Omowunmi Dada is a Nigerian actress, voice artist, presenter and model known for strong performances across film, television and stage. She is attracting fresh attention in September 2026 through A Mama Deola Wedding Story, a new Nigerian comedy-drama in which she plays Demilade alongside Folagade Banks and Rotimi Salami. The film premiered in Lagos on … Read more
Folagade Banks is a Nigerian actor, comedian, content creator and digital storyteller best known for his popular Mama Deola character. His comic portrayal of a sharp-tongued Nigerian mother turned him from a social media entertainer into one of the country’s recognisable skit personalities. In 2026, he expanded that character into feature filmmaking with A Mama … Read more
Bolanle Ninalowo is a Nigerian actor and film producer known for his commanding screen presence and roles in contemporary Nollywood productions. He is attracting fresh attention in September 2026 after speaking about his children and explaining how fatherhood influences the decisions he makes. Ninalowo said his children are the most important thing he considers truly … Read more
Itele is the popular name of Ibrahim Yekini, a Nigerian actor, filmmaker, producer, director and screenwriter known for his work in Yoruba cinema. He is attracting major attention in September 2026 after his film series Koleoso reached 141.6 million combined YouTube views across 13 parts. The milestone made it the most-viewed African film title on … Read more
Pete Edochie is a veteran Nigerian actor, broadcaster and theatre practitioner whose career predates the emergence of Nollywood as a modern film industry. At 79, he remains a major figure in Nigerian entertainment. His latest appearance on Curiosity Made Me Ask has renewed interest in his career after he discussed his seniority among actors, his … Read more
Yemi Solade is a veteran Nigerian actor and trained theatre practitioner whose career stretches across stage, television and film. He is back in the spotlight in September 2026 after revealing that he once participated in a staged church healing while he was still a student. Solade said he pretended to have a physical disability, received … Read more
Wumi Toriola is a Nigerian actress, producer and filmmaker known for her work in Yoruba-language cinema. She has built a career that extends from acting into film production and storytelling. In September 2026, she attracted fresh attention as part of the cast of The Return of Shade Poly, a Yoruba movie released on ApataTV+. Her … Read more
Fatai Odualodude, popularly known as Lalude, is a veteran Nigerian actor, producer and director who has spent more than five decades in Yoruba theatre and film. He is particularly recognised for portraying herbalists, traditionalists, priests and powerful traditional characters in Yoruba-language productions. His acting journey began in 1970, when he was still in primary school. … Read more
Ruth Kadiri is a Nigerian actress, screenwriter and film producer who has built a substantial career in Nollywood. She is also one of the industry’s increasingly prominent digital filmmakers, using online platforms to release original productions directly to viewers. Kadiri is receiving renewed attention after false reports of her death spread across social media on … Read more
Tersy Akpata is a Nigerian actress whose profile has continued to grow through television, film and other areas of filmmaking. She is currently attracting fresh attention after joining the cast of New Husbands of Lagos, where she plays Idara, a businesswoman, wife and mother. The September 6, 2026 announcement also revealed an important personal connection … Read more