Young Rita Emerhor was born on November 24, 1964 into a polygamous family where there were so many children. As a young girl and almost the last child of her parents, the value of hard work, tolerance and integrity was drummed into her by her mother. At a very young age, her mother had taught her and her siblings to respect their father even though he didn’t take care of them.

After showing at the cinemas across the country for more than one year, two of Nigeria’s blockbusters:Tango with Me and Phone Swap, have been released on DVD.

As usual, it was a night of glitz, glamour and dashed hopes at the Headies Award held at Eko Hotel last Sunday in Lagos. From the red carpet to the great moments of the award, there was no dull moment as stars shone, impressed and even goofed.

Awele Odita, a Higher National Diploma (HND) mass communication graduate of Moshood Abiola Polythenic, Ojere Abeokuta, is an upcoming actress. Though, a native of Delta state, Awele speaks Yoruba like her mother tongue and has featured in many Yoruba films. She talks about her acting career and fashion preferences. Excerpts:

Leading entertainment outfit, Chocolate City, has officially sealed a management deal with Femi Kuti, the first son of Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, during the week in Lagos.

Star actress, Oma Nnadi, who has been shuttling between the United States and Nigeria in recent times, has finally returned home with love. The actress flew into the country last week, looking hot, daring and irresitible.

THE third edition of Legends of Nollywood Awards, initiated and organised by Nollywood actor, Paul Obazele held on the 6th of December 2014 at the National Theatre in Igammu area. The award was created to honour founding fathers and mothers of the Nigerian movie industry.

Tonto Dikeh’s name is often associated with controversy. But this time around, it’s not about controversy, rather it is about the good work she’s doing through her foundation, Tonto Dikeh Foundation.

Nollywood’s ace producer and scriptwriter, Emem Isong is set to release her directorial debut ‘Champagne’. The movie which was shot in South Africa and America features Majid Michel, Alex Ekubo, Mbong Amata, Tana Adelana, Padita Agu, Susan Peters, Anita Chris amongst others. ‘Champagne’ premieres & starts showing in cinemas nationwide from Friday December 19th. In this interview, she talks about the movie, her career and new found love.

Nigerian music power couple, Tunde and Wunmi Obe (T.W.O) have released a video and a single from their forthcoming album T.W.O Plus.