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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 …

The changing face of entertainment in Nigeria is creating opportunities for a new generation of young people who use digital platforms to build careers, communicate with audiences and tell stories in their own language. One of the young creators navigating this changing landscape is Shuaibu Isiya, popularly known as Shuaibu Dan Saurayi, a Hausa language digital content creator and entertainer. …

Reduce the font size of the article Increase the font size of articles A Montreal electronic musician says he’s still figuring out the biggest opportunity of his career after Apple bought one of his songs for a worldwide ad campaign promoting the Apple Watch Series 12. The campaign, released this week, features “Naissance,” a song by Quebec artist CRi, whose …