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Toke Makinwa returns to reality TV as Gulder Ultimate Search anchor

Toke Makinwa returns to reality TV as Gulder Ultimate Search anchor

By Ayo Onikoyi Toke Makinwa continues to shine as the host of the season as she returns as the anchor of the much-awaited survival reality TV show, Gulder Ultimate Search. You have to admire her work rate as she’s spent over a decade building herself up to this moment. She was relatively unknown in 2010 […]
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I feel honoured emerging Nollwood’s NO2 Sexiest woman

I feel honoured emerging Nollwood’s NO2 Sexiest woman

I must confess that we are no longer making much money as we used to make in the recent past, simply because the producers are no longer making much money as they used to make. Definitely, it’s affecting whatever they are paying to the artistes.

Anita Hogan blessed with a baby boy

Anita Hogan blessed with a baby boy

After she made headlines few year ago, following her nude pictures which were published by a soft-magazine, prompting her going underground for many years now, actress Anita Hogan is bracing up again. She’s now a proud mother of a bouncing baby boy.

Handing over a relief, Says Munachi Abii

Handing over a relief, Says Munachi Abii

I was relieved (laughter). Not in a bad way but I mean, it’s not easy being queen- ‘uneasy lies the head that wears the crown’. You are exposed to a lot of things. ‘People like you; people hate you; people talk about you…. You don’t have your life to yourself anymore.

Rita Dominic haunted by nightmare

Rita Dominic haunted by nightmare

One needs to find out from Rita Dominic whether the recent alleged threat to her life was not the making of the same guy that rudely accosted her about a month ago, while she was attending a Nollywood function in Port-Harcourt, Rivers State capital.

Berlin/NFC film workshop underway

Berlin/NFC film workshop underway

With entry for participation in the 2010 Babylon International Workshop Initiative on Film, organised by the Nigerian Film Corporation, Jos in collaboration with Scenario films (UK), Scripthouse (Germany), Playfilms (France), EU Media International and the British Council closed, the stage is now set for the first leg of the script workshop scheduled for Berlin, Germany, from February 16- 20, 2010.

2010:Taking Nollywood out of the woods (2)

2010:Taking Nollywood out of the woods (2)

Indian ace-producer and broadcaster, Deepak Jain, said while many film industries across the world largely depend on government support to survive, Indian film industry is driven by private sector initiatives. This means that the level of government involvement in the running of the industry is rather minimal. This model is recommendable for the Nigerian movie industry.

2010:Taking Nollywood  out of the woods (1)

2010:Taking Nollywood out of the woods (1)

What became the bargain of movie bluffs was a replacement of a display of violence, inordinate storylines and over-advertised and unrealistic ritual practices that portrayed the nation as a haven of witches for the greater part of 90s and early 2000.

I didn’t snatch anybody’s husband – Funke Akindele

I didn’t snatch anybody’s husband – Funke Akindele

I’m single but I’m not searching . By the grace of God, I will get married very, very soon. My fans out there, please pray for me that it works out fine. Funke Akindele is a role model to many young people. Many young girls today want to be like Funke Akindele.

Etisalat stands up with Naija comedy

Etisalat stands up with Naija comedy

Veteran stand-up act who has severally been described as the ‘King of Comedy’ in Nigeria, Ali Baba, noted that Etisalat’s support for the stand-up comedy genre, means well for the entertainment industry in Nigeria and will create jobs and other opportunities for thousands of young talented Nigerians.

Chris Ajilo @ 80 confesses been celebrated

Chris Ajilo @ 80 confesses been celebrated

The name Chris Ajilore may not ring any bell in the music industry of today. But mention the  Chris Ajilo, a few ears may turn. Until his retirement in 2007, as General Manager of the Performing and Mechanical Right Society,(PMRS) of Nigeria, Pa Chris Ajilo was a force to be reckoned with in the music […]

The Lagbaja Story

The Lagbaja Story

Lagbaja is a musical phenomenon that needs no introduction. In this Christmas special interview he opens up on his growing up and shares his experiences with robbers Ego his former female vocalist and more. Its most revealing as you’s soon find out. Enjoy.

I am a broadcaster by accident, Say Ubosi

I am a broadcaster by accident, Say Ubosi

Cool FM is very much like what we’re doing at the Classic and the Beat. When we started Cool FM, my friends told me that I was crazy. “Chris, it will never work, and where do you think you are?” But I’ve seen it work in all parts of the world and I knew the model would work here, which is just like Classic and Beat.

2face, MI, others crack ribs with Julius

2face, MI, others crack ribs with Julius

Comedian of note, Julius Agwu will be staging his annual comedy show, Crack ya ribs in Lagos and Port Harcourt to wrap up the year. The event, which has a reputation of being the foremost comedy and music event, where the big names converge, will hold on the 20 and 25 of December in Lagos and Port Harcourt respectively.

Actress Caroline Johnson is Dead!

Actress Caroline Johnson is Dead!

Actress Caroline Johnson, who was down with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (cancer of the blood), and received overwhelming support before, during and after her operation in India, has died.

Old actors return in Tango with Me

Old actors return in Tango with Me

Coming at a time when most popular faces are disappearing on screen, the decision of the producer cum director of the movie, Ali-Balogun, to give the old faces a chance to excel again, remains a clear indication of his strong desire, not only to raise the bar, but importantly, his utmost belief in encouraging the return of the once popular faces in Nollywood