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Tunde Kelani mourns death of Kola Oyewo, extols veteran actor, scholar
Veteran filmmaker Tunde Kelani has paid a heartfelt tribute to renowned theatre scholar and actor Kola Oyewo following his death, describing him as a remarkable artist whose legacy will continue to inspire generations. In a tribute shared after the passing of the veteran actor, Kelani recalled working closely with Oyewo in some of his acclaimed productions, including Koseegbe, Oleku and…
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Actress Adunni Ade to sue Instablog, Tolanitalks over alleged defamatory report
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Nollywood actress Adunni Ade has threatened to institute legal action against popular blog Instablog and AI-powered blog Tolanitalks over the publication and circulation of what she described as false information concerning the birth of her daughter. The actress recently revealed that she welcomed a baby girl two years ago but kept the development away from public…
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Governor Alex Otti pays for cancer treatment of actor Sonny McDon
By Folashade Olorunfemi – The Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, has taken over the medical bills of veteran Nollywood actor Sonny McDon, who is currently battling prostate cancer. The development was disclosed by the governor’s Special Assistant on Entertainment and Tourism, J Martins, in a post on his X account. He revealed that the actor had been managing the…
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Nollywood actor Sholagbade reunites with ex-lover to celebrate son’s graduation
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Nollywood actor Mustapha Sholagbade and his ex-lover, Dewunmi Fatai, came together to celebrate their son, Yasir, as he marked his 10th birthday and Quranic graduation ceremony. Yasir also unveiled his charity organisation at the event. Recall that Dewunmi had called out Mustapha in 2024, accusing him of being a deadbeat father. She highlighted several responsibilities she…
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Family confirms death of famous theatre practitioner Kola Oyewo, speaks on ‘life of legacy’
The family of renowned theatre practitioner, actor and scholar, Chief (Dr.) Gabriel Adekola Oyewo, popularly known as Kola Oyewo, has confirmed his death at the age of 80. In a statement issued by Dr. Adewale Oyewo on behalf of the Oyewo family, the veteran actor and Balogun of Oba-Ile was said to have died peacefully on Friday, after a brief…
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Famous Yoruba actor and university don, Kola Oyewo, passes on at 80
Veteran Nigerian actor, theatre icon and university teacher, Dr Kola Oyewo, is dead. Close associates of the renowned actor and academic confirmed that he passed away on Friday, June 12, after a brief illness. He was 80 years old. Oyewo was widely celebrated for his contributions to Nigerian theatre, film and academia, where he spent decades nurturing young talents and…
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Eko Tourism Foundation admitted as UN Tourism affiliate member
The Eko Tourism Foundation has been admitted as an Affiliate Member of UN Tourism, a development expected to boost its efforts to promote Lagos and Nigeria as global tourism destinations. The approval was granted during the 126th Session of the Executive Council of UN Tourism held in Toledo, Spain, on June 11, following the Foundation’s application submitted in November 2025.…
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Davido draws global attention to Oyo abductions at FIFA Countdown Concert
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Nigerian Afrobeats star Davido has drawn global attention to ongoing security challenges in Nigeria, particularly the case of abducted schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State, during his performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Countdown Concert in the United States. The singer wore a customised black leather jacket bearing the inscription “BRING THEM HOME” and the…
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Governor Sanwo-Olu receives British-Nigerian filmmaker David Oyelowo in Lagos
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday hosted British-Nigerian actor and filmmaker David Oyelowo at Lagos House, Marina. The governor, who announced the visit on his social media pages, said the meeting was aimed at strengthening the creative sector and further positioning Lagos as a leading hub for talent and innovation. Providing details of the engagement,…
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I fooled schoolmates by pretending not to understand Yoruba — David Oyelowo
By Folashade Olorunfemi – British-Nigerian actor and filmmaker David Oyelowo has recalled how he once used the misconception that he could not understand Yoruba to his advantage while attending boarding school in Nigeria. Speaking recently on the One54 Africa Podcast, the filmmaker recounted how his foreign accent led many of his schoolmates to assume he did not understand the language,…
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