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Jim Iyke and Tonto Dikeh are most popular Nollywood stars on THENET.NG for 2015

Amidst several controversies, Jim Iyke welcomed his first child with 23-year-old Lithuanian girlfriend, while Tonto Dikeh finally walked down the aisle with her ‘Mr X’, Oladunni Churchill.

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SPECIAL REPORT: 30 Nigerian entertainers presently in the league of 40s

Only a few superstars have been able to remain relevant for decades in the high pressure industry. THENETNG presents you a catalogue with 30 of your favourite Nigerian entertainers who are presently in their 40’s and still at the top of their game. Enjoy!

SPECIAL REPORT: 50 global entertainers who are in their 40s

In the highly competitive world of entertainment where a new person gains fame every 5 minutes, only a few superstars have remained relevant for decades in the high pressure environment. THENETNG presents you with 53 notable stars who are still making the news, even in their 40s.

20 most beautiful Yoruba actresses

Time was when one could watch truly beautiful babes in a Nigerian movie had to be in the English language based ones. While majority of the attractive actresses in those movies were from the east, the few ones from the Yoruba speaking part of the country never really saw a need to take up roles in Yoruba movies. But that has obviously changed.

20 Nollywood stars who are UNILAG graduates

The Akoka-based citadel of learning, which is regarded as one of the best in the country, has many Nollywood stars as its alumni.

7 fast rising Yoruba actresses

This a list of the 7 fast rising actresses in the Yoruba section of Nollywood, who have all broken into the industry, and have received accolades for their performances. They are the ones you want to keep your eye on because chances are you’ll be seeing them with increasing frequency as their popularity increases.

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Jim Iyke and Tonto Dikeh are most popular Nollywood stars on THENET.NG for 2015

SPECIAL REPORT: 30 Nigerian entertainers presently in the league of 40s

SPECIAL REPORT: 50 global entertainers who are in their 40s

20 most beautiful Yoruba actresses

20 Nollywood stars who are UNILAG graduates

7 fast rising Yoruba actresses

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