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• Rita Edochie, others mourn as actress, Nkechi Nweje, dies

  22-03-2025 16:13 via vanguardngr.com
  The Nigerian film industry is in mourning following the death of veteran Nollywood actress Nkechi Nweje.She reportedly succumbed to a brief illness, as confirmed by movie producer Stanley Ajemba, popularly known as Stanley Ontop, via his Instagram handle on Saturday.Ajemba, deeply saddened by the news, paid tribute to Nweje, describing her as a lively and talented actress who held a special place in his life. He recalled their last conversation, during which she had offered him advice amid the
  
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• How I found true love after years of heartbreak

  22-03-2025 08:41 via thenet.ng
  
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  Valentine’s Day is over, and I know I missed a good opportunity to celebrate my true love. But whilst February 14 might have been the best time, today, in my books, is the second best time.
  So here we go.Some men love wristwatches and perfumes; some ladies love Lamborghinis. Most people love good food and Beyoncé. But ever since I became legal, I’
  
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• Boat mishap: Nollywood plans memorial for Jnr Pope, four others

  22-03-2025 07:59 via vanguardngr.com
  …Victim’s father cries for helpBy BENJAMIN NJOKUA memorial service and novelty march are being organized by the Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN, Delta State chapter, to honor the memory of Jnr Pope and four other victims who lost their lives in the Anam river boat mishap on April 10, 2024.A source confirmed this development yesterday to Saturday Vanguard, stating that a planning committee has already been set up in this respect.The memorial service marks the one-year anniversary of th
  
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• Teco Benson raises alarm over ‘commercialization of  awards’ in the showbiz industry

  22-03-2025 05:03 via vanguardngr.com
  By Benjamin NjokuFrontline filmmaker Teco Benson, MFR, has decried the rate at which what he calls ‘commercialization of  awards are currently sweeping across the Nigerian entertainment industry, urging the practitioners to frown at  the ugly trend.The  filmmaker raised this alarm in a commentary  titled “Merit-Based Jury Awards vs. Monetized Audience Voting: Preserving the Integrity of Creative Excellence,” which he posted on the filmmakers WhatsApp called
  
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• Monalisa Chinda-Coker laments under representation of Nigerian women in art

  22-03-2025 03:55 via vanguardngr.com
  By Benjamin NjokuNollywood actress Monalisa Chinda-Coker has expressed her concerns about the under-representation of Nigerian women in the art world, describing it as “unfortunate and disheartening.”Lisa, as she’s fondly called by her colleagues and fans, lamented the lack of representation of Nigerian women in the art world, particularly in museums and galleries. The actress lamented that despite the presence of many female artists, they are not adequately represented in ter
  
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• Tyla speaks on influence of Afrobeats on her music

  22-03-2025 03:08 via vanguardngr.com
  Benjamin NjokuGrammy-winning South African singer Tyla has expressed her pride in incorporating Afrobeats into her music. The singer sees herself as a representative of Africa as a whole, highlighting the fluidity of genres.Speaking in a recent interview with American Billboard, Tyla acknowledges Afrobeats’ influence on her music, citing it as a recognition of the genre’s impact.“If people see it as the influence that the artist is using in their music getting its recogni
  
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• Funke Akindele shares inspiration behind ‘Finding Me’

  22-03-2025 03:03 via vanguardngr.com
  By Benjamin NjokuFunke Akindele, a renowned Nollywood actress and filmmaker, has shared the inspiration behind her latest movie, “Finding Me”, a heartfelt story of self-discovery and redemption. This film is a follow-up to her blockbuster hit, “A Tribe Called Judah”, which achieved unprecedented success in 2023.According to Akindele, her love for crafting meaningful and relatable stories drove her to create “Finding Me.” The actress also revealed that the fil
  
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