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If your first introduction to Nollywood films was YouTube, you might have had a poor experience. YouTube has become highly “democratised” in recent times. Filmmakers can now put out video content without the cost and bureaucracy of securing a deal with the cinemas and streaming platforms. Because it is the cheapest medium, people are more likely to convene there to …

He reflected on an incident during his recent appearance on the Leadership Podcast, recalling the tense atmosphere surrounding a particular performance during Abacha’s presidency. At the event in Abuja, the Akwa Ibom cultural group was set to perform, and he had been tasked with introducing them. Ali Baba narrated, “The first close encounter I had with death was with Sani …

Speaking during their recent appearance on TVC’s Esplash segment, the couple explained how they took turns keeping each other grounded and focused on the prize, even though it was hard at times. The gameplay for the 2024 edition, which was focused on pairs, was the first of its kind and kept viewers locked in even after the pairs got dissolved. …

Enraged by the visit, the rapper, who had been hospitalised before the incident, took to her Instagram live session on October 22, 2024, to express her annoyance over the supposed prank call. She said, “To do a prank call with CPS to come to my gated mansion at 11pm while my children are sleeping because of an anonymous call that …

And then there are those who have a flair for both acting and producing. They can kill it in front of the camera as the actor or behind as the producer. Let’s look at, in no particular order, the seven Nollywood actors you probably didn’t know are also producers. Efe Irele Efe Irele is widely known as an actress but …

The album was preceeded by the lead singles ‘Yawa’ and ‘Obaa Sima,’ which enjoyed commercial success. Guest appearances from Nigerian music icons Lagbaja and Seun Kuti, Afrobeats stars Lojay and Spinall, and Grammy-winning American singer Jon Batiste elevate the album. On his fourth self-titled body of work, Fireboy embarks on a journey of self-discovery, making music that holds his emotions …

On October 22, 2024, Quincy took to Instagram, posting a picture of him, his siblings and their father, Diddy, and expressing their collective support during this challenging time. He defended his father, saying, “The past month has devastated our family. Many have judged both him and us based on accusations, conspiracy theories, and false narratives that have spiralled into absurdity …

The album released in 2022 has now sold 500,000 units in the United States thus earning it an RIAA Gold plaque. This feat comes courtesy of the hit records the album delivered including ‘Last Last‘ which spent multiple weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 peaking at NO. 44. His hit collaboration ‘For My Hand’ featuring Grammy-winning British star Ed Sheeran …

In a recent video posted to her official TikTok account, Simi encouraged women to take control of their financial futures. She said, “Please do not raise your daughters to think that when they grow up, all they have to do is rely on someone that they don’t have to take care of themselves. When someone is spoiling you, it shouldn’t …

The film also added another achievement to the list as the highest ticket pre-sale for a Nollywood film, the highest opening weekend for a Nollywood crime thriller, the biggest opening weekend for an October Nollywood release, and the highest opening weekend for the Wives on Strike franchise. In a heartfelt post, Oboli expressed her gratitude to the cast, crew and …