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AMVCA 2026: Sola Sobowale, Kanayo O. Kanayo bag Industry Merit awards

Nollywood veterans Sola Sobowale and Kanayo O. Kanayo have been honoured with the prestigious Industry Merit Awards at the 2026 edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA). The duo received the special recognition on Saturday night during the 12th AMVCA ceremony held at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos. The Industry Merit Award is one of the highest honours of the night, reserved for screen legends whose careers have significantly shaped the Nigerian film landscape. Organisers said Sobowale and Kanayo were selected for their decades long contributions, consistency and ability to remain relevant across multiple eras of Nollywood. In her acceptance speech, Sola Sobowale – fondly known as “King of Boys” after her blockbuster role – expressed gratitude to God, the AMVCA organisers, her colleagues and fans. She paid emotional tribute to her children for standing by […]

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Uche Montana celebrates 35m views for ‘Monica’ two part release

Nollywood actress and filmmaker Uche Montana is celebrating a major digital milestone after her hit movie Monica and its sequel collectively surpassed 35 million views on YouTube. The two part project has become one of the standout success stories of Nollywood’s fast growing direct to YouTube ecosystem. The first instalment of Monica, released earlier on her channel Uche Montana TV, steadily built a massive audience and has now crossed well over 20 million views. Riding on that momentum, the sequel Monica 2 raced out of the blocks, pulling in over 10 million views within its first two days online and climbing beyond 11 million within 48 hours. According to figures highlighted in recent reports, Monica 2 hit about 1.2 million views in its first four hours, rose past four million by the 12 hour mark and crossed six million within […]

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Bisola Aiyeola speaks about losing her daughter’s father in 2018

Nollywood actress and reality TV star Bisola Aiyeola has opened up about the painful loss of her daughter’s father, who passed away in 2018 after a period of illness. Speaking on Ife Agoro’s podcast, the mother of one recounted how he had been hospitalised and appeared to be recovering before his sudden death. Bisola explained that doctors had already given the family a discharge date, and she, her mother and her sister visited him in the hospital believing he would soon return home. She said they had even spoken on the phone and he sounded better, telling her he would be discharged on Friday. However, the hopeful news was shattered when she later received a call from his phone, only to be informed that he had passed away. Describing the experience as “heartbreaking,” she revealed that he died in August […]

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Lizzy Anjorin accepts Iyabo Ojo boxing match, sets conditions

Nollywood actress Lizzy Anjorin has announced that she has accepted a long standing celebrity boxing challenge to fight fellow actress Iyabo Ojo, but with fresh conditions for show promoter Paulo Okoye. The actress confirmed her decision in a social media post on Sunday, years after the bout was first proposed. Anjorin said she is now ready to step into the ring for the N10 million boxing showdown that Paulo put forward as a way to settle the bitter rift between her and Ojo. In her words, “As at today, 3rd May 2026, I accept your challenge,” signalling her agreement in principle to the contest. However, she introduced a major new condition: Paulo must first fight her husband, Chief Lawal, in a 10 round, non stop boxing contest. She said only after that bout is held will she enter the ring […]

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Judith Audu’s film Evi begins nationwide school tour

Nollywood actress, producer and director Judith Audu has kicked off a nationwide school tour with her award winning film Evi. The project aims to take the movie directly to campuses and secondary schools across Nigeria and use it as a tool for education, inspiration and social change. According to Audu, the tour will begin with screenings across the South East from May 1 before moving to other regions of the country. At each stop, students will watch the film and then take part in discussions about its themes, which focus on values, resilience and the choices young people make in difficult situations. She explained that Evi was created not just as entertainment but as a conversation starter for young Nigerians. By bringing the film directly to schools, she hopes to reach students where they are, encourage dialogue on real life […]

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Nollywood actor Lateef Adedimeji, wife welcome triplets

Reports say the couple welcomed three baby boys and are overjoyed at the arrival of their children. The births come after intense public speculation about their family life and repeated online rumours over the years. Lateef and Mo Bimpe, who got married in 2021, had often faced pressure and insensitive comments about not having children yet. Many fans are now describing the triplets as a testimony and a reward for the couple’s patience and faith. Videos and photos shared online show the actors expressing gratitude to God and thanking well‑wishers for their prayers and support. They have, however, kept details such as the exact birth date and the babies’ names private for now. Colleagues from the movie industry, bloggers and fans have continued to celebrate the news, turning it into one of the most talked‑about celebrity stories of the week. […]

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Video: Nollywood actor Lateef Adedimeji, wife announce birth of triplet sons

Nollywood star Lateef Adedimeji and his wife, fellow actor Adebimpe Oyebade (Mo Bimpe), have announced the arrival of their triplet sons. The couple shared the joyful news in an emotional video posted on Instagram, sparking celebrations across the entertainment industry. In his message, Lateef said he had been “quiet, not absent” because he was building and protecting the greatest blessing of his life. He thanked God for giving him more than he prayed for, describing his wife as a mother of three and their newborns as “three kings” he can call his own. The couple, who married in 2021, had faced repeated public speculation and pressure over their family life. Their testimony about finally welcoming children after years of waiting has touched many fans who say it gives them renewed hope. In the video, Mo Bimpe appears visibly emotional as […]

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Onscreen kissing is weird, unpleasant – Saga Adeoluwa

Nollywood actor and reality TV star Saga Adeoluwa says onscreen kissing is weird and unpleasant and that many viewers are wrong to think actors enjoy it. He says most performers only do such scenes because they are required to tell the story properly, not because they find them exciting. Saga explains that kissing on set is uncomfortable because there is no real intimacy and the exchange of saliva makes it awkward. He adds that the presence of cameras, crew and other actors watching also makes the experience far from romantic. Despite appearing in several romantic movies, Saga says he cannot remember a single onscreen kiss he truly enjoyed. For him, intimate scenes are some of the most challenging parts of acting in love stories. He notes that before shooting any kissing scene, he tries to have a clear discussion with […]

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Onscreen kissing is weird, unpleasant – Actor Saga Adeoluwa

Nollywood actor and reality TV star Saga Adeoluwa says actors do not enjoy onscreen kissing and that the experience is often weird and unpleasant. He said many viewers wrongly assume performers like such scenes, but most are only doing them to tell the story well. Saga explained that kissing another actor on set is uncomfortable, mainly because of the exchange of saliva and the lack of real intimacy behind the act. He said it feels strange to have someone invade your mouth while cameras and crew members are watching. He revealed that despite appearing in several romantic films, he has never had a truly pleasant onscreen kiss. According to him, kissing scenes are one of the most challenging parts of acting in love stories. Saga added that before any kissing scene, he usually talks with his co star to set […]

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Nollywood actor Solomon Akiyesi dies in his sleep

Veteran Nollywood actor and producer Solomon Akiyesi has died in his sleep in Abuja. His death has thrown the Nigerian film industry into mourning, with colleagues and fans paying tribute to his decades of work on screen. According to the President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Abubakar Yakubu, Akiyesi went to bed on Sunday and did not wake up. He said the actor’s body has been deposited in a morgue in Abuja while the guild awaits further details from the family. Reports say Akiyesi’s wife first shared the sad news with relatives and close friends before it became public. Since then, tributes have poured in on social media from actors, producers and fans who remembered him as a talented and versatile performer. Akiyesi hailed from Ososo in Akoko Edo Local Government Area of Edo State and began his acting […]

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