Big shock in Nollywood as Prolific director Amaka Igwe passes on @51

Foremost producer, writer, director and a leading player in the Nigerian motion picture industry, Amaka Igwe has passed on. She died last night April 28th in Enugu after an asthma attack. Mrs Igwe had gone to Enugu in company of her husband for pre-production preparations for a new Igbo soap when the sad incident occurred.

She suffered an asthma attack and was immediately rushed to the hospital after initial intervention had failed but sadly died before getting there.  

Mrs Igwe is survived by her husband of 21 years Charles Igwe, three children, an aged mother. Continue...

I once stopped schooling to hawk pure water, plantain and other things- True Life Story By MERCY JOHNSON

  *From Rags To Riches*

I am like the girl next door. Most people know me as Mercy Johnson but did not bother to find out about the Ozioma aspect of me. Mercy Johnson Ozioma are my real names and Ozioma in my dialect (Kogi State) means a girl with good luck. The fourth child in a family of seven, I was born about 26 years ago to an ex-military officer. I left my mother at the age of two to live with my father who was constantly being transferred from one station to another as a military man. I am proud of my dad because he taught me all I needed to know about crossing the bridge from being a child to an adult.
When I was in secondary school,

Actress Uche Jombo and husband expecting first child

Actress and movie producer Uche Jombo Rodriguez is expecting her first child with husband Kenny Rodriguez. Uche, who is in her first trimester, is currently in Nigeria shooting three movies, but is planning to leave Nigeria for the US in May and stay there until she gives birth. Big congrats to them.

Clarion Chukwurah again calls out Ibinabo Fiberisima, signifies interest to contest for her seat

Few weeks after releasing a statement criticizing Ibinabo Fiberisima's actions as the president of Actors Guild of Nigeria, actress Clarion Chukwurah in an interview with NETng again took a swipe at Ibinabo and also revealed plans to run for President of the AGN after Ibinabo's tenure ends..

"I would rather score her zero because I cannot see what it is she has achieved. I want to know what specifically she has done that has moved the actors forward in areas like their pay, health, and other vital concerns about their jobs. Nothing tangible has been achieved on the issue of their welfare or working condition. It is commendable that she secured n appointment to see the President on behalf of the guild but that opportunity was sacrificed on the alter of selfish interest and myopic objectives which has for a while now heightened the selfish interest and corruption practiced in the state chapter levels. The number of burial ceremonies organized during her tenure made me wonder what would have been the case if she had put in place a good health scheme with an insurance company which would have been subsidized for the actors".

The actress went on to state her intention to run for the President of the AGN and what she would do if voted into office

John Dumelo Pictured in a Lagos Keke Napep... and No, it's NOT for a Movie! (SEE PHOTO)

John Dumelo is currently in Lagos. He says his driver was nowhere to be found and he had to 'move' by all means. So he gallantly boarded a Keke Napep tricycle. Which Nigerian celebrity can do this?

Get ready Naija people,Nigerian Hollywood actor Chiwetel Ejiofor is coming to town!

Get ready people, Oscar nominated & BAFTA winning actor Chiwetel Ejiofor is set to storm Nigeria for Half Of A Yellow Sun. Naija babes, you ready? Continue...

Jim Iyke turns up the heat in new photos for "Unscripted" reality show (LOOK)

 Jim Iyke turns up the heat in these new promo photos for season 2 of his reality show "Jim Iyke Unscripted"

Shoot by Steven Adusei.
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Photos: Stella Damasus & Daniel Ademinokan at NY premiere of new movie

The couple attended the NY screening of their new movie, When Is It Enough at The Anthology Film Archives, in New York on Friday March 28th.

The movie, written by Stella Damasus, sheds light on the issue of domestic violence and the roles that the African society has played to aggravate it. It was produced by Stella and Daniel under Index Two Studious, a production company they founded together. Continue to see more photos...

Actress Chika Ike lands $300,000 multinational deal

The star actress and philanthropist is now the face of Bullet Energy drink and had her official unveiling at the Sunmark office, London. The founder of Sunmark Ltd Reminder Ranger and other top managements where present at the unveiling. Continue...

The five-time Queens Award winning company Sunmark & the international FMCG company went foward to commend that "We are  delighted to be working with such a prominent, respected artist and philanthropist. We are  looking forward to building  relationships with her  in both commerce and charity work”.

The TVC and billboards will be around Africa Asia and Europe. See more pics from the unveiling below...

Photos from the opening of Patience Ozokwor's plaza in Enugu

Nollywood star actress Patience Ozokwor opened her multi-million Naira plaza in Coal City Garden Enugu on Saturday March 29th and in attendance where John Okafor, Stan Amandi, Angela Okorie, Aneke Twins, Charlse Awurum, Hon Commissioner for Tourism, Enugu State, and many others. See more pictures...

REVEALED: Why Popular Actress 'Mama Gee' Still Lives In The Village Despite Her Fame

* Mama Gee still lives in her village

It is not uncommon to see top rated celebrities live in choice areas in Lagos like Lekki, Victoria Island, Ikoyi, Ikeja GRA, and so on.
But what is unusual is to see a wealthy, famous movie actress live in a village.
Well, that is exactly what popular Nollywood actress, Patience Ozokwor is doing.
The actress, popularly called Mama Gee by his numerous fans, recently told newsmen that it is her choice to live in the village despite all she has achieved in the movie industry.
Here is what she said: “I still live in my village. It is nice to live in the countryside where everyone is everybody’s business. If you see the way people appreciate me in my village,

Genevieve Nnaji spotted rocking 1.58 million Naira Chanel Lego Bag

 

Ms Nnaji was spotted at a friends wedding on Saturday rocking Chanel's Plexiglas Lego clutch bag. The bag, which is available in yellow, green and red, is $10, 000. See more pictures after the cut

Photos: Genevieve Nnaji stunning in traditional attire

 

 

 

Ms Nnaji shared the photos on instagram...see more photos after the cut...

"I am first an actor before an evangelist' - Eucharia Anunobi declares

 



She may be doing the work of God now as an evangelist but that doesn't mean she's quit acting. Evangelist Eucharia Anunobi explains on her Facebook page

OJB responds to Juliet Ibrahim's query on raising $100k for kidney transplant

Last week, Ghanaian actress Juliet Ibrahim posted a message on her instagram page saying kidney transplant does not cost more than $50k and wondered why people raising funds for OJB were requesting for $100, 000. Well, OJB has responded to that.

The ailing music producer and singer told Encomium mag...

Eucharia Anunobi explains why she's no longer on the social scene

Eucharia, why have you not been seen much lately? On the pages of newspapers, magazines, events and so on?"

The actress and evangelist asked herself on Facebook yesterday. Below is her answer...

Twitter reactions of Tonto Dikeh to NDLEA jail term threat

 

 See more Tweets after the cut...

Wizkid Unveils His Starboy Crew.

He released the much awaited single “Jaiye Jaiye” featuring Femi Kuti under the EME/Starboy Imprint, that created a lot of buzz in the music industry.
Just several hours ago, Wizkid posted a picture of himself alongside three other nice looking guys with the message attached to it that say’s

I Am Not Sure I Will Marry Again – Chika Ike

Actress Chika Ike recently moved into a big house in one of the richest neighborhoods in Lagos. She is now an independent women, at her young age. See what Chika Ike said about her love life below…

The producer of "IJE" Chineze Anyaene loses mom

Chineze, the producer of the multiple award winning movie, Ije: The journey, lost her mother on Saturday June 22nd in a hospital in Birmingham, UK after a battle with cancer.