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Feb

2025

Veteran Nollywood Actor Columbus Irosanga Passes On

Entertainment, Lifestyle, Metro, NewsColumbus Irosanga, Entertainment, Nollywood, RIP

The Nigerian entertainment industry is mourning the loss of veteran actor and lecturer, Columbus Irosanga. The iconic actor, known for his powerful portrayal of the Chief Priest in numerous Nollywood films, has sadly passed away. Columbus Irosanga was a highly respected figure in the industry, celebrated for bringing depth and authenticity to his roles. His performances left a lasting impact on audiences, earning him a reputation as one of Nollywood's most talented actors. Throughout his illustrious career, Columbus appeared in numerous films, showcasing his incredible range and versatility. His contributions to the Nigerian entertainment industry will be deeply missed, and…

Apr

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Junior Pope: Bishop Nwankpa Expresses Grief, Condolences

Entertainment, Lifestyle, Metro, NewsEmeka Nwankpa, Entertainment, Junior Pope, Metro, Nollywood, RIP

The Onitsha zone AGN patron, Bishop Emeka Nwankpa, has expressed shock and grief at the tragic death of John Paul Odonwodo, popularly known as Junior Pope, and the three others who died with him. Reacting to the incident, the cleric, philanthropist and actor described the death of the popular Nollywood star and the others as unfortunate. He regretted that their deaths would have been averted if some measure of precaution was applied. Bishop Nwankpa further expressed his regret at the successive deaths of Nollywood stars in the most recent time and described it as huge losses to the industry. The…

Apr

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

See Nollywood Actor Junior Pope’s Post Few Hours Before His Death – (VIDEOS)

Entertainment, Lifestyle, Metro, NewsEntertainment, Lifestyle, Metro, Nollywood, RIP

Actor Junior Pope Odonwodo has died. According to reports, four actors including Junior Pope fell into Anam River in Anambra State, on their way to a movie location and their bodies have been recovered. The actor had earlier shared a video of himself and others on a boat, on their way to the movie location. Captioning the video, he wrote: “See me lamenting….The risk we take to entertain you; crossing river 9ja yesterday with no life jacket…. Na wahooooo Who does that ??” Some of his colleagues reacted in the comment section of the video shortly after his death was…

Mar

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

15 Nollywood Actors You May Not Know Are Dead (See Photos)

Entertainment, Lifestyle, NewsEntertainment, Mr. Ibu, Nollywood, RIP

If the actor isn’t on social media to follow, that is all you know about that actor or actress, that he/she was in that movie or show you acted. And even if the actor or actress is on social media, unless they post or a news story comes out about them, you don’t know what’s going on with them. This is why when news comes out that some of our very beloved actors and actresses may have had illnesses or suffering before they died, it is very shocking to us because we had no idea. And how could we. Yet,…

Feb

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Spraying fresh naira notes gets Nigerian actress six months jail term.

Entertainment, Metro, NewsEntertainment, Metro, Nollywood

On Thursday, February 1, 2024, Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, sentenced actress Oluwadarasimi Omoseyin to six months in prison for spraying and walking on fresh naira notes during a Lagos State social event. On February 13, 2023, the Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, arraigned her on two counts. She pleaded “not guilty.” She received bail on February 15, 2023. One charge reads: "That you, Oluwadarasimi Omoseyin, on the 28th day of January 2023, at Monarch Event Centre, Lekki, Lagos, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, while dancing…