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Nigerians slam Yomi Fabiyi over ‘Oko Iyabo’ movie

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5 years ago

July 5, 2021

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Nigerians have condemned controversial actor, Yomi Fabiyi, on social media over the debut of his film based on his colleagues, comedian Princess and Baba Ijesha’s sexual assault saga.

The film, titled ‘Oko Iyabo’ portrays Princess’s underage foster daughter as Baba Ijesha’s lover.

It also depicts Baba Ijesha as a victim of a setup orchestrated by Princess.
The characters in the film take on the names of the individuals involved in the case including actress, Iyabo Ojo whom the story apparently centers around.

Yomi Fabiyi, who took to his Instagram page on Sunday, July 4th to inform his fans and follower about the movie, shared excerpts from it.

This move has elicited condemnations and disapproval from social media users.

Most commentators tagged those who featured in the movie, especially Yomi Fabiyi all sorts of derogatory names, urging people to report the movie on YouTube so it can be pulled down.

silentaire_lifestyle lamented: “If you are a human being with a heart, REPORT THIS VIDEO ON YOUTUBE. That is the least you can do. As a Father, I can’t imagine my daughter going though this.”

the_nimi said: “Can you imagine this nonsense? How do you release a film about the sexual assault of a minor and then portray said minor as the lover and her assaulter as the victim! THIS is the problem of the Yoruba movie industry! Shame on all those involved and of your support this film, shame on you too! The rape apology is just so disgusting!”

mychukwuebuka wrote: “There’s so much we can do at this point, the government or that association that ought to make this film get flagged, may not do shit. Please go on YouTube, search the movie “Oko iyabo” click on tge report option and report it till it gets pulled down on YouTube. We should not fail that innocent girl. If the system fails her, we as a people should not fail her. Let’s do this guys.”

__boujeeman stated: “This is stupidity at its peak!!”

tresbodorganics lamented: “Report that video if you are a father to daughters, report that video if you are a mom with daughters. report the social media page of all the cast and crew join. As you do it for another child God will protect your own kids too. Let’s not seat quiet and be throwing insult at a lunatic who doesnt give a f…k.”

premafoods1 said: “If you see the foolish movie ! This man is supposed to be thrown behind bars ! Using such a case involving a minor to do what ??? Mehn , now I believe there are Animals in human skin!”

mamaray101 wrote: “This is sick! Yomi is sick!”

becky_gyado stated: “Now I’m disgusted,I thought this was about him fighting for baba ijeshas human rights which is totally understandable, but to go and make a whole movie about an abused minor like that’s Unacceptable!”

gifty_suzanne said: “Lower class animal behaviour.”

omalicha_peter2 wrote: “This is so wrong, shameless man.”

moradehyo stated: “This man is just a bastard and that’s on period. Makes me wonder if those actors and actresses didn’t read the script before accepting but then anything goes as long as money is involved. Such a waste!”

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Veteran Nollywood actor Francis Duru dies at 57

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1 week ago

October 23, 2026

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Veteran Nigerian actor, Francis Duru, has died at the age of 57.

The actor’s family announced the news of his passing on his official Instagram page in the early hours of Friday, revealing that he died following a brief illness.

“We, the family of Francis Duru, regret to announce his passing following a brief illness,” the post reads.

“We appreciate your prayers, love, and understanding. May his soul rest in perfect peace. Amen.”

Earlier in June, the actor denied viral reports claiming he was battling a life-threatening illness.

The rumours gained traction after footage showing him in a frail condition circulated widely on social media, raising concern among fans and colleagues.

In response, Duru shared an Instagram video describing the footage as “fabricated and malicious”.

Duru was born on July 27, 1969, in Cameroon, to parents of Nigerian origin from Imo state. He completed his primary and secondary education in Cameroon before relocating to Nigeria to pursue a university degree.

He gained admission to the University of Port Harcourt in Rivers state, where he studied Theatre Arts and earned a B.A. degree in 1996.

He made his entry into the Nigerian film industry in 1989 with a movie titled ‘Missing Mark,’ directed by the late Ndubuisi Oko.

His appearance in the film did little to advance his career at the time, as he was still considered an up-and-coming actor.

He gained greater recognition in the industry in 1995 after appearing in ‘Rattlesnake,’ an action-comedy produced by the late Amaka Igwe. Duru played a notable role in the film as the character Ahanna.

Over the course of his career, Duru received numerous awards and honours for his work. He was named a United Nations ambassador of peace in recognition of his positive influence on young people. In 2020, he won the :Best Actor in a Leading Role (Igbo)’ award at the Best of Nollywood Awards for his performance in ‘Mboputa’.

Duru married his wife Adokiye in 2003, and the couple had four children together. They lost Ifeanyi, one of their children, in August 2024.

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Olu Jacobs laid to rest in Lagos

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4 weeks ago

October 2, 2026

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Family, friends and colleagues gathered for the funeral service of veteran actor Olu Jacobs on Friday, as his remains were laid to rest at the This Present House Church, Lekki, Lagos.

The service was witnessed by members of the entertainment industry and other dignitaries, who came to pay their last respects to the late thespian.

Among those who paid their respect was entertainment entrepreneur, Darey Art Alade, who performed his hit song Pray For Me, featuring Olu Jacobs and his wife, veteran actress Joke Silva.

The actor’s son, Olugbenga Jacobs, also presented his father’s biography during the funeral proceedings.

The burial follows a Night of Tributes held on Wednesday at Glover Memorial Hall, Lagos Island, where Nollywood stars and well-wishers gathered to honour the late icon.

Jacobs died on September 16, 2026, at the age of 84.

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Lateef Adedimeji rewards first 10 winners of Baba Eta Challenge on DusDus

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1 month ago

September 29, 2026

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It was a moment of excitement and celebration in Lagos on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, as popular Nollywood actor, Lateef Adedimeji, personally presented prizes to the first 10 winners of the recently concluded Lateef Adedimeji (Baba Eta) Challenge on DusDus.

The presentation, which took place at the DusDus office in Lagos, brought together the winners, representatives of the platform and the award-winning actor, who appeared delighted to personally celebrate participants who distinguished themselves in the challenge.

Coker Oluwarantimi who came first in the challenge received cheque of 1million naira while Ajewole Ayomide and others received 200,000 naira each.

The Baba Eta Challenge, which leveraged Adedimeji’s popularity and his much-loved “Baba Eta” persona, provided fans and followers with an opportunity to participate in a fun-filled digital campaign while competing for prizes.

For the winners, meeting the actor in person added an extra layer of excitement to what had already been an engaging experience.

Rather than simply having the prizes distributed on his behalf, the actor chose to personally hand them over to the first 10 winners, turning the presentation into an intimate celebration of creativity, participation and the growing relationship between entertainers and their digital audiences.

Adedimeji’s collaboration with DusDus further highlights the evolving relationship between entertainment personalities and digital platforms, where challenges, audience participation and creator-led campaigns are increasingly becoming powerful tools for engagement.

The prize presentation also underscored the importance of recognising audience participation in digital campaigns. For the winners, what began as a social-media challenge culminated in a face-to-face encounter with one of Nollywood’s popular faces.

With Adedimeji personally presenting the prizes, the Baba Eta Challenge ended not merely as another online campaign, but as a memorable experience for its first set of winners.

DusDus is an entertainment and creators contest app that empowers young Nigerian content creators to create, share and win rewards for their video posts in a variety of engaging challenges. It is available for free downloads on playstore and Applestore.