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2 Mar
Tobi Makinde is a Nollywood actor, producer and director. An indigene of Ilesha, Osun State, he holds first and second degrees in Creative Arts from the University of Lagos. He got into acting from the age of seven and has since not looked back.
2 Mar
MOVIEGOERS who witnessed the exclusive premiere of Roberta, a movie about the menace of gender-based violence are still talking about the flick, especially the success recorded at the premiere, which brought together a distinguished audience comprising top government officials, influencers, activists, and celebrities.
1 Mar
Elvis Alvin Ose is a budding actor and showbiz promoter who has featured in countless movies, comedy series and skits. An astute lover of entertainment, he was born on the 17th of August, 1991, in Benin City and hails from Ikpobahoka Local Government Area in Edo State. Boasting a Bachelor of Science degree in Public…
25 Feb
There is a popular African adage that says someone may pretend to enjoy a meal served him simply because of who prepared it, not because it was delicious.
23 Feb
Back then, most Nigerian actors concentrated on Nollywood movies to earn a living.
11 Feb
With a wealth of talent, creativity, and diverse storytelling, it’s no gain saying the Nigerian film industry (Nollywood) and by extension the African film industries have firmly established themselves on the global stage.
4 Feb
Steph-Nora Okere’s movie, Roberta, which the actress produced with funding support of the Bank Of Industry Nollywood Fund is ready and the Imo State-born actress and star of critically acclaimed Nollywood movies such
20 Jan
2023 turned out the year Nollywood came alive considering its performance on the local and international scene across genre and across platforms. From starting the year at the cinema with Toyin Abraham’s Ijakumo, to the wave making Shanty Town and A Sunday Affair, which streamed on Netflix, not forgetting, Brotherhood and The Trade, which streamed…
5 Jan
Nigeria ’s make-believe industry (Nollywood) has recorded giant strides beyond our boundaries. There is no doubt that this lone sector has contributed effectively to Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) earnings over the years.
30 Dec
Congratulatory messages rained on Christmas eve seconds after notable actor and academic, Adedoyin Hassan aka Doyin Hassan, shared the cheery news that he has welcomed a baby girl with his new wife
29 Dec
National President, Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Emeka Rollas, has expressed concern over the unwillingness of some Nollywood actors to subscribe to the guild’s health insurance plan for members across the country.
23 Dec
From being a finalist in the Big Brother Naija, Season 3 reality TV show, Tobi Bakre has transitioned to become one of the most sought after Nollywood stars. In the last two years, the graduate of Banking and Finance from University of Lagos has featured in action-packed movies such as, Brotherhood and Gangs of Lagos.

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