Veteran actor, Prince Jide Kosoko, has weighed in on the issue of sex-for-roles in Nollywood, stating that some women deliberately enter the movie industry with the intention of leveraging sexual relationships to rise to fame. Speaking during an appearance on the latest edition of The Honest Bunch podcast, Kosoko dismissed the idea that sexual demands…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that veteran nollywood actress, Nkechi Nwaje has passed on. Actress Rita Edochie shared a candlelight image with a dark background on Instagram, captioning it, “This world is really not our home.” Actor Stanley Ontop also mourned her by sharing photos of Nkechi, writing, “Nollywood is in tears as we have lost one…
A Federal High Court in Lagos on Wednesday convicted and sentenced a 40-year-old America-trained Nollywood filmmaker, Mbadiwe Emeka, to five years imprisonment for trafficking in 17. 30 kilograms of Canada Loud, Cannabis Sativa, a narcotic drug similar to cocaine, LSD, and heroin. Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa, handed down the jail term after Emeka pleaded guilty to…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that a popular nollywood actress, Pat Ugwu, has passed away at the age of 35. Her colleague, Emeka Okoye, announced the development in an Instagram post on Wednesday along with a funeral poster detailing her funeral arrangements. “Rest in peace sis. Pat Ugwu. @patpat_ugwu so we no get to work again?…
Funke Akindele has been named the highest-grossing lead actress of 2024, thanks to her film ‘Everybody Loves Jenifa,‘ which raked in N1.125 billion at the box office. In an Instagram post on Monday, FilmOne Entertainment, the prestigious movie distribution company in West Africa, celebrated the top 10 highest-grossing Nollywood lead and supporting actresses of 2024….
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that a popular Nollywood actor, Otunba Ayobami Olabiyi, also known as Bobo B is dead. He reportedly passed away in Ibadan, Oyo state after a brief illness. Until his death, Olabiyi was the former governor of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) in Oyo state and its current…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that veteran Nollywood actor, Emmanuel France has passed away at the age of 80. The cause of his death remains unclear. The news was announced by filmmaker Femi Ogedengbe on his social media page. Ogedengbe recalled working closely with France, including a memorable trip to Tanzania in 2006. They collaborated on several…
The Nigerian film industry, Nollywood, is in shock following the sudden demise of veteran actor, Big Lary. The cause of his death is yet to be ascertained. Big Lary, known for his impressive performances in numerous films, was a beloved figure in the entertainment industry. His passing has sent shockwaves through the Nollywood community, with…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the Nollywood has lost Shina Sanyaolu, a Nigerian producer and director famous in the Yoruba film industry, is dead. Bolaji Amusan, the president of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), confirmed Sanyaolu’s demise via an Instagram post on Wednesday. “Sleep well uncle Shina Sanyaolu,” he wrote….
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that death has rocked Nollywood again, with the death of Yoruba actor, Yusuf Olorungbebe. The actor died after battling with a chronic ailment. . Yusuf’s death was announced Wednesday morning by popular actress Foluke Daramola on Instagram. We lost YUSUF OLORUNGBEBE. We submit to God’s will. Thank you everyone!” She wrote. This…