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I took acting classes to fit into my role, says Tiwa Savage
By Tosin Brown Popular Nigerian songstress, Tiwa Savage has opened up about her venture into acting. The singer opened up on how she had to take acting lessons for her to get her role in ‘Water & Garri’ the movie. Savage also revealed that her first career choice was acting, not music. In 2018, Savage featured in MTV Shuga series.…
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We’re investigating many celebrities involved in Naira Abuse- EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said it is investigating several celebrities involved in Naira abuse. According to the anti graft agency, many of them have made useful statements to the Commission and many more have been invited by investigators working on the matter. The EFCC says there won’t be sacred cows. A statement issued on Sunday by…
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Gov. Eno visits family of deceased make-up artist
By Tosin Brown The Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has visited the family of Abigail Edith Fredrick, the deceased make-up artist, who died alongside popular actor, Junior Pope in a recent boat mishap. Governor Eno visited the family in Ikoy Udoma, Exeter Local Government Area, upon his arrival from an official engagement in Abuja. Showing deep emotions, Governor…
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Mr. Ibu to be buried on June 28
By Tosin Brown The family of late Nollywood star, John Ikechukwu Okafor aka Mr. Ibu has announced June 28 as the burial date for the late movie star at his hometown Amuri, in Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State. This was contained in a statement by the family and made available by the burial Planning Committee Chairman, Monday…
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Police begin investigation into Junior Pope’s death
By Innocent Raphael Anambra Police Command has initiated an inquiry into the tragic boat accident that resulted in the loss of actor Junior Pope’s life in the River Niger on Wednesday. The Command’s spokesman,Tochukwu Ikenga, extended Commissioner Aderemi Adeoye’s condolences to the affected families and expressed deep regret over the incident. He noted that upon learning of the incident, the…
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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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