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The death of veteran actor Olu Jacobs has brought renewed attention to a career that extended beyond the characters he played on screen. Rather than just remembering him as a famous Nollywood actor, his colleagues and admirers now reflect on his influence on Nigerian acting and the generations of performers that followed. Jacobs built a career that spanned several stages …

Veteran actor Prince Jide Kosoko, Nollywood stars Toyin Abraham-Ajeyemi, Eniola Badmus and Bimbo Akintola, and musicians Fuji Wasiu Alabi Pasuma, Obesere and Adewale Ayuba have been listed among the campaign board members of the Lagos State All Progressives Congress for the 2027 elections. The entertainers are part of the party’s 33-member Entertainment and Creative Economy Directorate, the composition of which …

Veteran actor Oludotun Baiyewunmi Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, has passed away at the age of 84. He died on September 16, 2026. His wife, Joke Silva, and son, Olusoji, jointly announced the sad news in a statement on Wednesday. Here are 10 things to know about him: 1. He is 84 years old. Born July 11, 1942, Olu …

Veteran Yoruba actor Lere Paimo has stated that Yoruba actors and films existed in Nigeria long before Pete Edochie and other British film actors emerged. He stated this in reaction to the debate about who started Nollywood, insisting that Yoruba theater existed before the English language productions often attributed to Igbo actors such as Edochie, who recently claimed, that he …

Veteran Yoruba actor, Lere Paimo, has countered veteran actor Pete Edochie’s claims on when his acting career began, saying he started acting four years before the Nigerian movie star. Paimo, 86, said he began acting in 1958, while Edochie recently said his acting career began in 1962, when he was 15. The issue of seniority among Nigeria’s veteran actors has …

Reduce the font size of the article Increase the font size of articles The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards red carpet was packed with stars, welcoming TV’s best talent to put on a glamorous show. From screen veterans to A-list stars, celebrities are turning heads with a series of dazzling looks. Law and Order: SVU actress Mariska Hargitay hosted the illustrious …

You’ve probably seen stories about how CDs are making a comeback after years of decline. The most dramatic report came from technical crisis who wrote breathlessly “CD sales are on the rise again unexpectedly amid the retro technology boom,” pointing to a claimed 60 percent increase in sales in the US, according to the Recording Industry Association of America. It’s …

Big Brother Naija season 11 housemates, Abi and Araga, have been evicted from the reality TV show, becoming the latest contestants to leave the “Show Ya Sef” edition. Their eviction was announced during Sunday night’s live show hosted by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, as the competition entered another crucial stage in the race for the top prize. Abi and Araga’s departure came …

The Hausa community in Europe has appointed Professor Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo as its Chancellor, in recognition of his contribution to the promotion of the culture, language and well-being of the Hausa communities in Europe. The appointment was announced by the Emir of the Hausa community in Europe, Alhaji Surajo Jankado, during the International Hausa Day celebration held in Paris, France. …

Reduce the font size of the article Increase the font size of articles TORONTO – “Eve of Toronto” has a follow-up. And it brings a lot of color to the walls of Blue Jays manager John Schneider’s office. Star pitcher Dylan Cease’s latest artistic output – it could be called “Tom Selleck” given the large letters of the actor’s name …