Latest
Another Nollywood actor dies after brief illness
Veteran actor, Jimoh Aliu aka Aworo, has passed away after a brief illness at 86 at the Ekiti State Teaching Hospital, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State capital on Thursday, September 17, 2020.
It was reported his remains would be moved to his residence at Adebayo area in Ado-Ekiti before being taken to his hometown in Okemesi Ekiti in Ekiti West Local Government Area.
Popular for his role as Aworo in an epic TV show, Arelu, Fapomaoyo, and Yanpon Yanrin, Aliu is expected to be buried on Friday, September 18.
He was a former President of the Association of Nigeria Theatre Practitioners (ANTP). Aliu was producing the first of his five-movie project, Olowo Ite, before his demise.
Aliu was born in Okemesi-Ekiti and began acting in 1959 after joining Akin Ogungbe Theatre Group. He left the group in 1966 to form his own troupe, Jimoh Aliu Concert Party, in Ikare, Ondo State.
-
Health5 days agoSenate hearing set to review research on COVID-19 vaccines, cancer concerns
-
Comments and Issues1 week agoWhy baby boys outnumber girls at birth
-
Crime4 days agoLASU student dies after armed robbery attack
-
Football7 days agoFIFA confirms 10 key law changes for 2026 World Cup
-
Comments and Issues7 days agoThat savage attack on schools in Oyo state
-
Latest6 days ago2027: The real reason Jonathan hasn’t accepted PDP ticket—Umar Sani
-
Latest5 days ago2027: North will back Tinubu’s re-election bid, says ex-ACF Secretary-General
-
Latest6 days agoCG Musa 4 PBAT’ group declares support for Tinubu’s 2027 ambition, cites strategic leadership