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AMVCA 2026 Shock: Funke Akindele Misses Out Despite Massive Online Hype
Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele missed out on the Best Supporting Actress award at the 12th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), losing to her colleague Linda Ejiofor for her performance in The Herd.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Sad News Hits Nigerian Entertainment Industry As Veteran Actor Passes Away.
Veteran Ghanaian actor, comedian and broadcaster Seth Kwame Dzokoto has died after collapsing during a live radio programme in Tarkwa, Ghana.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Reports indicate that the 51-year-old entertainer became unwell on Thursday while participating in a panel discussion on Owass FM’s morning programme, Oman Nkoso.
Providing details of the incident, the programme’s host, Prince Kwaw Gyimah, disclosed that Dzokoto had driven himself to the radio station earlier that morning.
According to Gyimah, the discussion began at approximately 8:45 a.m. before the actor suddenly took ill, forcing the production team to suspend the broadcast.
The radio station later confirmed his death in a statement, revealing that he was rushed to a hospital for emergency medical attention but was pronounced dead on arrival.
The station’s management and staff expressed shock over the sudden loss, describing the incident as a tragic event that occurred during their regular programming.
While extending condolences to Dzokoto’s family, friends, colleagues and other affected persons, the station appealed to the public and media organisations to respect the family’s privacy.
It also cautioned against circulating unverified information about the circumstances surrounding his death.
“We are deeply saddened by this unfortunate incident, which occurred in the course of our regular programming,” the statement read.
Dzokoto was widely known for playing Judge Koboo in the popular Ghanaian television series Efiewura, a role that earned him recognition among audiences.
He also gained prominence as the host of TV3’s food and tourism programme, Edziban, which highlighted Ghanaian cuisine and local food businesses.
Beyond his entertainment career, Dzokoto was involved in politics. In 2016, he contested the Tarkwa-Nsuaem parliamentary seat under the platform of Ghana’s National Democratic Congress (NDC).
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‘I Spent Over ₦300m And Ended Up In Debt’ – Jide Kosoko Reveals Movie Investment Ordeal.
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.”
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‘I Just Want To Survive’ – Broda Shaggi Breaks Silence After Stray Bullet Near-Death Ordeal.
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.”
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