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THE legs of popular comic Nollywood actor, John Okafor, also known as Mr Ibu, have been amputated. According to the handler of his verified Instagram page, Mr Ibu’s leg was amputated due to his medical conditions and to save his life. It also noted that the veteran actor has undergone seven successful surgeries and there’s hope for him to survive but still needs financial support from Nigerians. The post reads: “Good afternoon, Nigerians.. We want to appreciate everyone that has come through for our dad, saying we are grateful is an understatement and only the good Lord can thank you…

Richard Roundtree, a US actor best known for his starring role in the Shaft film franchise, has died aged 81. He died at home in Los Angeles on Tuesday afternoon with his family by his side, his manager Patrick McMinn told The Hollywood Reporter. His death comes after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. “Richard’s work and career served as a turning point for African American leading men in film. The impact he had on the industry cannot be overstated,” McMinn said in a statement. Born on 9 July, 1942 in New Rochelle, New York, Roundtree began his acting career…

A viral video of popular Nigerian singer David Adeleke, aka Davido, and his wife Chioma Avril Rowland leaving a hospital with a set of twins in the United States of America has surfaced online. In the viral video, Chioma can be seen sitting in a wheelchair clutching two babies with Davido standing beside her beaming with joy Also, a voice could be heard announcing, “ Grandpa is the photographer, hello Atlanta, hello world, we are having our first car ride in Grandpa’s Bently.” Davido and his wife Chioma were said to have welcomed their twins on Tuesday, October 10, 2023.…

Nollywood actress, Moyo Lawal, has finally reacted to a viral sex video about her, which was leaked online on Saturday, describing the publication and sharing of the material as a criminal breach of privacy, which will be met with a full force of the law. The video which shows the actress engaging in a sexual act with a person she admitted to be her ex-fiance, has since got many talking online with the majority claiming that the 'A Time To Heal' actress leaked the tape herself. But, taking to her Instagram page on Sunday, Lawal confirmed she was the person…

Popular Nollywood actor, Ninalowo Bolanle, on Friday, disclosed that he had parted ways with his wife, Bunmi. In a lengthy post on his verified Instagram handle, @iamnino_b, the actor said he had finally accepted the “reality of the end of a (sic) road”. He, however, expressed optimism that the separation, which he described as “sad reality” would “give room & hope for a brighter and more fulfilling future!” The post read, “Finally I accept the reality of the End to a Road! “A sad reality that gives room & hope for a brighter and more fulfilling future! A reality that…

Adaora Soludo, the daughter to the governor of Anambra state, Charles Soludo, is engaged to her partner, Arinze. Sharing pictures via her Instagram page on Friday, she said, "Allow me to introduce you to the love of my life ♥" See photos below:

Austin Faani, Nollywood producer and husband to actress, Charity Eke, better known as Chacha Eke, has narrated his ordeal while handling his wife’s mental health challenge. Chacha Eke revealed a few years ago that she has bipolar disorder and she has been on medication since then. Speaking about what it feels like to be living with a mentally ill partner at the Meticulous People Foundation Outreach, a foundation that deals with mental illness, the producer revealed that he has done so many sacrifices for the sake of his wife. According to him, he has sacrificed goats just to ensure his…

Popular BBNaija All-Stars edition housemate, Kiddwaya, has been evicted from the reality TV show on Sunday to the surprise of fellow housemates and viewers. Ealier, Kiddwaya and Tolanibaj, were disclosed as the ‘bottom two’ housemates for the week and at least one of them risked eviction this Sunday night. Surprisingly, the three-man Jury voted unanimously to evict Kiddwaya from Biggie’s House. Earlier, organisers of the Big Brother Naija reality TV show unveiled three former housemates in the previous editions as members of Eviction Jury for the third live eviction show this Sunday night. Former housemates Saskay, Elozonam and Vee are…

Veteran Nollywood actor, Nkem Owoh, has announced the burial arrangement for his daughter, Kosisochukwu Nkem-Owoh. According to her burial poster online, Kosisochukwu, 24, died on June 28, 2023, after battling liver cancer. The burial arrangement for Kosisochukwu as announced by the family on Friday shows that she will be buried on August 24. It reads: "The family of Nkem Owoh (Osuofiasn) of Umunevo Owonta of Umungwu clan in Amagu village, Udi town, Udi local government, Enugu State regrets to announce the death of our daughter. The deceased will be buried on August 24."

Nigerian singer Ayodeji Balogun popularly known as Wizkid has lost his mother. Wizkid's mum, Mrs Jane Dolapo Balogun, died at around 1.30 am, Friday. Confirming the incident to The PUNCH, Sunday Are, Wizkid's longtime manager said Mrs Balogun died in the early hours of Friday. "Yes, she died this morning, at about 1.30 am," Sunday Are said. The late Mrs. Balogun is also the mother to two other children, Yetunde Balogun and Lade Balogun.