Veteran Nollywood actor and theatre icon, Oludotun Baiyewun Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, is being given his final farewell in Lagos, with his widow, actress Joke Silva, their sons and prominent figures from politics, entertainment and public life gathered for his funeral Mass.
After training at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, Jacobs began building his career in British theatre and television. During the 1970s, he appeared in a number of British productions, taking on roles across different genres.
The latest discussion followed Edochie’s appearance on Bae U’s satirical programme, Curiosity Made Me Ask. Comments from the veteran actor during the interview sparked fresh conversations about his place in Nollywood and renewed the comparison between the two actors.
Yinka Quadri and Dele Odule broke down in tears as they paid their final respects to veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, during his funeral rites in Ilaro, Ogun State. The emotional scenes unfolded as family members, friends and colleagues gathered to bid the Yoruba film icon a final farewell.
Uche Ogbodo has unveiled her new face after undergoing non-surgical cosmetic procedures.
The actress said she had threads, fillers and PDO treatment to lift her face and smooth out lines.
Ogbodo said she loves herself but believes people...
Nollywood’s 2026 cinema run has produced several major local hits, with some films reaching impressive box-office milestones earlier in the year.
From romantic comedies and thrillers to family stories and dramas, this year’s biggest earners cover a wide...
Veteran actor Sunday Afolabi has explained why he resorted to commercial driving after struggling to find regular acting jobs.
He said relocating to Badagry to build his own home affected his access to acting opportunities in central Lagos.
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Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted a Milan-bound businessman with 4.80 kilograms of cocaine concealed in the soles of shoes and the railings of travelling bags at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos.