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Nigerians honor Taiwo Hassan Ogogo after his passing in August 2026. Colleagues, fans and industry groups recalled the veteran actor’s long and influential career.
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Olu Jacobs balanced a celebrated screen career with quiet mentorship, institutional support, and a guarded private life inside the Lufodo circle.
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Olaide Olabanji called out colleagues on September 4, 2026, over allegations that campaign food intended for communities was diverted for personal gain, urging transparency and an audit of distribution practices.
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Olu Jacobs, the veteran actor whose career spanned decades of Nigerian theatre and film, has died aged 84. Here are 20 facts that illuminate his life, work and influence on Nollywood.
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From high-production series to grassroots web dramas, these ten Nollywood YouTube channels are shaping what Nigerians watch online. Explore why viewers keep returning and how creators use the platform to reach new audiences.
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Actress Doris Ogala says more than ten miscarriages over years placed severe strain on her marriage, highlighting emotional, medical, and cultural pressures faced by couples.
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Veteran actor Pete Edochie has warned that kneeling to propose may weaken family authority, urging couples to balance romantic gestures with respect for tradition.
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Funke Akindele turned 49 on August 24 as her films continue to break box-office ground. The actor-producer marked the day surrounded by family and industry colleagues.
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Ogogo’s remains arrived in Ilaro as family members, colleagues and community leaders gathered to receive him. The family announced a mix of private rites and a public memorial as they prepare for burial.
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Temitope Osoba will be buried this Thursday, with family-organised memorial events and a funeral service bringing colleagues and fans together to celebrate her life and career.
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Francis Duru contrasted communal responses in Nigeria's film industry, saying Yoruba networks often protect their own while Igbo communities have not shown similar patterns. His comments have prompted discussion about solidarity, accountability and structural reforms in Nollywood.
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Veteran actor Opebe is fighting an unexplained illness that has left him weak and in need of urgent medical tests. Colleague Kunle Afod is leading appeals for support as family and film industry peers mobilise to secure diagnosis and treatment.
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Bolanle Ninalowo has publicly embraced a commitment to self-love, rejecting patterns of codependency and signalling a shift toward clearer boundaries and improved mental wellbeing.
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Veteran actor Taiwo Hassan 'Ogogo' is battling stage four cancer as his daughters make a public appeal for urgent medical help. Fans and colleagues have rallied in support while the family seeks treatment options.
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Veteran actor Pete Edochie says his long habit of disciplined preparation and mentorship sets him apart from other performers. He urged younger actors to study craft and embrace apprenticeship.
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Nollywood actress Uche Ogbodo shared photos showing the results of a recent cosmetic procedure, prompting praise, questions about recovery, and broader discussion about beauty and agency.
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Funke Akindele announced that her new feature film will open in cinemas nationwide on September 25, 2026. The lead actress also released a poster and trailer as part of a wider promotional push ahead of the theatrical debut.
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Nollywood colleagues and fans have rallied around veteran actor Ogogo after he was hospitalised in critical condition. Donations, visits and planned benefit events are underway as the industry coordinates support and reviews long term welfare options for senior performers.
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Bunmi Nelson says she regrets declining a chance to work with Funke Akindele, calling it a turning point that taught her about timing, readiness, and career strategy. She reflects on missed opportunities, lessons learned, and the prospect of future collaboration.
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Nollywood veteran Ronke Oshodi-Oke says she supports politicians for financial reasons, describing such ties as part of the economic reality for many entertainers. Her remarks have reignited debate about patronage, transparency and the funding challenges facing creative professionals.
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Temitope Osoba, a respected figure in the Nigerian film industry, has died. Colleagues and fans are mourning as the industry prepares to honor her legacy.
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Veteran actor Taiwo Hassan, known as Ogogo, was laid to rest in a private ceremony that drew family, colleagues and fans. The burial highlighted his long career in Yoruba cinema and sparked calls to preserve his legacy.
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Livespot Studios has appointed Darey Art Alade and Kayode Kasum to direct University of Side Hustle, a series that documents student entrepreneurship through mentorship, practical challenges, and cinematic storytelling.
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Actors Kayode Jnr Ojuolape and Debby Felix reveal how personal struggles shaped their performances in Crossroads The Blueprint, producing a film grounded in emotional truth.