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  • Nollywood veteran actor Pa Zulu Adigwe reportedly passed away

    Nollywood veteran actor Pa Zulu Adigwe reportedly passed away

    Reports reaching Kobbyjosvan.com confirm that, the veteran Nollywood actor Pa Zulu Adigwe has passed away.

    Movie producer Stanley Nwoke, also known as Stanley Ontop, shared the news on Instagram.

    Adigwe’s cause of death was not disclosed by the producer, using his Instagram handle, he wrote: “I regret to announce the passing of a veteran actor. Late Mr Zulu Adigwe… what caused his death is yet to be known”.

    The Nigerian film industry is left with a void following the passing of Pa Zulu Adigwe. In addition to the recently deceased Junior Pope, a number of other Nollywood actors have also passed away this year.

  • “May we not die in pursuit of our daily bread” – Jackie Appiah

    “May we not die in pursuit of our daily bread” – Jackie Appiah

    Ghanaian-born actress Jackie Appiah, a multiple award winner, expressed her condolences for the late Nollywood actor Junior Pope, whose untimely passing on April 10, 2024, shocked the entertainment industry.

    In addition to expressing sorrow over Pope’s passing, Appiah urged followers not to compromise their well-being in the name of success and stressed the value of leading a balanced life above and beyond survival.

    Jackie offered her condolences to Pope’s family and the crew in her heartfelt eulogy, acknowledging the transience of life.

    See her tribute below;

  • Famous Nollywood actor Junior Pope passed away

    Famous Nollywood actor Junior Pope passed away

    Tragically, Junior Pope, a Nigerian actor, died in a boating accident while travelling to a filming location.

    Filmmaker Sam Olatunji revealed the actor’s demise on Wednesday, April 10, stating that he and three other people perished after their boat overturned.

    Pope had posted a video of his journey down the river on his Instagram page before the accident.

    The Nollywood community mourns the loss of this talented actor as more information about the incident becomes available.

  • Veteran Nollywood actor Amaechi Muonagor dies at 62

    Veteran Nollywood actor Amaechi Muonagor dies at 62

    Amaechi Muonagor, a well-known actor from Nigeria, died at the age of 62.

    Morris Monye, a renowned social media analyst, confirmed the news of Muonagor’s death. On Sunday, Monye shared his profound grief over the passing of the veteran actor on his official social media accounts.

    “Deeply heartbroken by the news of Amaechi Muonagor’s passing. He was a talented Nollywood actor whose presence on our screens was truly masterful,”

    “We watched with concern as he battled health issues, offering whatever support we could to help him seek treatment in India. This tragic loss highlights the need for better healthcare in our country.” Monye shared in his post.

    Muonagor’s death occurred not too long after his colleague actor Mr. Ibu (John Okafor) passed away on March 2, 2024.

    Many are surprised by Muonagor’s abrupt passing, particularly in light of his recent viral video in which he begged for money to get a kidney transplant.

    Amaechi Muonagor was a skilled producer in addition to an actor. His exceptional work in 2016 brought him a nomination for the AMVCA 2017 Best Actor in a Comedy category, demonstrating his skill and adaptability in the entertainment business.

  • Nollywood actor Amaechi Muonagor pleads for assistance for a kidney transplant in India (VIDEO)

    Nollywood actor Amaechi Muonagor pleads for assistance for a kidney transplant in India (VIDEO)

    Seasoned Nollywood actor Amaechi Muonagor has appealed to Nigerians to provide financial support to undergo kidney transplant in India.

    The renowned actor was seen lying on a bed and pleading for assistance in a video that went viral on social media.

    Kingsley Orji, his Nollywood colleague seated beside him, made a plea on his behalf.

    Amaechi Muonagor left the hospital a few days ago because of financial difficulties, according to Orji.

    He stated that the illness had affected his speech and urged fans and well-wishers to support him for a transplant surgery.

    “It is been challenging. He has been in this state for several months now. He wants to go for a kidney transplant. What we want is for you to help us for him to travel to India,” Orji said.

    “He just came back from the ICU in Nnewi teaching hospital a couple of days ago. He was responding to treatment but not very well.

    “We decided to bring him home because there was no money but it is not advisable. He barely talks well. Please, he needs your help.”

    In 2023, Amaechi Muonagor was diagnosed with paralysis that had affected half of his first leg.

    His words: “I’m sick, this thing that is called stroke caught up with me, and from there they rushed me to the hospital. The first hospital they rushed me to was in Nnewi, where I spent some two months and I was referred to Teaching Hospital Nnewi and here I am.

    “I was on a movie set with Emeka Ani, Patience Ozokwo, Rita Edochie, and Ebele Okaro. I was about to enter my car when I was struck with this problem and since then it has been getting worse. Right now, I can’t move, I can’t walk on my own. Half of my left leg is paralyzed, my left hand is not movable, so it is a problem for me.

    “I’m calling on well spirited individuals to come to my assistance, to see how they can help me. It is paralysis, half of my body.”

     Watch video below:

  • Chris Attoh explains why he left Ghana to Nigeria

    Chris Attoh explains why he left Ghana to Nigeria

    Renowned Ghanaian actor Christopher Keith Nii Attoh, better known by his stage name Chris Attoh, recently spoke candidly about his choice to focus more on the Nigerian film industry.

    In an exclusive interview with 3Music TV, the actor revealed that he chose to work in the Nigerian film industry due to its wider audience base. He continued by describing how Nigeria had a thriving film industry that provided more chances for partnerships.

    “At the time, the necessity was that you had to be in the Nigerian space if you wanted a bigger market or a bigger audience. Ghana was great, but the truth is Ghana is small, and if you are trying to get the attention of players beyond Ghana, not just Nigeria, you have to expand.

    “And Nigeria has numbers, Nigeria is making films every single day. I’m always looking forward to where we are collaborating instead of being separated,” he said.

    Speaking about the current state of the Ghanaian film industry and its lack of advancement, he bemoaned the absence of mentorship and direction for artists in the field, adding that he was not raised by the right people who could have guided him in his development.

    “I don’t think it’s a matter of not wanting to push ourselves. Growing up, we didn’t have the right mentors. We didn’t have people who brought us up and would take your hand and say this is the way. And it becomes a thing that’s heavy on my heart,” he bemoaned.

    Credit / Ameyaw Deborah

  • Video of Mr Ibu’s last moment surfaces online

    Video of Mr Ibu’s last moment surfaces online

    A video purporting to capture one of the last moments of veteran Nollywood actor John Okafor, popularly known as Mr. Ibu, has surfaced. Okafor passed away on Saturday.

    Just hours before he passed away, the late actor was seen in the social media video on his hospital bed thanking P-Square musician Rudeboy.

    He said, “Rudeboy, I don’t know where to begin. But everything happens exactly on God’s own time. When the time comes, it has come.

    “Rudeboy, if you don’t make heaven, call me nama [meat]. You will go to heaven and we will sit in the presence of the angels and eat together.

    “What people will be talking about today would be, ‘How come? But Ibu and P-Square, they are not the same parents.’ But I tell you, parents don come.”

    At the age of sixty-two, Mr. Ibu passed away from cardiac arrest.

  • Mr Ibu back home after being hospitalized (Video)

    Mr Ibu back home after being hospitalized (Video)

    After months of battling serious health issues at medical facilities, renowned Nollywood icon John Okafor, better known by his stage name Mr. Ibu, has returned home.

    Last year, the entertainment industry and Mr. Ibu’s horde of devoted fans were rocked by the news of his hospitalisation, which raised serious concerns for his health. Due to a medical condition that kept him out of the public eye for a while, he was both admitted and moved between hospitals.

    Nonetheless, his fans and the Nollywood community as a whole are extremely relieved that his colleague in the film industry, Ken Erics, recently announced that he was returning home.

    Ken shared a video of his visit with the legendary actor and quickly won over many hearts. Sunday, January 21, 2024, he uploaded a video to his official Instagram page in which he expressed his respect for Mr. Ibu.

    The video’s goal, according to Ken’s description, is to make the actor’s admirers and fans smile.

    “Happy Sunday lovelies. Something to brighten your day @realmribu”, he captioned.

    Many expressed their gratitude to the light-skinned actor for visiting him in his comment section, flooding it with sympathetic words.

    Fans flooded social media during Mr. Ibu’s hospital stay with well-wishes and messages of support for the cherished actor.

    Watch the video below;