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Events, Videos

Olu Jacobs’ Family Announces Funeral Dates, Night Of Tributes

The family of veteran Nigerian actor Oludotun Baiyewun Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, has announced the dates for the funeral arrangements. The funeral programme was publicly announced on Wednesday, with veteran actress Gloria Anozie Young sharing the burial details, while Jacobs’ widow, Joke Silva, separately invited President Bola Tinubu to the ceremonies in a…

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Why London Is Now The Biggest Market For Yoruba Cinema 

For decades, indigenous Yoruba movies were primarily enjoyed through localized Alaba market VCDs, DVD distribution networks, and later, ad-supported YouTube channels. Although these formats built massive global audiences, monetization remained capped by local purchasing power and digital ad-rate depreciation. The financial health of the Nigerian film industry was measured almost entirely by domestic cinema returns…