Tag: Nollywood
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10 Things to Know About Late Nollywood Actor Francis Duru
By George Omagbemi The Nigerian film industry has been thrown into mourning following the death of veteran actor, director and filmmaker Francis Duru at the age of 57. His family announced his passing after a brief illness, while the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) also confirmed the loss. Here are 10 important things to know…
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You Will See Him Through Us’: Late Ogogo’s Daughters Pledge to Continue His Nollywood Legacy
By George Omagbemi The daughters of late veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, have expressed their determination to preserve their father’s legacy in the Nigerian film industry. In a video shared online, the actor’s daughters spoke about their plans to keep his memory alive, assuring fans that his influence and contribution to…
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Patience Ozokwo Reveals Why She Keeps Playing Witches and Wicked Mothers in Nollywood
By George Omagbemi Nollywood veteran actress Patience Ozokwo, popularly known as Mama G, has explained why she has become one of the Nigerian film industry’s most recognisable faces when it comes to playing witches, wicked mothers and antagonistic characters. The veteran actress made the revelation during a recent interview with comedian and content creator Carter…
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Veteran Actress Oby Kechere, Dies
By George Omagbemi Sylvester The Nigerian film industry is in mourning following the death of veteran actress Oby Kechere, widely remembered for her role in the classic film Aki na Ukwa, where she played the iconic “Ms Koi Koi.” May 2, 2026 — The news of her passing was confirmed by the Directors Guild of…
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Tragic Irony: ‘This Year Will Not See My End’ – Late Actress Allwell Ademola’s Final Declaration
Actress and filmmaker Allwell Ademola’s last Instagram post has gone viral following her sudden death on Saturday. In a video shared just hours before her passing, Ademola sang a soulful prayer, with lyrics that now seem prophetic: “In the name of Jesus, I will see the end of this year; this year will not see…