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Genevieve Nnaji and Majid Michel adjudged Nollywood’s best kissers

Phillip Eta — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 09:10:28 +0000

The organisers of iROKO TV Choice Awards, have named Genevieve Nnaji and Majid Michel as the couple who shared the best kiss in a movie. The actors won the award for their steamy scene in ‘Bursting Out’, which was produced by Emem Isong. Here is the full winners’ list: BEST KISS Nse Ikpe Etim and [...]

Genevieve Nnaji and Majid Michel adjudged Nollywood’s best kissers

“It is a bad omen” – AGN mourns Justus Esiri

Comrade Godwin Ameh — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 07:50:45 +0000

While members of the Nigerian movie industry, Nollywood are still grieving over the shocking demise of veteran actors such as, Enebeli Elebuwa, Pete Eneh, Lugard Onoyemu among others, another tragedy has befallen the industry, as one of its own, Justus Esiri died yesterday, February 19th. The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) led by Ibinabo Fiberesima, [...]

“It is a bad omen” – AGN mourns Justus Esiri

Dr. SID’s father and veteran Nollywood actor, Justus Esiri, is dead

Comrade Godwin Ameh — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 06:47:50 +0000

Another tragedy has hit the movie industry, as legendary Nollywood actor, Justus Esiri, has died. It was gathered that the actor, who is also the father to Mavins artiste, Dr. SID, lost the battle to diabetes caused by old age. Esiri passed on some hours ago in an undisclosed hospital in Lagos and will widely [...]

Dr. SID’s father and veteran Nollywood actor, Justus Esiri, is dead

Charles Okeke: Anambra 2014: The contenders, prospects, challenges

Charles Okeke — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 15:48:57 +0000

As the tenure of the incumbent Governor of Anambra State, Mr Peter Obi ends tempo of political activities has risen sharply in the state, as next year candidates who wants to contest have begun to emerge. The list of those who have shown interest in the election cut across the three senatorial zones of Anambra [...]

Charles Okeke: Anambra 2014: The contenders, prospects, challenges

“Bisi Komolafe wasn’t bleeding, but she kept receiving blood” – Doctor

Phillip Eta — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 10:24:56 +0000

Nollywood actress Bisi Komolafe, might be six feet under the earth, but a lot of accusations and counter accusations are beginning to fly about. Last week, we reported how her family were pointing fingers at her fiance who she was pregnant for before her death. Some have said it is a spiritual attack, while others [...]

“Bisi Komolafe wasn’t bleeding, but she kept receiving blood” – Doctor

Zamfara Government arranges husbands for 2,000 widows

Kemi Filani — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 21:09:27 +0000

The Zamfara state government is set to “arrange husbands” for about 2,000 widows in the state, says the state commissioner. The state Commissioner for Women and Children Affairs, Hajia Balkisu Bungudu who disclosed this in Gusau, during a news conference stated that “to facilitate the process, the state government has already registered 1,998 widows for [...]

Zamfara Government arranges husbands for 2,000 widows

More sad news in Nollywood: Actor Muyiwa Ademola involved in fatal accident

Phillip Eta — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 14:03:12 +0000

A report written by popular blogger, Sheifunmi, says Muyiwa Ademola, a Nollywood actor, who features mostly in Yoruba movies, was involved in a serious road accident, as 2012 was ending. According to the MTV presenter, “In other news, another Yoruba actor Muyiwa Ademola was also involved in another accident on December 30,2012, fatally injured and [...]

More sad news in Nollywood: Actor Muyiwa Ademola involved in fatal accident

Nollywood actress Bisi Komolafe dies under mysterious circumstances on New Year Eve

DailyPost Staff — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 11:05:09 +0000

Nollywood actress Bisi Komolafe, has died under unknown circumstances, with few hours left to cross into the New Year. Her marketer, Olasco Films confirmed the sad news, saying “it’s so unfortunate we lost another rising star”. He however refused to comment further on the cause of her death, claiming he was not in a good [...]

Nollywood actress Bisi Komolafe dies under mysterious circumstances on New Year Eve

“In 2013, Nollywood stars need to come for deliverance after acting” – Pastor Chris C. Godwin

Phillip Eta — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 10:28:01 +0000

2012 recorded some tragic incidents in Nollywood, like the deaths of Ashley Nwosu, Enebeli Elebuwa, Pete Eneh, etc. As we prepare to cross over into 2013, hoping for fresh beginnings, Pastor Chris C. Godwin, has sent out a warning that it might just get worse next year. “Hello my brethren, by the special grace of [...]

“In 2013, Nollywood stars need to come for deliverance after acting” – Pastor Chris C. Godwin

PHOTOSPEAK: Nollywood actor Kanayo O. Kanayo is now a deliverance pastor

Phillip Eta — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 18:15:58 +0000

Famous Nollywood actor, Kanayo .O. Kanayo is now a Minister of the gospel. He was one of the guest ministers, at a crusade held at the Christ Mission Worldwide (CMW) a.ka. Mission for Heaven, with the theme: “Powers of darkness cannot stop me”. Kanayo joins acting veterans like Liz Benson and Eucharia Anunobi, who have [...]

PHOTOSPEAK: Nollywood actor Kanayo O. Kanayo is now a deliverance pastor

Pete Edochie is NOT dead

Kemi Filani — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 13:10:12 +0000

It has been confirmed that Nollywood’s Pete Edochie is alive and not dead. Contrary to rumour going viral that the legendary actor passed on in Europe this morning, reliable sources close to him have disclosed that the Nollywood star is hale and hearty. Though we were unable to speak with him directly, we have reliably [...]

Pete Edochie is NOT dead

Nollywood actress, Moyo Lawal survives auto crash [PHOTO]

Phillip Eta — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 18:39:27 +0000

Nollywood actress, Moyo Lawal, was involved in an almost fatal car accident yesterday, as she returned from a movie set in Festac. A truck ran into her jeep from behind, but she escaped unhurt. However, to be on the safe side, she has visited her doctor, for proper medical check ups. Miss Lawal, is trying [...]

Nollywood actress, Moyo Lawal survives auto crash [PHOTO]

Enebeli Elebuwa’s death: “Nollywood stars are hypocrites” – Stella Damasus

Phillip Eta — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 09:44:49 +0000

Stella Damasus has attacked her fellow Nollywood actors/actresses, calling them pretenders, as more facts surrounding Enebeli Elebuwa’s illness and eventual death, begins to emerge. Elebuwa had suffered stroke and spent some time in the country, before he was flown to India for further treatment. Damasus accused her colleagues of being pretenders, claiming they did not [...]

Enebeli Elebuwa’s death: “Nollywood stars are hypocrites” – Stella Damasus

Opa Williams undergoes successful surgery in India

Phillip Eta — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 16:46:16 +0000

A week after Night of a Thousand Laughter producer, Opa Williams, revealed he will be undergoing surgery for an undisclosed ailment, his reps have confirmed that the operation was successful. Williams had said he couldn’t wait to go under the knife “and get back to Lagos and revisit my drawn things to be done for [...]

Opa Williams undergoes successful surgery in India

Enebeli Elebuwa’s body to arrive Nigeria tomorrow

Phillip Eta — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 13:05:38 +0000

The body of Enebeli Elebuwa, will arrive Muritala Muhammed Airport tomorrow from India. The Nollywood veteran, died on December 5, after battling with stroke for over a year. The actor received support from colleagues and the Delta State Government, but eventually gave up the ghost in the Indian Hospital. The family is yet to announce [...]

Enebeli Elebuwa’s body to arrive Nigeria tomorrow