Nollywood Adds Two Million Jobs to Nigerian Economy In 20 Years

The Association of Movie Producers in Nigeria (AMP) said that the industry has contributed much to the growth of the nation’s economy. 

The Association of Movie Producers in Nigeria (AMP) says the film industry in Nigeria has created two million jobs plus in the last twenty years.

In a "Friends of Nollywood" award ceremony held on Saturday by the Abuja Chapter of AMP, the associations's President Zik Zulu said the upsurge in jobs in the billion-dollar industry has had a substantive impact on the nation's economy and its growth.

PHOTOS: Davido Joins #Nollywood, Features In New Movie

Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as #Davido has reportedly gotten himself a movie role courtesy of his cousin, Ikechukwu Ojeogwu, who is an actor and producer.
Davido would be working with directives from popular director, Teco Benson.
According to insiders, Davido's role in the movie is expected to further strengthen its popularity.

Halima Abubakar’s Prayer: “Crash the plane of my singleness, Lord, crash it”

Nollywod actress — Halima Abubakar, who spends more time on social media than on movie sets has shown her desperation for a husband.
She shared several prayers on her official Instagram page,
Halima posted a prayer saying: “This na heeeeeavy prayer.” The text of the prayer: “Crash the plane of my singleness, lord, crash it!! Burn me with the fire of wedlock, lord, roast me!! Jam me with the lorry of holy matrimony Jehovah!!! My father, my lord detonate the bomb of engagement in my life!!”

Mercy Johnson, Ramsey Noah Celebrate Obi Emelonye’s Birthday On Location

On Monday, March 24, 2014, prolific Nigerian filmmaker, Obi Emelonye turned 47.

He spent the day on the set of a new movie titled ‘Thy Will Be Done.’
Mercy Johnson, Ramsey Noah, Mary Njoku and others were on the film location to celebrate with him.
He later shared some photos online.

Chopping money babe: Chika Ike unveiled as Bullet Energy Drink brand ambassador

Nollywood actress, Chika Ike has been officially unveiled as the brand ambassador of Bullet Energy Drink at their Sunmark office in London. She attended the unveiling with her manager Serah Donald Onyeachor. Congrats to her. More pics after cut…

Popular Nollywood Actress Escapes through Window as Lover’s Wife Storms Hotel Room in Calabar!

The recent Gist around town has to do with a star actress and her movie producer lover.
Both of them had gone on a love tryst to the Canaan land of Calabar in Cross River State. This was on the set of the slim movie producer who hails from Delta State. A chronic womanizer, the man had camped the actress who has a baby (out of wedlock) in one of the hotels. No! They were sharing a room. Firing non-stop after every day’s production, news soon got the man’s wife in Lagos and without thinking about it twice, she flew down to Calabar where all hell was let loose.
Arriving very early in the morning and taking her husband and his lover unawares, she was on the verge of

Stella Damasus Closes Her Facebook Accounts Due To Fraud

Veteran Nollywood actress — Stella Damasus announced yesterday afternoon that she has shut down all her Facebook accounts because of impersonators swindling innocent people of their hard earned money through the accounts.
Stella Damasus says she prefers to shut down the accounts, than for her fans to be cheated.
See her Facebook caption below: -

PHOTOS: Yvonne Nelson Shocks Fans With New Amazing Hairstyle

Ghanaian actress Yvonne Nelson, so much admired by the Nigerians, decided to try something new in her looks, which is African hairstyle!
One of the most beautiful African female celebrities definitely likes to stand out of a crowd.
We like the new style. And what do you think?

Famous Nollywood Actor Arrested For Raping His Daughter's Friend

A Popular Yoruba Actor Ganiyu Oyeyemi popularly known as Ogunjimi is in police custody for allegedly raping one of daughter's friends at his hometown in Oshogbo.
He was arrested last Tuesday by the Osun state police command and detained at the Oke-Baale division of the Nigeria Police.
The actor who is known for violent roles in movies, was said to have been responsible for the upkeep of the victim and her mother who until recently lived with him in his Osogbo residence. The mother had left her with Ogunjimi in Osogbo and relocated to Lagos.
It was gathered that after the rape, the victim reported the incident to the police alongside some residents of the area and it was confirmed by medical experts that the victim, a 22-year-old lady was indeed raped.

Why I'm Still A ¥irgin At 25 - Nollywood Actress Opens Up

Annabella Zwyndila, an upcoming actress has revealed that she is still a ¥irgin at 25.
The Adamawa State-born actress who is a product of AMBO reality TV show revealed in a recent interview that nothing would make her lose her virginity to another man except her husband.
According to her, she had never been sëxually abused.
When asked if she had been sexually harrassed by any producer, she said, "of course, sometimes it happens (laughs). A role that is supposed to be yours is taken from you because of one or two requests that you can’t meet. So, sexual harrassment is not only in the movie industry. It is everywhere."
She revealed she started dating at the age of 23 but the relationship didn't last long.
Did you have sex during the relationship?

Exclusive PHOTOS of Mercy Johnson On Set of New Movie. You Won't Recognise Her!

Exclusive photos of Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson rearing cattle on a set of a new movie.
One of the most endowed Nollywood actresses, Mercy Johnson, was spotted rearing cattle on a set of new movie. She seemed very engaged in her part not paying much attention to the cameras.
Being one of the highest paid Nigerian actresses, Mercy Johnson proves to be a truly versatile one and ready to take risks. see photos after the cutt....

SHOCKER: Unknown 4-Man-Gang Attack Yvonne Nelson

Popular Ghanaian actress, Yvonne Nelson has revealed how she was attacked by an unknown four man gang in Ghana on Monday.
According to the screen diva, who always gives people something to talk about, when she arrived Ghana on Monday, she was attacked by four guys who she believed were two Nigerians and two Ghanaians.
It could be recalled that the actress was in Lagos last week for a movie shoot but later returned to Ghana.
Yvonne stated that it took the prompt intervention of the Ghanaian police to save her.

Nigeria’s 8 Most Over Exposed Celebrities

I kinda agree with this list but hey he skipped out Karen Igho...lolz, enjoy:
According to Segun Adekoye - "In this age, everyone has a Blackberry. Everyone has a blog. There are over 5000 entertainment blogs in Nigeria. Everyone wants to break the news but only a few get exclusive content so everyone copy-pastes whether it is true or a lie. In this era, everyone is a celebrity. If you hit the red carpet of events, and a hundred blogs can post your pictures, same pictures and repeat that procedure 4 times in a month, you are a celeb. You can make statements. Fashion statements. You can go to Twitter and start a Tweet war. Dahz all.
The problem with overexposure is that your news does not become news eventually and people go like “oh Tonto.. Now what? Unto the next abeg”. Who are the 8 celebrities in Nigeria who get more press, media attention than they need for their health. In no particular order, Segun Adekoye lists them below.

‘Why I'm Always Playing Bad Roles' – Star Actress, Patience Ozokwor

Who doesn't love Patience Ozokwor? Personally, I rate her as my favorite Nollywood actress. Movie lovers call her Margaret Thatcher of Nollywood, but she is so tender and kind-hearted when she is not on set. Patience Ozokwor, aka Mama G, in a new interview with Yes magazine, explained why she usually plays wicked, evil woman roles. 
Why do you always take up the role of a bad woman in movies?
People should admit that I have something to play! People are known for stunts, romance, bad boys and girls, gigolo and so on, but I have that as my strong point. It was when I was coming up that I thought I might get hurt or be hated for playing those roles but I never knew it was going to even make me popular and loved.

You Need To See What Stephanie Okereke Wishes On Women’s Day

As women all over the world are marking today as International Women's Day, Nollywood’s actress, Stephanie Okereke-Linus took time out to write out her wishes for women all over the world.
 * Stephane Okereke-Linus
The popular movie star disclosed this in a long message she put up on her twitter account today in the morning.
Read her message below:

Nadia Buari’s Black Sister Who is Now Bleaching Flaunts Her Gigantic b0obs [PHOTOS]

Nadia Buari’s sister-Aysha Buari (remember Nadia was adopted into the Buari family so not a direct sister) has sworn to emulate the success of Nadia as an actress. Even though she has not kicked started her acting career yet, she has already started making public appearances, mingling with the stars…
Apart from the fact that her messy tattoo easily gives her away, she seems to be a hell of work with her style…
In a recent interview, she stated that;
“I want to act. I think acting is my world, I don’t see myself doing anything else apart from acting. I have tried other stuffs like pharmacy tech, I got a license for it but I didn’t like it and quitted my job. I worked as a bartender, I didn’t like it and quitted. I always quit my job. But acting is what I always want to do,” she stated.

Mercy Johnson Can't Control Her Se'x Urge (WATCH)

Mercy Johnson, Funke Akindele and Ini Edo are constantly preying on the rich and wealthy... Especially expatriates and foreigners to fulfill their dreams and be the most classy ladies in town. see video below.......

Ini Edo Saw Something She Couldn't Resist (WATCH)

This latest Nigerian movie 2013. Johnson(Yul Edochie) an egocentric male pro'stitute disguises himself as an electrician in order to gain access into homes of rich men.
He gets himself ent'angled in a lus'tful affair with their wives, tampers with their most cherished treasures and murders whoever tries to reveal his identity and deeds; even his girlfriend is not spared. And now, ext'ortion is his last game.

Omotola Flaunts her Killer Figure in this Stuning Photo

one word for this beautiful lady?

Tonto Dikeh Proudly Open Her Thing Wide And Dare Maheeda And Others (See Photos)

Tonto dikeh uploaded this photo few hours ago but has removed it. I was very smart to have got it. sometime ago i posted a picture of Beverly Osu and not its time for Tonto Dikeh #pkoko for showing maheeda what to do.

"Dare me if you can go this far" she said.