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Are YORUBA movies not part of NOLLYWOOD? – Mercy Aigbe asks after THISDAY Style mag snub

It’s another Sunday! Nigeria’s ThisDay Style magazine which featured bread-seller-turned-model Olajumoke on its ‘most popular cover’ in February chose to present Nollywood’s best dressed at the 2016 AMVCAs. BUT we couldn't find our darling Mercy Aigbe on the cover.

THENETNG Polls: Nollywood superstar Funke Akindele is Nigeria’s best Yoruba actress

The ‘Maami’ actress is presently rumoured to be having a love affair with Nigerian singer JJC, following an alleged engagement in late February.

NET Premiere: JJC feat. Justina Lee Brown – A DA

JJC features Justina Lee Brown in this new contemporary song titled 'A DA' which means 'It Will Be Good' from his previous studio album #AFRICANDREAM.

INFOGRAPHICS: Meet all the speakers and panelists for #NECLive4

The fourth edition of Nigerian Entertainment Conference {NECLive} will hold at Landmark Events Center, in Lagos on Wednesday, April 20, 2016, with comedian Tee A as host. Meet all the speakers and panelists...

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D’banj, Banky W, Julius Agwu, Praiz, Falz, Simi, Kaffy, Lil Kesh, Timi Dakolo, Adekunle Gold to join other music stars at NECLive4

Some of Nigeria’s most decorated music-makers and entertainers have signed up to be a part of the fourth edition of Nigeria’s umbrella entertainment conference NECLive holding in Lagos on Wednesday, April 20, 2016.

Funke Akindele to make major debut at Nigerian Entertainment Conference

Nigerian actress, producer and entrepreneur Funke Akindele has been confirmed to speak at the fourth edition of Nigerian Entertainment Conference holding in Lagos on April 20.

Rita Dominic hits 1m Instagram followers

Nollywood actress, Rita Dominic is officially now one of the very few Nigerians to have over a million followers on social networking platform – Instagram.

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Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele unveiled as iROKO TV ambassador

iRokoPlus has been officially relaunched as iRokoWorld. The popular channel has also appointed multi-award winning actress and producer, Funke Akindele ‘Jenifa’ as its brand ambassador.

The women who changed the face of Nollywood forever

With the ability to produce more movies than Hollywood and the consistency with which it does that, it is safe to say Nollywood as an Industry has not only come to stay but has changed the way cinema/filmmaking is seen in Africa.

Who’s Your Favourite Yoruba Actress? Funke Akindele, Fathia Balogun, Toyin Aimakhu…

Taking a minute to appreciate and celebrate some of the Yoruba actresses that have graced our screens and made all the difference. Bearing in mind that there's always a first and favourite person in every profession, we will like to know who comes first among these actresses.

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Are YORUBA movies not part of NOLLYWOOD? – Mercy Aigbe asks after THISDAY Style mag snub

THENETNG Polls: Nollywood superstar Funke Akindele is Nigeria’s best Yoruba actress

NET Premiere: JJC feat. Justina Lee Brown – A DA

INFOGRAPHICS: Meet all the speakers and panelists for #NECLive4

D’banj, Banky W, Julius Agwu, Praiz, Falz, Simi, Kaffy, Lil Kesh, Timi Dakolo, Adekunle Gold to join other music stars at NECLive4

Funke Akindele to make major debut at Nigerian Entertainment Conference

Rita Dominic hits 1m Instagram followers

Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele unveiled as iROKO TV ambassador

The women who changed the face of Nollywood forever

Who’s Your Favourite Yoruba Actress? Funke Akindele, Fathia Balogun, Toyin Aimakhu…

Wizkid’s incredible run of collaborations shows no signs of slowing down

BNXN & Sarz announce joint project “The Game Needs Us,” set to drop May 11

Davido beats Gunna, Rema, and Tyla to win ‘Best International Act’ at the 2026 Liberian Entertainment Awards

US Singer D4vd faces murder charge, accused of possessing a ‘significant amount’ of child pornography on Phone

Goodgirl LA announces departure from record label ‘VMF’

Wura is back and more ruthless than ever — Here’s What You’ve Missed

5 Nigerian creatives dominating Nollywood behind the scenes

10 Nollywood actresses who have been name-dropped on Afrobeats songs

Oscars set 2027 and 2028 dates ahead of 100th edition in 2028

New Tumi, Raw Emotions: Sharon Rotimi steps in as Wura’s past Leaves fans shaken

Paramount Pictures, Nile Entertainment seal West African deal for ‘Children of Blood and Bone’

Court orders Bill Cosby to pay $19M to former waitress in 1972 sexual assault case

Valerie Perrine, Oscar-nominated actress and ‘Superman’ star, dies at 82 after battle with Parkinson’s disease

Chuck Norris, ‘Walker, Texas Ranger’ star and Action icon, dies at 86

10 record-breaking moments at the 2026 Oscars

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