CELEBRITY BIRTHDAY: UCHE JOMBO

Hip Hip Hooray! Today (December 28) is the birthday of star actress, Uche Jombo. She is from Abiriba in Abia State (Nigeria). Her first movie was Fidelis Duker's Visa to Hell (2000). Some of her other movies are Damage, Mrs. Somebody, Silent Scandal, Lies Men Tell, and Keep My Will. Join us in wishing her a happy birthday.

CELEBRITY BIRTHDAY: YVONNE OKORO

Hip Hip Hooray! Today (November 25) is the birthday of the popular actress, Yvonne Okoro. She attended the University of Ghana, Legon, from where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English and Linguistics. Some of her movies are Contract, The Game, Desperate to Survive, Royal Battle, and 4 Play.

CELEBRITY BIRTHDAY: NADIA BUARI

Today (November 21) is the birthday of popular actress, Nadia Buari. She was born in Takoradi to Alhaji Sidiku Buari and Hajia Buari. She attended the University of Ghana, Legon, from where she graduated with a BFA degree. The first movie in which she appeared was Mummies Daughter. Some of her other movies are Beyonce: The President’s Daughter, Chelsea, Beauty and the Beast, My Last Ambition, Beyonce & Rihanna, and Wicked Intentions. Join us in wishing her a happy birthday.

CELEBRITY BIRTHDAY: YVONNE NELSON

Hip Hip Hooray! Today (November 12) is the birthday of Ghanaian actress, Yvonne Nelson. Some of her movies are Princess Tyra, The Game, Pool Party, Married and Single, Mother’s Love, The Prince Bride, and House of Gold. Join us in wishing her a happy birthday.

CELEBRITY BIRTHDAY: EVE ESIN

Hip Hip Hooray! Today (October 17) is the birthday of Nollywood actress, Eve Esin. She from Oron in Akwa Ibom state (Nigeria). She studied Theatre Arts at the University of Calabar and she started acting professionally in 2008. Some of the movies which she has featured in include, Soul After Soul, Best Interest, Innocent Pain, Room Service, and Painful Sin. Join us in wishing her a happy birthday.

CELEBRITY BIRTHDAY: JOHN OKAFOR

Hip Hip Hooray! Today (October 17) is the birthday of Nollywood funnyman, John Okafor. He is from Enugu State, Nigeria. He attended Community Central School, Eziokpo. Some of his movies are Open and Close, Civil War, Mr. Ibu, Chelsea/Liverpool, A Fool at Forty, Village Americana, and Holy Warder. Join us in wishing him a happy birthday.

THE MEETING WINS BIG AT NOLLYWOOD MOVIES AWARDS

Sidney Esiri (aka Dr. Sid), Jennifer Alegieuno, Rita Dominic, Mildred Okwo, and Linda Ejiofor

The romantic drama, The Meeting, was one of the big winners at the second edition of the Nollywood Movies Awards, which took place yesterday (October 12) at the Intercontinental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. The movie was nominated in 11 categories, and won in 3. Star actress, Rita Dominic won the coveted award for Best Lead Actress, for her role as Clara Ikemba in The Meeting. Mildred Okwo won the award for Best Director for The Meeting, and Jennifer Alegieuno won the award for Best Makeup for The Meeting. The movie is currently available online at - The Meeting >>> Distrify. It is expected to be released on DVD before the end of 2013.

RITA DOMINIC WINS BEST ACTRESS - AGAIN

Nollwood star, Rita Dominic, has won the award for Best Lead Actress at the second edition of the Nollywood Movies Awards, which took place on Saturday (October 12) at the Intercontinental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. She won the award for her role as Clara Ikemba in the movie, The Meeting. The actress bested Uche Jombo (Mrs. Somebody), Mercy Johnson (Dumebi), Bimbo Akintola (HoodRush), Funke Akindele (MAAMi), and Nse Ikpe-Etim (Mr. & Mrs.), to pick the award. The actress also won Best Actress at the Nigeria Entertainment Awards, last September, for the same movie.

CELEBRITY BIRTHDAY: STEPHANIE LINUS

Hip Hip Horay! Today (October 2) is the birthday of star actress, Stephanie Linus. Some of her movies are Nnenda, Through The Glass, The Governor’s Wife, A Time To Love, Sitanda, Royal Battle, Official Romance, and Critical Decision. Join us in wishing her a happy birthday.

CELEBRITY BIRTHDAY: JIM IYKE

Hip Hip Hooray! Today (September 25) is the birthday of star actor, Jim Iyke. Some of his movies are Fatal Seduction, Kings Battle, Love My Way, Beyonce and Rihanna, Crime Kingdom, and Last Flight to Abuja. Join us in wishing him a happy birthday.

CELEBRITY BIRTHDAY: MAJID MICHEL

Hip Hip Hooray! Today (September 22) is the birthday of star actor, Majid Michel. Some of his movies are Crime to Christ, Agony of the Christ, Chelsea, Bursting Out, Silent Scandals, and Somewhere In Africa. Join us in wishing him a happy birthday.

CELEBRITY BIRTHDAY: MONALISA CHINDA

Hip Hip Hooray! Today (September 13) is the birthday of Nollywood actress, Monalisa Chinda. She is from Ikwerre, Rivers State. Some of her movies are Spirit of Love, Golden Moon, Broken Pieces, Okon Lagos, Timeless Passion, and Kiss & Tell. Join us in wishing her a happy birthday.

JULIET IBRAHIM AT NIGERIA ENTERTAINMENT AWARDS

Popular actress, Juliet Ibrahim, was one of the stars who attended the 8th Nigeria Entertainment Awards, which took place at the Skirball Center for the Performing Arts, in New York, last Sunday. She was styled for the event by House of Glamour. More pictures after the cut ...

CELEBRITY BIRTHDAY: MERCY JOHNSON

Today (August 28) is the birthday of star actress, Mercy Johnson. She is from Okene in Kogi State. The first Nollywood movie in which she appeared was The Maid (2002). Some of her other movies are Weeping Soul, Dumebi The Dirty Girl, Corporate Maid, Strength to Strength, and Mirror of Life. Join us in wishing her a happy birthday.

CELEBRITY BIRTHDAY: FUNKE AKINDELE

Hip Hip Hooray! Today (August 24) is the birthday of popular Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele. Some of her movies are Jenifa, White Hunters, Ladies Men, Sherikoko, Awa Obinrin, and Married But Living Single. Join us in wishing her a happy birthday.

CELEBRITY BIRTHDAY: TONY UMEZ

Hip Hip Hooray! Today (August 23) is the birthday of popular Nollywod actor, Tony Umez. He is from Ogidi in Anambra State. Some of his movies are Died Wretched, The Preachers Wife, Forever Yours, Church Prostitute, Last Duty, and Before My Eyes. Join us in wishing him a happy birthday.

CELEBRITY BIRTHDAY: RUKKY SANDA

Hip Hip Hooray! Today (August 23) is the birthday of popular Nollywood actress, scriptwriter, and producer, Rukky Sanda. Some of her movies are In Her Shoes, The Search, Lovelorn, Obscure Motives, Friendly Scorpion, and Guilty Pleasures. Join us in wishing her a happy birthday.

CELEBRITY BIRTHDAY: KELVIN IKEDUBA

Hip Hip Hooray! Today (August 21) is the birthday of popular Nollywood actor, Kelvin Ikeduba. He is from Delta State, Nigeria. Some of his movies are War Game, More Than Gold, Angel in the Kingdom, Final Assignment, and Unbreakable Affair. Join us in wishing him a happy birthday.

CELEBRITY BIRTHDAY: JIBOLA DABO

Hip Hip Hooray! Today (August 12) is the birthday of Nollywood actor, Jibola Dabo. He started acting in Nollywood movies in 2006, and some of his movies are Stolen Will, Missing Link, The Lamb, Moving Party, and Blue Blood.

NGOZI NWOSU TURNS 50!

Hip Hip Hooray! Today (August 1) is the 50th birthday of Nollywood actress, Ngozi Nwosu. The actress recently returned from the United Kingdom, where she underwent lifesaving medical treatment. We thank God she is alive to see this day. 

She is popularly known for her character as Peace, on the sitcom, Fuji House of Commotion. Some of her movies are Firebrand, My Darling Princess, and Throne of Tears. Join us in wishing her a happy birthday. Continue to watch a funny clip from Fuji House of Commotion featuring the actress.