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The family of Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo has confirmed the cause of his death, revealing he died from complications linked to advanced metastatic kidney cancer. In a statement shared on the actor’s official Instagram page earlier today, May 13, relatives said he passed away at Evercare Hospital after what they described as …

Talented Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo has reportedly died at the age of 40. Truthng reports that the movie star sadly passed away after complications from an illness at a hospital in Lagos State. Family, friends, and loved ones are said to be deeply devastated by the heartbreaking loss. While details …

“Fortitude”. a Nollywood drama that advocates talent discovery and development among young people, is  set to premiere on YouTube  on May 23, its producers have said. Ace filmmaker and director of the movie, Isaac John, stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in …

Nigerian music sensation, Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has been named among international stars to perform at the 2026 edition of the Mawazine Festival in Rabat, Morocco. Newsextra24 reports that the annual music fiesta is organised by Maroc Cultures, featuring a wide range of international and local music artistes …

The 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), currently being held at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos, brought surprises, with the winners who emerged at the event. Newsextra24 reports that the ceremony, which began at 7 p.m. on Saturday, is celebrating outstanding achievement in African film, television and …

Singer Adekunle Gold  has  released the highly anticipated ‘Fuji Xtra’, a 20-track deluxe edition of his sixth studio album ‘Fuji’, including five new songs. Newsextra24 reports that the “Orente” crooner dropped the deluxe on Friday on all major streaming platforms including Spotify,Apple Music and YouTube Music. The  five new songs …

Nigerian Afrobeats singer, Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has been named  among international music stars set to perform at the opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States. Truthng reports that FIFA made the announcement  in a statement posted on its official Instagram handle on …

Famous Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, has opened up on why she lost interest in attending church service. The actress who made the revelation in a Snapchat video on Sunday, stated that she stopped going to church because attention often shifted to her rather than the service. While explaining that she’s …

Veteran Nollywood actress, Oby Kechere, popularly known for her role as Madam Koi Koi in the 2002 comedy film Aki na Ukwa, has died. Newsextra24 reports that the news of her death was made public on Saturday by the National President of the Directors Guild of Nigeria, Uche Agbo.  She reportedly passed …

The path to an Oscar statuette has become notably more nuanced following a comprehensive overhaul of the Academy’s rulebook. In preparation for the 99th Academy Awards in March 2027, the Board of Governors has introduced several shifts that challenge long-standing traditions, offering a particularly intriguing outlook for international cinema and …