…faces, celebrated for his commanding screen presence and prolific output in the Nigerian film industry. PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Nwankwo Kanu, on the other hand, remains one of Africa's greatest footballers, having won the UEFA Champions League with Ajax, collecte…
…spoke about her health challenges, marriage struggles, motherhood and her career in the Nigerian film industry. Oshodi-Oke reflected on the difficult period she experienced during her illness and how it influenced her outlook on life and relationships. She also discussed her decision to join the Celestial Church of Chr…
…said the actor’s career brought joy to generations and contributed to the growth of the Nigerian film industry. “Alhaji Taiwo Hassan was more than an accomplished veteran of the entertainment industry to us; he was a dear brother and a proud son of Ilaro and Ogun West, whose remarkable career brought joy to generations…
…describing the loss as painful and irreplaceable for his family, Ogun State, and the Nigerian film industry.The governor shared his condolences through his official Instagram account, @dapoabiodunmfr, expressing grief over the passing of the actor who hailed from Ilaro in Yewaland, Ogun State.Ogun State Governor Dapo A…
…medical procedures and traditional remedies. Ogogo was a prominent figure in the Nigerian film industry, particularly known for his contributions to Yoruba-language films.
Veteran Nigerian filmmaker Ola Balogun issued a public will after a fresh illness struck him just days after his 81st birthdayBalogun, currently receiving treatment in Lagos, cited Chief Obafemi Awolowo as inspiration for preparing his final wishesThe pioneer filmmaker directed that his viable organs be extracted for d…
…and eyes to persons in need - Ailing filmmaker Ola Balogun instructs in will Veteran Nigerian filmmaker Ola Balogun has directed that his organs be donated and his body handed over to medical institutions for research and training after his death.The 81-year-old made the directive in a public rendition of his last will…
…years old, following a cardiac arrest. Her death was widely described as a shock to the Nigerian film industry, and she left behind a legacy that her daughter Mide has continued to build upon in the decades since.Mide, who has gone on to become one of the most recognisable faces in Yoruba cinema, has spoken about her m…
…people rather than glorify rituals,” she said. She also urged practitioners in the Nigerian film industry to promote unity, compassion, and mutual support. “What Nollywood lacks is love, empathy and trust. We need to stand by one another because one person’s pain should be everybody’s pain,” she said. Apostle Queen Bel…
…alleged court caseFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Award-winning Nigerian filmmaker Kunle Afolayan has dismissed a viral report claiming that he is facing a court battle over an alleged N5 billion loan.The report, which circulated online, alleged that Afolayan borrowed the money from First Bank in…
…as she turns 21. >Adebayo, widely known for his roles in major Yoruba and mainstream Nigerian films, addressed the post directly to his daughter, whom he called his "forever baby."The actor opened his message by reflecting on the moment she came into his world, writing that 21 years ago, Allah blessed him with his "fir…
Any s3x you are not enjoying is s3x slavery, even in marriage - Nigerian filmmaker Aniebiet Francis tells women Nigerian filmmaker, Aniebiet Francis, has stated that any s3xual act a woman doesn't enjoy or consent to, is s3x slavery, even in marriage. According to her, a husband has no right to demand s3x or try new s3…
More than three decades after he produced Agbara Nla, Nigerian filmmaker Mike Bamiloye is taking the Christian classic to cinemas for the first time: a rare example of how holding onto intellectual property can transform a low-budget film into a long-term commercial asset. Over the years, remakes of classic films have…
…film industry helped establish a foundation for wider creative exports."It is through Nigerian films that we dominated Africa and it is through Nigerian films that we set the stage for Afrobeats," he said. He noted that Nollywood's growth created cultural pathways that later supported the international rise of Nigerian…
…the success of Single Action, a project that significantly boosted her profile in the Nigerian film industry.
…in Bondage" became a phenomenal commercial success and ushered in the home-video era of Nigerian filmmaking. But it was more than a movie. It was a cultural milestone that transformed storytelling in Nigeria and gave birth to what has since become one of the largest film industries in the world, next to Hollywood and B…