Nicki Gist

Towards the end of last year, the Nigerian industry was greeted by a movie titled “The Wedding Party” produced by Ebony Life Tv, in conjunction with Inkblot Inc, and directed by Kemi Adetiba. Characterization. The Wedding Party  featured an array of A-list actors and actresses such as Richard Mofe Damijo, Ireti Doyle, Sola Sobowale, Ace comedian Ali Baba, Somkele Idhalama, Adesua Etomi, Banky W, Enyinna Nyinwe, Musician Ikechukwu, Beverly Naya and a host of others. Plot. The movie is centered on two Lover birds, Dunni and Dozie played by Adesua Etomi and Banky W who are getting married. The couple who are 100% in love are faced by their mothers played by Sola Sobowale and Ireti Doyle who are at logger heads over whose family is more wealthy. The wedding is which is supposed to seal the union of both families, is about to be shattered by the effort of Rosie played by Beverly Naya who happens to be Dozie’s ex-girlfriend. Rosie goes as far as planting her underwear in...

Famous Nollywood actress and proud mother of one,  Tonto Dikeh  is no doubt an epitome of beauty to behold because she radiates like that of an angelic diva and you just have to love her some more. Today media personnel,  Henry Emeka  took to his Instagram page to celebrate and gush over our delectable actress,  Tonto Dikeh  for being a great woman. In his words; PLEASE GUYS ALLOW ME CRUSH ON THIS WOMAN… THANKS FOR MAKING ME FIND A CONFIDANT IN YOU!! YOU ARE A GREAT WOMAN!!! CAN’T WAIT FOR THE WORLD TO SEE THE SURPRISES GOD HAS IN STOCK FOR YOU…#MAMAKINGY #TONTODIKEH #WCW #KINGTONTO #MUMMYFORALL #PHILANTHROPIST #SONOFGRACE #SOMETHINGMAJORISCOMING #MAMABOI

Popular Yoruba movie actor, and Publicity Secretary of Moji Olaiya’s burial committee, Yomi Fabiyi has reacted to Cyber bullying and how these set of people are using the internet to destroy the image of others. According to the actor, these bullies blackmail with lies, unverified facts and bigotry, and believe hurting a celebrity’s brand online is payback, and using a anonymous account, they can go uncaught and unpunished. The actor advised other celebrities that the best way to survive the era of cyber-bullying, until the Government makes effort to putting a stop to it, is to try as much as possible not to respond to irrelevances online, especially those with malicious motives, by developing a thick skin and simply ignore. Yomi fabiyi Yomi Fabiyi  ended his post by stating that bullying don’t last, because there are a lot of bitter and depressed people out there. He stated that some of them are psycho patients undergoing rehab with android phones. He advised that rea...

Nigerian actress popularly known for Yoruba movies,  Yetunde Aderibigbe  wears a boobs-popping dress to an event. The actress is seen with her boobs struggling to breathe inside her gown. However, this photo of the actress has got people talking on social media. What do you think, is this sexy or trashy?

The comedy movie by actress  Toyin Abraham , “ Alakada Reloaded ” which started showing in our cinemas on Friday, May 26, 2017, had a ground-breaking cinema debut weekend with an unprecedented N25million in its first 3 days at the cinema. The hilarious and educative comedy movie produced by  Toyin Abraham  in conjunction with  ‘Film Service Media ‘ which sold out shows at major cinemas last Friday, has placed it firmly in the current top 5 releases of 2017. The other movies in this list include  Okafor’s Law , which made  N90million ,  Omugwo,  with  N48million,   Hire A Man  with  N45million  and  American Driver  with  N41million . None of these movies beat “ Alakada’s Reloaded”  opening weekend.

Nollywood actress, PA and Alleged mistress of Tonto Dikeh’s estranged husband, Roseline Meurer,  has commissioned a borehole in her maternal home in Delta state. The actress made this known on Instagram where she shared photos and expressed her satisfaction in giving back. According to her, this will bring the struggling to get water to an end since getting water before now means crossing a bridge, hence very difficult. She said;

No one knows how things would have played out had their paths not crossed. But one thing is sure, Nollywood star,  Funke Akindele , better known as Jenifa is a mighty blessing to her hubby Abdul Rasheed Bello, better known as JJCSkillz; and he is not hiding it. At the recent screening of their first joint project, a drama series which takes into account the travails of budding artistes, JJCSkillz disclosed that the project was gathering dust in his study until his wife breathed new life into it. The drama merged the world of music, movies and media into one. Screening of the pilot episode of ‘Industreet’ which took place at IMAX Cinema Lekki attracted guests like, Joke Silva, Rita Dominic,Toke Makinwa, Ice Prince, Kayswitch, Kate Henshaw, Adunni Adewale, Moet Abebe, Ariyike Akinbobola,Mr and Mrs Gbadamosi of Amen Estate, Tosin Martins, Layole Oyatogun, Sam Onyemelukwe (MD Trace TV), the cast and signees of SOO Records (Gen Stones, Mo Eazy, Sonorous Martins Feelz...

Nollywood actress,  Funke Akindele Bello  has been international recognized as she gets featured on African voices, CNN. The actress shared the good news on Instagram where the international broadcasting network covered her life, documenting her 20 years journey in Nollywood, how she started and where she is in. We say congrats to Funke on this global recognition, we hope for more to come.

As they await the body of  Moji Olaiya , family and friends camp at her residence as they mourn. The body which is supposed to arrive today will be buried immediately according to the rite of her religion, which in the real sense has been really delayed.

Following reports that late Nollywood actress, Moji Olaiya died of poisoning, her family through the burial committee has issued a statement denying the reports. Read the full statement below; The attention of the Burial Committee of Late Moji Olaiya has been drawn to the rumour spreading around that the autopsy carried out on the deceased stated that the late thespian died of poison. It is a total fallacy. The family through this committee wish to vehemently state as follows: i.) Late Moji Olaiya DID NOT die of poison and the rumour mongers should provide the autopsy report they are quoting from. ii.) The younger brother of the deceased, Femi Olaiya who travelled from UK to Canada and top Nigerian promoter in Canada, Mr Yinka Farinde monitored and received the details of the autopsy and nothing of poison is in the original autopsy documents with the family. iii.) Whoever is spreading the rumours is evil and have no respect for the dead. Karma like kinetic energy w...

Nollywood actress,  Omotola Jalade Ekeinde  threw back to the past to a movie we all watched and loved, atleast almost all Nigerians. The actress threw back to her early days in acting to a movie that every watched over and over again, Blood sisters, with her colleague Genevieve Nnaji and Patience Ozorkwor their mother. The actress reminded people that if they enjoyed that movie, they’ll certainly enjoy her new movie, Alter Ego which is coming out soon. See her post below;

Nollywood actresses,  Omotola  and  Omoni Oboli  decided to celebrate this year’s Children’s day with orphans from Mother Theresa’s Orphanage in India. The actresses shared photos of their experience in India with happy kids who were obviously grateful to be shown such love. In sharing her experience, Omotola had revealed that she herself is an orphan so she understands what these kids with no parents are going through See photos of their time out with the kids;

I didn’t crash Lillian Esoro’s marriage – Actor Blossom Chukwujekwu Talented Nollywood actor, Blossom Chukwujekwu  has denied rumours that he was responsible for the crisis in Lilian Esoro’s marriage. Nollywood actress, Lilian Esoro, late last year had walked out of her barely one-year-old marriage to TripleMG music boss, Ubi Franklin. The actress walked away despite the fact that their union produced a baby boy. Due to a past rumour that Blossom and Lilian were once lovers, Blossom Chukwujekwu was involved in this marital crisis, with most people blaming him for the crash of the marriage, implying that they still have feelings for each other. Due to a past rumour that Blossom and Lilian were once lovers, Blossom Chukwujekwu was involved in this marital crisis, with most people blaming him for the crash of the marriage, implying that they still have feelings for each other.

The Shirley Frimpong Manso directed romantic comedy ‘Potato Potahto’ was premiered on the 24th of May at Le Gray D’Albion at Cannes for the Cannes Film festival’s ‘Marche du Film’. In attendance were the movie’s stars OC Ukeje, Joselyn Dumas, Lala Akindoju, Nikki Samonas and filmmaker Kunle Afolayan The Cannes premiere precedes premieres across cites in Europe, Asia, North America with premieres in Ghana, South African and Nigeria. Potato Potahto is written and directed by Shirley Frimpong Manso and co produced by WB Entertainment, 19 April Entertainment, Ascend International Studioa, Virgo Sun LTD, Lufodo Productions. It is distributed by Jambo Play and Nigerian based distribution company Film One has first look rights for Nigeria and the UK Joselyn Dumas dazzled in a Pistis Ghana strapless ethnic patterned gown while Lala Akindoju switched it up in a FabLaneByDerin green jumpsuit with cutouts and black lace detailing. Nikki Samonas was stunning in a Christie Brown dress with a...

A new experience is out for the lovers of Nigerian stories as  Funke Akindele and her husband  premieres Industreet, a movie that tells the story of Nigerian artistes, their lives before fame and their struggles that are well packaged for no one to see. This Premiere had the cast and crew, some who are already known and some making their debut on screen. Funke Akindele talked about the series which hit the screen, yesterday 26th of May. According to her, the series was written by her husband, JJC Skillz, and she and her team gave it more life with more scenes and drama to suit the Nigerian market and tell the African story.

After a successful first part of wedding party directed by Kemi Adetiba,  Niyi Akinmolayan  took over for the second part and apparently he did as great. We know this because the team at the end of the shooting of Wedding Party 2, they dedicated a post to him on Instagram, with praiseworthy and noteworthy captions which show his dedication and commitment to the job, and while the video posted showed him doing his job, you would know he was born to do this with how relaxed he was, but then we know they didn’t show us that part of him shouting, isn’t it a phase all directors get to while shooting a movie? Anyways, Niyi has always been known for his good work and his presence in the Wedding Party only shows how Ebonylife, Elfike and other production involved sought out the best hands for their jobs, they did it with Kemi Adetiba, and as we wait for the final work of the Wedding Party 2, we are sure Niyi would give us the best of narration and interpretation. Watch the vi...

Today is the official date for  Toyin Abraham’s   Alakada Reloaded  to start showing in cinemas and everybody came out in throes to watch the movie and enjoy it together. From the trailer, it was no wonder the crowd was as massive as all the halls booked for the movie was filled up with tickets sold out five times as shared by the actress and producer, Toyin Abraham.

This week on  CNN ’s ‘ African Voices ’, Nigerian actress  Funke Akindele  talks through her career and why she’s focusing on the next generation of actors. One of Nollywood’s biggest stars, Funke has appeared in countless films and some of the biggest sitcoms in Nigeria. Despite starting acting as a young adult, ‘African Voices’ hears how she started out on a very different career path. When Funke was a child, her parents had differing opinions when it came to her acting dreams, as she tells CNN: “Growing up was fun for me having the support of my mum, she believed so much in my talent, though my dad never wanted me to be an actor – he wanted me to be a lawyer.” ‘African Voices’ hears how she compromised and agreed to study for a degree, eventually graduating in law. Following this, Funke began auditioning for roles and had her big break when she was cast in one of the biggest sitcoms in Lagos, called ‘ I Need To Know ’. Funke describ...

Ghanaian Nollywood actress,  Juliet Ibrahim  has reacted to an admirer who sent her a direct message on Instagram proposing marriage to her. The admirer sent the message saying he is one of her realest fans in the world and that he wants to marry her. The actress, who was obviously shocked and confused by this message is seeking answers from her fans because according to the her she doesnt know what to say, but she is asking followers if she should reply the “banker from the past”, a statement which is not only funny, but even the actress’ response to it is funnier as she clearly stated that she doesn’t want a banker from the past. Even the matter tire Banky W, that the dude started laughing.

As part of the celebrations to mark the 50th anniversary of Rivers State, veteran Nollywood actress,  Monalisa Chinda  enacted Elechi Amadi‘s play “ The Concubine ” on stage. The play which was staged on Tuesday was star studded with actors such as Segun Arinze,  Onyeka Onwenu , Ebele Okaro, Francis Duru and many more. Some of Nollywood’s best also came to show support not just for the industry, but also for their state as it celebrates its golden jubilee and hose that attended were; Ibinabo Fiberesima, Imeh Bishop Umoh, Kemen of Big Brother Naija and others. See photos below: