Author: Ayobami Owolabi

Nollywood has been thrown into mourning following the death of actress Atinuke Remilekun Kareem, popularly known as Atinuke Kareem. The Yoruba actress reportedly died after a prolonged battle with breast cancer, despite efforts by colleagues, family members and members of the public to support her treatment. Prompt News reports Owolabi Ajasa, the Ogun State governor of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), confirmed her death in a statement shared on Instagram on Tuesday. Ajasa acknowledged the contributions of those who supported Kareem during her illness, including people who provided financial assistance, prayers and encouragement. “We…

Nollywood actress Faithia Williams has honoured her late colleague, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, recalling the important role he played in her life and career. Hassan reportedly died on Sunday, August 23, after battling stage-four cancer. His daughter announced his death during a live video. The veteran actor was laid to rest on Monday in accordance with Islamic rites, with several colleagues from the Nigerian film industry attending the funeral. Speaking during his eighth-day Fidau prayer, Williams reflected on her relationship with the late actor and described him as her boss and someone who had a significant impact on…

Nollywood actress Mo Bimpe has responded to the criticism that followed her recent comments about women who are trying to conceive (TTC), urging people to show more compassion and allow others to make their own decisions about what they can handle. In a fresh statement shared on Instagram as the new month began, Bimpe said she decided to speak about her personal experience herself rather than allow other people to interpret or explain it on her behalf. She stressed that everyone has the right to share their own story and said her experience of being excluded from events involving children…

Lola Omotayo, wife of Nigerian singer Peter Okoye, has spoken publicly after Nigerians began apologising to her over years of allegations that she contributed to the rift between the P-Square brothers. For years, Lola had faced accusations that her marriage to Peter was partly responsible for the strained relationship between the twin brothers, Peter and Paul Okoye. However, recent claims made by Peter have shifted public attention and prompted some Nigerians to reconsider their earlier views about her. Peter recently accused his twin brother, Paul, and their elder brother, Jude Okoye, of contributing to the division within P-Square. In a…

Nollywood actress and entrepreneur Carolyna Hutchings has announced her decision to distance herself from The Real Housewives of Lagos (RHOLagos), insisting that she no longer wants to be associated with controversies surrounding the reality show. Hutchings, who featured in the first season of the Showmax reality series in 2022 and later returned for its third season after sitting out Season 2, made the announcement in a lengthy Instagram post on Monday. The actress said she had become frustrated by the continued association between her personal life and the drama involving other members of the cast, even though the show ended…

Veteran Nollywood actor and immediate past President of the Association of Nigeria Theatre Arts Practitioners, Adewale Elesho, has undergone a successful operation following concerns over an injury observed on his face. The update was shared by the association’s National Publicity Secretary, Oluwafemi Adejonwo, popularly known as Femson, in a Facebook post on Sunday. Public concern over Elesho’s health increased after he was seen with a noticeable injury on his face during the burial ceremony of veteran actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, in Ilaro, Ogun State. Images of the actor subsequently circulated online, prompting speculation about the condition of…

Nollywood actress and filmmaker Ruth Kadiri has explained her decision to keep her marriage away from public attention, revealing that fear and uncertainty influenced how she approached the relationship. Kadiri made the disclosure during a recent episode of the Dear Ife podcast, where she spoke about her early years of marriage and her concerns about making such a major commitment publicly. The mother of two said she had a fear of marriage and was worried about what could happen after taking the decision to settle down. Because she was uncertain about the future, she preferred to keep the relationship and…

Nollywood actress Mo Bimpe has opened up about the hurtful treatment she experienced before becoming a mother, revealing that some people deliberately stopped inviting her to events involving children. The actress shared the experience in a social media post while offering encouragement to women who are currently waiting to conceive. According to Bimpe, she was left out of baby showers, naming ceremonies and children’s birthday parties simply because she did not have a child at the time. She said the discovery that some of those responsible were people she personally knew made the experience even more painful. “There was a…

Big Brother Naija ‘Pepper Dem’ star Tacha Akide has reportedly been arrested by the Nigeria Police Force after allegedly failing to respond to three invitations issued to her. Entertainment personality Seun Oloketuyi shared the claim in a social media post on Sunday, alleging that the reality TV star was taken into custody at her residence in Ajah, Lagos. According to Oloketuyi, the invitations were reportedly sent between May and August by the Nigeria Police Force and the Nigeria Copyright Commission (NCCC), but Tacha allegedly did not honour them. He wrote, “Just in.Tacha has been arrested today by the NPF.Arrested early…

Big Brother Naija housemates Aikou and Flora have been given a fresh opportunity to compete for the ₦160 million grand prize following a surprise twist introduced during Sunday’s live eviction show. The pair were previously designated as the first Gambits of the season after being selected by viewers. Their special status guaranteed them a place in the house until the finale but meant they could not compete for the ultimate cash prize. However, host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu announced a new development during Sunday’s live broadcast, giving viewers the authority to decide whether Aikou, Flora or both contestants should regain eligibility for…