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OJ Simpson dies aged 76
By Tosin Brown Popular American ex-footballer, Orenthal James Simpson aka OJ Simpson, has been reported dead at the age of 76. Simpson rose to fame as a college footballer before playing in the NFL. He became a sensation for allegedly killing his former wife and a friend. In 1995, he was acquitted of the murder of his former wife Nicole…
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Junior Pope: Actors Guild of Nigeria halts riverine film productions
By Innocent Raphael In response to the devastating boat accident that led to the demise of Nollywood actor Junior Pope and three crew members, the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has taken decisive action. AGN’s President, Ejezie Rollas, announced in a circular dated April 11, 2024, shared on social media, that all film productions involving riverine areas and boat rides…
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Actors Guild confirms Junior Pope’s death
By Innocent Raphael Tragedy struck the Nollywood community as actor Junior Pope Odonwodo, widely known as Junior Pope, has been confirmed dead following a drowning incident during a movie shoot. Emeka Rollas, the National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), delivered the somber news through an Instagram post in the early hours of Thursday. Reports emerged that Junior…
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UPDATED: Nollywood Actor, Junior Pope revived, receiving treatment in hospital
Nigerian Nollywood actor, Junior Pope Odonwodo, popularly known as Junior Pope, who drowned while attempting to cross the River Niger during the making of a movie has been revived. The 39-year-old actor reportedly drowned while in an engine boat attempting to cross River Niger during a movie filming. The actor would turn 40 on May 7, 2024. A filmmaker, Sam…
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Nollywood actor, Junior Pope dies in boat accident
Popular Nollywood actor, Junior Pope, is dead. Junior Pope, who shared a video on a boat on Wednesday morning, reportedly died in a boat accident. The actor and three of his colleagues were coming back from a movie location when they fell into Anam River in Anambra State on Wednesday. The President of Actors Guild President, Emeka Rollas also confirmed…
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BBNaija’s Neo confirms relationship with disqualified ex-housemate, Beauty
By Tosin Brown BBNaija’s ex-housemate, Neo Akpofure has confirmed his relationship with disqualified ex-housemate, Beauty Tukura. In an unexpected twist that has set social media ablaze, the two former housemates of Big Brother Naija officially announced their romantic relationship, sending waves of excitement across their fanbase. The pair, who had previously kept their relationship under wraps, made the revelation through…
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AY deserves a certain level of respect, privacy after split, says Mabel
By Tosin Brown Nigerian comedian, actor and film producer AY Makun’s estranged wife, Mabel has confirmed split from her husband. Mabel made the confirmation in the early hours of Wednesday, April 10 via an Instagram post. In the post, Mabel expressed gratitude for supportive messages and acknowledged that though many lies and attacks have been orchestrated against her on social…
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Funke Akindele in tears as netizen curses her twins
By Tosin Brown Nollywood super actress and producer, Funke Akindele is in pain at the moment. The reason for her pain is not unconnected with an Instagram user who wished death on her children. In a short Instagram live video, Akindele failed to hold back her tears as she wondered why anyone would wish death on her children. “How can…
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Kano film censorship board bans crossdressing, thuggery in films
By Tosin Brown The Kano state film censorship board has prohibited the promotion of crossdressing and thuggery in movies produced or showing across the state. Abba El-Mustapha, the board’s executive secretary, announced the directive during a meeting with the management and stakeholders from Kannywood. In a statement by the board, El-Mustapha described such films as “demoralising” to the “customs, norms…
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Mo Abudu secures appointment into International Emmys board
By Tosin Brown Media mogul and CEO of EbonyLife Media, Mo Abudu has been appointed to the board of directors of the International Emmys. “It is an honour to contribute to the International Emmys’ mission of fostering international collaboration and showcasing the very best in television,” said Abudu. “In this role, I’m particularly interested in leveraging the platform to elevate…
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