Category: ENTERTAINMENTS

May

21

2025

Breaking! Nigeria Synergises with AFRIFF …Set to Launch Film Content Market

ENTERTAINMENTS#AFCM, #Africa InternationalFilmFestival, #AFRIFF, #FilmandContent Market

Breaking! Nigeria Synergises with AFRIFF…Set to Launch Film Content Market In the not too-distant-future, the Nigeria nation will be in the spotlight, Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy has formed a collaboration with the Famous Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF). In a bold move to reinforce Nigeria’s leadership in the global creative economy, the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF), establishing the AFRIFF Film and Content Market (AFCM), a pioneering marketplace poised to reposition Africa as a…

Feb

12

2025

By Famous Reporters

2baba declares unreserved love for Edo House member, Natasha, amid divorce hint

ENTERTAINMENTS#2Baba, #Divorce, #InnocentIdibia, #NatashaOsawaru

2baba declares unreserved love for Edo House member, Natasha, amid divorce hint Amid the divorce circulations revolving around the marriage between Nigerian music icon, Innocent Idibia, also known as 2Baba and his wife, Annie Idibia, the former has announced that he is captivated by his love for Edo and member, Natasha Osawaru. Describing the state Legislator as his "world", 2Face called the Edo State lawmaker appealed to Nigerians to assist in pleading with Natasha to tie the knot with him. The Nigerian music icon, Innocent Idibia, also known as 2Baba, has via this post on his Instagram handle, stirred reactions…

Feb

06

2025

By Famous Reporters

Breaking: Veteran Nollywood Actor Irosanga ‘Igbudu’ is dead

ENTERTAINMENTS#ActorColumbusIrosanga, #death, #Igbudu, #Nollywood, #PatUgwu

Breaking: Veteran Nollywood Actor Irosanga ‘Igbudu’ is dead The Nigerian film industry, Nollywood, has announced the shocking passing of their member, veteran actor Columbus Irisoanga, fondly called as ‘Igbudu’. The news of his passing was announced by fellow actress and politician Hilda Dokubo on Instagram. Hilda Dokubo described Columbus’ death as a heavy loss not only to the University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, where he was an alumnus but also to the entire Nollywood community. She wrote, “Our uncle Coli @colu_mbusirisoanga has gone to be with the Lord. Ikoli eh dein na mu. “There can’t be a shortage of…

Feb

01

2025

By Famous Reporters

‘Why I Dressed Dead Bodies’ – Veteran Actress Mama G Reveals

ENTERTAINMENTS#MamaG, #Nollywood, #PatienceOzokwor

‘Why I Dressed Dead Bodies’ – Veteran Actress Mama G Reveals A famous Nollywood actress, Patience Ozokwor, popularly known as Mama G, has narrated what hurdles life had put her through before fame came knocking on her door. Mama's inspiring story of her life's journey is that of 'from grass to grace havingade resilience and determination her watchword, despite the odds. Speaking at the pre-premiere dinner for Funke Akindele’s movie Everybody Loves Jenifa, Ozokwor reflected on the challenges she faced to provide for her family before fortune smiled on her. “Funke Akindele is a very strong woman. I love strong…

Dec

11

2024

By Famous Reporters

Exclusive: How I started my Nigeria History Museum- Ikwuano son, CRIMMD Director

ENTERTAINMENTS#CentreforResearch, #CentreforResearchInformationandMediaDevelopment, #CRIMMD, #DrJamesRaphael, #InternationalCentreforInvestigativeReporting, #Museum

Exclusive: How I started my Nigeria History Museum, Ikwuano son, CRIMMD Director, James*Bemoans tiny display space, as he calls for help Dr. Raphael James is the Director of the Centre for Research, Information and Media Development, (CRIMMD). CRIMMD is the pioneer of the Nigeria History Museum in Nigeria. He is a prominent son of Ikwuano. Based in Lagos, Dr. James has inarguably achieved milestones and is yet unyielding, hence he has so much up his sleeves to impact on the younger and unborn generations. In this exclusive interview with Charity Uwakwe of Famousreporters.com, in his office at Idimu area of…

Dec

11

2024

By Famous Reporters

Exclusive: How I started my photo Museum- Ikwuano son, CRIMD Director, James

ENTERTAINMENTS#CentreforResearch, #CRIMD, #DrJamesRaphael, #History, #Information, #Museum, #NigeriaPostageStamp, Information and Media Development

Exclusive: How I started my photo Museum, Ikwuano son, CRIMD Director *Bemoans tiny display space, as he calls for help Dr. Raphael James is the Director of the Centre for Research, Information and Media Development, (CRIMD). CRIMD is the pioneer history museum in Nigeria. He is a prominent son of Ikwuano. Based in Lagos, Dr. James has inarguably achieved milestones and is yet unyielding, hence he has so much up his sleeves to impact on the younger and unborn generations. In this exclusive interview with Charity Uwakwe of Famousreporters.com, in his office at Ago Adura, Lagos State, the proud Ikwuano…

Aug

08

2024

By Famous Reporters

Nollywood Actor, Francis Duru Loses 15-years-old Son

ENTERTAINMENTS#FrancisDuru, #IfeanyiDuru, #Nollywood

Nollywood Actor, Francis Duru Loses 15-year-old Son By Elizabeth Austin, Lagos. The Nigerian entertainment industry is in shock following the sudden passing of Ifeanyi, the 15-year-old son of Nollywood actor Francis Duru. The emotion ladden Actor took to social media to announce the tragic news, expressing his grief and acceptance of God's will. In a heartfelt post, Duru wrote: "My champ!!! My lion… you fought like a lion….if this is the way He wants it, so be it, I still judge you faithful…. Ifeanyi my champ… I will miss you son……. I will forever love you…..Rest in peace son…. Rest….…

Apr

11

2024

By Famous Reporters

JNR. POPE: AGN Suspends Movie Shooting, Punishes Producer, Adamma Luke I poured Fanta to greet water spirits, says survivor TC Virus As Anambra residents insist Actor be buried beside river

ENTERTAINMENTS#ActorsGuildofNigeria, #AdammaLuke, #death, #Drowning, #JuniorPope, #Nollywood

*A JNR. POPE: AGN Suspends Movie Shooting, Punishes Producer, Adamma Luke*I poured Fanta to greet water spirits, says survivor TC Virus After the publication of his death, another news went viral again that the Doctors succeeded in resuscitating him with wild jubilations by his fans thanking God for his coming back alive. A few minutes later, contrary news had it that he had finally died. However, Famousreporters.com was not swift to report the information but decided to wait patiently and anticipatingly for a credible and official statement confirming the latest update was released by the Actors Guild of Nigeria, (AGN).…

Apr

10

2024

By Famous Reporters

UPDATE: Mortuary Attendants Reject Nollywood Actor, Jnr. Pope’s Body, Say He’s Alive

ENTERTAINMENTS#ActorsGuildofNigeria, #death, #JuniorPope, #Nollywood, #Riverniger

UPDATE: Mortuary Attendants Reject Nollywood Actor, Jnr. Pope's Body, Says He's Alive Contrary to the viral death news of Nollywood Actor, Jnr. Pope as posted earlier by different Media houses, the President Actors Guild of Nigeria, (AGN), Comrd. Emeka Rollas has confirmed that the former is still alive but in comatose. Confirming the report in one of his social media handles, Mr. Rollas wrote: "What God cannot do does not exist.Junior Pope is alive.He is taking treatment in the hospital.@actorguidofnigeria". Popular Nollywood Actor, Junior Pope and his family The president's refutal came shortly after it was reported that the Mortuary…

Apr

10

2024

By Famous Reporters

Breaking! Popular Nollywood Actor, Jnr Pope Dies In Boat, As Lifeless Body Discovered In River

ENTERTAINMENTS#death, #Jr.Pope, Nollywood

Breaking! Popular Nollywood Actor, Jnr Pope's Lifeless Body Discovered In River Again, calamity has struck in the Nollywood industry, as a popular Actor, Junior Pope died today, in a boat on his way to a movie location. According to a filmmaker Sam Olatunji who shared this in his social media handle, Pope's lifeless body was found in the water alongside three others. Popular Nigerian actor, Junior Pope Odonwodo, a.k.a Jnr Pope, has died today, April 10 at the age of 39. According to information gathered, four actors including Jnr Pope fell into Anam River in Anambra State on their way…