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Funke Akindele Celebrates 27 Years in Nollywood

December 20, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Box office queen Funke Akindele is celebrating a major milestone, marking 27 years in the acting and filmmaking industry. Taking to Instagram, the filmmaker shared stunning new photos and reflected on the journey that transformed

“He Is Alive and in Good Health”- ANTP Dismisses Viral Reports on Lere Paimo’s Death

November 29, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

The Association of Nigeria Theatre Arts Practitioners (ANTP) has officially debunked circulating reports that veteran Yoruba actor and cultural icon, Olalere OsunPaimo, widely known as Baba Eda Onile Ola, has passed away. In an official

“Stop Playing”-Taye Arimoro Tackles Nollywood Guilds After Suspension for On-Set Fight

November 29, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Nollywood actor Taye Arimoro reacts after he was suspended by the three major industry guilds AGN, DGN, and AMP following a major fight on a movie set with his colleague, Peggy Ovire. The guilds released

Nollywood Production Manager Arrested for Brutal Assault on Makeup Head During Film Shoot

October 30, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

A Nollywood production manager and casting director, Anierobi “Nwa South” Courage, has been arrested for allegedly assaulting Mary Eze, the head of makeup artistes, on a film set in Lagos State. The incident, which occurred

Veteran Actor, Segun Remi a.k.a Chief Kanran Reportedly Passes Away

August 15, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Nollywood veteran Segun Remi, popularly known as Chief Kanran, has reportedly died on Friday morning, August 15, 2025, as announced by filmmaker Seun Olukoteyo. The cause of death is yet to be confirmed. Chief Kanran,

Actress Ireti Doyle shares throwback photo as she reminisces on her colourful Nollywood journey

August 6, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Veteran actress Ireti Doyle has reminisced about her time on the set of the 2006 film Sitanda. Taking to Instagram, she shared that a colleague recently sent her a throwback photo from the production, which

Drama as Police Crash Nollywood Set, Arrest Lead Actors Mid-Shoot

July 17, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

A dramatic incident unfolded on the set of the upcoming Nollywood movie Blue Dreams as police stormed the location and arrested three lead actors — Dove Precious Ofozoba, Queen Enebechi, and Stanley Ekwelike. The scene,

Nollywood Stars Storm APC Rally In Lagos Ahead Of LG Polls, Netizens React

July 2, 2025 Rhoda Gistlover 0

The All Progressives Congress (APC) recently organized a grand rally in the Kosofe area of Lagos State to promote its candidates ahead of the 2025 Local Government elections. The political gathering drew a large turnout

Nollywood Mourns as Kayode Peters Reportedly Passes Away in Canada

June 28, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Renowned Nollywood actor and producer Kayode Peters has reportedly died in Canada, according to blogger Cutie Juls. The cause of death remains unknown, and no official confirmation has been given by his family or colleagues,

Mohbad’s Father Spotted At Movie Set With Nollywood Stars, Video Sparks Buzz Online

June 25, 2025 Rhoda Gistlover 0

Joseph Aloba, father of the late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, recently made an appearance on the set of a Nollywood film, sparking various reactions online. A video shared by actor Ayo Olaiya

Nollywood actress, Tolani Akintunde dies of heart attack in the UK

May 25, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Nollywood actress Tolani Akintunde has died in the UK, years after moving from Nigeria with her daughter. Tolani relocated to the UK seeking better opportunities, where she started a new career and entered the business

“He said I can’t go far”- Actress Thelma Chukwunwem exposes Nollywood director

May 24, 2025 Gistlover Stella 0

Actress Thelma Chukwunwem says no producer or director can claim they slept with her in Nollywood She shares how one director in the movie industry tried to lure her, but she walked away and was

Tragedy Hits Nollywood As Cinematographers Pass Away

May 12, 2025 Rhoda Gistlover 0

The Nollywood film community is in deep sorrow following the untimely deaths of two cinematographers, Onos and Gozie, in a tragic car accident. The heartbreaking news was shared on Instagram by veteran Nollywood producer Stanley

Nollywood Pays Tribute To Jnr Pope And Other Crew Members One Year After Fatal Boat Accident

April 10, 2025 Rhoda Gistlover 0

One year after the tragic death of Nollywood actor John Paul Odonwodo, popularly known as Jnr Pope, and four other crew members on a movie set, the film industry has come together to remember them.

Jide Kosoko Calls for Tougher Anti-Piracy Laws to Protect Nollywood's Future

“I’m still not rich after 60 years in Nollywood” – Jide Kosoko reveals

March 24, 2025 Jessica gistlover 0

Veteran actor Jide Kosoko has expressed that, despite his extensive fame and over 60 years of experience in Nollywood, he has not amassed significant wealth. During his appearance on The Honest Bunch podcast, Kosoko shared