Nollywood stars turned out in large numbers on Wednesday to honour the late veteran actor, Oludotun Baiyewun Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs. The Night of Tributes/Service of Songs for the respected actor was held at Glover Memorial Hall, 19 Marina Road, Lagos Island, with colleagues, friends and members of the entertainment industry gathering to pay their final respects. Prompt News reports the event came shortly after the death of the veteran was announced by his son on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Several prominent figures from Nollywood attended the ceremony, reflecting the late actor’s longstanding impact on the Nigerian film…
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The Nigerian entertainment industry has been thrown into mourning following the death of Nollywood actor, Chijioke “Cjay” Nwokafor. Actress Nkechi Blessing broke the news on Instagram on Wednesday through a series of videos featuring moments she shared with the late actor. Although the actress did not reveal the cause of his death, she announced that she had cancelled the release of her movie, Egusi Ogbono, in his honour. Cjay was part of the cast of the film. The movie had been scheduled to premiere at 5pm on Wednesday, but Blessing called off the release after a hospital confirmed the actor’s…
Nigerian adult content creator Mandy Kiss has reflected on her current circumstances after returning to her mother’s shop in Ijebu, Ogun State, urging her followers to take lessons from her experience rather than focus on mocking her. In a video recorded after she returned to the market, Mandy Kiss acknowledged that some people might ridicule her over the situation but said she hoped her experience would serve as a lesson to others. She admitted responsibility for her past decisions while encouraging people to make choices for themselves and not simply follow the expectations of others. “You are free to mock…
Nollywood actress and filmmaker Mary Njoku has urged pastors to accept responsibility for their public statements and actions rather than use the biblical phrase, “Touch not my anointed,” to shield themselves from criticism. Njoku shared her views in a social media post while addressing how religious leaders respond when their publicly expressed views or actions attract scrutiny. According to the actress, the biblical warning should not be used to silence people who offer legitimate criticism. She argued that it is applicable when an individual makes false accusations, lies about a pastor or intentionally seeks to cause harm. “Touch not my…
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has opened up about her early discomfort with fame, revealing that she once went to great lengths to avoid being recognised in public. The singer made the disclosure while speaking on an episode of The Boost Podcast, where she reflected on her transition from pursuing music privately to becoming a globally recognised artiste. Prompt News reports Tems said that although she was determined to succeed in music, she was not prepared for the attention that came with it. She disclosed that she initially wanted to maintain a private life away from…
Big Brother Naija Pepper Dem winner, Mercy Eke, has received a lavish birthday surprise as she celebrates her 36th birthday with a brand new Mercedes-AMG G63. The reality star, who recently marked her new age with a series of glamorous photographs, was surprised by her man with the luxury vehicle as part of her birthday celebrations. Prompt News reports Eke shared a video capturing the moment she was presented with the car, giving her followers a glimpse of the surprise. The reality TV star had earlier celebrated her birthday by posting stunning photos of herself and describing herself as “that…
Nollywood actor Richard Mofe-Damijo, popularly known as RMD, has urged Nigerians to move beyond criticism and actively contribute to addressing the challenges confronting the country. The veteran actor made the call on Tuesday while speaking at the Pivot Nigeria Conference held at the Muson Centre in Lagos. RMD stressed the need for citizens to play a more active role in governance by holding leaders accountable while also contributing ideas and actions that can help improve the country. According to him, Nigerians are often quick to condemn the country’s problems without offering practical solutions to address them. “We are too quick…
Big Brother Naija ‘Show Ya Sef’ housemate, Victor Ikpe, popularly known as Keivo, has been disqualified from the reality show following a physical confrontation with fellow housemate, Tram. Biggie announced the decision on Tuesday after calling the remaining contestants to the lounge and showing them footage of the incident. After the clips were played, Big Brother confirmed that Keivo had been removed from the competition, with his final moments in the house showing him being taken through the storeroom. Biggie identified Keivo as the person who initiated the physical confrontation and announced his disqualification. “Keivo, as the perpetrator, has been…
Nigerian rapper Sodiq Abubakar Yusuf, popularly known as CDQ, has sparked debate after declaring himself a better rapper than veterans Olamide, Phyno and MI Abaga combined. The ‘Nowo Soke’ hitmaker made the claim while speaking on a recent episode of the Faloh Frequency podcast. Although he acknowledged the lyrical ability of fellow rapper Blaqbonez, CDQ insisted that he ranks above him and the three veteran acts. “I am a better rapper than Blaqbonez, Phyno, Olamide and MI combined,” he said. Prompt News reports CDQ argued that a rapper’s popularity or commercial achievements should not be the yardstick for determining their…
Big Brother Naija ‘Pepper Dem’ winner Mercy Eke is celebrating her 36th birthday today. The reality television star marked the occasion by sharing a series of glamorous photographs on her social media page. Accompanying the photos, Eke described herself as “that girl” while reflecting on another year of her life. “365 days, but this one is MINE!Happy Birthday Chinenyenwa. Here’s to another year of being that girl”. Prompt News reports the birthday post attracted celebratory messages from colleagues, friends and other celebrities, who took to the comment section to celebrate the reality star. READ ALSO: Actress Destiny Etiko wrote, “Happy…