In 2024, Nollywood achieved remarkable success at the box office, with the top 10 highest-grossing Nigerian films collectively earning over ₦3.24 billion. EKO HOT BLOG reports that for the first time in history, Nigerian films surpassed foreign films, securing 50.4% of the total box office revenue. Here are the top 10 grossing Nigerian movies of … Read more
Funke Akindele’s newly released movie, Everybody Loves Jenifa, has set a new Nollywood record, becoming the highest-grossing opening day film in the industry’s history. According to the Nigerian Box Office, the movie, released in cinemas last Friday, grossed ₦45.2 million on its opening day with 9,409 admissions. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the blockbuster surpassed … Read more
Nollywood actress Etinosa Idemudia has revealed the mental toll that playing a witch in a movie series took on her, leading her to seek therapy to detach from the character’s persona. In an interview with Punch, the actress shared that acting roles can sometimes leave lasting effects on performers, citing her experience playing a witch … Read more
Popular Nollywood actress and filmmaker Mercy Aigbe has opened up about her decision to marry well-known movie marketer Kazim Adeoti, also known as Adekaz. During an appearance on Nollywood on Radio, Aigbe shared that having a partner in the entertainment industry played a crucial role in her choice. “One reason I married him is because … Read more
Murphy Afolabi, a Nollywood actor, passed away at the age of 49 after a tragic fall in his bathroom. He celebrated his birthday just a few days before his passing, and is survived by three children. His colleagues in the Yoruba film industry are mourning the loss of this talented actor. Nollywood actor, Murphy Afolabi, … Read more
Funke Akindele Bello stage name Jenifa has frowned at a post made by a Nigerian blogger who compared her with Genevieve Nnaji. Akindele via Twitter frowned at the blog post and showered encomium on Genevieve Nnaji, calling her senior colleague and a great actor. READ ALSO: Years After Calling Him ‘Fuck Boy’ Davido Reaches Out … Read more