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The Digest: Nollywood actress Doris Ogala has raised an alarm, claiming police officers arrived at her home to arrest her and alleging they were sent by Pastor Chris Okafor. Ogala posted on Instagram, "Policemen in my house," and later stated, "Chris sent police to arrest me." This follows a...

The Digest: Nigerian actress Faithia Williams Balogun has announced the death of her mother, which occurred on the eve of her 55th birthday party. The actress revealed that the news was kept from her until after her celebration in Lagos on Sunday, which was attended by celebrities including...

The Digest: Media mogul Mo Abudu has firmly dismissed allegations of preferential treatment or "cabal" influence in Nigerian cinema scheduling, stating that screen time is determined solely by commercial performance. Speaking on Arise TV, the CEO of EbonyLife Group, which owns cinema chains...

The Digest: Actress Iyabo Ojo has weighed in on the ongoing Nollywood debate regarding modern movie promotion methods. According to a post on her Instagram, Ojo questioned traditional norms by asking, "Who made the rules?" Her comments follow a public clash between filmmaker Kunle Afolayan and...

The Digest: Nigerian actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has dismissed longstanding rumours of a feud with her colleague Genevieve Nnaji. In a recent interview, Omotola explained that the perceived rivalry was largely created and sustained by fans, similar to comparisons often made between...

The Digest: Nollywood actress Angela Okorie has issued a public apology to her colleague Mercy Johnson Okojie after being arrested and detained over allegations of cyberbullying. Okorie was arrested on January 27, arraigned on January 29, and later granted bail on January 30. In a video shared...

The Digest: Nigerian actress Ajara Lasisi, popularly known as Aunty Ajara in the Yoruba film industry, has passed away after a prolonged illness. Her brother, Ridwan Lasisi, confirmed her death in a video message on Thursday morning, thanking colleagues and the public for their support during...

The Digest: Veteran Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has stated she will not participate in dance-driven movie promotions if they feel obligatory or "a chore." Speaking in an interview, she clarified that while she enjoys dancing for fun, the current industry backlash stems from the...

The Digest: Filmmaker Kunle Afolayan has disclosed that actress and producer Funke Akindele confronted him over a recent interview he gave, during which she allegedly yelled and ordered him not to mention her name. Appearing on Arise News, Afolayan recounted an unexpected, emotionally charged...

The Digest: Nollywood box office record-holder, Funke Akindele, has issued a veiled response to filmmaker Kunle Afolayan's recent criticism of intensive movie promotion styles. In posts on her Instagram Story, Akindele dismissed suggestions that her energetic, dance-driven marketing strategy...

The Digest: Prominent filmmaker Kunle Afolayan has openly criticized the intense promotional culture surrounding cinema releases in Nollywood, stating he would only return to theatrical distribution if guaranteed he would not have to "dance" to sell his films. Speaking at The Lagos Business of...

The Digest: Nollywood actress Mercy Aigbe has ignited a flurry of online reactions after she briefly kissed her younger co-star, Vine Olugu, on the lips during the premiere of their new movie. The incident occurred after Aigbe gave a speech in which she disclosed she was initially hesitant to...

The Digest: A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted Nollywood actress Angela Okorie bail in the sum of N5 million. Okorie faces a seven-count charge under the Cybercrimes Act, alleging she transmitted offensive and threatening messages via social media targeting fellow actress Mercy Johnson...

The Digest: Renowned Nollywood filmmaker Kunle Afolayan has publicly dismissed rumours of a professional rivalry with actor and filmmaker Ibrahim Chatta. The clarification followed Chatta's recent visit to Afolayan's KAP Film Village and Resort in Igbojaye, Oyo State, for a watch party of the...

The Digest: Nollywood actor and filmmaker Stanley Amandi has been arrested over his alleged involvement in a plot to overthrow the administration of President Bola Tinubu. According to reports, Amandi was taken into custody in September 2025, with investigators alleging he was recruited by...

The Digest: Omotayo Sanusi, popularly known as Iyan Aladuke and ex-wife of Nollywood actor Femi Adebayo, has accused the actor of sending armed men to evict her and her aged mother from a Lagos property. She denied earlier claims that the eviction was due to bank foreclosure, stating Adebayo...

The Digest: Prominent Nollywood film director Biodun Stephen has publicly criticized the fashion choice of women who go out without wearing underwear. In a video shared online, Stephen recounted an encounter at a salon where a woman receiving a pedicure inadvertently exposed herself. Using the...

The Digest: The Nigeria Film Corporation (NFC) has officially commended filmmaker Funke Akindele for the historic box office performance of her latest film, 'Behind The Scenes'. According to a statement by NFC Managing Director Ali Nuhu, the film has grossed over ₦2.4 billion, making it the...

The Digest: Toyin Abraham Ajeyemi's comedy-drama 'Oversabi Aunty' has officially crossed the ₦1 billion box office mark in West Africa. Released on December 19, 2025, the film has earned ₦1,017,201,953, becoming the first directorial debut in Nollywood to achieve this milestone and ranking as...

The Digest: Nollywood actress and media personality Nancy Isime has detailed the qualities she seeks in a future husband, emphasising that genuine kindness is her foremost non-negotiable trait. In an interview, the 34-year-old stated that she is of marriageable age and values character over...