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The Journal seeks to become the most reliable, first-choice Pan-Nigerian information and public knowledge platform. The Journal Nigeria is a serious Journalism from an African Worldview
The death of Taiwo Hassan, the veteran actor known to millions of Nigerians simply as Ogogo, has drawn tributes across the film industry and renewed attention to the fragile support available to ageing entertainers who fall seriously ill. Hassan died on Sunday, 23 August 2026, at the age of 66, after a battle with…
Nollywood lost another prominent figure with the passing of Yoruba film actress Temitope Osoba. Announced on Wednesday by fellow actor Alesh Sanni in an emotional post on his Instagram page. She died following a prolonged battle with health complications. Her death sends fresh shockwaves through Nigeria’s indigenous movie industry. Colleagues and fans mourn a talent…
Nollywood star Deyemi Okanlawon has offered a candid account of the moment he walked away from acting in 2019, saying poor remuneration and a loss of fulfilment pushed him back to a conventional office job before he found his way to the top of the industry. The 45-year-old actor made the disclosure on a…
The widow of late Nollywood comic actor John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, Stella Maris Okafor, has dismissed allegations that she secretly sold her late husband’s properties and pocketed the proceeds, insisting that every transaction was lawful and backed by a court order. Speaking in a video interview with content creator King Mitchy,…
The Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) 2026 celebrated the best of African film, television, and digital storytelling in a star-studded ceremony on Saturday night. The event, which brought together Nollywood’s biggest names and key figures from across the continent’s entertainment industry, honored outstanding achievements across multiple categories. Uzor Arukwe clinched the Best Lead…
Friday, April 10, marked exactly two years since Nollywood lost one of its most energetic talents to the waters of the Anam River, and for Jennifer Odonwodo, the passage of time has done little to dull the sharpness of that afternoon. In a deeply personal Instagram post, Jennifer, wife of the late actor John Paul…
Nollywood actress Annie Macaulay has moved to redefine her public identity, declaring that she is a “single woman raising two kids” rather than a “single mum.” In a reflective social media post on Monday, she rejected the stereotypes of struggle and limitation often attached to the traditional label. Macaulay emphasised that her priority is personal…
The Nigerian film industry is in mourning following the sudden death of actress and producer Allwell Ademola. She passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at the age of 49. While official details are still emerging, initial reports from colleagues indicate she suffered a heart attack at her home. The news has sent shockwaves through…
Nollywood actress Doris Ogala has been released from police custody following a two-day detention linked to her social media posts about Lagos-based pastor Chris Okafor, founder of the Mountain of Liberation and Miracle Ministry. Ogala, 37, was arrested on Saturday during a live-streamed interview after she posted and later deleted an image appearing to…
Kunle Afolayan Kunle Afolayan is a renowned Nigerian filmmaker, producer and director who has made significant contributions to the Nigerian film industry, popularly known as Nollywood. He is the founder and CEO of Kunle Afolayan Productions Television (KAPTv) and Golden Effects Pictures. Quick Facts About Kunle Afolayan Full Name: Kunle AfolayanDate of Birth: 30th of…