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TRIBUTE Legendary actor and broadcaster Sadiq Daba, who since 2017 had been fighting a losing with prostate cancer and leukaemia, eventually succumbed to death by these ailments on Wednesday, March 3. Okechukwu Uwaezuoke writes This was how it used to be like back then: Nigerian Television Authority’s estimated 30 million viewers would hear Bongos Ikwue’s sonorous voice and know that it was time for Cockcrow at Dawn. That voice, which was accompanied by the strum of his guitar, had th...

Sadiq Daba, renowned actor and broadcaster, dies at age 69 A little over three years after announcing his recuperation from prostate cancer and leukaemia in a London hospital, renowned actor, broadcaster, producer and director, Sadiq Abubakar Daba died on Wednesday evening in Lagos. For more than four decades, Daba’s name has been engraved in public consciousness, thanks to his role as ‘Bitrus’ in the rested Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) soap opera, ‘Cock Crow at Dawn�...

By Vanessa Obioha Sadiq Daba, a veteran actor and broadcaster who breathed life to many characters on TV, died on Wednesday evening after a long battle with leukaemia and prostate cancer.  Daba, whose last role on the big screen was on ‘Citation’, a Kunle Afolayan movie about sex for grades practice in tertiary institutions, was rumoured dead on more than one occasion. But each time, he emerged with an indefatigable spirit to live life to the fullest. During the press conference of ‘Cita...

Pete Edochie says Yul has his blessings as he plans to runs for the highest office in Nigeria.

2023: Pete Edochie endorses son, Yul, for presidency Pete Edochie says his son, Yul, has all it takes to run for presidency come 2023. Veteran Nollywood actor, Pete Edochie, has endorsed, his son, Yul’s presidential ambition in 2023. Yul, who ran for governor in Anambra State under the Democratic People’s Congress has hinted that he will seek election as Nigeria’s president in 2023. Named after the popular Russian actor, Yul Brynner, Yul is the last of six children of the veteran actor. Y...

Peruzzi took to his Twitter page to reveal the medical condition of his spine. In the post which he shared, Peruzzi said an MRI scan of his spine showed something was wrong. He added that he has been warned by his doctors against stress, working out, or doing any performance of any sort. His tweet read: “So MRI shows my spine is fu*ked. Doctor says not to stress, work out or perform for now. “Kinda scary but yea, we move. Say a prayer for me because I got this.” Peruzzi is expected to rel...

Nollywood’s Veteran actor, Pete Edochie has endorsed his son and actor, Yul for the Nigeria’s presidency in 2023. Yul shared the video of the endorsement

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Punch Newspapers Sections Ademola Olonilua It is often the pride of a father to see his offspring toe his path, especially if he is a pathfinder in the industry. Their joy stems from the fact that when most of these veterans begun their careers, they were seen as people who had no future ambition. Often, these patriarchs were disowned by their parents simply because they wanted to pursue their passion. The PUNCH highlights some living entertainment patriarchs whose children have toed their path...

Vanguard News Veteran actor ‘Osuofia’ celebrates 63rd birthday On Nkem Owoh Renowned Nigerian actor and comedian, Nkem Owoh,  popularly known on the screens as Osuofia, celebrated his 63rd birthday on Sunday. Owoh took to his Instagram page to announce his new age where he requested his fans to pray for him. He said: “Happy birthday to me. Join me in this celebration by saying a word of prayer”. Owoh is one of the names that cannot be left out when considering amiable personalities o...