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The Digest: Nollywood actress Ini Dima-Okojie has announced that she and her husband are expecting their first child. She broke the news on Instagram, describing the pregnancy as a "miracle" and a "divine gift." The actress, who underwent surgery to remove uterine fibroids in 2020 and later...

The Digest: The Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA) has announced Nigerian comedian Bovi Ugboma and South African actress Nomzamo Mbatha as hosts of the 12th edition, marking a major shift after IK Osakioduwa stepped aside following 11 editions. Osakioduwa had hosted the awards since...

The Digest: Veteran Nollywood actor Emeka Ike has sparked reactions on social media after sharing an AI-generated image of himself alongside colleagues Ramsey Noah, Jim Iyke, and Mike Ezuruonye. In the post, he captioned: "Yesterday's hustlers, today's champs... I celebrate us all... However...

The Digest: Actress Toyin Abraham has responded to influencer Abike Shugaa's claims that she received N50,000 for her appearance in the film 'Ijakumo,' but her scenes were later deleted. In a statement on X, Abraham clarified that Abike received N500,000 for a role in 'Malaika' and N50,000 for...

The Digest: Voting for the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA) 12 is now open, with 11 out of 32 categories decided by public vote. Fans can vote from March 29 to April 26, 2026, ahead of the May 9 ceremony. Categories open to voting include Best Movie, Best Digital Content Creator...

The Digest: Nollywood actor Jide Kene Achufusi, known for his lead role in 'Living in Bondage: Breaking Free,' has tied the knot with his bride in a private ceremony in Italy. The picturesque outdoor event was attended by a select group of family and close associates. The actor, often called...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...