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Veteran Nollywood  actor, Olumide Bakare is dead. The veteran actor passed on in the early hours of Saturday according to his personal assistant. According to  a family member “His situation however gone bad during the procedure and he could not make it. So he died” , a close family source, Abiodun Alarape, Bakare, it was learnt was rushed to UCH on January 24, after suffering cardiac arrest. His condition was however said to have improved, until he went in for the procedure and failed to make it out alive. His death which came as a rude shock to his numerous fans globally while most of them still find it difficult to believe. To those who want to know what killed Yoruba actor Olumide Bakare. He died of heart related disease. In 2016, the actor granted his first interview since he was admitted to UCH. In his interview with  City People  Olumide Bakare spoke at the origin of his ailment. “ It has started since 2013 but it wasn’t as bad as it is now. We have treated it but y

The premiere of the much talked about movie, Taxi Driver (Oko Ashewo) held over the weekend at FilmHouse Cinema Apapa. The movie which stars Femi Jacobs, Saka, Odunlade Adekola, Ijeoma Grace Agu and others has been generating a lot of excitement because it’s the first time the three will be acting together in a movie in a predominantly English language movie. 

By Niyi Tabiti When I received a phone call in August this year that the new Ooni of Ife would be Prince Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, I had little doubt. I have worked closely with the caller for some years. He later sent a profile of the Ogunwusi. He was very sure of his sources. Yeah, he was right. The Osun state government just announced the confirmation of the new Ooni of Ife. He will go through several rites and would be the custodian behind 201 deities of Yorubaland. Click here to read the about the new flamboyant title holder of Ooni of Ife.

   When it comes to fame, fortune and class, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuade had it all. He was a man with impeccable taste for everything that glitz and glamour. The Ife monarch was known as one of the wealthiest kings in Nigeria history.

Actress cum movie producer, Tamilore Ojo Martins, is not one to shy away from sex. She’s brutally frank and unpre­tentious when the issue revolves around sex. To her, sex is spiritual and she enjoys having it regularly. In this interview, Martins talks sex and movies. Enjoy it. What’s Tamilore been up to lately? Wow! Tamilore is doing pretty fine. God has been so good to me. He added to my shelf another award last month. And for me, this is a mighty leap because I know that I’m progressing. Right now I’m planning a trip to the UK, Turkey and USA during which I will be shooting my new movie and that’s happening pretty soon. It is evident that God has been so good to me. Could you shed light on your trip? Actually, I’m heading to America to relax and just cool off, but I have decided to use the opportunity to shoot my new movie. As for Turkey, I’m going

Wura Gold Sequel to the gist we brought you yesterday about the lesbianism allegation trailing Wura Gold Adesegha and Biodun Okeowo (Omobutty), more messy facts have surfaced. BestofNollywood.tv today hooked up with Omobutty who claims she has screen grabs of chats with her erstwhile friend, Wura Gold, where she chatted flirtatiously with

Barely five months after releasing what has been described as the most successful Yoruba movie in recent time, Jejere,sizzling Nollywood actress, Laide Bakare has dropped yet a new flick. Titled Uncommon Alhaja, the shooting of the flick began just a month after the ceremonial launch in Lagos of Jejere which was graced by heavyweight personalities from various professional fields. 'Uncommon Alhaja' is indeed uncommon as it educates

Damilola the daughter of popular Yoruba actor, Razak Olayiwola known as Ojopagogo has been found.Damilola Olayiwola left Oyo town for Ibadan around 2 pm on Tuesdy but did not see her by Wednesday giving rise to speculationsbthat she had been kidnapped.  In a message on Facebook, the actor thanked his numerous fans and friends who were passionate about the issue.She confirmed that Damilola has been found.-Gistmaster.com

   Funke Akindele proved that she is a better dresser than 'jenifa' the outrageous character she played in her all time best movie.  Actress,producer and wife of a politician,Funke was at the award ceremony hoping to grab another award for the best role in a comedy film at the Africa Magic Viewers

  Heard that the husband late Yoruba actress, Bisi Komolafe was arrested today over her property issue. Here is the breaking news from Metronews today  The family of late actress, Bisi Komolafe have used the police to arrest and detain Tunde Ijaduola for failure to return the properties of the  late actress. MetroNews exclusively gathered that Tunde was arrested on Tuesday at his family house in Epe and was brought to State Anti Robbery Squad office in Ikeja where he is currently cooling off as a guest. It could be recalled that the family of the late actress have 

                           Mercy Aigbe showing off her latest picture on facebook. Many of her friends believe she is one of the most beautiful actresses in Yoruba movie industry.I like the hair and the make up is brilliant. -Niyi Tabiti

Veteran actress, Iya Rainbow told Encomium magazine this week that she stopped having sex in 1984 after she lost her husband. Click here to read more and see photo

Yoruba actress,Iyabo Ojo has denied ever having anything intimate to do with Lagos politician,Senator Musiliu Obanikoro.I am not dating him,she said. Iyabo also warned people to stop running their mouth by saying she got her new car, a Range Rover sport as a gift from Obanikoro. People should leave me alone as I don't even know him,the actress told Encomium's Stella Dimoko Korkus. Iyabo Ojo who is currently smiling in fortune based in her new taste and class has become the talk of most of her friends and foes in the industry. Iyabo confessed she has a man in her life but he is not Obanikoro. She also noted that she bought the Range Rover with her money when she travelled to the US in March 2012. Aside the powerful ride,Iyabo also lives in a well furnished duplex in highbrow Omole Estate. Trust,The babe has also upgraded her dress sense. Obanikoro had been linked to Lola Alao,another yoruba actress in the past but he denied it,describing the story as baseless and unfounde

Yoruba actress Bisola Badmus was delivered of a bouncing baby boy in Lagos,Nigeria last weekend. Contrary to speculations that Bisola delivered the baby for a popular fuji musician known for his globe trotting, gistmaster.com gathered that she and her husband,Olasukanmi are still very much together.They are both joyous about the blessing of the new born child. The couple lives on Governor road,in ikotun area of Lagos. A source who spoke to gistmaster.com disclosed that "Its not true that she delivered a baby for any fuji musician.She is still very much with her husband.People should stop talking rubbish.I can confirm to you that they both live in their flat owned by Koko Zaria,the deputy to MC Oluomo of Oshodi. Meanwhile some of her friends and fans have started sending congratulatory messages in her direction. -Niyi Tabiti Gistmaster.com

Years after relocating to the United Kingdom, Nigeria movie lovers still remember the exploits of Yemi Awomodu in Yoruba movies. He played several lead roles in Yoruba movies, especially those linked with romance.Well the profile of Yemi Awomodu is our focus now.The latest news is that the actor and his wife are celebrating the delivery of their new set of twins. They joined another Nollywood actor, Desmond  Elliot as 'baba Ibeji' Congrats! Photo courtesy Tope Brass Click here to see photos of Desmond Elliot at Emem Isong's movie premiere

That Funke Akindele, the wondrous actress who charmed us with her well interpreted role in the comedy movie 'Jenifa', Return of Jenifa and Omo Ghetto- is no more news. In fact, she is expected to kick start activities leading to the wedding properon May 26 with her introduction. The latest news here is about the man she intend to marry. We gathered that he is a politician, a businessman and a staunch muslim. He is Alhaji Kehinde... CLICK HERE TO READ MORE

Report says that top Yoruba Actress, Miss Funke Akindele would be getting married this year to theman of her dreams.Activities leading to the happy union is expected to start this May 26. Click here to read read the full story and see picture

Yoruba actress, Liz Anjorin has joined the list of top actresses in Nigeria whose love for automobile has been on the rise. Niyi Tabiti blog gathered that the sexy actress just acquired a glittering 2011 Land Rover jeep. Those close to her said she bought the vehicle for about N6 million (Naira). This is coming less than a year after she also bought her Nissan Murano and weeks after a lavish burial for her departed mother. It would be recalled that several top actresses such as

Fathia Balogun is a damn good actress and a powerful dresser. Fathia has made name for herself as good actress and one of the head turners at social functions. The 42 year old Fathia Balogun was the cynosure of all eyes as she stepped on the red carpet of

Yoruba actress Liz Anjorin buried her beloved mother last Friday in Lagos. The after party took place at Agidingbin Grammar School, Ikeja.Trust Nigerian women to storm the ceremony with different latest designs of ankara and lace. Some went