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Yoruba Nollywood loses film practitioner, Sunday Ossai

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The Yoruba Nollywood industry has been thrown into mourning once again as they lose one of their own, Sunday Ossai.

The news of his demise was made known by veteran actor, Jide Kosoko, who was one of the first to use the late film practitioner on the first set of his company.

Jide Kosoko revealed that Sunday Ossai was the brain behind the indigenous reversal Film in Nigeria.

Bading him farewell, he praised him for his work in the industry and described the deceased as a foremost movie effect maker.
Sunday Ossai is dead

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“I mourn the passing away of a Prolific film Practitioner. SUNDAY OSSAI, One of the first sets of JIDE KOSOKO THEATRE COMPANY 1972, The Brain behind the Indigenous Reversal Film in Nigeria.
A Foremost MOVIE EFFECT MAKER… OSSAI, you have done your bit. R I P”.

Taking to his comment section, the likes of Saidi Balogun, Faithia Williams, Toyin Adewale, and Yinka Quadri.

Saidi Balogun wrote, “May his soul rest in perfect peace

Faithia Williams wrote, “May his soul rest in perfect peace

Toyin Adewale wrote, “Jesus! May his soul rest in perfect peace

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Yinka Quadri wrote, “Rest in perfect peace

Just last week, the Industry lost another veteran, Akeem Alamutu, who passed in the early hours of September 19, 2023.

Odunlade Adekola, broke the news of his demise, as he urged everyone to embrace a humble existence and to keep in mind that all things will eventually become part of the annals of history.

The likes of Funke Akindele, Shaffy Bello, Jaiye Kuti, Hilda Dokubo, Muyiwa Ademola, and more paid respect to him.

Also this week, the Nigerian movie industry lost a veteran, Yemi Adeyemi popularly known as ‘Suara’.

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The veteran, who acted alongside Sola Sobowale in the popular hit TV series, Super Story was said to have died on Sunday, September 24th.

The devastating news was made known by his family in a statement signed by his son, Adetoun Adeyemi on Monday, urging the public to give them some privacy in their time of grief.

The family didn’t disclose the cause of his death but promised to give more details about his burial.

Suara’s death came just a few days after actor and filmmaker, Charles Granville was announced dead. He was said to have died on Thursday, September 21, 2023.

The news was made known by one of Charles’s friends, Umanu Elijah, who announced that the Tinsel star had finally given up the ghost after years of battling a protracted illness.

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Lizzy Anjorin Questions Court Order Over Priscilla Ojo’s Son

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Nollywood actress Lizzy Anjorin has questioned the authenticity of an interim order issued by the Lagos State High Court on 2 September 2026, restraining her from publishing photographs of Priscilla Ojo’s one-year-old son, Rakeem Mkambala, and from posting editorials concerning the family on specified social media platforms.

Anjorin raised the issue during an Instagram Live session on Friday, 4 September, after Priscilla shared a copy of the court order online.

The actress argued that publicising court documents before formally serving the respondent undermines the case.

“Your case na dead on arrival. If you post court letter on any platform before serving person wey you wan go serve, that court case na fake court case,” Anjorin said during the live session.

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Her comments came shortly after the High Court of Lagos State granted an ex parte application brought by Priscilla, her husband, Tanzanian singer Juma Mussa Mkambala, and their son, Rakeem.

Justice Yetunde Adesanya issued the interim order in Suit No. LD/ADR/6646/2026.

The order restrains Anjorin, as well as people acting under her authority, from publishing, posting, circulating, uploading or broadcasting photographs of Rakeem on specified social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp and TikTok.

The court also directed Anjorin to cease publishing or broadcasting editorials concerning the applicants on the platforms covered by the order.

An ex parte order is made at an interim stage without the respondent being heard. The order is therefore not a final determination of the dispute and remains subject to further proceedings.

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Priscilla shared the certified copy of the order on her Instagram Story on Friday, bringing the legal development into public view.

Anjorin’s reaction centres on the timing and manner in which the court documents were publicised. Her assertion that such publication makes a case “fake” is her own claim and is not a finding contained in the court order.

The development marks another chapter in the prolonged public dispute between Anjorin and Priscilla’s family, particularly Priscilla’s mother, actress Iyabo Ojo.

The disagreement has played out largely on social media and has previously resulted in legal action, including a ₦1 billion defamation suit filed by Iyabo Ojo against Anjorin.

In recent weeks, the dispute has also drawn Priscilla and her young son into the controversy, following public comments by Anjorin concerning the family.

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BBNaija Kess Says Big Brother Makes Life Harder

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Kesiena Tony Adjekpovu, popularly known as Kess, has said that participating in Big Brother Naija can make life harder, offering a candid reflection on the challenges that may come with the reality television experience.

The former Big Brother Naija housemate made the comment in a statement shared on social media, where he suggested that winning or simply taking part in the reality show does not necessarily make life easier after leaving the house.

“Big Brother makes your life harder,” Kess said.

The remark has drawn attention because life after reality television can bring a different set of expectations, particularly as former housemates adjust to increased public attention and the pressure that can accompany visibility.

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Kess was a housemate on the seventh season of Big Brother Naija, which aired in 2022. He entered the show as a businessman and was among the contestants who competed for the season’s grand prize.

His time on the programme also placed him in the public eye, giving viewers an opportunity to follow his personality and relationships inside the house.

Kess’s latest comment offers a more reflective view of the reality TV platform, suggesting that the experience does not end when a contestant leaves the house.

However, he did not provide further details in the available post explaining which specific aspects of life after Big Brother he was referring to.

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Damilola Oni Suffers Backlash at Mama Deola Movie Premiere

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Nigerian actress Damilola Oni has come under heavy fire across social media over her controversial outfit at the star-studded Mama Deola movie premiere (more…)

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