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Seven nollywood stars who ventured into politics

Over the years, some of its biggest stars have stepped out of the spotlight to contest elections and take up public office, proving that their influence extends well beyond the screen.

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Nollywood is more than just a movie industry, it has become a springboard into diverse careers, including politics.

The Nation reports that over the years, some of its biggest stars have stepped out of the spotlight to contest elections and take up public office, proving that their influence extends well beyond the screen.

Here are seven Nollywood actors who made the leap into politics:

1. Kate Henshaw : In 2014, Kate Henshaw declared her intention to contest for the Calabar Municipal/Odukpani Federal Constituency seat under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). She lost in the primaries.

2. Funke Akindele: Funke Akindele, popularly known in her popular film series, ‘Jenifa diary’, contested in the 2023 Lagos State gubernatorial election as the deputy governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), but lost the election.

3. Richard Mofe-Damijo :

Richard Mofe-Damijo served as Delta State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism from 2009 to 2015 under Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan.

4. Bob-Manuel Udokwu: In 2022, Bob-Manuel Udokwu was appointed Special Adviser on Entertainment, Leisure and Tourism to the Governor of Anambra State, Chukwuma Soludo.

5. Kenneth Okonkwo

Kenneth Okonkwo, known for his role in Living in Bondage, joined active politics and became a spokesperson for the Labour Party during the 2023 presidential campaign.

6. Desmond Elliot: Desmond Elliot was elected as a lawmaker into the Lagos State House of Assembly in 2015 to represent Surulere Constituency 1. He was re-elected in 2019 and continues to serve in the Assembly.

7. Tony Muonagor: Tony Muonagor, popularly known as Tony One Week, was elected into the Anambra State House of Assembly in 2011 to represent Idemili North Constituency.

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Meta suspends Idris Abdulkareem’s Accounts Over New Song, ‘Open Letter to Donald Trump’

In the song, Abdulkareem accuses Nigerian leaders of enriching themselves while ordinary citizens endure hardship, describing them as “criminals of all shades and hues” who dominate society.

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“Facebook just suspended my Facebook and Instagram account because of my new song, Open Letter to Donald Trump,” said Nigerian rapper and activist Eedris Abdulkareem.

Abdulkareem, in a post on Sunday said that that he has been unable to access either account since the release of the track.

“I can’t access it.”

Abdulkareem, known for politically charged music and criticism of government policies, did not provide further details on the duration of the suspension imposed by Meta, Facebook’s parent company.

Released in November 2025 under his label, Lakreem Entertainment, Open Letter to Donald Trump is framed as a direct address to the former U.S. President but primarily targets Nigeria’s political class.

In the song, Abdulkareem accuses Nigerian leaders of enriching themselves while ordinary citizens endure hardship, describing them as “criminals of all shades and hues” who dominate society.

The track references worsening insecurity, including kidnappings, killings, and terrorism, and seeks to draw international attention to Nigeria’s crises.

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India’s Bollywood legend Dharmendra dies at 89

Dharmendra, one of India’s most beloved actors, enjoyed a six-decade career spanning more than 300 films.

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Legendary Bollywood actor Dharmendra Krishan Deol has passed away in Mumbai at the age of 89, marking the end of a remarkable era in Indian cinema.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the tributes on his X handle Monday, describing Dharmendra’s death as “the end of an era.”

Dharmendra, one of India’s most beloved actors, enjoyed a six-decade career spanning more than 300 films.

Best known for his role as Veeru in the 1975 classic Sholay, he was celebrated for his versatility, excelling in romance, action, comedy, and drama.

Born on December 8, 1935, in Punjab’s Ludhiana district, Dharmendra rose from modest beginnings to become one of Bollywood’s most admired stars.

After winning a nationwide talent contest, he moved to Bombay and made his film debut in 1960.

His breakthrough came with Bimal Roy’s Bandini in 1963, followed by decades of box-office hits.

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2Baba Natasha Deliver Baby Girl

The new arrival brings the number of 2Baba’s children to eight, shared among four different women, with Natasha now becoming the fourth woman to have a child for the Afrobeats legend.

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Celebrity Nigerian musician, Innocent Ujah Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has welcomed a baby girl with his wife, Natasha, a lawmaker in the Edo State House of Assembly.‎

In the brief announcement, Natasha expressed gratitude with the caption: “It’s a Girl”, followed by prayer emojis.

The new arrival brings the number of 2Baba’s children to eight, shared among four different women, with Natasha now becoming the fourth woman to have a child for the Afrobeats legend.

The child was delivered in an Abuja hospital last week Thursday night.‎

This delivery comes a few months after the singer and his wife, Annie Idibia, reportedly parted ways following prolonged marital issues.

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