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Jide Kosoko Laments Losses After Spending Over ₦300 Million on Cinema Film

Dailyblast — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:51:25 +0000

Veteran Nollywood actor Jide Kosoko has revealed that he and his investors suffered significant financial losses after spending more than ₦300 million to produce and release his film, Leko Esu Gbayi, in cinemas without recovering their investment. Kosoko made the disclosure during an interview, explaining that the project failed to generate sufficient revenue to cover [...]

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Nollywood actor, Francis Duru dies at 57

Dailyblast — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:54:32 +0000

Veteran Nollywood actor, Francis Duru, has died at the age of 57 following a brief illness. His family announced his death on his official Instagram page in the early hours of Friday, expressing appreciation to fans and well-wishers for their support. “We, the family of Francis Duru, regret to announce his passing following a brief [...]

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Zlatan Ibile announces wedding date with partner Davita Lamai

Dailyblast — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:21:41 +0000

Nigerian singer Omoniyi Raphael, popularly known as Zlatan, has announced October 24, 2026, as the date of his wedding to his partner, Davita Lamai. The couple disclosed their wedding date in a video shared on Instagram on Thursday night, accompanied by the caption, “24 October 2026.” The video, titled “Save the Date,” features a voiceover [...]

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“The country was not spoilt by President Bola Tinubu, he is doing great. Nigerians should be patient with him’’- Hanks Anuku

Dailyblast — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:09:16 +0000

Nollywood actor, Hanks Anuku, has said Nigerians should be patient with President Tinubu with fixing the country, as he is not the one who created the problems he is encountering. In a recent interview on the Honest Bunch Podcast, Anuku said Nigerians are “too much in a hurry” and should allow the president to [...]

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Pete Edochie Opens Up on Health Challenges, Says Walking Has Become Difficult

Dailyblast — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:50:53 +0000

Veteran Nollywood actor Pete Edochie has opened up about his current health challenges, revealing that he is not feeling well and that walking has become difficult for him. The celebrated actor disclosed this while visiting his longtime friend and colleague, Emmanuel Armah, who is also reportedly battling health challenges. During the visit, Edochie spoke about [...]

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Nollywood star Ricardo Agbor survives car crash in Ibadan

Dailyblast — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:08:21 +0000

Nollywood actor Ricardo Agbor has survived a car crash in Ibadan, Oyo State, after his Lexus SUV sustained extensive damage in the incident. Agbor shared footage of the damaged vehicle on Instagram on Saturday, showing the silver SUV at the scene in front of the Cornerstone City billboard in Ibadan. He did not disclose what [...]

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Breaking: Nollywood legend, Olu Jacobs is dead

Dailyblast — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:15:42 +0000

Veteran Nigerian actor and film executive Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, has died at the age of 84. Jacobs’ death was announced on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, in an Instagram post by his son, Olusoji Jacobs, on his account, @mrjacobs_jnr. “It is with gratitude to God for a life well lived and [...]

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‘My husband is upset’ – Real Warri Pikin apologises amid backlash over viral stage stunt with Timaya

Dailyblast — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 09:05:39 +0000

Nigerian comedian Anita Asuoha, popularly known as Real Warri Pikin, has apologised to her husband and Nigerians following backlash over a viral video of her interaction with singer Timaya on stage. The incident occurred on Saturday during the AFRIMMA festival in Dallas, Texas, where Real Warri Pikin was honoured with the ‘Best Stand-Up Comedian’ award. [...]

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Lionel Richie hospitalized in ICU for ongoing cardiac issues

Dailyblast — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:07:21 +0000

American music icon Lionel Richie remains hospitalised in a St. Louis intensive care unit as doctors carry out tests over possible cardiac-related issues. Sources familiar with the situation told TMZ that Richie is undergoing medical examinations concerning his heart. He is, however, expected to be released from the hospital on Wednesday, September 2. The singer [...]

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Xenophobia: Malian singer Salif Keita cancels South Africa shows

Dailyblast — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:17:17 +0000

Malian singer Salif Keita has cancelled his upcoming commercial performances in South Africa over concerns about xenophobic violence against African migrants. The singer said he could not ignore reports of violence against African migrants in South Africa. He went on to describe the decision to cancel his shows as painful. “I cannot ignore the reports [...]

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