The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has congratulated actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele on the record-breaking success of her latest movie, Behind the Scenes, at the Nigerian box office. The film has crossed the ₦2.2 billion mark, becoming the first Nollywood movie to achieve this milestone. NOA highlighted that the movie’s success extends beyond Nigeria, earning …
Nollywood superstar Funke Akindele has made cinematic history with her latest film, Behind the Scenes, which has become the first African movie to surpass ₦2 billion in box office revenue. FilmOne, a leading Nigerian film distributor, announced that the movie grossed ₦2,103,039,706 within just one month of its release. This landmark achievement cements Akindele’s status …
Nollywood actress Bimbo Thomas has recounted a terrifying armed robbery incident that occurred during the filming of Omo Ghetto: The Saga (Omo Ghetto Part Two), saying the attack nearly cost her life and that of other cast members. Thomas, who played the role of Nikky in the blockbuster film, said armed men stormed a hotel …
Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has revealed how she made her first ₦1 million in 1999 from her breakout role as Bisi in the hit TV series "I Need to Know." In a video shared online, Akindele reflected on her humble beginnings, years of rejection, and the life-changing opportunity that launched her to fame. …
Nigerian celebrity chef, Hilda Baci, has successfully completed her Guinness World Record attempt for the largest pot of jollof rice, drawing national and international attention to Lagos. The event, held at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, saw the Akwa Ibom-born chef cook an enormous dish with 4,000 kilograms of basmati rice, 500 cartons …
