Category: Entertainment

President Bola Tinubu has mourned the death of veteran Nollywood actor and film executive, Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs.

DAILY POST reports that the deceased’s son announced his passing on Wednesday.

Reacting to the development in a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President described Jacobs as one of Nigeria’s most distinguished actors and a towering figure whose career spanned theatre, television and film globally.

According to the President, Jacobs contributed to the development and professionalisation of Nigeria’s entertainment industry and inspired generations of actors and filmmakers through his talent, discipline and dedication to his craft.

He equally commended the Nollywood icon’s ability to bring depth, dignity, and authenticity to the characters he portrayed, saying this earned him admiration in Nigeria and beyond.

“He was a giant of the Nigerian creative industry. His passing is a great loss to Nigeria, the African film industry and the global community of lovers of the performing arts. His remarkable body of work will continue to speak to generations yet unborn.

“The nation recognises the enormous contributions of Nigeria’s creative practitioners to the country’s cultural identity, global image and economic development. Olu Jacobs played a big role in creating this identity,” the President said.

The actor died as the age of 84 years.

‘Creative industry giant’ – Tinubu mourns Olu Jacobs

Media personality and content creator, Judas the Bead Maker, has lamented the criticism and constant scrutiny faced by people who underwent Brazilian Butt Lift, BBL, procedures in recent years.

Judas, who has openly shared aspects of her own BBL experience online, said those who had the procedure in 2024, 2025 and 2026 are now constantly forced to explain their decision.

She stated this while speaking about the changing perception of cosmetic surgery and BBL procedures.

According to her: “Nobody has suffered as much as those of us who got BBL in 2024, 2025 and 2026. We’re constantly having to explain ourselves because there’s no benefit to BBL anymore.”

Judas has previously spoken publicly about her recovery following her BBL and other cosmetic procedures, sharing some of the challenges she experienced during the process.

‘BBL has no benefits anymore’ – Content creator, Judas

Nigeria’s Ambassador-designate to Mexico, Reno Omokri, has described the late veteran actor, Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, as a national icon whose pioneering career on the international stage inspired generations of Nigerian actors.

Omokri made the remarks in a statement mourning Jacobs, following the announcement of the actor’s death at the age of 84.

He said Jacobs played a significant role in laying the foundation for the contemporary African film industry, breaking international barriers long before Nollywood became a global phenomenon.

According to Omokri, Jacobs brought pride to Nigeria through his performances in British television productions and international films.

“Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, better known as Olu Jacobs, was a National Icon and a source of pride for Nigeria, whose pioneering role as an international thespian inspired many of our countrymen and women and drew many of today’s stars into television and movie acting,” Omokri said.

Recalling his childhood memories, the ambassador-designate said Nigerians watched Jacobs feature in British television shows and international movies.

He also noted that the late actor received professional training at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London.

“As children, we watched in awe as one of us starred in multiple British sitcoms and several global blockbuster movies,” he said, citing Jacobs’ appearance in the British television series, The Professionals.

Omokri described Jacobs as one of the foundational figures of Nigeria’s modern film industry, placing him alongside his mentor, the late Chief Hubert Ogunde.

“Along with his mentor, the late great Chief Hubert Ogunde, he was the real Grand Old Man of Nollywood, having become a global star as far back as the seventies and early eighties,” he said.

Omokri further attributed the fact that some people have claimed the title of Nollywood pioneer to Jacobs’ humility, but said the veteran actor’s body of work spoke for itself.

“Because of the modesty of Ogunde and Jacobs, and especially Mr Jacobs, who starred in hundreds of Nollywood movies, less deserving individuals have made pretences to their title of Nollywood Pioneers, but history makes their claims hollow,” he said.

Mourning the veteran actor, Omokri extended his condolences to Jacobs’ family, particularly his wife, veteran actress Joke Silva, and their children.

“We pray that God Almighty grant the family he left behind succour, especially Auntie Joke Silva, his wife and fellow actor, and their children,” he said.

Olu Jacobs was a national icon — Reno Omokri

Nollywood veteran actress, Patience Ozokwo has backed Peter Obi ahead of the 2027 general elections, saying Nigeria has been blessed with abundant resources but has failed to make the most of them.

Ozokwo, popularly known as Mama G, spoke at a gathering organised under the banner “Celebrities for Peter Obi,” where she explained her concerns about the state of the country and why she believes Nigerians need a change.

“I see this country as a spoiled child,” she said.

“There is nothing God did not provide for us. Other nations of the world, if they have one quarter of what God has given to us, they will be better than what they are today,” she added.

The actress also criticised the concentration of wealth among a section of Nigerians, saying some people had accumulated enough for their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren while many others continue to struggle.

“Some people in this country have laid up for themselves for their children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren,” she said.

Ozokwo also urged celebrities at the gathering to recognise the influence they have through their public image and integrity.

“Celebrities here, what we have, we have our faces. We have our integrity,” she said.

“Nigeria is a spoiled child with too many resources” — Patience Ozokwo backs Peter Obi

Veteran Yoruba actor, Lere Paimo, says he started acting in 1958 – four years before his colleague, Pete Edochie.

Paimo made the claim during an interview with actor Kunle Afod, posted on YouTube. Paimo was countering Edochie’s claim that he started his acting career in 1962, at 15.

Paimo insisted that that he was already acting when Edochie began his career.

This came after Edochie challenged actors who claimed to have started their careers before him to come forward and prove their claims.

“I started acting in 1958. I met Hubert Ogunde, who was senior to me and others, and there were big movies produced back then,” Paimo said.

Recall that Edochie had recently cited his performance in William Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice in 1962 as evidence of how far back his acting career dates.

Paimo, however, also pointed to the earlier Yoruba travelling-theatre tradition, particularly the late theatre legend Hubert Ogunde, as evidence that indigenous Nigerian theatre predated English-language film productions.

‘I started acting in 1958’ – Lere Paimo counters Pete Edochie’s seniority claim

Big Brother Naija season 11 housemate, Barry has secured a finalist spot after winning Head of House, HoH for eight week.

Barry became the first contestant to secure a place in the final of the ongoing ‘Show Ya Sef’ edition of the reality show after winning the HoH game on Monday.

After his win, Barry was named the “ultimate veto power holder” for this year’s season.

As a veto power holder, Barry was granted immunity for the next two weeks’ eviction and also confirmed as first finalist of the season.

Unlike previous weeks, the authoritative voice in the house, Biggie instructed Barry to save one housemate and he picked Aikou.

Big Brother then put up the remaining housemates for possible eviction this week. 

DAILY POST reports that BBNaija S11 was premiered July 26, 2026 and expected to end October 4.

BBNaija S11: Barry secures finalist spot after winning HoH

Nigerian dancer and entertainer, Poco Lee’s plea hearing in the United Kingdom has been fixed for February 8, 2027, while his trial is scheduled to begin on March 8, 2027.

Benjamin Kuti, popularly known as Oluomo of Derby, disclosed this after attending court proceedings on Tuesday.

“I was in court today, as I mentioned in my last tweet, regarding the case involving one of our Nigerian brothers, Poco Lee,” Kuti said.

DAILY POST had reported on August 24 that Kuti confirmed Poco Lee was on remand in a UK prison and was expected to appear in court in September for a plea hearing.

Kuti has now said the plea hearing will hold on February 8, 2027, with the trial scheduled to commence on March 8.

He urged the public to allow the legal process to run its course and avoid passing judgment based on allegations or information circulating publicly.

“Everyone is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law, and that principle must be respected throughout the entire process,” he said.

Poco Lee’s UK plea hearing fixed for February, trial set for March 2027

Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has announced that she has “left the streets”, a term commonly used for women who are getting married or are no longer searching for love.

The Grammy-winning singer disclosed this during a TikTok livestream on Monday but did not elaborate.

She, however, explained that she was leaving the streets because she was tired of men wasting her time.

“I don’t like it when guys waste my time. But for me, never again. I don’t have that problem anymore. I have left the streets; I wouldn’t even say I was ever on the streets,” she said.

DAILY POST recalls that Tems has previously lamented how most of the men who approach her always have ulterior motives.

In an interview with YouTuber Korty EO last year, Tems revealed that many of the men who approached her for relationships were mostly interested in her body.

She said she would have preferred genuine and deeper connections.

I am off the streets – Singer Tems

Nigerian streamer, Carter Efe has claimed that his song ‘Machala’ helped boost Wizkid’s career while challenging the singer to a free boxing match.

Carter Efe made the statement during an interview with Yanga FM.

He said he would not demand any money to fight Wizkid, adding that the singer could be paid $1 million to take part in the bout.

“Make them no even pay any money, I swear to God, make them pay Wizkid 1 million dollars, make them con say Oya go and follow Carter Efe, make them no give me single kobo,” he said.

Carter Efe also claimed that Wizkid’s alleged marijuana use would make him confident of winning the fight.

He said he and Wizkid “share glory” because of ‘Machala,’ which he claimed reached number one and earned him money.

“Me and Wizkid share glory, I drop Machala, the song enter number 1, even though say na me make money why he no fit acknowledge me?” he said.

According to Carter Efe, Wizkid’s failure to acknowledge his contribution also made him stop acknowledging the singer.

“As he no acknowledge me, me sef no acknowledge am again,” he said.

He then called for Wizkid to meet him in the ring.

“Make them carry Wizkid come chaos in the ring make we fight,” Carter Efe said.

‘Machala blew Wizkid’ — Carter Efe challenges singer to boxing fight

Nigerian content creator and streamer, Peller, has rejected allegations that he impregnated a woman outside wedlock.

His denial came after a young woman allegedly claimed that she is pregnant with his child.

The woman reportedly made the claim in a video, alleging that Peller asked her to terminate the pregnancy.

Reacting to the allegation, Peller took to social media to issue a warning to the woman.

He wrote, “Una see that lady wey talk say she is pregnant for me and that babalawo if I don touch Una own then una family go beg.”

Peller’s response has since generated reactions on social media, with some users questioning the woman’s claim while others urged people not to draw conclusions without hearing both sides of the story.

The allegation has not been independently verified, and it remains unclear what prompted the woman’s claim.

Social media reactions: 

@dreyogkm: I hope this girl get lawyer bcuz if Jarvis see this video they go arrest this girl

@JETmayan: This one no go even come out of prison. Sabi that herbalist come out, your own go long.

@DanielBollucks: And she be pretty girl ooo

@Heel_BlizzKenz: She Dey find fame

@AABAMIDELE: Nothing people never do to blow, this one prison still dey on pending

@millie_kash2: Kuje beans dey hungry her

@MuhdAwwalcdr: What if the lady is saying the truth 😑?

@JETmayan: Jail them if you can find them

@iMular_26: It’s about to go down!

@LEO_D_DONE: Kirikiri jo sopy

@uchenna1220: Na low-key arrest peller dey run o😂

@Yung_maxter: But why women the always do this things

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“Una family go beg” — Peller reacts after woman claims she is pregnant with his child