Author: Fayomi Ifedamola Joseph

Nollywood actor and award-winning producer Lateef Adedimeji has opened up about the deliberate casting choices for his latest project, Lisabi, a film set in the era of the old Oyo Empire. In coalition with his wife, MoBimpe, Adedimeji intentionally appointed actors Ibrahim Chatta and Adebowale Adebayo, known as Mr. Macaroni, for key roles. During an interview on “Nollywood on Radio,” Adedimeji clarified that casting Chatta as “Olori Ilari” was a decision made early in the scriptwriting process. After much review, he finalized that no other actor could embody the role better than Chatta. MoBimpe had also long anticipated working with…

The Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) has released their nominees for 2024 Awards categories. They are below. EFERE OZAKO AMAA 2024 AWARD FOR BEST SHORT FILM 1. The Last Shoe Maker – Uganda 2. Seben – Mali 3. Dear Future Wife – South Africa 4. Isolated – Nigeria 5. Jolie – Angola 6. Strike A Blow And Die – Malawi 7. Don’t Call Me Beautiful – Ghana 8. Sins Of A Father – Zimbabwe/USA JUBRIL MALAFIA AMAA 2024 AWARD FOR BEST ANIMATION 1. Heavy crown – Libya 2. Counter punch – Kenya 3. Journey of the legend – Cameroon 4.…

Nigerian popular Yoruba Nollywood comedian Atinuke Kazeem, known as Mama No Network, has revealed her turbulent marriage to colleague Baba Lanko. In an interview with Biola Bayo on “Talk to B,” Mama No Network disclosed that they toiled to produce movies together. Yet, when they became successful, she said Baba Lanko demonstrated a desire for a new wife. Furthermore, after their marriage disbanded, ‘Mama No Network’ declared that Baba Lanko instructed producers to keep her out of the same movie he would be featuring. Madam No Network, also shared unbearable toils with infertility, revealing that she was once given kerosene…

Kogi residents have been left stranded after heavy rainfall cut off the main road leading to Ayeh Gbede, a key agricultural community in Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State. The incident, confirmed by Comrade Waheed Sikiru, President of the Ayeh Gbede Development Union, happened on Thursday morning, leaving the community in grief. According to Sikiru, three critical parts of the road from Okoro Gbede have been severely eroded by the rainfalls, making the route impassable. This has caused significant trouble for local farmers, who now face challenges in transporting their produce to markets, further worsening the community’s struggles. The…

BBnaija winner, Phyna has caused a lot of Controversy on social media, after publicly supporting Wizkid, following the beef with his colleague Davido. A few days ago, Wizkid was bogged down in a hot online exchange, where he blew hot on Davido, addressing him as a “Wack” and “Talentless”. Wizkid has made a series of Tweets on his X handle, which includes curses that have agitated so many reactions across social media, Davido is yet to respond to the dragging. However, as the matter between the two Afrobeat stars Continued, Phyna escalated the issue by demonstrating her support for Wizkid.…

Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola also known as Portable has declared that his colleagues in the music industry, Wizkid, and Davido are using their beef to stay relevant. According to Portable, the two stars are no longer delivering good music again, so they use the beef as a way to stay relevant and promote their music. The “Zazu” singer declared that he is not a fan of any of the two stars, and does not support either of the two of them on the social media beefs. “Don’t use your brother to shine, shine yourself. Una songs no dey market again,…

Says She’s Been Homeless Karen Igho, the winner of a TV reality show “Big Brother Africa” has cried out on the social media for help. The award winner posted on her X handle on Tuesday, revealing that she has been suffering from divorce with her ex-husband, Yaroslav Rokas. She furthermore informed the public and her fans to take her husband responsible if anything happened to her because she accused her husband Rakos of Domestic and sexual assault. However, Karen counted that her husband is planning to take her children from her, claiming that she is mentally unstable. “I am going…

Popular Nigerian Afrobeat singer, Ayodeji Balogun, famously known as Wizkid has again sparked the light of the long-term rivalry between his fellow Afrobeat counterpart David Adeleke known as Davido dragging him on social media. Just a few months after the clash between the two hip-hop stars clashed on X (Twitter) when Wizkid called out Davido and the Marvin record boss Don Jazzy, in May. Wizkid addressed Don Jazzy “Influencer” and posted a video of Davido kneeling and begging for new music. The scenario started after Davido gave a hint about his first single music in 2024, and Wizkid also intended…

In celebration of Nigeria’s 64th Independence anniversary, actress May Edochie, ex-wife of Nollywood star Yul Edochie, shared her thoughts on the stability and resilience that unite the country. Using her social media platforms, May posted a series of incredible photos, wearing a dazzling outfit that symbolized the richness of Nigerian culture and heritage. In her heartfelt message, May expressed satisfaction in the beauty and strength of the nation, likening Nigeria’s journey to a tapestry woven with resilience and creativity. “As Nigeria celebrates 64 years of independence, I stand proud not only as a Nigerian but as a woman embracing the…

Funke Akindele, the acclaimed Nigerian actress and filmmaker, joined in the celebration of Nigeria’s 64th Independence anniversary, calling for unity, resilience, and optimism for a brighter future. In a heartfelt post shared on her Instagram handle, Funke Akindele expressed her uncompromising faith in Nigeria’s ability to overcome its current situation and emphasized the strength of the Nigerian spirit. In her message, Akindele praised Nigerians for their stability in the face of hardship, acknowledging the ordeals and hardships the nation has survived over the years. She exhorted her fellow citizens to hold onto hope and continue seeking for a country where…