Nollywood Archives - Page 5 of 6

Mar

2023

‘He was unusual’, Pete Edochie mourns grandson

Entertainment, MetroEntertainment, Nollywood, Pete Edochie, RIP, Yul Edochie

*My grandson was unusual person, very brilliant and easy-going —Pete Edochie Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie, yesterday, lost his first son, Kambilichukwu Edochie. The son died two months after Edochie celebrated his 16th birthday with his wife, Mary Edochie. Confirming the sad news to Vanguard, yesterday, Pete Edochie said his son, Yul, called him on the telephone, Wednesday, informing him that Kambilichukwu fell down while playing football with his school mates and developed a seizure. According to him, the deceased was rushed to the Mother and Child Hospital, Lagos, where he died hours later. The legendary actor said his family started praying for…

Nov

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

Actress Rita Dominic set for her white wedding in England

Entertainment, LifestyleEntertainment, Lifestyle, Nollywood, Personality, Rita Dominic

Multiple award-winning actress and influencer, Rita Dominic and her husband, Dr Fidelis Anosike, are set to have their white wedding this Saturday, November 26, in England. The couple, who, earlier in April, had their traditional wedding, will be joined by friends and family as they say their vows abroad. Celebrities on the actress train are Michelle Dede (Chief Maid of Honour), Dr Olivia Waturuocha, Kate Henshaw and Vicky Sogunro. The couple reportedly met at the 2017 Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) session on the film business and their relationship was a closely guarded secret. Rita had recently, in a viral…

Oct

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

Onyeka Onwenu, Ejike Asiegbu star in new Nollywood movie ‘Ije Awele’

Entertainment, LifestyleEntertainment, Lifestyle, Nigeria, Nollywood, Onyeka Onwenu

‘Ije Awele’, a new Nollywood feature film starring veteran actors Onyeka Onwenu, Keppy Ekpeyong Bassey, Ejike Asiegbu, Ngozi Nwosu, and younger stars like Victoria Nwogu, and Jidekene Achufusi (Swanky JKA). Other actors in the film are Seun Ajayi and Esther UzoDimma. The thought-provoking, star-studded project, produced by Victoria Nwogu and directed by Emeka Ojukwu, highlights the story of many girls who face abuse from the people who should protect them. It touches on all aspects of a young woman’s journey to self-discovery. It was produced by Emeka Nwokocha. On the inspiration behind the film, Mr. Nwokocha said that the countless…

Oct

2022

By Chimamanda

2023: 2face, Savage, Nkem Owoh, Wizkid, others, divided over choice of candidates

Entertainment, Lifestyle, Metro, Politics2023, Entertainment, Music, Next Level, Nigeria, Nollywood, Politics

Ahead of the 2023 presidential election, several music, movie, and comedy stars are working to ensure that their preferred presidential candidates clinched the top position in the country. However, some of the top stars seem to be sitting on the fence. But most celebrities who decided to show interest in the forthcoming presidential election are either supporting the All Progressives Congress, APC, flagbearer, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, or the candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi. Some of the celebrities were conspicuously seen during recent rallies for Obi and Tinubu in Lagos State. Despite a warning issued on September 24 by…

Oct

2022

By Chimamanda

Tonto to Mercy Johnson: Should we tell Henry you wanted 10 kids? Give him a brother

Entertainment, Lifestyle, OpinionLifestyle, Mercy Johnson, Metro, Nollywood, Opinion, Tonto Dikeh

Popular Nollywood actress, Tonto Dike, has pleaded with her colleague Mercy Johnson Okojie to grant the request of her son Henry. Henry had requested another brother from his mother. Mercy Johnson recently shared a hilarious video showing her reaction whenever Henry looks at her and asks when he is getting another brother. Reacting to the video, Tonto pleaded with Mercy to consider Henry’s request. She said, ”Nne should we tell baby Henry that when you were younger you wanted 10 kids? Please give him what he wants.” Mercy Johnson married Prince Odianosen Okojie in 2011. The union is blessed with…