Funke Akindele’s 2024 movie, ‘Everybody Loves Jenifa’, has made history as the highest-grossing film of all time in West Africa, surpassing N1.6 billion in earnings. The movie had earlier set the record as the fastest Nollywood film to gross N1 billion, achieving this milestone in just 19 days. Announcing the latest achievement, Funke Akindele, in…
It was an event at the prestigious Eveñt Centre , Ozumba Mbadiwe , Victoria Island , Lagos. Attended by upper echelon of the Nigerian”s who is who . Decked in the apparel of exciting colours that engaged each other in a harmonious rhythm, the beautiful lady, humbly asked to be seated by my side. I…
Popular Nollywood actor and filmmaker, Lateef Adedimeji, has recalled how the man who trained him in the Yoruba movie industry told him that he would fail within one year. The talented actor, in an emotional sit-down with media personality Chude Jideonwo, opened up on his pre-fame journey and marital life. The movie star stated that…
Famous Nollywood actress, Shan George, has revealed her deep admiration for award-winning singer Davido, highlighting three key reasons she holds him in such high regard. George praised Davido’s humility, recalling how, despite his wealthy background, he hit the streets to personally distribute his debut album to fans. She shared a memorable encounter with the singer…
Beninese-American actor Djimon Hounsou has opened up on his financial struggles, despite having two Oscar nominations and a career spanning two decades in Hollywood. Hounsou disclosed this on CNN’s African Voices Changemakers, and went ahead to reveal that he is underpaid and struggling to make a living. “I’m still struggling to make a living. I’ve…
Popular Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has safely returned to Nigeria after escaping the viral Los Angeles wildfires. Omotola expressed concerns about the fires on social media, revealing that her friends in the city had been affected and she might need to evacuate. Also, Omotola prayed for God’s intervention, expressing her heartbreak for her friends who…
It was a moment of celebration for veteran Nollywood actor, Yinka Quadri, and his family following his daughter’s engagement to her heartthrob at a colourful party. A video from the event, shared by popular actor Odunlade Adekola, showed how top celebrities, including Seven Doors stars Taiwo Hassan aka Ogogo, Adebayo Salami ‘Oga Bello’, and Prince…
Nollywood actor Ibrahim Yekini, popularly known as Itele, has opened up about his challenging journey to stardom and the struggles he endured before achieving fame. During an interview on Biola Adebayo’s talk show, Itele shared his life story, shedding light on the difficulties he faced in the movie industry and how he navigated life independently….
A huge controversy is unfolding in the Nigerian music scene after a recent interview with popular broadcaster Kenny Ogungbe on The Honest Bunch Podcast. Ogungbe made shocking claims about the ownership of Kelly Hansome’s music, and now the original owner of the works, Obinna Michael Ikoku of MykeRecords, is fighting back. This clash has reopened…
Popular Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Mercy Aigbe, has tasked her fans to watch her movies if they really love her. The actress via her verified social media handle posted a video of herself abroad, captioned: “I love you, Yes you But only if you have seen my beautiful movie THINLINE in a Cinema close to…
