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The U.S. Consulate General in Lagos honoured eight Nigerian filmmakers, actors and creatives for deepening commercial ties between Hollywood and Nollywood, presenting awards that highlighted their contributions to the growing partnership.
Nollywood star Toyin Abraham has responded to criticism after a leaked 11‑minute audio clip showed a TikTok fan insulting fellow actress Funke Akindele while Abraham listened and laughed. The actress reposted a defence from influencer Bukky Majek instead of issuing a direct statement.
Ghanaian actor Van Vicker marked his 23rd wedding anniversary by posting a photo with his wife and a loving message on social media, prompting congratulatory comments from fans and fellow entertainers.
Nollywood crew member AY Light collapsed and died shortly after celebrating his 30th birthday on October 14, 2024, according to actor Kunle Afod’s social‑media post. The tragedy unfolded on a movie set as he tried to work, and it occurred alongside the death of gospel singer Toluwanisings.
Chief (Dr) Lizzy Anjorin‑Lawal has filed a legal notice demanding the removal of alleged defamatory content posted by Iyabo Ojo, her daughter Priscilla Ojo and more than a hundred bloggers, with a threat of ₦50 million damages per person if they do not comply within seven days.
Nollywood actor Uzor Arukwe is seeking assistance from Nigerians to identify an elderly man who allegedly stole mobile phones and personal belongings from guests at the burial and song service for fellow actor Cjay Nwoks held at the Redeemed Christian Church of God in Gbagada, Lagos.
Veteran Nollywood actor Pete Edochie told TV3 that, as he approaches his 80th birthday, his age makes him a father figure whose words are taken seriously by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Nigeria’s 36 state governors.