Tag: #Nollywood
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FANS, COLLEAGUES CELEBRATE NOLLYWOOD ICON KATE HENSHAW AS SHE TURNS 55
Nigerians are celebrating Nollywood veteran Kate Henshaw as the acclaimed actress marks her 55th birthday yesterday. The screen icon took to Instagram to reflect on her life’s journey, expressing gratitude for God’s grace, life’s lessons and the gift of another year. Her heartfelt message quickly drew an outpouring of love from fans, colleagues and well-wishers…
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ACTRESS RACHAEL OKORONKWO UNVEILS “ODOGWU GIRL”, INSPIRES WOMEN TO PURSUE PURPOSE
Nollywood actress Rachael Okoronkwo has launched her motivational book, Odogwu Girl, urging young people—particularly women—to embrace resilience, consistency and self-belief as the foundation for success. Speaking at the unveiling in Lagos, she said the book was written to inspire women to overcome challenges and pursue purposeful lives. Okoronkwo stressed that success is not determined by…
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ENIOLA BADMUS CALLS FOR END TO BODY SHAMING
Nollywood actress Eniola Badmus has called for an end to body shaming, saying she faced criticism both as a plus-size woman and even after losing nearly half her body weight in a years-long health journey. The actress made the appeal in a post shared on her verified Instagram account, @eniola_badmus, on Thursday July 9, while…
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VETERAN ACTOR RAISES CONCERN OVER PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS IN NOLLYWOOD
Veteran Nollywood actor, Chief Ferdinand Ohanekwu, has expressed concern over what he describes as declining professional standards among some emerging actors in Nigeria’s film industry. Speaking in Enugu, Ohanekwu said some upcoming actors are failing to learn from the experiences and values that helped build Nollywood into one of Africa’s leading entertainment industries. He urged…
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NOLLYWOOD ACTORS, FILMMAKERS TO PARTICIPATE IN CANADA’S 2026 BLACK FILM FESTIVAL
Organisers of the Windsor International Black Film Festival (WIBFF), Windsor in Ontario, Canada, have announced the participation of Nollywood actors and filmmakers in the 2026 edition of the festival. The Festival Director and President of WIBFF, Dr Queen Eghujovbo, disclosed this during a media conference held on Wednesday June 24 in Enugu. Represented by one…
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NIGERIAN ACTOR LATEEF ADEDIMEJI RECEIVES AFRICA ILLUSTRATION AWARD
Nigerian actor and filmmaker Lateef Adedimeji has been honoured with the Africa Illustration Award for his contributions to the African entertainment industry. The award recognises his impact and consistency in film, with the actor describing the moment as a reflection of his journey from personal ambition to inspiring young people in the creative space. Adedimeji…
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AGN REVALIDATES MEMBERSHIP, URGES ACTORS TO JOIN HEALTH INSURANCE SCHEME
The FCT chapter of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has carried out a membership verification and revalidation exercise as part of efforts to update and sanitise its membership database. The exercise, which took place at the guild’s national secretariat in Abuja, required physical attendance from actors across the Federal Capital Territory. According to AGN…
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FANS CELEBRATE HELEN PAUL AT 43, FLOOD SOCIAL MEDIA WITH LOVE
Abuja, May 1, 2026 — Fans and colleagues of Nigerian comedian and actress Helen Paul have taken to social media to celebrate her as she marks her 43rd birthday. The entertainer shared a heartfelt post thanking God for life, praying for wisdom, good health, peace, and progress in her new year. Almost immediately, her comment…
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NOLLYWOOD STARS LAATEEF ADEDIMEJI, MO BIMPE WELCOME TRIPLETS
After years of online pressure and rumours, Lateef Adedimeji and Mo Bimpe are celebrating a “triple blessing” that has taken Nollywood by storm. Lagos, May 1, 2026 — Nollywood couple Lateef Adedimeji and Adebimpe Oyebade (Mo Bimpe) have welcomed triplet boys, sharing the joyful news with fans on social media. In an emotional post, Adedimeji…
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C’RIVER TOLD: YOUR CREATIVE GOLDMINE IS STILL UNTAPPED
From film to photography, the money is there—but experts say Cross River isn’t cashing in yet. Media entrepreneur Obaji Akpet has urged the Cross River Government to stop playing small and unlock the state’s massive creative industry potential. Speaking at a seminar by the Peter Bello Foundation in Calabar, Akpet said overdependence on politics is…
