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Why Yoruba actors are backing Tinubu for second term — Quadri
Veteran Yoruba actor Yinka Quadri has explained why he and other practitioners in the film industry support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election ambition, citing the president’s longstanding financial assistance to entertainers and his contributions to infrastructure development.
Ogun 2027: I’ll immortalise Ogogo if elected governor – Adeola
The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State for the 2027 election, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, has declared that he will immortalise the late veteran Nollywood actor, Hassan Taiwo (Ogogo), if elected governor.
VIDEO: Tears as Nollywood legend Ogogo is laid to rest
Tears flowed in Ilaro, Ogun State, on Monday as the remains of veteran Nollywood actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, were carried to his final resting place.
Veteran Yoruba Actor Taiwo Hassan ‘Ogogo’ Dies After Battle With Cancer
Veteran Nollywood Yoruba actor and filmmaker, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has died after battling stage-four cancer.
Tunde Kelani Pays Emotional Tribute to Late Professor Kola Oyewo
Renowned Nollywood cinematographer and filmmaker, Tunde Kelani, has paid a heartfelt tribute to veteran actor, academic, and theatre icon, Professor Kola Oyewo, who passed away on Saturday.
Ooni pays tribute to Kola Oyewo, describes him as pride of Yorubaland
The Permanent Chairman of the Southern Nigerian Traditional Rulers Council (SNTRC), Arole Oodua Olofin Adimula and the Natural…
Yoruba actor Okiki Adeshina dies after car crash
Yoruba actor Okiki Adeshina, widely known as Janmole, has died following a tragic car accident the actor’s death was announced by Bolaji Amusan, popularly known as Mr Latin, who is the president of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN).
Family Confirms Alexx Ekubo’s Death After Battle With Kidney Cancer
Nollywood actor and model Alexx Ekubo has died at the age of 40 following complications arising from advanced metastatic kidney cancer.
Nollywood actor Okemesi is dead
Nollywood comic actor and content creator Bamidele ‘Okemesi’ Oluwatope is dead Okemesi fell into a coma following complications from medication administered during a recent hospital stay, according to colleagues and associates.
Funke Akindele’s Behind the Scenes Crosses ₦2.5bn, Sets New West African Box Office Record
Nollywood actress and producer Funke Akindele has made history as her latest film, Behind the Scenes, has crossed the ₦2.5 billion mark at the West African box office, emerging as the highest-grossing movie in the region as of early February 2026.