Nollywood — Nigerian film industry where allegations of illegal broadcasts, casting priorities, and internal sabotage have been raised by industry figures.
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… His comments came during a conversation with Nollywood producer Uchenna Mbunabo, who expressed frustration over what he described as the widespread practice of some Ghanaian television stations downloading movies from YouTube and airing them without permission or compensation. …
Ghana plans tougher crackdown on TV and movie piracy after Nollywood filmmakers raise alarmJoy Online
Veteran Nollywood actor Jim Iyke has revealed that he deliberately set out to rebrand himself as a responsible gentleman, moving away from the “bad boy” image the movie industry gave him. …
Many Nigerian celebrities don’t know when to exit stage, evolve – Jim IykeJoy Online
Veteran Nollywood actor Jim Iyke has said there’s some truth to the controversial claim that Western education is a “scam.” Speaking in a recent interview with media personality Joey Akan, Iyke argued that many former students, including himself, are now doing far better than the …
There’s some truth to ‘school na scam’ – Jim IykeJoy Online
Veteran Nollywood actor Jim Iyke has alleged that the entertainment industry is dominated by “demons” and created to “extol satanism.” Speaking in a recent interview with media personality Joey Akan, Iyke claimed that most people in the entertainment industry serve themselves and …
Demons rule entertainment industry – Jim Iyke claimsDaily Guide
Francis Duru Veteran Nollywood actor, Francis Duru, has dismissed reports claiming he is battling a terminal illness following the circulation of a viral video that sparked concern among fans and colleagues. …
Francis Duru Dismisses Terminal Illness RumoursDaily Guide
Shine Rosman Nollywood actress, Shine Rosman, has criticised some filmmakers in the Nigerian movie industry for allegedly placing more value on beauty than acting talent when casting actresses. …
Nollywood Producers Prioritise Beauty Over Talent – Shine RosmanJoy Online
… Kechere joined the Nigerian film industry, otherwise called Nollywood, in 2001, first appearing in the popular August-Meeting films.
‘Madam Koi Koi’: Nollywood actress Oby Kechere is deadJoy Online
Veteran Nollywood actor Jim Iyke has identified internal sabotage as the major challenge confronting the Nigerian movie industry. …
Nollywood full of saboteurs – Jim IykeDaily Guide
Jim Iyke Veteran Nollywood actor, Jim Iyke, has described internal sabotage as one of the major challenges facing the Nigerian film industry, saying the system is filled with people working against each other. …
Nollywood Is Full Of Saboteurs – Jim IykeThe Chronicle
Nollywood actor Zubby Michael has claimed that he recently gave N10.2 million to the needy on the street as “tithe.” Speaking in an interview with Broadway TV, Michael explained that the donation was 10 per cent of the N102 million he recently earned from movie roles. …
Why I pay my tithe to street, not church – Zubby MichaelGhana's National Film Authority Deputy Executive Secretary James Gardiner has assured filmmakers that authorities are working on tougher measures to curb illegal broadcast of movies by television stations, following complaints from Nollywood producer Uchenna Mbunabo about Ghanaian stations downloading films from YouTube and airing them without permission or compensation.
14 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana's National Film Authority Deputy Executive Secretary James Gardiner has assured filmmakers that authorities are working on tougher measures to curb illegal broadcast of movies by television stations, following complaints from Nollywood producer Uchenna Mbunabo about Ghanaian stations downloading films from YouTube and airing them without permission or compensation.
14 hours ago · Joy Online →
Veteran Nollywood actor Jim Iyke said he deliberately rebranded from a "bad boy" image to a responsible gentleman, describing the shift as necessary as he advanced in life and encountered people for whom such a persona was incompatible. He argued that many entertainment industry peers stagnate because they do not know when to exit their established personas or evolve to maintain relevance.
13 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Veteran Nollywood actor Jim Iyke has argued that there is "some truth" to the claim that Western education is a "scam," noting that he and other former students are now doing better financially than their lecturers. He contends that true success comes from learning practical and economic skills from parents and mentors rather than strictly applying classroom theory.
13 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Veteran Nollywood actor Jim Iyke has alleged that the entertainment industry is dominated by "demons" and created to "extol satanism," arguing that most people in the industry serve themselves as demigods rather than pursuing God.
12 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Veteran Nollywood actor Francis Duru has dismissed viral rumours claiming he is battling a terminal illness, following circulation of a video showing him looking frail. Responding on Instagram, Duru denied being seriously ill, described the reports as false and malicious, and said he would continue to enjoy good health.
22 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Nollywood actress Shine Rosman has criticized filmmakers in the Nigerian movie industry for allegedly prioritizing physical appearance over acting talent when casting actresses, claiming the focus on beauty is affecting genuine talent and prompting actresses to undergo cosmetic procedures.
18 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Nigerian actress and film director Oby Kechere, known for her role as Ms Koi Koi in the 2002 film Aki na Ukwa, has died after a prolonged illness, according to an announcement by the National President of the Directors Guild of Nigeria.
5 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Veteran Nollywood actor Jim Iyke has identified internal sabotage as the major challenge confronting the Nigerian movie industry, telling the BBC that if he could change one thing about Nollywood, it would be to purge saboteurs from it.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Veteran Nollywood actor Jim Iyke told the BBC that internal sabotage is a major challenge facing the Nigerian film industry, with people working against each other, and said he would prioritize removing saboteurs if given the chance to change one thing about the industry.
27 April 2026 · Daily Guide →
Nollywood actor Zubby Michael says he gave N10.2 million to the needy on the street as a tithe, representing 10 per cent of N102 million he recently earned from movie roles, because he does not believe in paying tithe to churches.
27 April 2026 · The Chronicle →