Nollywood Archives ~ Ozi Ikòrò

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Photo credits; Businessday NG. Chika Okpala, popularly known as Chief Zebrudaya, is one of Nigeria’s most iconic figures in television comedy. Born on June 10, 1950, Okpala rose to national prominence…

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Mar 2026

Biography

Nkem Owoh – Life and Legacy

Celebrating the career of the legendary Nkem Owoh. Photo Credit: @osoufia_nkeowoha Nkem Owoh is one of the most celebrated figures in the history of Nigerian cinema. Popularly known by his stage name…

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Mar 2026

Biography Discography

James Iroha – Life and Legacy

James Iroha was one of the pioneers of Nigerian television comedy and an influential figure in the development of modern Nigerian entertainment. Popularly known by his stage name “Giringory”, he…

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Dec 2025

Biography Discography

Christy Essien-Igbokwe: The Voice of Nigeria’s Musical Golden Age

Christy Essien-Igbokwe (1960–2011) remains one of the most celebrated icons in Nigerian music and entertainment. Known widely as the “Lady of Songs,” she combined linguistic versatility, cultural storytelling, and social…

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Nov 2025

Uncategorized

Nelly Uchendu: Echoes of Igbo Highlife

“Lady with the Golden Voice" Photo credit : Lagos jump radio “Lady with the Golden Voice" Nelly Uchendu wasn’t just a singer, she was a voice that carried the softness, beauty, and…

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Nov 2025

Biography Cultural Heritage

Chief Pericoma Okoye: The Lion of Arondizuogu – A Life in Music and Tradition

Pericoma Okoye in Arondizuogu. Credit: BBC When people talk about mystical power, cultural pride, and traditional music in Igboland, Chief Pericoma Okoye’s name rises like a legend. Known widely as “the…

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Nov 2025

Biography

Onyeka Onwenu: An Igbo Icon in Music and Culture

When you think of timeless Nigerian music, the kind that feels like poetry, pride, and power all in one; Onyeka Onwenu easily comes to mind. She’s not just a singer;…

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Nov 2025

Historical Studies

From Living in Bondage to Nollywood: The Rise and Retreat of the Igbo Language in Film

In 1992, a new kind of sound echoed across Nigeria’s television screens. It was not the Queen’s English of colonial echoes, nor the accented Yoruba banter of Lagos streets. It…