Veteran Nollywood actor Jide Kosoko has disclosed how investing more than ₦300 million in a cinema movie left him in debt after the project failed to generate enough revenue to cover its production costs.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Reports indicate that the actor shared his experience during an interview on the African A List podcast on October 19, where he discussed the financial challenges he encountered after investing heavily in a film that underperformed at the box office.

According to Kosoko, the funds used to produce the movie were contributed by individuals who supported his efforts to bring the project to life.

However, the film’s performance in cinemas fell short of expectations, leaving him struggling financially despite the substantial investment.

The veteran actor explained that although more than ₦300 million was spent on the production, the revenue generated was insufficient to repay the money invested.

Kosoko further revealed that the limited earnings from the movie were shared among those involved in the project, leaving him unable to recover his investment.

Speaking during the interview, he said, “I spent over 300 million naira on a cinema movie, money that people contributed for me and I ended up in debt. We didn’t earn back the money; the little we earned was split too.”

Nigerian comedian and actor Samuel Perry, popularly known as Broda Shaggi, has opened up about his frightening near-death experience after being struck by a stray bullet.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Reports indicate that Shaggi recounted the incident in a video shared on his YouTube channel, revealing that it occurred on March 9, 2026, during a brand activation outing.

According to the entertainer, he and his team had completed the event and were preparing to leave when he was suddenly hit by a stray bullet.

Describing the incident as terrifying, Shaggi disclosed that he lost consciousness before arriving at the hospital, leaving him uncertain about whether he would survive.

He also recalled that his condition became so serious that medical personnel considered transferring him to another hospital. However, doctors at the second facility promptly attended to him and took him to the emergency room, where he began to feel reassured about his chances of survival.

Recounting the experience, he said, “It was just a normal day, a day I will go out for any brand activation, until the devil decided to show up. We were done with the activation, we were already leaving, and all of a sudden, I heard a loud bang, it was just total silence in the car, and then I touched my hip and saw blood, that’s when it dawned on me that I have been hit by a stray bullet.

“It was a crazy day, I was unconscious till we got to the hospital. All that was in my mind was just to survive, I didn’t want to die.

“It got to that point where they said they had to take me to another hospital, I was sweating, holding my leg; I was seeing blood, I just wanted to hear a doctor telling me, ‘Samuel, you’ll be fine’.

“We got to the other hospital, they were swift, put me in the emergency room. By that time, my mind was settled and that I was going to make it through this moment.”

Shaggi further explained that the seriousness of the incident dawned on him when he realised he could no longer move his leg. The development also raised concerns about his ability to continue performing the energetic routines associated with his comedy character.

He said, “Minutes later, everything was calmed, but then I could not move my leg, that was when it dawned on me that what happened could change everything.

“I was worried how do I do ‘Oya hit me’ without my leg.”

The comedian disclosed that although the pain had reduced by the following morning, he began to experience the emotional effects of the incident and questioned why it had happened to him.

He eventually tried to find comfort in the experience, suggesting that it might have forced him to take a much-needed break after years of working without adequate rest.

According to him, “When I woke up the next day, the pain had reduced, but emotions started kicking in, I started asking myself ‘Why me?’

“Then I started thinking this was intentional for me to rest, because since 2018 I never rest. So I consoled myself with that.”

The entertainer also revealed that he travelled to Dubai for surgery, after which he regained the ability to walk and stand independently.

Speaking about his recovery, Shaggi expressed gratitude that the incident had not resulted in more severe consequences, although he admitted that he was yet to recover completely.

He said, “Throughout this period, one thing I keep saying is that I am grateful because it could have been worse. It is a new reality, and I have not fully recovered yet. I am still using my crutches for now. There was a time when I could not move or even put both feet on the ground without the crutches. But now, I can walk and stand on my own without them, although I still need to use the crutches for support.”

Nollywood actress and evangelist Tonto Dikeh has opened up about her spiritual journey, addressing misconceptions surrounding when she gave her life to Christ.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The actress made this known during an interview with Kikelomo Abati, where she explained that her relationship with God began in childhood, long before her recent public declarations of faith.

According to Dikeh, her spiritual journey started at an early age, and she was close to becoming a pastor when she was just 17 years old.

She clarified that her recent expressions of faith should not be mistaken for a newly discovered relationship with God, insisting that her connection with Christ had existed for years.

The actress also explained that the messages she said she received from God were personal experiences that happened privately and were not intended to serve as public proof of her faith.

Speaking during the interview, Dikeh said: “Everything I said God told me, he told me in private, there’s a misconception about when I gave my life to Christ. I’ve always been with Christ, to the point where I was going to be ordained a pastor at 17 years old.”

In January 2026, the actress also spoke about her longstanding spiritual calling, revealing that she had come close to becoming a pastor at the age of 19 but eventually abandoned that path.

She explained that she had been attending church since leaving secondary school and had experienced a strong connection with God from an early age.

However, Dikeh acknowledged that personal struggles and life experiences eventually contributed to her drifting away from her faith.