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Funke Akindele: profile of a Lawyer, actress, comedienne and producer at 39

Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele is a year older today. The actress, who is just a year shy of 40 years, was born on August 24, 1976 to parents from Ikorodu in Lagos.

Veteran filmmaker, Tunde Kelani launches online TV

Respected cinematographer, Tunde Kelani is set to launch an online TV platform on Friday, August 7, 2015.

Gossip

Tunde Kelani urges Nigerians to collect PVCs

Seasoned cinematographer and CEO Mainframe Productions, Tunde Kelani has addd his voice to those of entertainers urging Nigerians of voting age to pick up their PVCs and participate actively in the coming elections.

Nollywood

O.C Ukeje, Rita Dominic and Kunle Afolayan win big at Nollywood Movie Awards

Actors O.C Ukeje and Rita Dominic were big winners at the Nollywood Movie Awards which held on October 12, 2013 at the Intercontinental Hotel, Lagos...

Nollywood

Kunle Afolayan, Yomi Fash Lanso lead in Tunde Kelani’s ‘Dazzling Mirage’

Foremost filmmaker, Tunde Kelani is currently gearing up for his next block-buster movie, ‘Dazzling Mirage’...

Nollywood

Tunde Kelani shoots movie about sickle cell

In characteristic Kelani style, the new project is an adaptation of the book Dazzling Mirage, written by Olayinka Abimbola Egbokhare.

Reviews

Movie review: Maami

Tunde Kelani, the award-winning Director of Oleku, Saworoide and Thunderbolt (films with excellent twists and turns) should have opted for a better adaptation of Maami, the novel by Femi Osofisan...

Nollywood

Funke Akindele 'diagnosed with Cancer'

In early November, when word spread that Funke Akindele had been diagnosed with the deadly disease Cancer, fans panicked. What started as a PR stunt for a new movie ended up scaring the living daylights out of some concerned fans...

Events

Tunde Kelani’s 'Maami' premieres at Obasanjo Library

Veteran filmmaker Tunde Kelani is set to premiere his latest film ‘Maami’ at the main auditorium of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, (OOPL), Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, Ogun State in celebration of Eid-el- Fitri...

News

Funke Akindele beats Genevieve to win 'Best Actress' at Zuma Film Festival

Akindele beat the likes of Genevieve Nnaji and Lillian Bach to clinch the title.

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Funke Akindele: profile of a Lawyer, actress, comedienne and producer at 39

Veteran filmmaker, Tunde Kelani launches online TV

Tunde Kelani urges Nigerians to collect PVCs

O.C Ukeje, Rita Dominic and Kunle Afolayan win big at Nollywood Movie Awards

Kunle Afolayan, Yomi Fash Lanso lead in Tunde Kelani’s ‘Dazzling Mirage’

Tunde Kelani shoots movie about sickle cell

Movie review: Maami

Funke Akindele 'diagnosed with Cancer'

Tunde Kelani’s 'Maami' premieres at Obasanjo Library

Funke Akindele beats Genevieve to win 'Best Actress' at Zuma Film Festival

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)

5 Iconic Sides of Banky W at 45

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

From Lagos to Cairo to Kinshasa — AMVCA expands continental reach with inclusion of 2 new categories

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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