Veteran Nollywood actor, filmmaker and screenwriter Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has died at the age of 66 after a battle with advanced cancer. Hassan died on Sunday, August 23, 2026. His daughter, Kira Hassan, confirmed the death during an emotional Instagram Live session, while veteran actor Jide Kosoko […]
The Nigerian entertainment industry is mourning the tragic loss of celebrated Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo, who reportedly passed away at the age of 40 after battling kidney cancer. According to sources within Nollywood, the actor was rushed to the hospital on Monday and later placed on life support before he […]
The ripples from Kunle Afolayan’s controversial “1 billion gross vs. 10 million profit” comment have reached Toyin Abraham Ajeyemi. On Monday, February 2, 2026, Abraham’s management, The Hype Agency, issued a detailed statement to douse the flames of a brewing industry civil war. The “Sarcasm” Defense Addressing the viral clip […]
Filmmaker Kunle Afolayan has revealed that actress-producer Funke Akindele placed an angry phone call to him after his comments on Nollywood film promotion were misinterpreted as a jab at dance-heavy marketing strategies. Speaking on ARISE News, Afolayan said he was shocked by the reaction, insisting his remarks were personal preferences, […]
Nollywood actress Angela Okorie has reportedly been arrested by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force Cybercrime Centre over an alleged cyberbullying case linked to fellow actress Mercy Johnson. The arrest reportedly took place at Okorie’s Lagos residence on January 27, 2026, after which she was detained overnight at Yaba (Panti) […]
In a remarkable victory against cyber fraud, esteemed Nollywood actress Shan George has successfully recovered ₦3.6m that was deceitfully taken from her by online scammers. The incident, which unfolded on May 3, 2024, involved a sophisticated scam that targeted the actress. Believing that she was singled out through her social […]
The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) extends its heartfelt appreciation to President Bola Tinubu for his exceptional intervention in the health journey of esteemed Nollywood actor Zack Orji. Orji recently traveled to the United Kingdom for a post-surgery assessment, and it is with deep gratitude that we acknowledge President Tinubu’s […]
