Veteran Yoruba actor Yomi King, better known by his stage name Opebe, has revealed how he worked with the late comedy legend Babatunde Omidina, better known by his stage name Baba Suwe, in a heartfelt and very personal revelation. As he reflected on the early years of his acting career and the lessons he learned along the way, Opebe revealed that Baba Suwe frequently treated him with a combination of strict discipline and tough love while they were working together on different film sets. During an emotional interview published on the official YouTube channel Oyinmomo TV, Yomi King painted a…
Author: Ruth Bello
Iyabo Ojo’s most recent epic drama, Labake Olododo, has made a staggering N172.5 million in just two weeks since its theatrical debut, sweeping the Nigerian box office. The film, which opened nationwide on March 28, earned N50.4 million in its debut weekend alone, marking the second-highest opening for a Nollywood film in 2025. The figures, released by FilmOne Group—a leading film distribution company in West Africa—highlight the movie’s instant appeal among cinema-goers.Labake Olododo‘s performance continues a rising trend of female-led blockbusters dominating the Nigerian film industry. In recent months, several productions featuring strong female leads or helmed by women have…
Deborah Ewedafe, a Canadian Nollywood actress, has spoken candidly about the tragic personal tragedies that caused her to abandon her acting profession. Ewedafe said in an open interview with Kunleafod TV that 2024 was one of the hardest years of her life because she lost four close relatives in a two-month span. The actress, known for her remarkable contributions to Nollywood and for promoting African storytelling abroad, shared that she was preparing to take a group of actors to Canada for the continuation of season two of a film project she began two years ago. However, those plans came to…
Opeyemi Ayeola, a Nollywood actress, has criticized her colleague Eniola Badmus over a comment she made in the comment area. When Opeyemi Ayeola posted a video of herself on her page, she claimed that Eniola Badmus body shamed her over her hair in the comments section. In a video that was posted on the official YouTube channel of Gistology TV, Opeyemi Ayeola expressed disappointment at Eniola trumpeting that she had experienced body shaming and mockery from netizens before her new body transformation.In her statement, she said, “I have decided to respond to Eniola Badmus, who dropped a comment on one…
Well-known Yoruba film star Wunmi Toriola has shared details about her personal life, including her present dating situation and future family goals. After splitting from her ex-husband During an interactive session shared via the official YouTube channel of TVC, the actress spoke candidly about her views on marriage and motherhood. She revealed that she is not currently interested in remarrying, despite having moved on from her previous union.Toriola explained that even though the romantic relationship with her former husband has ended, she still desires to have more children—and she hopes to do so with him. This unconventional outlook highlights her…
Well-known Nigerian actress Funke Akindele has accused her estranged husband, Abdulrasheed Bello, also known as JJC Skillz, of failing to provide for their kids. Gossipinfo reports that the estranged couple got married in 2016 and welcomed their twins in 2018.In June 2022, JJC Skillz announced his separation from the actress on his Instagram page. he said, “I’m making this announcement to clear the public that we both are pursuing separate lives. We still have issues such as the custody and wellbeing of our children to be addressed, as well as business interests which need to be disentangled but I have…
Popular Yoruba film actress Oluwayemisi Adenekan, best known by her stage as Iya Tinko, has spoken candidly about the difficult conditions that caused her two prior marriages to fail in an interview with Feelrightnews TV. Adenekan revealed that her first husband had a fundamental issue with her chosen career path in the movie industry, and ultimately asked her to make a choice between him and her film-making passion.”The first husband that I married did not agree with my career choice. My husband told me to choose between him and film making, that’s why I broke up with him,” the actress…
Well-known Yoruba film actress Wunmi Toriola has disclosed her present relationship status and her preferences for getting married to another man Following her breakup with her ex-husband, In a video that was posted on the official YouTube channel of TVC during an interactive session, she made it known that she is not interested in getting married right now but that she wants to have more children with her ex-husband. Toriola’s comments on her personal life are particularly intriguing, especially when compared to the experiences of other celebrities. For instance, Nigerian music star Davido recently shared that his career and business…
Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo’s daughter, Priscilla Ojo, blessed her fans and followers with her fourth pre-wedding photo. The young influencer and her spouse posted stunning pictures of themselves on their Instagram page while Priscilla wrote a note to her partner. In her caption, she made it known that her heart beats only for her husband. She said in his eyes, her soul finds home, and with every breath, she loves him. She promised that forever and always, her heart belongs only to him.“My heart beats for you alone,In your eyes, my soul finds home.With every breath, I’ll love you true,Forever…
Nollywood actress Biola Bayo’s 2-year-old son has won hearts In a video of him kneeling in gratitude for his birthday presents. According to Gossipinfo, Asher turned 2 on Tuesday, and his mother celebrated by posting cute pictures of him. The thrilled mother showered him with prayers and expressed her love for him. Still on his birthday festivities, Biola, via her Instagram page, shared a video of the massive gifts a popular brand gifted her son. In the clip, the mother of one was showing off the gifts when Asher walked into the room and was impressed with the gift wrappers.An…