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Funke Akindele marks 49th birthday with stunning pictures
By Damilola Akinwale – Veteran Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele, popularly known as Jenifa, has celebrated her 49th birthday on Monday. The box-office queen shared stunning pictures of herself on her official Instagram page, accompanying them with a celebratory message. Reflecting on her life, Akindele expressed gratitude to God for the challenges and achievements she has experienced over the…
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Family buries late actor Ogogo’s remains in hometown
By Damilola Akinwale – The Nollywood community has continued to mourn veteran actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as “Ogogo”, who was laid to rest in his hometown, Ilaro, Ogun State. Family members, friends and well-wishers gathered to pay their final tributes to the late actor at his burial service on Monday. Videos from the burial captured emotional moments as Ogogo’s…
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President Tinubu mourns veteran actor Taiwo Hassan ‘Ogogo’
President Bola Tinubu has mourned the death of veteran Nollywood actor, filmmaker and screenwriter, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo. The President, in a condolence message issued on Monday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, described the late actor as a distinguished artiste whose decades-long career contributed significantly to the growth of Yoruba-language theatre and Nigerian…
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Priscilla Ojo unveils son’s face to mark first birthday
By Damilola Akinwale – Nigerian influencer Priscilla Ojo and her husband, Tanzanian pop star Juma Jux, have unveiled their son Rakeem’s face as he celebrates his first birthday. The couple shared pictures of Prince Rakeem Mkambala on their social media pages on Monday, after keeping his face private since his birth. In the celebratory post, the couple expressed their pride…
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Musawa pays tribute to late Nollywood veteran Taiwo Hassan
The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, has paid tribute to veteran Nigerian actor, Chief Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as “Ogogo”, describing him as a towering figure in the Nigerian film industry. Musawa, who expressed grief over Hassan’s death, said his discipline, talent and dedication helped shape Nollywood and inspire generations of actors, directors…
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Cassi gets evicted from BBNaija, Abi named Most Influential Player
By Damilola Akinwale – Big Brother Naija Season 11 housemate, Cassi, has been evicted from the reality TV show, ending his bid for the N160 million grand prize. Cassi’s eviction was announced during the live eviction show on Sunday after he was nominated for possible eviction alongside Araga, Gerard, Nomy, Tram, Sheba, Aikou, Yusuf, Goddessa and Temi Nkem. The eviction…
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JUST IN: Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan dies after cancer battle
Veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has reportedly died at the age of 66 after battling stage-four cancer. The report of his death emerged on Sunday, with multiple sources said to have confirmed the development. Seun Oloketuyi, founder of the Best of Nollywood (BON), was among those who announced the actor’s reported death on social media. Oloketuyi…
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Angela Nwosu opens up on family struggles, mother’s car gift
By Damilola Akinwale – Former Nollywood actress-turned-content creator, Angela Nwosu, has opened up about family struggles, despite the perfect family moments portrayed in her content. The controversial content creator, who is married to film director Nnaemeka Austin, popularly known as Soundmind, shared her story via her Facebook page on Friday. She disclosed that her mother refused to use a car…
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Delta governor’s aide offers N500,000 to lady in viral Elumelu video
By Damilola Akinwale – The Senior Special Assistant on Media to the Delta State Governor, Ossai Ovie Success, has offered N500,000 and an ambassadorial deal to the lady involved in an exchange with former UBA Chairman, Tony Elumelu, in a viral video. The media aide, who is also the founder of the Delta Social Media Summit, made the offer on…
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Nollywood thespians host special prayer for Ogogo amid cancer battle
By Damilola Akinwale – The Nollywood community has hosted a special intercessory prayer for their ailing colleague, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, amid his battle with cancer. The thespians gathered at the BOS Hall (Babajide Olushola Sanwo-Olu Hall), LTV 8, Agidingbi, Ikeja, Lagos, on Friday to offer intercessory prayers through Islamic clerics. Western Post earlier reported that the veteran…
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