Nigeria’s entertainment industry has been thrown into mourning following the death of veteran Actor and one of Nollywood’s most respected figures, Oludotun Baiyewun Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, at the age of 84. The family of the celebrated Actor announced his death on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, bringing to an end the life and…
Waka music legend Salawa Abeni has revealed that jealousy and what she described as “diabolical” attacks from some senior colleagues nearly ended her career when she was still a young and emerging musician. The 65-year-old singer, widely celebrated as the “Queen of Waka Music,” made the disclosure while speaking on Channels Television’s Rubbin’ Minds, where…
The pain of losing a father has become increasingly difficult for Kira, daughter of late Veteran Yoruba Actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, as she poured out her heart in an emotional tribute weeks after his burial rites. In a deeply personal message shared on Instagram on Thursday, September 3, 2026, Kira revisited a…
The Nigerian film industry has once again been thrown into mourning following the death of Yoruba Nollywood actress, Atinuke Remilekun Kareem, popularly known as Atinuke Kareem, after a prolonged battle with breast cancer. The Actress’ death was announced on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, by Owolabi Ajasa, the Governor of the Ogun State chapter of the…
Nollywood Actress and filmmaker Mo’ Bimpe has opened up about the emotional struggles she experienced before becoming a mother, revealing that she once felt excluded from celebrations such as baby showers, naming ceremonies and children’s birthday parties. The Actress shared the reflection while attending the first birthday celebration of a child identified as Rakeem, an…
The family of late veteran Nollywood Actor and screenwriter, Taiwo “Ogogo” Hassan, has dismissed a viral report claiming that his daughter, Shakirat “Kira” Taiwo, has given birth to a baby boy. The report, which circulated widely on social media alongside a short video, alleged that Kira had recently welcomed a son, with the newborn reportedly…
Tears and grief filled Ilaro, Ogun State, on Monday, August 24, 2026, as the remains of Veteran Nollywood Actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, were laid to rest in his hometown following his death at the age of 66. The celebrated Yoruba Actor was buried in accordance with Islamic rites after funeral prayers attended…
The Nigerian entertainment industry has been thrown into mourning following the death of veteran Nollywood actor, filmmaker and screenwriter, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, at the age of 66. The actor’s death was announced on Sunday, August 23, 2026, by his daughter, Kira Taiwo, during an emotional Instagram Live session in which she was…
Nollywood powerhouse Funke Akindele is set to return to the big screen with another highly anticipated production, “The Four: No One Fights Alone,” a drama that explores friendship, motherhood, sacrifice, resilience and the powerful bonds that exist among women. The much-awaited movie is scheduled for a global cinema release on December 11, 2026, raising expectations…
An unexpected drama reportedly unfolded at a popular nightclub in Abuja on Friday night, August 7, 2026, after politician Natasha Osawaru allegedly arrived at the venue and demanded to see her husband, Nigerian music star Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba or Tuface. The incident, which reportedly occurred at 90s Lounge, has triggered fresh conversations…
