10 roles that secured Alexx Ekubo’s legacy in Nollywood
The film community continues to mourn the passing of Alexx Ekubo, the beloved Nollywood actor who died on May 12, 2026, at the age of 40 after battling kidney cancer.…
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Filmmaker Lancelot Imasuen recalls giving Alexx Ekubo his first movie role, calls his death “Devastating and Unbelievable”
Veteran filmmaker Lancelot Imasuen has shared an emotional reflection on his early connection with late actor Alexx Ekubo, revealing that he played a key role in giving the young star…
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Uzor Arukwe’s ‘Best Lead Actor’ win was one of the night’s biggest surprises
Personally, I think Uzor Arukwe’s AMVCA win for Best Lead Actor was one of the biggest surprises of the night at the 12th edition of the AMVCA, which happened at…
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‘If the world understood our budgets, they’d salute us a million times over’ — Joke Silva on the state of Nollywood
Veteran actress Joke Silva, Head Judge for the 12th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), says the quality of entries reviewed this year left her both proud and heartbroken: proud…
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REVIEW: You Know Someone Like Ronke. Behind the Scenes Is Her Story
There is a particular kind of person every Nigerian family has. the one who pays school fees, settles hospital bills, bails out failing businesses, and still shows up to Christmas…
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Wura is back and more ruthless than ever — Here’s What You’ve Missed
When the final episode of Season 3 aired, many fans of the Africa Magic telenovela Wura breathed a collective sigh of relief; one of Nollywood’s most villainous women had finally…
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5 Nigerian creatives dominating Nollywood behind the scenes
Nollywood creatives are making a strong impact, and it’s not just because of the actors. A big part of the success comes from skilled people working behind the scenes. These…
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10 Nollywood actresses who have been name-dropped on Afrobeats songs
Nollywood actresses are often mentioned in Afrobeats songs. Artistes use their names to describe beauty, confidence, and star power. Popular stars like Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Genevieve Nnaji, and Funke Akindele are…
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Oscars set 2027 and 2028 dates ahead of 100th edition in 2028
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has unveiled dates for both the 99th Academy Awards and its landmark 100th ceremony. The back-to-back events, set for 2027 and 2028,…
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New Tumi, Raw Emotions: Sharon Rotimi steps in as Wura’s past Leaves fans shaken
The recast is official, and the reactions are pouring in. Sharon Rotimi has stepped into the role of Tumininu, fondly called Tumi, in the fourth season of the hit Nigerian…
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