Wednesday, July 31, 2013

CAN YOU GUESS WHO THIS IS?


Can you guess who this is? He has appeared in several Nollywood films.

FUNKE AKINDELE 'TUSSLES' WITH NKEM OWOH


Nkem Owoh and Funke Akindele are fast becoming a much sought after duo in Nollywood. This year, they have starred together, in the movie, Oga at the Top, and Sherikoko Reloaded. Check out this funny picture from another new film, which they are shooting. 

Tuesday, July 30, 2013

LONDON PREMIERE OF 'THE BRIEFCASE' FOR AUGUST 16


The London premiere of The Briefcase: Diary of a Thief (directed by Ugezu J. Ugezu) will take place on August 16, at the Greenwich Imax Odeon. The movie stars Yul Edochie, Joy Helen, Ngozi Ezeonu, Livinus Nochiri, Esther Audu, and Prince Eke. It was produced by Ugezu J. Ugezu.  Continue for the trailer ...

MARY REMMY GIVES BIRTH TO BABY BOY


Nollywood actress, Mary Remmy, gave birth to a baby boy on Tuesday (July 30). The actress is married to Iroko TV founder, Jason Njoku. The baby has been named Jason Obinna Njoku. We say congrats to her. Continue for more pictures ...

UCHE JOMBO AT THE PREMIERE OF 'TORN'


Star actress, Uche Jombo, attended the premiere of the psychological thriller, Torn (directed by Moses Inwang), which took place last Saturday (July 27), at the Silverbird Galleria, Victoria island, Lagos. The actress attended the the premiere, wearing a stylish Guess gown, and Fergie platform sandals.

KATE HENSHAW TO RELEASE FITNESS DVD


Star actress, Kate Henshaw, is set to release a fitness DVD. According to reports, the DVD will be released in September, and she has signed an international distribution deal with a US-based media firm. There's certainly no one better qualified than the actress, to be a fitness advocate.

SAMURAI NELSON!


Check out this fierce picture of Yvonne Nelson posing with a samurai sword. Do you like?

SEXY RAMSEY!


Check out this picture of Nollywood actor, Ramsey Nouah, which was taken at Rita Dominic's birthday party, which took place on July 14, at Rhapsody (VI, Lagos). Hot!

Photo credit: Instagram - glazedlens

COOL CHINEDU!


Check out this picture of Nollywood star, Chinedu Ikedieze (aka Aki) looking fly! We love the jaunty hat. Do you like?

TONTO DIKEH'S BLONDE LOOK


Popular Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, definitely loves the blonde look. Check out her new blonde look, which she rocked at the premiere of the film, Torn, which took place last Saturday (July 27). Continue for more pictures ...

SPOTTED: JIM IYKE AND NADIA BUARI


Lovebirds, Jim Iyke and Nadia Buari, were spotted together at a recently held fashion show in Ghana. The show was held at Alisa Hotel in Accra, and it was put together by Oluwaseyi Asepo, who is the creative head of the fashion line, Seyi Jones.

Monday, July 29, 2013

WHAT JACKIE APPIAH WORE TO BIG BROTHER


Star actress, Jackie Appiah, attended the Big Brother Africa eviction show, last Sunday (July 28). The actress was smartly dressed in a peplum top and skirt, from the urban fashion line, Fekeye Sekida. What do you think of the outfit? Continue for more pictures ...

STUNNING JULIET IBRAHIM!


Check out this stunning picture of popular actress, Juliet Ibrahim, taken by the photographer, 'anuel Modebe.

CHIKA IKE OFFICIALLY DIVORCED


Popular Nollywood actress, Chika Ike, announced on Sunday (July 28) that she is now officially divorced from Tony Eberiri, whom she married in 2006. The two had already been separated for several years before the divorce. The actress made the announcement via a Facebook update, which read: 

Hi Fabs! Thank you all for your love and support over the years.... It's been an emotional journey and I want to officially announce to you guys that the court has granted me a divorce.... I am now officially divorced. Thanks.


Sunday, July 28, 2013

JACKIE APPIAH AND OC UKEJE ON BIG BROTHER AFRICA



Jackie Appiah and OC Ukeje, were on the TV show, Big Brother Africa: The Chase on Sunday (July 28). The two had a one-on-one session with show host IK Osakioduwa. Enjoy!

WHAT EBUBE NWAGBO WORE TO MISS GLOBAL 2013


Popular Nollywood actress, Ebube Nwagbo was one of the judges at the Miss Global 2013 beauty pageant, which took place on Sunday (July 28), at Xovar Lounge, Lekki, Lagos. For the event, the actress wore a stunning white Tiffany Amber gown, and Sam Edelman shoes. Her bracelets were from Topshop, and hair was of course Poshhair (her own brand).

KATE HENSHAW HITS VEGAS!


Kate Henshaw has been in the US for some weeks and she's now taken a trip to Las Vegas. The actress chose to stay at Bellagio - a luxury resort and casino on the Las Vegas Strip. Continue for more pictures ...

STUNNING YVONNE OKORO!


Check out this stunning picture of star actress, Yvonne Okoro. Hair by Edee Beau. Makeup by Pauline Briscoe. Photography by Agata Preyss. Do you like?

SPOTTED: GENEVIEVE IN SHANGHAI

Genevieve in Shanghai
Star actress, Genevieve Nnaji, has been visiting China. She has been to Beijing, Guangzhou, and now she is in Shanghai. Continue for more pictures ...

Saturday, July 27, 2013

BOB-MANUEL, OMONI OBOLI, URU EKE IN NEW MOVIE

Uru Eke as Fedora
Bob-Manuel Udokwu, Omoni Oboli, Jide Kosoko, and Uru Eke are starring in a new Emem Isong production, which is being directed by Desmond Elliot. Not much is known yet about the production, but Uru Eke is playing a femme fatale, named Fedora, in the movie.

YVONNE NELSON GIVES MAJID A SUCKER PUNCH!

THE SUCKER PUNCH: Yvonne Nelson delivers a sucker punch to Majid! 
Check out this funny picture taken at the Lagos premiere of Yvonne Nelson's movie, House of Gold. The actress playfully gives Majid Michel a sucker punch, and Majid dramatically skews his mouth, and makes as if to fall.

SPOTTED: NONSO DIOBI

Nonso Diobi, Femi Ogedegbe, Padita Agu, Alex Mouth, and Yemi Blaq
Are you one of those people who has been asking where Nollywood star, Nonso Diobi, has been of late? Well, he was spotted on Saturday (July 27), hanging out with some of his colleagues, at the premiere of Moses Inwang's Torn, which took place at Silverbird Galleria, Victoria Island, Lagos. He was later at N-tyce on Victoria Island for the after-party. Continue for more pictures ...

MERCY AIGBE AND MUM


Check out this lovely picture on popular Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe, and her mum.

NEW TEASER: THE MEETING


This is a new clip from the romantic drama, The Meeting (directed by Mildred Okwo). It stars Rita Dominic, Jide Kosoko, Femi Jacobs, and Linda Ejiofor. It will be released online in August. 

SPOTTED: KATE HENSHAW IN NEW YORK


Star actress, Kate Henshaw, travelled out of Nigeria a few weeks back, and she is currently in New York. The actress Instagrammed a picture of herself outside Tribeca Cinemas in New York, and she is looking great.

VAN VICKER RECEIVES 'KEY TO THE CITY OF MONROVIA'



Star actor, Van Vicker, has received the honourary award of the Key To The City of Monrovia. The award, which takes the form of an ornamental key, was given to him by the mayor of Monrovia (Liberia), Madam Mary Taryonon Broh. It is worth noting that Van Vicker has ties to Liberia, as his mother is of Liberian and Ghanaian descent. Continue for more pictures ...

SEXY, SASSY RITA DOMINIC!


Check out this sultry photo of Nollywood actress, Rita Dominic. It was taken on the set of Screen Divas - a TV show, which she did for EbonyLife TV, a few months back. Continue for more pictures ...

NADIA BUARI AT 18


This is a picture of popular Ghanaian actress, Nadia Buari, aged 18. We love that smile!

JOHN DUMELO AND MUM


Check out this lovely picture of popular actor, John Dumelo, and his mum.

OGE OKOYE GRACES COVER OF JEMIMA MAGAZINE

Nollywood actress, Oge Okoye-Duru, graces the cover of the third edition of family support publication, Jemima magazine. Jemima magazine chats with Oge Okoye-Duru about her evolution from childhood to womanhood. This edition of the magazine also focuses on the problems facing the girl child, as well as the steps that parents can take to protect their little girls, with articles ranging from the dangers involved in dating men for money, to the endemic nature of spousal abuse, to the question of if there is any more glory in womanhood. Continue for more pictures ...

BOB-MANUEL UDOKWU LOSES MUM


Popular Nollywood actor, Bob-Manuel Udokwu, lost his mum, Madam Joy Ezelagbo Udokwu, last Saturday (July 20). According to reports, she passed away peacefully in her sleep. We commiserate with the actor on the demise of his mum. May God grant her eternal rest.

WHICH NOLLYWOOD ACTRESS IS THIS?


Can you identify the Nollywood actress in this picture?

DAYO AMUSA AND MUM


Awww. We love this picture of Nollywood actress, Dayo Amusa, and her mum.

UCHE JOMBO ON THE SET OF 'UNCONDITIONAL'


Uche Jombo's production company, Uche Jombo Studios, is fast becoming a powerhouse in Nollywood. The actress is currently on the set of Unconditional, which is a new movie, coming from her production company. The movie also stars Dakore Akande, Dakore Akande, Annie Idibia, and Bose Ogunboye (aka Lepacious Bose). Continue for more pictures ...

Friday, July 26, 2013

JACKIE APPIAH, OC UKEJE TO ATTEND BBA EVICTION

OC Ukeje and Raymond Agaba on Good Morning Africa
Jackie Appiah and OC Ukeje, will be attending the Big Brother Africa: The Chase eviction show, this Sunday (July 28). The two were both winners at the Africa Magic Viewer's Choice Awards (AMVCA), earlier this year. Jackie Appiah won the award for Best Actress, while OC Ukeje won the award for Best Actor.

They are both in South Africa to promote AMVCA 2014, doing a round of media briefs and interviews. As part of this, OC Ukeje was on the Good Morning Africa show on Friday (July 26).

KUNLE AFOLAYAN TAPPED FOR 'DAZZLING MIRAGE'


Actor and director, Kunle Afolayan has been picked to star in Tunde Kelani's new film production, Dazzling Mirage. Also picked to appear in the film is Yomi Fash Lanso. For Kunle Afolayan, this is a return to his beginnings in the film industry. His first appearance in a film was as Aresejebata in Tunde Kelani's 1999 movie, Saworoide.

NA GIDEON OKEKE BE DIS?


Would you believe that this is handsome Tinsel star, Gideon Okeke? Well, this is what makeup artists can do. The actor had to undergo this radical transformation for a role in a stage play.

VAN VICKER AT CITY 105.1 FM


Star actor, Van Vicker, was at the studios of City 105.1 FM in Lagos on Friday (July 26) to promote Crystal Slipper, which is a play he is starring in. The second showing of the play takes place this weekend at the MUSON Centre in Lagos. Also starring in the play are Gideon Okeke, Shafi Akinrisimi, Iyke Ikechukwu, and Florence Ikechukwu.

ANNIE IDIBIA'S BEST FRIEND


Ever wonder who Nollywood actress, Annie Idibia's best friend is? Wonder no more! It's her daughter Isabella. Isabella's dad is Nigerian singer, Tuface Idibia, by the way.

JACKIE APPIAH ON BIG BROTHER AFRICA!



Star actress, Jackie Appiah, was on the Big Brother Africa show, yesterday (July 25), to serve to judge performances of the Housemates at the Task Presentation, along with film director, Akin Omotoso. For the task, the housemates were divided into two teams, with each team required to write and direct a movie. Continue to watch the video ...

CELEBRITY BIRTHDAY CAKES! #NOLLYWOOD

Genevieve Nnaji's birthday cake
Check out our compilation of some of the birthday cakes, which we have seen in Nollywood this year. The compilation comprises birthday cakes for Omotola, Genevieve Nnaji, Rita Dominic, Tonto Dikeh, Doris Simeon, Kate Henshaw, and Dayo Amusa. Which do you like best? Continue for more pictures ...

MAMA G AT NOLLYWOOD MOVIES SKY 329

Mollie Balogun and Patience Ozokwo
Nollywood actress, Patience Ozokwo (Mama G), paid a visit to the London office of  Nollywood Movies Sky 329, last month. While there, she sat for an interview with Mollie Balogun (aka Naija Runs Girl). Continue for more pictures ...

CHRISTABEL EKEH STARS IN 'A DAY WITHOUT LIGHT'

Jerry Amilo and Christabel Ekeh
Ghanaian actress, Christabel Ekeh, has just finished shooting a movie titled A Day Without Light, in Lagos. The movie was directed by Richard Omos-Iboyi, and it also stars Jerry Amilo, Clem Ohameze, Jibola Dabo, Angela Okorie, and Emma Emoabino. The movie tells the story of of a man, who uses his wife to extort money from rich men. Continue for more pictures...

JULIET IBRAHIM STARS IN 'DOLLHOUSE'

Mofe Duncan, Destiny Amaka, Wole Ojo, Juliet Ibrahim, Uti Nwachukwu, Shontel Nnadi, and Femi Jacobs 
Popular actress, Juliet Ibrahim, is starring in a new film titled Dollhouse, which is currently being filmed in Lagos. Also in the movie are Femi Jacobs, Uti Nwachukwu, Mofe Duncan, Wole Ojo, Destiny Amaka, and Shontel Nnadi. Dollhouse is being produced by Kayode Peters.  Continue for for location pictures ...

VERY GOOD 'BAD GIRLS'

Ronke Odusanya, Dayo Amusa, and Iyabo Ojo
Ronke Odusanya, Dayo Amusa, and Iyabo Ojo are three actresses who are very good at playing the role of 'bad girls' in Yoruba movies. You'll find them toting guns and talking tough in many popular crime movies. We like!

YVONNE OKORO INTERVIEWED BY STAR GIST

Yvonne Okoro and Vimbai Mutinhiri
Star actress, Yvonne Okoro was recently interviewed by Vimbai Mutinhiri (aka Miss Vimbai) for Star Gist - a show on Africa Magic Entertainment. Continue for video...

NADIA BUARI VENTURES INTO FILM DIRECTING


Star actress, Nadia Buari, is making a foray into film directing. Her first movie will be titled The Diary of Imogen Brown, and from all indications, filming will begin soon. We wish her all the best, as she takes this big step.

Thursday, July 25, 2013

NGOZI EZEONU AND CHIOMA AKPOTHA BACK IN THE DAY


Check out this throwback picture of Chioma Akpotha (nee Chukwuka), Ngozi Ezeonu, and film director, Ikechukwu Onyeka, back in the day.

FRED AMATA AND RITA DOMINIC BACK IN THE DAY


Check out this throwback picture of Fred Amata and Rita Dominic, taken in 2001. It is a location picture from the movie, Heaven's Gate.

TAYO SOBOLA'S 'CORPER JIDE' PREMIERES AUGUST 18


The premiere of Corper Jide (a movie produced by Tayo Sobola) will take place on August 18, at 10 Degrees - an event centre in Oregun, Lagos. This will be the second movie produced by Tayo Sobola; the first being Arewa Onijogbon. Corper Jide stars Dele Odule, Gloria Mba, Ayo Mogaji, Afeez Oyetoro, Iyabo Oko, Ayo Adesanya, Aremu Afolayan and Tayo Sobola.

JULIET IBRAHIM'S STUNNING DRESS AT MISS GHANA 2013


Popular actress, Juliet Ibrahim, attended the Miss Ghana 2013 beauty pageant last Sunday (July 21) in a floor-length evening dress from Ghanaian fashion house, Royal Dennis Designs. What do you think of it?

Photo credit: Ameyaw Debrah

CUTE PICTURES OF MAJID AS A CHILD


Check out these cute pictures of popular actor, Majid Michel as a child. Continue for more pictures ...