Veteran Nollywood Actor Solomon Akiyesi Dies
Veteran Nollywood actor and producer, Solomon Akiyesi, is dead. His death was confirmed on Monday by the President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Abubakar Yakubu, to The Cable Lifestyle. Yakubu said the actor passed away in his sleep on Sunday, adding that his remains have been deposited in a morgue in Abuja. “Yes, it […]
‘Owo Blow’ Actor Sunday Afolabi Returns to Acting
Veteran Nollywood actor, Sunday Afolabi, popularly known for his role in the classic Yoruba film Owo Blow, has returned to acting after a period away from the screen during which he reportedly worked as a commercial driver in Lagos. The development was disclosed by fellow actor, Adeniyi Johnson, who shared a photo of Afolabi on […]
Clarus of New Masquerade, Davis Ofor, Dies at 85
Veteran Nollywood actor, Davis Ofor, popularly known as Clarus in the 1980s sitcom, New Masquerade, is dead. The news of his passing was announced on Tuesday by a fellow actor, Tony Akposheri, in an Instagram post. Akposheri expressed shock and sadness over the death of the actor, recalling their recent interactions. He revealed that they […]
Francis Odega on the Declining Quality of Nollywood Films
Nollywood actor Francis Odega has expressed concern over what he described as the declining quality of Nigerian films, saying productions from the industry’s earlier years were stronger and more memorable than those being made today. Odega made the remarks during a recent episode of the Where Is the Lie podcast, where he reflected on the […]