences court in Ikeja has granted Jude Okoye, the elder brother and former manager of the defunct music group Psquare, bail in the sum of N50 million. On Monday, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) filed a fresh four-count charge alleging that Okoye “dishonestly converted” funds received as music proceeds from three…
The Director-General of the National Council for Arts and Culture, Obi Asika, has emphasised the need for Nigeria to collaborate with India in the media and entertainment sector. Asika spoke during a presentation and interactive session at the World Audio-Visual and Entertainment Summit, held at the Indian High Commission in Abuja on Thursday. He stressed…
Frontline Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele, has said nobody can take credit for her success in the industry. Speaking at the Media Independent Practitioners Association of Nigeria (MIPAN) 2025 event, the award-winning filmmaker said her rise to stardom is by God’s grace. She said: “I am who I am today because of God. Nobody…
Veteran Yoruba film actress, Morenikeji Alausa, popularly known as Mama Ereko, has spoken out about the turmoil she experienced during her marriage. In a recent interview with Talk2dunnis TV, she shared disturbing details about her husband’s infidelity and disrespect for their marriage. Mama Ereko revealed that her husband would often invite his girlfriends to their…
Veteran Nollywood actress Ayo Adesanya has disclosed that the abuse she experienced in her crashed marriage turned her into an alcoholic. The actress made this known while discussing her personal life and failed marriage. Speaking in her latest interview with popular media personality Chude Jideonwo, Ayo Adesanya narrated how her ex-husband stopped her from acting…
