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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.
14/06/2026
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…
13/06/2026
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).
04/06/2026
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.
13/05/2026
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.
25/02/2026
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.
03/02/2026
Baba Ijesha’s release not an acquittal — Lagos AG
The Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Lawal Pedro, SAN, has dismissed viral reports claiming that Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju James, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, was acquitted and cleared of all charges, including sexual offences involving a minor, by the Court of Appeal.
16/11/2025
Popular ‘Lisabi’ actress, Omotola Odunsi is dead
The Yoruba movie industry has been thrown into mourning following the sudden death of fast-rising actress, Omotola Odunsi.
01/08/2025
Actress Jumoke George’s missing daughter, Adeola, found in Mali
Adeola, the 41-year-old daughter of veteran Yoruba actress Jumoke George, has been found in Mali after being declared missing for four years.
15/05/2025
Actor Ijoba Lande forgives Baba Tee for affair with his wife
Nigerian actor and skit maker Ganiyu Kehinde Morufu, popularly known as Ijoba Lande, has announced that he has forgiven his colleague, Babatunde Tayo, aka Baba Tee, for having an affair with his wife, Dara.
12/03/2025
