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Seasoned Nollywood actress, Iya Rainbow waxes stronger as she clocks 74

One of Nollywood's finest actresses, Idowu Phillips popularly known as Iya Rainbow, has added a year to her age and she is waxing stronger, with no signs of slowing down.

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Baba Sala: The story of Nigeria's first king of comedy

Years after he dominated the theatre landscape with his stereotyped comic characterization, Baba Sala's name still remains synonymous with comedy. The veteran actor, whose comic acts earned the national honour of Member of the Order of the Niger (MON) in 1978 during the then General Olusegun Obasanjo's regime, started when there was no certainty or likelihood of gaining national prominence with just doing comedy.

OPINION: Nigerian celebs who should have their BIOGRAPHIES written

Here are Nigerian celebrities whose stories should be told in biographies, autobiographies and maybe even film.

Photos from 80th birthday of iconic actor, Baba Sala

Upon joining the league of Octogenarians on Monday, the children of Baba Sala, who was one of those recently honoured AT NEC 2015 last month, organised a small get together for him.

‘I owe everything to God’ – Jide Kosoko tells NET at 60

Veteran Nollywood film actor/producer/director Jide Kosoko is 60 today, January 12, 2013. e started his acting career at the age of 10 under the tutelage of the legendary Hubert Ogunde. Growing up in Yaba, he attended Yaba Methodist Primary School and finished from Bona College in 1972 before studying Business Administration at Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH).

Opinion

Tosyn’s Ten 10s: The Movies they need to remake, or make

. Pete's Dragon I am probably the only person that ever saw this movie. It was a very random selection from the video club, but I never returned it. Pete's dragon tells the story of, well, Pete's dragon. Or at least, a dragon that everyone wanted, but for different reasons. It was fun and colourful and I wish they could remake it!

Nigeria: 53 years of entertainment

As Nigeria celebrates 53years of independence, despite the worsening economy, the entertainment industry has certainly enjoyed enormous growth recently....

Read Frank Nweke Jnr.'s opening speech at Nigerian Entertainment Conference

Entertainment plays a pivotal role in society as a stress and tension diffuser. Many of us will remember a great book, song, beautiful theatrical performance or amazing movie because of the profound impact they had on us at certain moments when we were down or even at such times when we are happy and therefore serve to reinforce our state of emotional well being, however transient it may be...

‘A Slice of My Life’, by Femi Akintunde-Johnson

Lifelines - A Slice of My Life, is one of the two books written by Femi Akintunde-Johnson in commemoration of his 50th birthday. This article is the author's introduction only. The full book is available in stores.

Do We Really Have An Entertainment Industry In Nigeria?

There’s a sea of money to be made in the entertainment industry and it seems to me that we are content with sipping from a faucet.

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Seasoned Nollywood actress, Iya Rainbow waxes stronger as she clocks 74

Baba Sala: The story of Nigeria's first king of comedy

OPINION: Nigerian celebs who should have their BIOGRAPHIES written

Photos from 80th birthday of iconic actor, Baba Sala

‘I owe everything to God’ – Jide Kosoko tells NET at 60

Tosyn’s Ten 10s: The Movies they need to remake, or make

Nigeria: 53 years of entertainment

Read Frank Nweke Jnr.'s opening speech at Nigerian Entertainment Conference

‘A Slice of My Life’, by Femi Akintunde-Johnson

Do We Really Have An Entertainment Industry In Nigeria?

Afrika Bambaataa, Hip-Hop pioneer and Zulu Nation founder, dies at 67

Wireless Festival cancelled after Kanye West denied entry to UK

DJ Tunez and Burna Boy allegedly clash at Obi’s house

Ghana Music Awards: 4 Nigerian songs nominated for “African Song of the Year”

Celine Dion announces comeback shows amid battle with Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS)

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

Wura S4, Dividends, and other shows to stream this long holiday

AMVCA 2026: Nominees with back-to-back nominations in 2025 and 2026

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

Full List: Sinners, Michael B. Jordan shine as Autumn Durald Arkapaw makes history at 2026 Oscars

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