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  • Why I’m still single at 48 – Nollywood actor, Nonso Diobi

    Why I’m still single at 48 – Nollywood actor, Nonso Diobi

    Nollywood actor, Nonso Diobi has opened up about his personal life, and his decision to remain single,  pointing out the challenge of separating his movie characters from real-life relationships.

    The actor, who is known for his romantic roles in several Nollywood classics, explained that the romantic roles he usually plays in movies affected his approach to love and commitment.

    The 48-year-old noted that it became difficult to draw a clear line between acting and authentic emotional connection.

    He added that despite making conscious decisions to settle down, it hasn’t worked well for him.

    “Everything I knew about love came from a script. As a young man growing up, I never experienced real love. There was no time for me to engage in that journey or create my own world of relationships. I found love before I found fame. That was love for me but industry happened.

    “I became too busy. I changed. She was too good, too real, but I was changing, she couldn’t understand it.

    “Everything about the industry took all of me. If I knew that the world would be what it is today, I would have tied the knot with her back then,” he noted.

  • Controversial actor Yul Edochie unveils daughter’s face to the world

    Controversial actor Yul Edochie unveils daughter’s face to the world

    Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has taken to social media to share a glimpse of his newborn daughter’s face to the public for the first time.

    TheNewsGuru had earlier reported that Yul and his wife, Judy Austin welcomed their third child together, a baby girl.

    However, taking to his social media page on Tuesday, Yul urged the public to rejoice with them, revealing the child’s name as “Universe Ifeyinwa Storm Yul Edochie.”

    In another clip, the actor posted a video of his daughter lying peacefully in her crib.

    He captioned the post, “I present to the world, our daughter, UNIVERSE IFEYINWA STORM YUL-EDOCHIE.Nwa Odogwu! Nwa Isi Mmili Ji Ofor.”

  • Real reason Alex Ekubo went ‘missing’ on social media revealed

    Real reason Alex Ekubo went ‘missing’ on social media revealed

    Nollywood actor, Stanley Ontop, has set the record straight on the health status of his colleague, Alex Ekubo.

    TheNewGuru reports that Ekubo has been conspicuously absent over the past few months. He has not been active on social media, and he has not been seen among his peers. 

    This publication’s checks on the 39-year-old actor’s social media handles, particularly Instagram, indicate that he has not been active on the platform since December 2024.

    However, following the recent outcry from fans of the actor, the light-skinned, talented actor was spotted for the first time in a recent video.

    In the new video, Alex Ekubo was seen with some children. However, his noticeably slimmer and pale physique has left many concerned about his health.

    Giving an update about Ekubo, Stanley Ontop via Instagram stated that Ekubo is in good health and doing great for himself.

    Speaking on why he left social media, Stanley revealed that the “media was too toxic on him”.

    While stating that Ekubo took time from social media and work to regain his sanity, Stanley noted that “depression is real”.

    The thespian wrote, “If you all remember in February I posted his picture and was asking about him. @alexxekubo is very fine and he’s doing great.

    “He just took time from social media and work. The media was too toxic on him so he decided to give you guys some space. Alex is good 100

    Alex is coming back to this media strong and happy. Alex is not sick as being circulated by some mischievous elements. Alex we await your return. Depression is real”, he said.

  • Yul Edochie rejoices as he welcomes baby girl with Judy Austin

    Yul Edochie rejoices as he welcomes baby girl with Judy Austin

    Nollywood actor Yul Edochie and his wife, Judy Austin, have announced the arrival of their third child together, a baby girl named Universe Ifeyinwa Storm Yul-Edochie.

    The couple shared the joyous news on Instagram, with Yul posting a heartfelt message expressing gratitude to God and fans for their prayers and support.

    In his post, Yul wrote, “We prayed, our fans prayed and God answered. Rejoice with us as we welcome our beautiful daughter. Her name is UNIVERSE IFEYINWA STORM YUL-EDOCHIE. Thank You Lord”.

    The post was accompanied by a video of Judy preparing for delivery, followed by the announcement of the baby’s arrival.

    The news sparked congratulatory messages from fans and colleagues in the entertainment industry, with many offering well-wishes to the growing family.

  • You are fraud – Femi Branch lamblasts actors who can’t transform for roles

    You are fraud – Femi Branch lamblasts actors who can’t transform for roles

    Nollywood actor, Femi Branch has slammed actors who are unable to diversify their roles in various movies.

    The veteran actor in a now viral footage called out actors who show up the same way in every role, without bothering to physically or emotionally transform into their characters.

    “You have someone who calls himself an actor, and he has just one look in every film,” he said. “I’m sorry, dude, you’re not professional. You’re a fraud.”

    According to him, actors like that are cheating their audience. Instead of immersing viewers in the character, they force fans to mentally filter out their personality just to keep up with the story.

    “The audience has to keep convincing themselves that it’s not you—they’re doing your job for you. You’re giving them stress!”

    Femi went on to reference Hollywood actors like Michael Fassbender, Joaquin Phoenix, and even rapper 50 Cent, who underwent extreme physical transformations for roles. Fassbender reportedly lost over 60 pounds, only to bulk up again in a month. Joaquin became almost unrecognizable as the Joker.

    “If you have to go bald, you go bald. If you have to carry warts on your face, you carry warts! Your body doesn’t belong to you—it belongs to the craft,” Femi said.

  • I’m broke – Popular Nollywood actor publicly cries out

    I’m broke – Popular Nollywood actor publicly cries out

    Yemi Ayebo, professionally known as Yemi My Lover, a veteran Nollywood actor, has cried out for help to get back on his feet.

    TheNewsGuru reports that the Yoruba actor known for his popular 1993 movie, ‘Yemi My Lover’, in an interview with Mr LilGaga on YouTube, said he is currently broke, explaining that he is still struggling despite the film’s success in 1993.

    The veteran accused movie marketers of waging war against him, asserting that the film industry is about connection.

    He said, “I wrote and produced the movie in 1993. The movie cut across Nigeria, especially in the Yoruba-speaking part of the country. But I didn’t make money from it because 90% of the money was gotten by piracy.

    “I didn’t make profit from the film because there was no social media, so I don’t have opportunity to promote it widely. As a result of this, the movie was pirated, and the marketers waged war against me for handling the marketing myself. It was distributed illegally, and people made profit from it.

    “That marked the beginning of my problems. I’m broke right now. The industry is about connections, I need more connections to get back on my feet.”

  • Femi Adebayo presents father, Adebayo Salami, with AMVCA awards

    Femi Adebayo presents father, Adebayo Salami, with AMVCA awards

    Femi Adebayo, the popular Nollywood actor cum film maker has honoured his father, Adebayo Salami, by presenting him with his AMVCA trophies.

    TheNewsGuru reported that the talented actor and filmmaker had won the Best Lead Actor award and another award at the just-concluded Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards on Saturday, May 10th.

    Taking to his Instagram page, Femi shared a video of the moment he presented his father with the award, and he and others prayed for him.

    In his caption, Adeboye revealed that his parents’ sacrifices, prayers, and love made him who he is and declared that without them, there wouldn’t be him.

    The post reads: “There are moments awards can’t measure—like this one. Humbled beyond words as my father, Alhaji Adebayo Salami @adebayo.salami, and my dear mothers poured prayers over me today.

    “Seven Doors may have triumphed at AMVCA2025, but the true foundation of everything I am… is right here.Their sacrifices, their prayers, their love—without them, there is no me. This win is ours”.

  • How I escaped an armed robbery attempt in Lagos – Adeniyi Johnson

    How I escaped an armed robbery attempt in Lagos – Adeniyi Johnson

    Adeniyi Johnson, a Nollywood actor, has narrated how he narrowly escaped a robbery attack shortly after his return to Nigeria.

    TheNewsGuru reports that the 47-year-old actor, via Instagram lamented the security situation in Lagos State, after which shared a video showing how parts of his car were damaged.

    The Nollywood actor also revealed that the attack happened in a flash, with three armed thugs surrounding his car and attempting to vandalise it.

    The thespian also disclosed that this was the second time he had experienced such an incident this year.

    He said, “Story time again. Lagos needs better security than those stop and search that ask oga how weekend anything for us. Got back to the country I mean my country and na robbery dem take welcome me, imagine o.

    “Thank God for smartness and alertness! If not the attached video would have been worse! It all happened within 15 seconds. I heard a big bang on my windshield and the next thing I saw were 3 thugs all over my car.

    “Trust me they were more but that was all my eyes out of fear could count! 1 one the driver’s side and 2 on the other side. From both side I heard ‘yo mirror e’ (remove the mirror) and the other side ‘fo glass e’ (break the windshield).

    “All these happened bcos of two mumu trailers with smoke occupying the whole road and not driving on their lanes! While looking for a way to manueover and overtake I fell victim o. This happened after Alapere.

    “Once you descend from third mainland bridge and approaching secretariat before Magodo. Guys please stay woke be safe. The only damage done is the last slide. God is God. Ekule o.

    “I forgot to mention this is the second time I’m experiencing this. First time was April around 7:15 pm. Today’s own was around 11 pm. God keep keeping us.”

  • Nollywood actor Benson Okonkwo battling depression, suicidal thoughts cries out

    Nollywood actor Benson Okonkwo battling depression, suicidal thoughts cries out

    Benson Okonkwo, a Nollywood actor has opened up on his struggle with depression and suicidal thoughts, which stemmed from his difficulty in achieving success in his acting career.

    In an emotional interview with Punch Saturday Beats, the actor made a heartfelt appeal to Nollywood producers, directors, and colleagues, expressing that his lack of success in his career has significantly impacted his mental health.

    He added that he has been suffering in silence and feels it’s better to cry out publicly than die depressed.

    “I am having depression and suicidal thoughts. Please tell the world to come and save me. After 20 years in Nollywood, I cannot boast of a bag of water. There is nothing to show. A lot of actors cannot open up, but it is better I speak up than die in silence,” he said.

    The actor said even though he had featured in many films, he was often not paid and the situation had left him emotionally drained.

    “I am just being brave by coming out because a lot of people will not come and speak. A lot of them are in this situation, but I don’t know how to pretend. I am a very blunt person,” he added.

    The actor lamented that he had supported many celebrities in the past and now needed their help to survive.

    “I have tried everything I can; it’s just that I fail. I am growing older and I need to get married. I need to start a business and make money.

    “I can’t keep calm and support them alone. I supported White Money, Tasha, Phyna, Laycon, and Kelly Rae (past Big Brother Naija winners). I don’t mind if they all hear my cry now. I also supported Queen May (Yul Edochie’s estranged wife).”

    When asked if he had personally contacted those he mentioned, Benson said, “I have been trying, but it hasn’t been easy reaching out to them. That is why I am speaking out now publicly.”

  • It was the darkest chapter of my life – Actor Tito Harrison opens up on battle with liver disease

    It was the darkest chapter of my life – Actor Tito Harrison opens up on battle with liver disease

    Tito Harrison, a veteran Nollywood actor has opened up  for first time about his battle with liver disease and chronic ulcer which forced him to sell everything he ever owned, including his house and cars.

    The actor in an emotional interview on Biola Bayo’s Talk To B show, broke down when narrating how everyone he knew and called friends abandoned him during the ordeal.

    “I sold my house, car, and everything I had to pay hospital bills. After moving to a rented house, I couldn’t afford the rent anymore, so we had to stay at my mother-in-law’s place,” the actor revealed.

    Harrison stressed that the chapter was one of the darkest moments of his life. He further appreciated his wife, who stood by him, describing her as his greatest blessing.

    “The luck I had was my wife. When I was battling with liver disease and a chronic ulcer, my wife stood by me when everybody left me. It is good to have a good wife. If I come to this world again, it is my wife I will marry,” he said tearfully.

    He also addressed the judgment he faced within the industry, recalling how some mocked his condition and ridiculed him in the media.

    “Some people granted an interview saying, ‘It is finished for Tito Harrison, he’s now living with hismother-in-law.’ I have the testimony to that. I didn’t throw away the magazine. Even if it had been so, if you can’t rally around me, you don’t vilify me or kill my reputation,” he said.