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  • Ini Edo calls herself “overambitious” as ‘A Very Dirty December’ promo conversations heat up

    Ini Edo calls herself “overambitious” as ‘A Very Dirty December’ promo conversations heat up

    According to NaijaNews, Ini Edo admitted she was “overambitious” about the rollout and expectations around A Very Dirty December, a project that’s been pulling attention in Nollywood circles. Her tone reads like a mix of honesty and recalibration—acknowledging the pressure of audience expectations while still keeping the project positioned as a big moment.

    Echotitbits take: When a star publicly resets expectations, it usually means the audience feedback is loud. The next thing to watch is whether the marketing shifts (new teasers, cast push, influencer campaigns) to control the narrative before release momentum dips.

    Source: Ripples – https://www.ripplesnigeria.com/ini-edo-admits-overambition-as-she-praises-funke-akindele-toyin-abrahams-dominance/ January 28, 2026
    Photo Credit: Ripples

  • Doris Ogala threatens to name Nollywood colleagues in escalating pastor scandal

    Doris Ogala threatens to name Nollywood colleagues in escalating pastor scandal

    Figures and claims cited by TheCable Lifestyle show actress Doris Ogala escalated her feud with cleric Chris Okafor by threatening to name colleagues she alleges had affairs with him.

    Ogala claimed she knows “your names” and said she has chats to back up her allegations.

    Independent checks:

    • Legit.ng: “Doris Ogala threatened to expose colleagues… claimed to have private chats…” — https://www.legit.ng/
    • Linda Ikeji Blog (Facebook): “Actress Doris Ogala threatens to expose alleged affairs…” — https://www.facebook.com/lindaikejiblogofficial/

    This is the kind of story that can spiral into multiple defamation battles if names are dropped. Watch for any official response from the cleric, and for public pushback from anyone who feels implicated.

    Source: TheCable Lifestyle — 2026-01-06 — https://lifestyle.thecable.ng/confess-now-doris-ogala-threatens-to-expose-colleagues-who-had-affairs-with-chris-okafor/

    Source:TheCable Lifestyle 2026-01-06

    Photo Credit: TheCable Lifestyle

  • Adekunle Gold gets a sold‑out plaque at Lagos’ revived National Theatre complex

    Adekunle Gold gets a sold‑out plaque at Lagos’ revived National Theatre complex

    2026-01-02 09:00:00

    Reporting by Channels Television indicates Adekunle Gold received a plaque recognizing a sold‑out show at the renovated National Theatre complex in Lagos.

    Fans are calling it both an artist win and a venue win, reading it as a sign that Nigeria’s big‑ticket live entertainment is regaining confidence.

    The moment is also fueling fresh talk about how the refurbished space could become a new benchmark for Lagos headline concerts.

    • TheCable Lifestyle (Outlet): “the first artist to sell out the Wole Soyinka Centre.”
    • BellaNaija (Outlet): “North America is up next…”

    Echotitbits take: Plaques like this aren’t just mementos—they’re signals to sponsors, venue operators, and touring partners that audiences will show up at scale. Watch for a rush of bookings from other top acts, and whether the venue’s programming stays consistent enough to cement it as Lagos’ new prestige stage.

    Source: Channels Television — January 2, 2026 — https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.channelstv.com/2026/01/01/adekunle-gold-receives-plaque-for-becoming-first-artiste-to-sell-out-wole-soyinka-centre/amp/

    Channels Television
    2026-01-02
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  • Funke Akindele’s latest cinema run crosses ₦1.1bn and reignites box office debate

    Funke Akindele’s latest cinema run crosses ₦1.1bn and reignites box office debate

    Photo Credit: Guardian Life

    2025-12-29

    Figures cited by Guardian Life show Behind The Scenes has crossed ₦1.1 billion at the box office just 19 days after hitting cinemas.

    The milestone was amplified across social media and quickly became a talking point about distribution strength, repeat viewings, and “event film” marketing in Nollywood.

    It also fuels debate about whether cinema dominance is widening the gap between blockbuster producers and mid-budget filmmakers.

    Verification

    • Nairametrics (X): “Funke Akindele’s ‘Behind the Scenes’ grosses N1.1 billion…”
    • The Leader (Website): “officially crossed the ₦1.1 billion mark in cinema earnings…”

    Echotitbits take: This is a market signal: the “holiday-window” arms race is accelerating. Watch for third‑party box office reporting, how long the film sustains weekly numbers, and whether rivals shift release calendars to avoid direct clashes.

    Source: Guardian Life — December 29, 2025 — https://guardian.ng/life/funke-akindeles-behind-the-scenes-hits-%E2%82%A61-1bn-in-19-days/

    Guardian Life
    2025-12-29

  • Mohbad’s widow shuts down fresh baby claims as online rumour mill spins again

    Mohbad’s widow shuts down fresh baby claims as online rumour mill spins again

    Photo Credit: TheCable Lifestyle

    2025-12-29

    In an update published by TheCable Lifestyle, Omowunmi (Mohbad’s widow) dismissed claims that she had welcomed a second child with another man, describing the circulating talk as malicious speculation.

    The controversy spread quickly across X and blogs, with reposts pointing to her social response as the core rebuttal.

    The episode highlights how fast misinformation can grow—and why public figures feel pressured to issue real‑time denials.

    Verification

    • QED.ng (Website): “this smear campaign is funny asf.”
    • Instagram (post quoting her response): “Mohbad wife born ke? This smear campaign is funny asf.”

    Echotitbits take: Rumour cycles around grieving families are especially harmful because they weaponize uncertainty for clicks. Watch next for whether major blogs tighten standards on sensitive claims—and whether platforms curb repeat spreaders of unverified “updates.”

    Source: TheCable Lifestyle — December 29, 2025 — https://lifestyle.thecable.ng/mohbads-wife-denies-welcoming-child-with-another-man/

    TheCable Lifestyle
    2025-12-29

  • Censors push for title change as Ini Edo’s Christmas film name triggers backlash

    Censors push for title change as Ini Edo’s Christmas film name triggers backlash

    Photo Credit: TheCable Lifestyle

    2025-12-24 08:00:00
    In an update published by Punch, Nigeria’s film censors (NFVCB) defended approving the title “A Very Dirty Christmas” while acknowledging public concerns and urging the producers to adjust the title.

    The debate has spilled across social media, with critics arguing the wording clashes with cultural and religious sensitivities during the holiday season.

    NFVCB’s position, as reported, is that classification is a regulatory step—not an endorsement of every interpretation—but it is engaging the producers in response to the backlash.

    Premium Times (News site) also echoed the same development, noting: “the title would be changed following reactions” (https://www.premiumtimesng.com/). Prompt News Online (News site) also echoed the same development, noting: “NFVCB Defends Approval of ‘A Very Dirty Christmas’ Title” (https://promptnewsonline.com/).

    Echotitbits take: This is a familiar Nollywood flashpoint: creative marketing versus public sensibilities. The bigger story is how producers, platforms and regulators now manage brand risk in real time—titles and posters can become liabilities overnight once the online backlash starts.

    Source: TheCable Lifestyle— December 24, 2025 — https://lifestyle.thecable.ng/can-lambasts-ini-edo-over-offensive-christmas-movie-title/
    TheCable Lifestyle
    2025-12-24

  • Doris Ogala’s livestream drama spikes after reports of police intervention

    Doris Ogala’s livestream drama spikes after reports of police intervention

    Photo Credit: TheCable Lifestyle

    2025-12-21 09:10:00
    According to Punch, Nollywood actress Doris Ogala’s online outburst intensified after reports linked her ongoing dispute with pastor Chris Okafor to police action during a livestream.

    The clips spread rapidly across repost pages, but interpretations differ—some framed it as an arrest while others suggested it could have been a routine police visit or invitation.

    As the story ricochets across timelines, the key outstanding issue is whether any formal complaint or official police statement backs the viral framing.

    Punch Newspaper’s Facebook post carried the claim: “Actress in break-up fight with Lagos pastor allegedly arrested”. Legit.ng ran a related update headlined: “Doris Ogala Shares Rare Photo of Pastor Chris Okafor, Claims It Was Taken After Bedroom Activity”.

    Echotitbits take:
    This is a reminder that livestream drama can become legal exposure fast. Watch for any police clarification, lawyer statements, or retractions/corrections—until then, treat viral snippets as incomplete context.

    Source: TheCable Lifestyle — 2025-12-21 — https://lifestyle.thecable.ng/doris-ogala-arrested-after-sharing-bedroom-photo-of-chris-okafor/

    TheCable Lifestyle

    2025-12-21

  • “Oversabi Aunty” hits cinemas—Toyin Abraham drops showtimes and rallying call

    “Oversabi Aunty” hits cinemas—Toyin Abraham drops showtimes and rallying call

    Photo Credit: Instagram

    2025-12-19 11:00:00
    In a post shared on Instagram, the actress/filmmaker rolled out showtimes for Oversabi Aunty as it begins nationwide cinema runs, urging fans to pick a location and turn up.

    The rollout has been echoed by cinema and distributor-linked pages, signaling a coordinated push for holiday footfall when competition for attention is at its peak.

    – Filmhouse Cinemas (Instagram / cinema chain): “Oversabi Aunty… SHOWTIMES…”
    – YouTube (Official trailer page): “IN CINEMAS 19TH DECEMBER”

    Analysis/Echotitbits take: December box office in Nigeria is ruthless: films compete with concerts, travel, weddings, and nightlife. Watch whether Oversabi Aunty sustains weekday turnout after opening buzz—and how fast word-of-mouth clips dominate TikTok and Reels.

    Source: Instagram — 19 Dec 2025 —https://www.instagram.com/p/DSMFfb3CBWb/

    2025-12-19

  • Mercy Aigbe lands BON Awards supporting-actress win as ‘My Mother Is a Witch’ gets major nod

    Mercy Aigbe lands BON Awards supporting-actress win as ‘My Mother Is a Witch’ gets major nod

    Photo credit: Premium Times (image on story page)

    According to Premium Times, Mercy Aigbe was recognised at the 2025 Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards for her supporting performance in ‘My Mother Is a Witch’.

    The recognition adds to a big night for multiple titles, with the awards rewarding both star power and craft across the slate.

    Fans quickly pushed clips and congratulations across social media, keeping the BON conversation trending into the next morning.

    • The Eagle Online (website): “BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS – MERCY AIGBE (MY MOTHER IS A WITCH)”
    • TheCable Lifestyle (website): “The 17th edition of the award ceremony… celebrated the outstanding achievements of the industry…”

    Analysis/Echotitbits take: For Mercy Aigbe, a BON acting win is not just bragging rights—it can translate into stronger negotiating power for future roles, higher demand for press tours, and renewed attention for the film itself. Watch for distributor/streaming pushes and award-season campaign positioning as Nollywood’s calendar shifts toward bigger international visibility.

    Source: Premium Times — 2025-12-15 — https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/nollywood/843149-bon-awards-2025-farmers-bride-wins-movie-of-the-year-as-seven-doors-sweeps-technical-awards.html

    2025-12-15