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Showbiz

February 19, 2024

‘Beg your father for us,’ Nollywood actress Mercy Aigbe replies Seyi Tinubu as economic hardship rages

Aigbe’s post was seen as a response to Seyi’s earlier plea for Nigerians to endure the current economic hardship under Mr Tinubu’s leadership as a sacrifice for a bright future.

Seyi Tinubu, Mercy Aigbe
February 18, 2024

Francis Duru, Emeka Rollas win big at INIFFAA 2024

The organisers also gave special recognition awards to individuals and organisations for their contributions to the film industry.

Francis Duru and Emeka Rollas
February 11, 2024

Allen Agozie calls for government support to boost Nigerian film industry

“There are opportunities for every passionate and talented youth out there in the industry.”

Nollywood
February 10, 2024
Cote d'Ivoire and Nigerian flags
February 9, 2024

Davido says ‘Grammys week was vibe’, thanks fans

Nigerian Afrobeat star Davido has thanked his fans for their love and support at the 66th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday.

Davido
February 8, 2024

Basi and Company actress, Segi, is dead

Dr Shaibu Husseini, disclosed her death in a Facebook post on Monday.

Ethel Aderemi-Ekpe
February 7, 2024

Nigeria’s cinemas grossed N7 billion in 2023: Report

Nigeria’s cinemas grossed N7.2 billion in 2023 from over 2.6 million admissions, with Nollywood averaging a 39 per cent market share.

Malaika, Ada Omo Daddy, Orisa, Merry Men 3, Kesari posters
February 7, 2024

Drama trumps comedy as Nollywood’s leading film genre: Report

Drama became the leading genre in Nollywood in 2023, with 45.5 per cent of the top 44 Nollywood films released in the box office.

Nollywood
February 6, 2024

Artistes mourn, eulogise Jimi Solanke’s ideals

“The great Jimi Solanke! Jimi Solanke, the lion voice whose eyes rove to penetrate hard hearts.’’

Jimi Solanke (credit: Channels)
February 5, 2024

Jimi Solanke passes on at 81

Solanke was said to be en route to the Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital when he passed on.

Jimi Solanke (credit: Channels)