Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has visited the family of late Nollywood make-up artist, Abigail Edith Frederick who died in a boat accident alongside actor, Junior Pope and three others.

Nuhu described the deaths of Saratu Gidado (aka Daso) and John Odonwodo, known as Junior Pope, as heart-wrenching for colleagues and film industry stakeholders.

The mantra “the show must go on” echoes loudly in the entertainment world, yet there are moments when its application becomes insensitive and downright perilous.

Nollywood veteran actress, Rita Edochie, has called on Nigerians to stop questioning the deaths of Nollywood movie stars, saying death is only a displeasing call of nature that comes knocking and cannot be avoided.`

“The first film I did, the filmmaker paid me N35,000. But he owed me N25,000 for how many months. In fact, he didn’t even pay me the balance. He paid me only N10,000.”

“I have discussed with them, and they reasoned, that the celebration should be put on hold, basically because of the current situation in the country and what the people are going through.”

Mr. Ibu was born on October 17, 1961. He was a Nigerian actor and comedian. Mr. Ibu hails from Enugu State.

Mourners in Iwo, Osun state thronged Agbowo area, residents of Sisi Qodri to receive his body as it arrived in the community for the final burial rite.

Popular comic actor, Victor Osuagwu, says the economic situation in the country has significantly impacted the Nollywood industry, making it more difficult for actors to secure movie roles.

“New characters getting introduced, and a few old ones returning…But the KOB impact remains the same”