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- entertainment
10 Legendary Yoruba Actors Who Changed Nollywood Forever
From Hubert Ogunde and Ade Love to Oga Bello, Iya Rainbow, Sola Sobowale and Funke Akindele, discover the legendary Yoruba actors whose talent, storytelling and cultural influence helped shape Nollywood forever.
Lady NG · 21 August 2026
- world
Olu Jacobs Was More Than a Nollywood Actor. His Career Explains How Nigerian Cinema Grew.
Before Nollywood became a global industry, actors like Olu Jacobs were already proving that Nigerian stories could be performed with international discipline.
GNA Writes · 10 June 2026
- world
Funke Akindele Biography: Age, Movies, Education and Career ( How Jenifa Became a Nollywood Star )
From her early television appearances to becoming an actress, producer and director, Funke Akindele has built a lasting career through comedy, storytelling and Nigerian films.
GNA Writes · 9 June 2026
- world
Nollywood Movie Agbara Nla Just Made Millions in One Day
The new Nollywood movie is already attracting a huge audience just days after its release.
GNA Writes · 8 October 2026
- world
Biography of the Nigerian Nollywood Actress Bimbo Ademoye
Nigerian actress and filmmaker Bimbo Ademoye has won audiences and an AMVCA with her comic timing and versatile performances.
GNA Writes · 6 August 2026
- world
Why Nollywood Movies Use Music to Tell Their Stories
A good movie song can make audiences feel the story even before the movie begins.
GNA Writes · 6 August 2026
- entertainment
Inside the Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards: History and Why They Matter
Since 2009 the BON Awards have honoured Nigerian films, including categories that celebrate movies made in indigenous languages such as Igbo, Yoruba and Hausa.
Global News Arena · 19 May 2026
- entertainment
Taiwo Hassan “Ogogo” Laid to Rest as Tinubu, Abiodun and Nollywood Stars Pay Tribute
Veteran Yoruba actor Taiwo Hassan “Ogogo” has been laid to rest in Ilaro, Ogun State, as President Tinubu, Governor Abiodun and Nollywood stars pay tribute to his remarkable legacy.
Lady NG · 25 August 2026
- entertainment
Taiwo Hassan “Ogogo” Dies at 66: Nollywood Mourns Veteran Actor as Tributes Pour In
Nollywood mourns veteran Yoruba actor Taiwo Hassan “Ogogo”, who died at 66 after a long battle with cancer, as colleagues and fans pay tribute to his remarkable legacy.
Lady NG · 24 August 2026
- entertainment
Tope Osoba's Death: Family Breaks Silence as Nollywood Stars Pay Emotional Tributes, The Life Lesson That Stayed With Me
The death of Tope Osoba has left family, friends and Nollywood stars mourning a remarkable life, but beyond the tributes and tears, her story made me reflect deeply on the kind of legacy we leave behind, and the life lesson I will not forget.
Lady NG · 6 August 2026
- entertainment
Fans Mourn the Death of Nollywood Actress Tope Osoba, Why Her Legacy Reminded Me That We Should Build Something That Outlives Us
As tributes pour in for Nollywood actress Tope Osoba, her life and legacy serve as a powerful reminder that true success is measured not just by what we earn, but by the impact we leave behind. Her story inspired me to think differently about building a lasting legacy through meaningful work, digital assets, and opportunities that can outlive us.
Lady NG · 4 August 2026
- entertainment
Desmond Elliot Returns to Nollywood After Losing APC Ticket, Fans React to His Big Comeback
After losing the APC ticket, Desmond Elliot is returning to Nollywood, sparking excitement and debate among fans. His comeback has generated widespread reactions as many look forward to seeing him back on screen.
Lady NG · 3 August 2026
- entertainment
The History of Yoruba Nollywood: From Travelling Theatre to Modern Nigerian Cinema
From travelling theatre and legendary pioneers like Hubert Ogunde to video films, streaming platforms and modern cinema, the story of Yoruba Nollywood reveals how Nigerian storytelling evolved while preserving culture, language and identity
Lady NG · 14 May 2025
- entertainment
What Happened?”, Funke Etti Speaks on Her Alleged Ordeal With a Nollywood Director
Lady NG · 18 August 2026
- world
Timini Egbuson Biography: Age, Education, Career, Movies and Achievements
Timini Egbuson has grown from a television actor into one of Nollywood’s recognisable stars, earning acclaim for films such as Elevator Baby, Breaded Life and Big Love.
GNA Writes · 13 August 2026
- entertainment
What the Nollywood Actor’s Divorce Drama Taught Me About Starting Over
Akin Olaiya’s marriage has ended amid conflicting accounts about what went wrong. Beyond the divorce drama, I reflect on what his story can teach us about starting over, rebuilding confidence, becoming financially independent and turning a difficult chapter into an opportunity to create a better future.
Lady NG · 7 August 2026
- world
Who Is Olu Jacobs?
Before Nollywood became a global industry, Olu Jacobs had already built a career across British theatre, television and international film.
GNA Writes · 29 May 2026
- world
Black Market Movie Just Put 51,000 People in One Cinema. The Bigger Story Is the Business of Attention
Nollywood’s latest world record shows how entertainment can turn audience attention into a powerful commercial asset.
GNA Writes · 28 September 2026
- entertainment
Who Is Ezinne Onyegbule? Profile of Okey Bakassi's Wife, Zizi
Meet the private woman behind one of Nollywood's longest-lasting marriages: their Port Harcourt love story, family life in Canada and 25 years together.
Queen Diana Story · 25 August 2026
- entertainment
Opa Williams: The Man Behind 'Night of a Thousand Laughs'
How a Nollywood producer turned stand-up comedy into a stadium sized industry and launched the careers of a generation of Nigerian comedians.
Global News Arena · 22 June 2026
- world
Bimbo Ademoye’s ‘My 30th Wedding’ Draws Millions to YouTube with Love and Marriage Drama
Bimbo Ademoye’s romantic film, starring Timini Egbuson, records millions of views following its October premiere on YouTube.
GNA Writes · 16 October 2026
- world
Why Lamidi Adedibu’s Family Is Demanding ₦500 Million Over a Film
Adedibu: Alagbara Ibadan tells the life of the late Ibadan politician Lamidi Adedibu. His family says it is full of lies, and that nobody asked them first.
GNA Writes · 12 October 2026
- world
Mo Abudu Opens a New Home for African Films in London
The Nigerian media entrepreneur has opened a cinema and cultural centre designed to bring African stories to more people in the United Kingdom.
GNA Writes · 9 October 2026
- world
Funke Akindele’s New Movie Just Got a New Song
Waje and Shoday have released “My Sunshine” ahead of The Four’s December cinema release.
GNA Writes · 8 October 2026
- world
Olu Jacobs Is Dead at 84. Nigeria Has Lost More Than an Actor.
Olu Jacobs did not just act in Nigerian films. He helped define what a Nigerian actor could become.
GNA Writes · 16 September 2026
- world
Your Favourite Celebrities Just Went Back to the 1980s. AI Did That.
Everyone is creating images of a decade they never lived. The interesting part is who really styled them.
GNA Writes · 10 September 2026
- world
Why African Movies Need More Cinemas Around the World
African filmmakers are telling stories about family, love, history, friendship, struggle and everyday life. These stories can entertain people while also helping audiences understand how others live. Yet making a good film is only the beginning.
GNA Writes · 13 August 2026
- entertainment
Femi Adebayo Gifts Daughter Brand-New Car for Her 21st Birthday, Fans React
Nollywood actor Femi Adebayo celebrates his daughter Niniola Jannah's 21st birthday with a surprise brand-new car, leaving fans reacting to the emotional family moment and the bigger lesson behind the lavish gift
Lady NG · 25 August 2026
- education
“Hospitals Refusing to Treat Our Father”, Ogogo’s Daughters Cry Out as Veteran Actor Battles Stage-4 Cancer
Veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, is reportedly facing a difficult stage-4 cancer battle, with his daughters appealing for medical intervention and possible treatment options for their father.
Lady NG · 18 August 2026
- entertainment
Omotola Jalade’s Daughter Meraiah Ekeinde Engaged: What We Know About the Romantic Proposal
Meraiah Ekeinde, daughter of Nollywood star Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, has announced her engagement after a romantic beachside proposal, giving fans a glimpse of her new chapter while keeping her fiancé’s identity private.
Lady NG · 12 August 2026
- nigeria
Okechukwu Anthony Onyegbule (Okey Bakassi): Biography, Age, Education, Wife, Children, Career, Movies, Awards and Traditional Rulership.
From engineering graduate to comedy pioneer, award-winning Nollywood actor and traditional ruler, Okey Bakassi has built a career that bridges entertainment, public service and community leadership: Meet Okey Bakassi: comedian, actor, and traditional ruler. Discover his inspiring journey.
Global News Arena · 3 March 2025
- world
Borno Court Sentences Christian Mother Liatu Samuel Dawa to 14 Years in Prison
A woman has reportedly received 14 years in prison. The public demand a clear answer to one basic question: what exactly did she do that justified that sentence?
GNA Writes · 21 October 2026
- world
Chip Stocks Recover as Investors Wait for Key US Inflation Report
Technology shares regained some ground as investors watched for new figures that could influence interest rates and business costs.
GNA Writes · 14 October 2026
- world
Gospel Singer Toluwanisings Dies at 41 as Nigerian Entertainment Industry Mourns
Nigerian gospel singer Toluwanisings has died at 41, prompting emotional tributes from fans, fellow gospel ministers, and celebrities who remember his music and impact.
GNA Writes · 14 October 2026
- nigeria
False Caption, False Narrative: Okey Bakassi Goes Viral.
Dear writer, there is power in your keystrokes, make sure you aren't trading credibility for controversy.
Queen Diana Story · 13 October 2026
- entertainment
Ayra Starr Announces 20-City World Tour After Major London Performance
Ayra Starr is taking her Starrgirl movement global with a 20-city international tour planned for 2027. Following her NFL International Game halftime performance in London, the Nigerian Afrobeats star is poised for another major career milestone as her international influence continues to grow.
Your Brand Angel · 11 October 2026
- world
Peller and Jarvis Are Expecting Their First Baby
The Nigerian social media stars have shared new photos celebrating their growing family.
GNA Writes · 8 October 2026
- world
Phyna and Nkechi Blessing Are Taking Their Social Media Clash to the Ring. What Happens When Attention Becomes a Business?
Phyna and Nkechi Blessing are facing each other in a celebrity boxing bout in Lagos today. Beyond the entertainment, the event shows how attention can be turned into a commercial opportunity.
GNA Writes · 1 October 2026
- world
Lufthansa Is Paying Billions More for Fuel. What Happens When a Business Cannot Control Its Biggest Costs?
Lufthansa says its additional fuel bill will exceed €1.5 billion this year. The bigger business lesson is what companies can do when their biggest costs are outside their control.
GNA Writes · 29 September 2026
- world
An American Battery Company Chose China. What It Reveals About Global Manufacturing.
EnerVenue’s decision to manufacture in China highlights why businesses must look beyond geography when choosing where to operate.
GNA Writes · 22 September 2026
- world
The Business Risk Nigerian Entrepreneurs Don’t Check Until It’s Too Late
Sales and marketing get all the attention, but the failure that quietly sinks Nigerian businesses is usually a supplier, agent, or partner nobody verified until it was too late.
Global News Arena · 21 September 2026
- world
The Private Man
She just didn't know yet whether she was going to hear it as his girlfriend. Or as a journalist. And that was the beginning of the problem.
Queen Diana Story · 13 September 2026
- entertainment
How to Choose the Right Tech Gadgets: A Simple Guide for Nigerian Shoppers
Buying a new gadget in Nigeria can be confusing with so many choices available. Here’s a simple guide to help you compare features, prices, sellers and value before spending your money
Lady NG · 25 August 2026
- entertainment
Tonto Dikeh Reveals How Reconciliation With Churchill Changed Her Life and Helped Other Women
Tonto Dikeh has opened up about how reconciling with her former husband, Olakunle Churchill, transformed her perspective on forgiveness and inspired at least 10 women to work towards peace and healthier relationships.
Lady NG · 25 August 2026
- make money
Affiliate Marketing for Beginners: How to Start, Promote Products and Earn Commissions Online
Affiliate marketing is giving ordinary people a practical way to turn content, recommendations and a smartphone into an online income opportunity. Here’s how beginners can get started, promote products responsibly and build a business based on trust.
Lady NG · 24 August 2026
- business
Nigeria’s $1.3 Billion Delta Steel Revival Deal: What the New Investment Means for Jobs, Industry and the Economy
Nigeria’s $1.3 billion investment to revive Delta Steel Company could reshape the country’s steel industry, create thousands of jobs and unlock new opportunities for businesses, workers and entrepreneurs
Lady NG · 21 August 2026
- business
What the Dangote Refinery Produces, and Why It Matters More Than Many Nigerians Realise
The Dangote Refinery produces far more than petrol. From diesel and aviation fuel to LPG, kerosene and polypropylene, its products could have a much wider impact on Nigeria's economy, industries and everyday life
Lady NG · 18 August 2026
- business
How Startup Funding Works in Nigeria: From Bootstrapping to Venture Capital
From personal savings and grants to angel investment and venture capital, understanding how startup funding works can help Nigerian entrepreneurs choose the right path to build, finance and grow a successful business.
Lady NG · 14 August 2026
- education
Cancer Prevention: Simple Lifestyle Changes That Can Reduce Your Risk
Cancer cannot always be prevented, but many everyday choices can influence your risk. Here are simple, practical lifestyle changes you can start making today to protect your health and build a healthier future.
Lady NG · 14 August 2026
- business
Over 5,000 Fibre Cuts in Nigeria: How Road Construction Is Putting the Digital Economy at Risk
Nigeria recorded more than 5,000 fibre-optic cable cuts in the first half of 2026, raising fresh concerns about road construction, poor infrastructure coordination and the growing threat to the country’s digital economy.
Lady NG · 14 August 2026
- business
Why Fibre-Optic Infrastructure Is Critical to Nigeria’s Digital Economy
Nigeria’s digital economy depends on more than smartphones and internet access. Here is why reliable fibre-optic infrastructure is becoming essential for businesses, workers, entrepreneurs and the country’s digital future.
Lady NG · 12 August 2026
- entertainment
2Baba and Natasha: 2Baba Reportedly Unfollows Wife and Refollows Annie Amid Nightclub Clash Rumours
2Baba has reportedly unfollowed his wife, Natasha Osawaru, and refollowed his estranged wife Annie Idibia, sparking fresh speculation amid reports of a nightclub clash involving the singer and his wife.
Lady NG · 10 August 2026
- entertainment
Akin Olaiya’s Divorce Story: The Financial Independence Lesson I Believe More Nigerians Need to Hear
Standfirst: Akin Olaiya’s divorce story has sparked conversations about relationships, but for me, the deeper lesson is about financial independence, why every Nigerian, especially those building a family, should have their own income, savings and financial plan regardless of who they marry.
Lady NG · 7 August 2026
- entertainment
How to Build a Profitable Digital Business That Outlives You, Inspired by Tope Osoba's Story
The news about Tope Osoba's legacy reminded me that our time is limited, but the businesses and digital assets we build can continue creating impact and income long after we're gone. Here's how to start building a profitable online business that outlives you, using the skills and smartphone you already have.
Lady NG · 4 August 2026
- entertainment
How to Build a Profitable Digital Business Instead of Borrowing to Impress People (2026 Guide)
In an age where social pressure encourages many people to spend beyond their means, building a profitable digital business offers a smarter path to financial independence. This 2026 guide explores practical online business ideas, high-income digital skills, and sustainable strategies to help you earn consistently without borrowing money to impress others.
Lady NG · 3 August 2026
- entertainment
Timini Egbuson Says He Borrowed Money to Maintain a Celebrity Lifestyle, Why His Honesty Changed the Way I Think About Success
Timini Egbuson's candid admission that he once borrowed money to maintain a celebrity lifestyle has sparked conversations about success, financial pressure, and why building genuine wealth matters more than keeping up appearances.
Lady NG · 3 August 2026
- opinion
Peller and Jarvis' Wedding: A Masterclass in Brand Visibility.
A closer look at why businesses paid real money to be associated with two TikTok creators' wedding, and what it reveals about attention as currency.
Sarah Vitra · 2 August 2026
- world
Why Media Mergers Matter to Movies and TV Shows
When two large entertainment companies join together, the change can affect much more than the people who own them. It can influence the films that reach cinemas, the television programmes that receive new seasons and the shows people can watch online. Media mergers happen when companies combine their businesses or when one company buys another. These deals can create new opportunities, but they can also change how entertainment is made and delivered.
GNA Writes · 7 July 2026
- world
Oluwafemi Ajewole (Alfa Sule): Biography, Ministry, Career and Family.
He began with ten students in Ibadan and built an evangelical drama ministry that produced one of Nigeria's biggest comedy stars.
GNA Writes · 17 June 2026
- education
How Criminal Cases Work in England and Wales: What Happens From Arrest to Verdict and Sentencing
From arrest and charging to court hearings, trial, verdict, sentencing and appeals, here is a simple guide to how the criminal justice process works in England and Wales.
Lady NG · 15 August 2025