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Actor Damilola Ogunsi voices support of social media regulation bill | Pulse Nigeria

Ibukunoluwa Daramola

Nollywood actor Damilola Ogunsi has voiced his support for a social media regulation bill being discussed by Nigerian lawmakers, arguing that the current state of online discourse is negatively affecting society. The actor recently sat down with a panel on News Central TV, where he criticised bloggers and social media influencers for spreading misinformation, which he believes is shaping public …

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Nigeria is not ready for a democracy – Jide Kosoko | Pulse Nigeria

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Veteran Nollywood actor Jide Kosoko has stirred controversy with his recent remarks about Nigeria’s political system, suggesting that democracy may not be the right fit for the country. During his recent appearance on The Honest Bunch Podcast, the veteran spoke on Nigeria’s current government, stressing that the democratic system currently in use is ‘Unafrican.’ The kind of government we have …

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‘I love you,’ Apostle Femi Lazarus tells Timi Dakolo as they settle | Pulse Nigeria

Damilola Agubata

Timi Dakolo and Apostle Lazarus have now reached an amicable stand, according to a recent post. This is after the singer expressed his thoughts regarding Apostle Lazarus’ sermon where he projected an alleged invoice from a gospel singer outlining a $10,000 honorarium with a compulsory 50% non-refundable deposit. Dakolo had earlier dismissed the authenticity of the invoice and warned people against …

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Queens of Kannywood: The women shaping Northern Nigeria’s film industry | Pulse Nigeria

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Nigeria’s film industry is often synonymous with Nollywood, but in the northern part of the country, a thriving cinematic universe exists; Kannywood.  At the heart of this industry are the talented female actors who have defied cultural expectations, broken barriers, and carved out spaces for themselves in a male-dominated field. For decades, Kannywood’s women have not only entertained audiences but …

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Women’s History Month: 4 issues confronting emerging female artists | Pulse Nigeria

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The music industry is a very competitive space where emerging artists struggle to afford the required resoureces and support to grow their brand. For female creatives, the challenges are even more pronounced, especially since they operate in a male-dominated space and a country with bias and discrimination against the female gender. In marking International Women’s Month, we analysed some of …

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Piracy in Nollywood: Jide Kosoko calls for 20-year jail term for offenders | Pulse Nigeria

Piracy in Nollywood: Jide Kosoko calls for 20-year jail term for offenders | Pulse Nigeria

Veteran Nollywood actor, Jide Kosoko, has voiced his concerns about the persistent issue of piracy in Nigeria’s film industry, advocating for more stringent penalties to deter offenders. In a recent appearance on The Honest Bunch podcast, Kosoko emphasised the detrimental impact of piracy on filmmakers and the inadequacy of current legal repercussions.​ Kosoko, with a career spanning over five decades, …

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