Born to Nigerian parents in the United Kingdom, David Oyelowo was raised in Nigeria before he relocated to the United States at the age of 13 Hollywood actor, David Oyelowo has hinted at a possible collaboration with some of Nollywood’s big names, saying he is committed to seeing Nigerian stories being told to a global … Read more
Actress, Eniola Badmus has cried out on Instagram after the numerous death threats she has been receiving from a troll, EKO HOT BLOG gathered. According to Eniola Badmus, the troll who was identified as Fiy_Liaw has been sending her messages about how she plans to kill her whenever they cross paths. Eniola Badmus added that she has … Read more
The distressing news was shared by Instagram blog, Instablog9ja. Famous Nollywood actor and producer Simon Chibuzor fondly called Pressing4ward has been abducted by unknown gunmen, EKO HOT BLOG gathered. According to reports, yet-to-be identified gunmen kidnapped him in hometown in Isu, Local Government Area of Imo State. READ ALSO: Oniduro Mi Saga: Mike Bamiloye Advises Tope Alabi And Adeyinka … Read more
Police officers have arrested a popular Nollywood producer with a gun. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the operatives of the Police Rapid Response Squad (RRS) have arrested a Nollywood producer, Mike Omoruyi. It was gathered that the Nollywood producer, aged 37, was arrested with a gun in his vehicle along Obiaruku/Umuebu Community in Delta State. … Read more
On the 15th of June, 2021 at 5pm, the book, “Reflections: An Anthology of thoughts on Nigerian Movie Industry – Pioneers, Creativity & Tenacity” by the veteran journalist, Femi Akintunde-Johnson, fondly called F.A.J. was formally presented to the public. Read Also: When People Speak From the Place of Pride and Ignorance The formal and public … Read more
A new controversy have ensued the social media space, and it’s between Nollywood actress Mercy Aigbe and her colleague Iyabo Ojo Fans of Nollywood stars Iyabo Ojo, and Mercy Aigbe have taken to social media to react after the duo unfollowed themselves on the photo and video sharing App, Instagram. EKO HOT BLOG earlier reported that Iyabo … Read more
It noted that research showed that a significant percentage of current adult smokers were influenced by movies Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde and Dakore Egbuson-Akande have teamed up with other Nollywood heavyweights for the campaign against the promotion of tobacco products in Nigerian films, EKO HOT BLOG gathered Esther Aghotor, creative director of #SmokeFreeNollywood, a non-governmental organisation, said the … Read more
Femi Gbajabiamila, Speaker of House of Representatives, says the film industry contributes 2.3 percent to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) with over 2,500 movies produced annually. Gbajabiamila said this at a Two-Day Leadership Master class Training for Nollywood Actors organized by House Minority Leader, Ndudi Elumelu on Friday in Abuja. He said it was … Read more
The Nigerian movie industry Nollywood, has over the years been able to not only entertain but inform and educate people through the numerous home movies. Just like every other sector in the world, the entertainment industry has its own challenges and problems confronting it. Veteran Nollywood actor, Jide Kosoko had earlier made a statement about him being married to four … Read more
Popular Nollywood actress, Ashabi Ayantunde well known as Iya Ife, is dead. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that the late Iya Ife died after a brief illness that lasted for one week. Popular Nollywood actress, Ashabi Ayantunde well known as Iya Ife, is dead. The Yoruba actress was said to have passed away on Sunday evening … Read more
Nollywood is a nickname that originated in the Nigerian film industry. The term originated in the early 2000s, traced to an article in the New York Times. The creation of this film industry started in the 1960s. This was during the creation of Nollywood’s early films by historical filmmakers such as Ola Balogun, Moses Olayia, and Eddie … Read more
The Nigerian movie industry popularly known as Nollywood is blessed with talented Actors who are married to each other Two Nollywood Actresses are married to the same man that happens to be an Actor The Actresses have featured in several yoruba movies Segun Ogungbe is a well-known Nollywood actor, Director, Scriptwriter and Movie producer. He is a skillful, … Read more
With Nollywood actors that have gained global traction with their arts and acting prowess, it is right to assert that the Nigerian filmmaking industry has come a long way. Nollywood is Nigeria’s version of Hollywood. And for years, there has been a relationship between the two industries, such that Nigerian actors have played major roles … Read more
Nollywood actors and actresses are seen as national treasures because of the joy and excitement they give to Nigerians when we watch them on our TV screens. But in real life, most of these Actors face life’s worst hit, huge illness conditions. In recent years, many of our Veteran Actors and Actresses have been battling … Read more
Nollywood is the second employer of labor today Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello has said Nigeria would effectively tackle problems of economic deficit, insecurity, poor infrastructure and other concerns by engaging localised strategies noting that Kogi state has been able to achieve successes across all sectors by applying a mix of local solutions, knowledge and … Read more
Tinsel actor Victor Olaotan, popularly known as Fred Ade Williams is still battling with ill health five years after a ghastly motor accident. Though succour came sometimes back from billionaire business man, Femi Otedola who coughed out millions of naira to settle the handsome actor’s hospital bill. His treatment was stopped back then because of accumulated bills which his family … Read more
Indeed, this is not the best of times for the Nigerian movie industry, otherwise known as Nollywood. The industry has been plagued with sad and heartbreaking news in recent times, including some deaths and ill health of some of their members. Well, another Veteran member of the industry has just passed away. Veteran Actor, Nwani … Read more
It is an unfortunate event for anyone who loses either of their legs The sympathy is even more emphatically triggered when this person is a public figure or celebrity. Nollywood stars who lost their legs are outlined below EKO HOT BLOG 1. Doris Samuel Akonanya She is perhaps one of the most motivational actresses in Nigeria, … Read more
Popular Nollywood actor Ernest Asuzu is dead. His wife, Jennifer Asuzu, confirmed his death on Tuesday evening. She said the veteran actor fainted on Tuesday evening and never woke up. Read Also: NECO Fixes New Date For GCE Asuzu the toast of Nollywood until his career nosedived after he came down with a stroke in … Read more
Nigerian film, Omo Ghetto (The Saga) has been declared Nollywood’s highest-grossing movie of all time. The movie which was produced by iconic actress Funke Akindele-Bello, popularly known as Jenifa has broken a four-year record formally held by Kemi Adetiba’s film, The Wedding Party. In a statement released by the Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria, the … Read more