Veteran Nollywood actor Francis Duru has died at the age of 57 following a brief illness. The sad news was officially confirmed by his family in a statement published on his verified Instagram page in the early hours of Friday, October 23, 2026. According to the release, the iconic screen star passed away after a brief…

…is one of Nollywood's most recognisable faces — and one of its most controversial. The Nigerian actor built two decades of screen credits, a film academy, and a devoted following, only to see it overshadowed in 2022 when he publicly announced a second wife and a secret child. The fallout — divorce proceedings, a high-p…

…messages from fans and fellow entertainers, while also renewing conversations about Nigerian actors who have relocated abroad.5. Tunde EdnutPopular Nigerian celebrity blogger and former musician Tunde Ednut also announced that he had become an American citizen in May 2025.Born Tunde Olaoluwa Adekunle, the social media…

…Kanayo O. Kanayo, has cautioned Ghanaian actors against demanding the same fees paid to Nigerian actors for movie roles. Kanayo, popularly known as KOK, spoke shortly after arriving Accra, Ghana, for a movie production. The veteran actor alleged that some Ghanaian actors had developed the habit of demanding to be paid…

…from fans and supporters who turned out at the airport to greet him.The legendary Nigerian actor is in Ghana for the Pete Edochie Legacy Project, a Pan-African initiative themed "Celebrating the African Legend: The Lion That Needs Not to Roar." The programme honours his remarkable life, decades-long career, and endurin…

…among Nigerians, with some questioning the incident and the broader issue of how Nigerian actors are treated when working in unfamiliar cultural and linguistic environments. The controversy has also drawn attention to Omotola’s own career and her portrayal of Igbo characters in Nollywood. Some commentators have pointed…

…below: Yinka Quadri in tears at Ogogo's burialLegit.ng had reported that veteran Nigerian actor Yinka Quadri was overcome with grief as he attended the burial of his close friend in Ilaro, Ogun State. In a deeply emotional moment, the actor was filmed sobbing uncontrollably as mourners gathered around him to offer comf…

…session on Instagram on Sunday, where she expressed disbelief over her father’s death. Nigerian actor and filmmaker, Saheed Balogun, also mourned the veteran actor in an Instagram post. “Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un. You can rest now, my brother Taiwo Hassan Ogogo. May Almighty Allah guide you through Aljannah.…

…Theatre is also a breeding ground for discovering and developing talent. Many respected Nigerian actors, directors, playwrights and producers began their careers on stage before transitioning into Nollywood. Taiwo Ibikunle, an accomplished Nollywood actor known for Jenifa’s Diary and Omo Ghetto, earned both his B.A. an…

…Island has been flooding for decades" - Actor Ikechukwu Onunaku reacts to Lagos flooding Nigerian actor and rapper Ikechukwu Onunaku has weighed in on the recent flooding across parts of Lagos, saying the situation is nothing new. In a video shared online, the actor said he finds it surprising that many residents are r…

…family drama Ajosepo: The Gathering as well as Love and New notes.Timini Egbuson is a Nigerian actor from Bayelsa State. He began his acting career in 2010 with a role in the long-running television series Tinsel, before establishing himself as one of Nollywood's leading actors through a string of successful film and t…