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  1. It's Not a Crime for Boss to Ask Apprentice Out – Veteran Actor Taiwo Hassan

    Nigeria It's Not a Crime for Boss to Ask Apprentice Out – Veteran Actor Taiwo Hassan

    The Digest: Veteran Yoruba actor Taiwo Hassan (Ogogo) has stated that it is not wrong for a boss to express romantic interest in an apprentice, as long as it is consensual and no force or pressure is involved. Speaking in an interview, he said: "There's no problem in a boss dating his...
  2. Patrick Doyle Announces Death of Newborn Baby Girl Who 'Returned to Heaven' After One Day

    Nigeria Patrick Doyle Announces Death of Newborn Baby Girl Who 'Returned to Heaven' After One Day

    The Digest: Veteran Nollywood actor Patrick Doyle has announced the death of his newborn baby girl, Omayinuwa Mayen Harriet Doyle, who passed away one day after her birth. In an emotional post, he wrote: "Her stay was short, but it brought great joy with it. We would have wished for a longer...
  3. Veteran Actor Patrick Doyle Welcomes First Child With New Wife Funmilayo

    Nigeria Veteran Actor Patrick Doyle Welcomes First Child With New Wife Funmilayo

    The Digest: Veteran Nollywood actor Patrick Doyle has announced the birth of his first child with his new wife, Funmilayo. The baby girl, named Omayinuwa Mayen Harriet Doyle, was born on Friday. Doyle wrote on Facebook: "Mother and child are doing well, and daddy is overwhelmed with joy." He...
  4. Toyin Abraham Addresses Critics After Kneeling to Greet Razaq Okoya, Wife

    Nigeria Toyin Abraham Addresses Critics After Kneeling to Greet Razaq Okoya, Wife

    The Digest: Yoruba actress Toyin Abraham has responded to criticism after a viral video showed her kneeling to greet billionaire couple Razaq and Shade Okoya at former Ogun governor Gbenga Daniel's 70th birthday celebration. Describing herself as a "true Omoluabi," she said: "I will always...
  5. Actress Lilian Afegbai Apologises For Outburst Over AMVCA Snub

    Nigeria Actress Lilian Afegbai Apologises For Outburst Over AMVCA Snub

    The Digest: Nollywood actress and producer Lilian Afegbai has apologised for her recent social media outburst directed at the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA) organisers after she was not nominated. In her apology, she wrote: "That tweet should not have happened. No excuse. It was...
  6. Bimbo Ademoye Slams Critics Who Claim She Uses Tears to Market Her Films

    Nigeria Bimbo Ademoye Slams Critics Who Claim She Uses Tears to Market Her Films

    The Digest: Nollywood actress and producer Bimbo Ademoye has addressed claims that crying is her movie promotion strategy after an emotional video about upload issues sparked backlash. An X user criticized her, calling the "puffy red eyes" video repetitive. In a live session, Ademoye dismissed...
  7. [VIDEO] Patience Ozokwor Reveals Nollywood Actors Get No Royalties for Reruns, Pushes Many to YouTube

    Nigeria [VIDEO] Patience Ozokwor Reveals Nollywood Actors Get No Royalties for Reruns, Pushes Many to YouTube

    The Digest: Veteran Nollywood actress Patience Ozokwor, known as Mama G, has revealed that actors receive only one-time payments per role with no residuals from reruns or streaming. Speaking candidly, she said: "The reason why Nollywood actors and actresses are poor is because we don't get...
  8. "I Am on My Knees" - Toyin Abraham Begs Fans to Move Past Funke Akindele Feud

    Nigeria "I Am on My Knees" - Toyin Abraham Begs Fans to Move Past Funke Akindele Feud

    The Digest: Nollywood actress Toyin Abraham has made a passionate appeal to her fans to stay focused and avoid distractions following her recent public disagreement with colleague Funke Akindele. The drama began at Iyabo Ojo's movie premiere on March 29, where a viral clip appeared to show...
  9. "Can't You See the Pattern?" - Priscilla Ojo Speaks on Iyabo Ojo Premiere Drama

    Nigeria "Can't You See the Pattern?" - Priscilla Ojo Speaks on Iyabo Ojo Premiere Drama

    The Digest: Priscilla Ojo, daughter of Nollywood star Iyabo Ojo, has broken her silence following the controversies that trailed the premiere of her mother's film 'The Return of Arinzo,' suggesting the drama was a deliberate attempt to distract from her mother's professional milestone. In an...
  10. "I Can Be Troublesome" - Funke Akindele Opens Up on Her Personality

    Nigeria "I Can Be Troublesome" - Funke Akindele Opens Up on Her Personality

    The Digest: Nollywood actress Funke Akindele has opened up about her approach to friendship and relationships, describing herself as "real, tough, and sometimes troublesome." In an interview with Morayo, she admitted to being "an extremist" who loves hard and can cut people off completely when...
  11. "I Cried, Knelt Down, Begged Them": Iyabo Ojo on Failed Toyin-Funke Peace Efforts

    Nigeria "I Cried, Knelt Down, Begged Them": Iyabo Ojo on Failed Toyin-Funke Peace Efforts

    The Digest: Nollywood actress and producer Iyabo Ojo has broken her silence on the ongoing feud between Toyin Abraham and Funke Akindele, revealing that she tried to mediate between the two but has now decided to step back. In a lengthy statement, Ojo disclosed that she once dragged Funke...
  12. Actress Lilian Afegbai Blasts AMVCA Organisers After Nomination Omission

    Nigeria Actress Lilian Afegbai Blasts AMVCA Organisers After Nomination Omission

    The Digest: Nollywood actress Lilian Afegbai has slammed the organisers of the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards after being snubbed in the 2026 nominations. In a post on X, Afegbai argued that her character, Idia, in the hit series 'To Kill A Monkey' was the "most trending character" last...
  13. I Joined a Cult and Worked with Demons -Evangelist Tonto Dikeh Makes Shocking Confession

    Nigeria I Joined a Cult and Worked with Demons -Evangelist Tonto Dikeh Makes Shocking Confession

    The Digest: Nollywood actress and evangelist Tonto Dikeh has stirred reactions after sharing a deeply personal testimony during a gospel ministration in Tanzania, revealing that she once joined a cult and worked with demons. Speaking to the congregation, Dikeh described her journey through...
  14. Juliana Olayode Opens Up on Her Relationship With Funke Akindele

    Nigeria Juliana Olayode Opens Up on Her Relationship With Funke Akindele

    The Digest: Actress Juliana Olayode has revealed that her relationship with former mentor Funke Akindele has been officially restored after years of fervent prayer. In an interview with Chude Jideonwo, Olayode emphasized that her move toward reconciliation was not motivated by career strategy...
  15. Mixed Reactions as Funke Akindele Snubs Toyin Abraham at Movie Premiere

    Nigeria Mixed Reactions as Funke Akindele Snubs Toyin Abraham at Movie Premiere

    The Digest: A viral video from the premiere of Iyabo Ojo's film 'The Return of Arinzo' has sparked fresh controversy between Nollywood stars Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham. The footage shows Abraham greeting Akindele at the event, but Akindele appeared to maintain a forward gaze without...
  16. "If I Ever Greet Her Again, I'm a Bastard": Toyin Abraham Reacts to Funke Akindele's Premiere Snub

    Nigeria "If I Ever Greet Her Again, I'm a Bastard": Toyin Abraham Reacts to Funke Akindele's Premiere Snub

    The Digest: Actress Toyin Abraham has reportedly unfollowed Funke Akindele on Instagram and vowed never to greet her again following a public snub at Iyabo Ojo’s "The Return of Arinzo" movie premiere. According to social media updates and viral footage from March 29, 2026, Abraham expressed...
  17. [VIDEO] Moment Actress Funke Akindele Snubbed Toyin Abraham at "The Return of Arinzo" Premiere

    Nigeria [VIDEO] Moment Actress Funke Akindele Snubbed Toyin Abraham at "The Return of Arinzo" Premiere

    The Digest: A viral video from the "The Return of Arinzo" movie premiere on March 29, 2026, has captured a tense interaction between Nollywood stars Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham. According to reports from Linda Ikeji’s Blog and social media footage, Abraham approached Akindele’s table to...
  18. Uche Montana: How I Went from N10,000 Teacher to Nollywood Star

    Nigeria Uche Montana: How I Went from N10,000 Teacher to Nollywood Star

    The Digest: Nollywood actress Uche Montana has opened up about her life journey, revealing that she started struggling to make ends meet at a very young age. In an interview on the Uncut Xtra podcast, Montana disclosed that she began working as a nursery school teacher after her secondary...
  19. Tributes Pour In as Onos Brisibi, Voice Behind Nollywood Classics, Passes Away

    Nigeria Tributes Pour In as Onos Brisibi, Voice Behind Nollywood Classics, Passes Away

    The Digest: Gospel singer Onos Brisibi, whose iconic voice defined a generation of Nollywood classics, has passed away at the age of 55. Her family announced that she died on March 23, 2026, following a prolonged illness. Born in Delta State in 1970, Brisibi became one of Nollywood's most...
  20. Lizzy Anjorin Confesses: 'I Took Iyabo Ojo's Photos, Her Children's to a Babalawo'

    Nigeria Lizzy Anjorin Confesses: 'I Took Iyabo Ojo's Photos, Her Children's to a Babalawo'

    The Digest: Nollywood actress Lizzy Anjorin has made a startling confession, revealing she took photos of her colleague Iyabo Ojo, her daughter Priscilla, and her son-in-law to a babalawo. In a viral statement, Anjorin claimed her spiritual actions are why "nobody talks about Priscilla's...
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