Congratulatory messages are pouring in for well-known Nigerian singer Temitope Adekunle, also known as Small Doctor, as he and his partner welcome a child. His partner, who goes by Arab Lady on Instagram, told her thousands of fans about the news and shared pictures from her maternity shoot. She thanked her Creator for her baby and welcomed her into the world. The new mum, however, didn’t reveal the sex of the child.“Alhamdulilahi Alhamdulilahi Alhamdulilahi Robil Aalamin!!Welcome to the world sunshine”. Many Yoruba actors flooded her comment section with congratulatory messages.Alesh Sanni wrote, “CongratulationsFolorunsho Adeola wrote, “Congratulations darlingSotayo Gaga wrote, “CongratulationsIyabadan…
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Veteran Nollywood actor, Jide Kosoko has lamented that he has failed to strike gold despite being in the Nollywood industry for over 60 years. Speaking on The Honest Bunch podcast, Kosoko explained that he is comfortable but cannot be considered rich according to the Nigerian standard. The 71-year-old film star emphasized that piracy has significantly impacted the Nigerian movie industry and called for harsher penalties for pirates. According to him, “I have been in this [movie] industry for this long. I thank God that I can eat three square meals. But can I claim to be a rich man by…
Azeezat Shorunmu has made a distinctive and inspirational career for herself in the very competitive Nollywood industry. Shorunmu is well-known for her extraordinary acting skills, but she has also established herself as a renowned screenwriter, fusing the realms of storytelling and performance in a way that very few have done. This light-complexioned Nollywood actress; Azeezat, a native of Abeokuta-South in Ogun State, graduated with a degree in Mass Communication from the National Open University of Nigeria, is best described as a dynamic showbiz entrepreneur who has invested extensively in her skills to contribute immensely into the movie industry. In a…
Mercy Aigbe, a well-known Nollywood actress and producer, lost two phones worth millions of Naira during the premiere of “Labake Olododo,” a film that her colleague Iyabo Ojo produced. A video that has gone viral shows the actress yelling at her personal assistant for being irresponsible, which caused the phones that were entrusted to her to vanish out of thin air. Mercy Aigbe, known for her radiant beauty and impeccable fashion sense, stepped out in style to support Iyabo Ojo at the premiere of her first-ever cinematic movie, Labake Olododo. The event, held on Sunday, March 23, 2025, was also…
Femi Adebayo Salami, a Nollywood actor and filmmaker, has been overwhelmed by the 11 AMVCA nominations his 2024 film Seven Doors he received. The movie, which stars Chioma Akpotha, Kolawole Ajeyemi, and many others, bagged Best Indigenous Language West Africa, Best Lead Actress, Best Lead Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Best Director, Best Sound and Sound Design, Best Scripted Series, Best Writer, Best Make-up, Best Art, and Best Music Score.Femi described the news as an incredible milestone. He expressed gratitude to the cast, crew, and stakeholders who brought the movie to li and noted how their dedication, passion, and talent made…
Mercy Aigbe, a well-known actress, makes people laugh with her attire at the premiere of Iyabo Ojo’s Labake Olododo film. Iyabo Ojo, a well-known actress, had her first cinematic premiere with “Labake Olododo,” and many of the nation’s top performers attended. It was another night of cinematic display from Nollywood as popular stars especially those in Yoruba niche of the movie industry turned up for Iyabo Ojo. Videos which has surfaced on social media captured the arrival of Odunlade Adekola, Mercy Aigbe, Lateef Adedimeji and wife Mo Bimpe, Funke Akindele, Toyin Abraham, among others. Iyabo’s daughter Priscilla Ojo, who recently…
Nominees for the 2025 edition of the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards have been revealed. Adedimeji Lateef’s work in Lisabi has earned him a nomination for Best Lead Actor in this season. For his performance in Suspicion, Uzor Arukwe has been nominated for Best Supporting Actor. Full list: Best Digital Content Creator Iyo Prosper AdokiyeElozonam OgboluHoviare FreedomTaaoomaChiamaka UzokweAriyiikedimples, BrainjotterJide Pounds Ibitoye Best MultiChoice Talent Factory GoneThe Immersive AlarmEverything Light TouchesDeadbeatRivals in TimeNwananga Best Scripted M-Net Original UririAll MineItaloMy Fairytale WeddingKam U StayThe Caller Best Indigenous Language (West Africa) Lisabi: The UprisingSeven DoorsKakaMai MartabaAnikulapo: The Rise of the Spectre Best Indigenous…
Nollywood Actress and Podcast Master Dr Biola Adebayo has shown support for veteran actress Dupe Jaiyesimi. Nigeria actress and Queen of Podcast Dr Biola Bayo has made an heartfelt post to support the Nigeria veterans actress Dupe Jayesimi which her Podcast interview went viral last week Biola Bayo on her posted via her verified social media handle in the evening of Sunday 23 of March 2025 make a post to support the actress Dr B Stated that she want Mama Dupe Jayesimi to know that she is not alone in this journey of life; she also noted that the veteran…
Funke Akindele, the box office queen of Nollywood and Africa, has praised her friend and colleague Iyabo Ojo for her latest film. According to Gossipinfo, Iyabo’s eagerly awaited maiden cinematic film, Labake Olododo, had its premiere at Imax Cinemas in Lekki, Lagos, on Sunday. In a video from the premiere making rounds online, Funke was captured commending Iyabo. She praised the actress for the movie’s aesthetics, visuals and all and congratulated her on her new feat.Funke told Iyabo that it was her turn to shine and admonished her to break boundaries.“You look so stupīd. I love the background, visuals, and…
On Sunday, December 23rd, Iyabo Ojo, who has been eagerly anticipating her debut Cinema feature, an epic picture, at Imax Cinemas in Lekki, Lagos, gave the world its premiere. The event was attended by a number of Nollywood celebrities. The day’s theme was channelling your inner warrior, and as always, many celebrities turned up in style. Priscilla Ojo, Chioma Good Hair, Mercy Aigbe, Toyin Abraham, Ruth Kadiri, and a few others stuck to the theme.Labake Olododo’s movie premiere must be one of the most star-studded celebrity movie premieres in history, as it had in attendance Ruth Kadiri, Ronke Oshodi, Akin…