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The Nigerian Film Corporation, organisers of the 2022 Zuma International Film Festival currently holding in the Nation's capital, Abuja has flayed Motion Picture Practitioners’ Association of Nigeria (MOPPAN) and Arewa Film Makers Association of Nigeria (AFMAN) over a press release issued by both organisations that they boycotted the International film festival. MOPPAN had on Wednesday in a press release addressed to the minister of Information and culture by their National President Dr. Ahmad Muhammad Sarari, explained the reason for their action. He explained that the event was deliberately fixed on Sallah Day, which, apart from being a festive day for…

Nollywood actor, Sir David Osagie, is dead. The actor, known for playing the role of a king in most movies, died hours after he was on a movie set. Nollywood actress, Ngozi Ezeh confirming his death said the actor was not sick but slept and didn’t wake up the following day. On Instagram, she wrote: “I hate to say this but we have lost another Nollywood king, Sir David. He wasn’t sick, it just happened. How do we explain this, another loss in Nollywood. Oh Lord have mercy. I Mourn again oh.” Also reacting, Actress Ibiwari wrote: “This can’t be…

Nollywood actress, Muoghalu Uchechukwu Judith who is better known as Judy Austin has reacted to different call out and reactions after it was revealed that she is Yul Edochie’s second wife. Yul Edochie had announced via his verified Instagram page that Judy Austin bore him a son and thus became his second wife on wednesday. This led to different negative comments on her Instagram page, in a swift response, she wrote, I AM NOT ASHAMED TO SAY I AM NOTHING WITHOUT YOU JESUS. HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY BUNNIES.”

Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has been called out by his first wife May, on social media. Edochie announced the arrival of his son with his second wife, Judy Moghalu via his Instagram page on Wednesday, April 27, 2022. May took to the comment section of her husband's post where she called him out. "May God judge you both," she wrote. Edochie revealed that he had welcomed a son with Moghalu. "It’s time for the world to meet my son. His name is STAR DIKE MUNACHIMSO YUL-EDOCHIE. Born by my second wife @judyaustin1 And I love him so much, just as…

Popular Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie, has welcomed a son with his second wife, Judy Austin, who is also a Nigerian actress. The actor made the announcement on his Instagram page on Wednesday, where he shared pictures of himself and the newborn son. He added that he loves the child as much as he loved his older four children, which he shared with his first wife, May. Edochie wrote, “It’s time for the world to meet my son. His name is STAR DIKE MUNACHIMSO YUL-EDOCHIE. Born by my second wife, Judy Austin. And I love him so much, just as much…

Everywhere in Aboh, Mbaise, Imo state is currently wearing a festive mood as Nollywood stars, friends, kinsmen and women gather at actress Rita Dominic’s country home for her traditional marriage rites. Vanguard learnt that couple opted for a private traditional marriage, while they plan to hold a reception later in the day at the landmark event centre Owerri. Many Nollywood actresses are already in Owerri, including Joke Silva, Uche Jumbo, Kate Henshaw and Ini Edo Credit: Picture, Instagram // bellanaijaweddings

Obi Cubana, the Anambra-born business mogul, has donated two million naira each to 20 of his “struggling” secondary school classmates to establish themselves. On Friday, the socialite hosted his 1992 colleagues from Dennis Memorial Grammar School, Onitsha in Abuja. It is understood that the reunion was organised ahead of their forthcoming 30th anniversary. Speaking at the event, the entrepreneur, whose real name is Obi Iyiegbu, stressed the need to join hands and help the “poorest” among them. He said to actualise this, a trust fund should be established so that those willing to support the initiative can make their donations.…

Nollywood actress, Rita Dominic, is now engaged to Fidelis Anosike, Publisher of the Daily Times. According to a report, representatives of the film star revealed the couple “got engaged some time ago”. The sources were quoted as saying they “have privately been putting plans together for their upcoming nuptials.” Lovey-dovey photos of the actress and her potential husband also surfaced on social media. Dominic had revealed her partner in December 2020 after she had kept a low profile about her relationship. It was gathered that, in weeks to come, the couple will have their wedding ceremony. It is also understood…

Nollywood Yoruba actor, John Adewuni, popularly known as Tafa Oloyede is dead. According to Osun state Secretary of the Theater Arts and Motion Picture Producers Association of Nigeria, Ademola Oyedokun, the late Tafa Oloyede died in Osogbo on Tuesday. He said, “He (Tafa Oloyede) is dead. I just left the mortuary. I will brief you later.” Oloyede, who enjoyed fame after featuring in a movie titled Akanji Oniposi, also featured in movies including Jaiyesimi, Ayanmo, Ekuro Oloja and Orogun, among others.

Popular Instagram comedian Adebayo Ridwan popularly known as Isbae U, has broken his silence over the sex for role allegation levelled against him. According to the IG skit maker in a video shared via his Instagram page on Monday, January 31, 2022, even though he is heartbroken, he is taking full responsibility for everything that has happened. https://www.instagram.com/p/CZY_vlJNWg3/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link "I am here because of those that love me and I have let down. I have received all the stones thrown at me. I am human. I'm not here to blame anyone for what's happening, anyone but myself," he said. "I am…