The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has described the shocking death of veteran film producer Chico Ejiro as a huge blow to the nation’s Creative Industry in general and to Nollywood in particular. In a statement issued in Lagos on Saturday, the Minister expressed his condolences to the family and friends of the deceased, and indeed to …

It is painful that what started as a peaceful protest has been hijacked and turned into complete Anarchy, in total disrespect to those that lost their lives during the Peaceful protest. This is def not the way to honour those that lost their lives while protesting peacefully. What is there to gain from burning and looting private businesses that provide …

Funke Akindele-Bello’s much-anticipated film, ‘Omo Ghetto’ the saga has added Chioma Akpotha to the set of the film. Akpotha was spotted filming with Akindele-Bello’s collaborator on the forthcoming episode of the Omo Ghetto series. The actress joins Eniola Badmus and Bimbo Thomas to play the character of Chummy Choko in the upcoming film. While Akindele-Bello, Badmus, and Thomas retain their …

A Nollywood actor, Temitayo Ogunbusola, has reportedly stabbed his neighbour, Oladotun Osho, to death in Lagos following a disagreement over the payment of electricity bill. The 30 year old actor committed the act last Sunday at No. 4 Sebil Kazeem Street in the Ikotun area of Lagos State. Temitayo was said to have been beaten to a pulp by a …

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested Funke Akindele for hosting a house party in contravention of the lockdown order by the Lagos State government to check the spread of the pandemic Coronavirus in the state. The Lagos State Public Relations Officer, Bala Elkana, said that the actress had been taken to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, Yaba. He …

Twitter users have expressed disappointment with yesterday’s purported celebration of Funke Akindele’s husband’s (JJC) birthday party in Lagos. In a video circulating on social media, popular stars Naira Marley and Eniola Badmus who had recently returned from trips to the United Kingdom could also be seen at the party. Several twitter users asked why social distancing that Funke Akindele preached …

Joseph Omoniyi . Nigeria’s foremost music entertainer, David Adeleke better known as Davido is been reported to have entangled himself in a legal with war with Prince Odiansen husband to Nollywood star, Mercy Johnson over allegations of fraud. Hotjist learnt that OBO had been invited as a guest artist to perform at the couple’s newly opened Henod Luxury Hotel located …

Reports just coming in says nollywood veteran actor, Kayode Odumosu popularly known as ‘Pa Kasunmu’ has died. Aged 66, Odumosu passed on at a Lagos Hospital. You would recall that he has had a running battle with his health in the past few years. More details shortly

“The Marriage”, a Nollywood Diaspora film is set for a press preview on Valentine’s day, 14th February 2020 which makes it the first time ever the film will be screened in Nigeria. The movie highlights the complexities of the human quest for a better life in a story of what is considered an everyday felony which regretfully ended up in …

Popular Yoruba actor, Odunlade Adekola has revealed the title of a new movie he’s starring in. He took to his Instagram page to to post pictures taken on the set of the new movie titles; ASALA. The movie is produced by Kemi Ojo. Other popular actors and actresses that have roles in the movie are Sikiratu Sindodo, Olatayo Amokade – …