Tag: #Nollywood

Aug

01

2025

Actress Omotala is dead! Nollywood mourns

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Actress Omotala is dead! Nollywood mourns The Nollywood industry, a leading entertainment industry in Nigeria has lost another of their popular Actresses, Omotala Odunai to the cold hands of death. The vibrant Yoruba Nollywood star joined her ancestors yesterday, The shocking news of the sudden demise of this young beautiful, talented Actress, has again, thrown the industry in its entirety into a mourning state. Meanwhile, her death news was announced by her colleague, Bakare Zainab. Among the movies where she played a vital a role.was "Lisabi" wherein she acted alongside Actor Lateef Adedimejim. Zainab, however, did not reveal the cause…

Jul

22

2025

By Famous Reporters

JUST IN: Tension in Nollywood, As Police Arrest Actor Jerry Williams

ENTERTAINMENTS#ActorJerryWilliamArrested, #Drugabuse, #DrugAddiction, #JerryWilliams, #Nollywood

JUST IN: Tension in Nollywood, As Police Arrest Actor Jerry Williams Months after leaving the rehabilitation centre, Nigerian actor Jerry Williams has been reportedly arrested by the police. Reportedly, Jerry was whisked away from his home in Delta State by the officers on Monday morning, July 21, 2025. The arrest was said to have been carried out with the help of Nwafor Franklin, popularly known as Izutech. The incident was brought to the public domain by Actor Stanley Ontop through a video on social media, wherein it was alleged that Jerry was vigorously taken to Benin, Edo State. He expressed…

Jun

26

2025

By Famous Reporters

Breaking! Scores feared dead, only popular Nollywood Actor Survives Auto crash

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Breaking! Scores feared dead, only popular Nollywood Actor Survives Auto crash By Charity Uwakwe A yet to be identified number of passengers met their untimely deaths in the early hours of today, Thursday, June 26, leaving behind on a popular Nollywood Actor, Odira Nwobu as the only survivor of a ghastly motor accident. The horrific accident occurred in Lagos State, today, thus claiming the lives of all other occupants of the vehicle except for the popular Actor, Odira Nwobu. Odira Nwobu, popular Nollywood Actor. Odira Nwobu, popular Nollywood Actor. Nollywood Actor, Odira Nwobu Involved In Ghastly Motor Accident (photo) (25363…

Apr

19

2025

By Famous Reporters

Breaking! Nollywood Loses 2 Filmmakers Simultaneously Drinking Calypso Served by Producer

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Breaking! Nollywood Loses 2 Filmmakers Simultaneously Drinking Calypso Served by Producer Another tragedy has struck again, as the Industry simultaneously lost two key members, Mr. Evans and Nnunu, popular Actor and Videographer, respectively. The heartbreaking incident was said to have occurred at a movie location in Owerri, the capital of Imo State, shortly after shooting. This devastating incident happened, today , Friday, April 18, 2025 andwas shared in a Facebook post by one Chukwudi M Udokwu. According to Udokwu, the actor, Evans and Nnunnu the videographer started vomiting after drinking Calypso a blend of spirit popular in the Nigerian market.…

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…

Aug

08

2024

By Famous Reporters

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

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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…

Jul

12

2023

By Famous Reporters

Delta State AGN Confirms Death Of Nollywood Actress, Okereke

ENTERTAINMENTS#AGN, #CynthiaOkereke, #Nollywood

Delta State AGN Confirms Death Of Nollywood Actress, Okereke The Chairman of Actors Guild of Nigeria, Delta State chapter, Mr. Emma Onyemeziem confirmed the death of a popular Nollywood actress to newsmen. It would be recalled that Okereke was kidnapped last year alongside actor Clemson Cornel, while filming in Enugu. According to him, the actress died on Wednesday morning from an undisclosed ailment. Although the cause of her death is yet to be ascertained, Onyemeziem said that Cynthia Okereke had been managing her health all the while. Also, Joseph Okechukwu confirmed the news in a post on his verified Twitter…