Nollywood actor, Bob Manuel Udokwu has come out to react to the casting of British actor, Idris Elba as Okonkwo in the forthcoming adaptation of Chinua Achebe’s classic novel, Things Fall Apart. He recently had his say as a guest on The Morning Brief, and fans have been reacting. According ...
Read More »I’ll Live 100 Years Before I Think About Dying – Bob-Manuel’s Wife
Wife of Nollywood actor, Bob-Manuel Udokwu, Casandra Joseph Udokwu has come out to react to reports that she was dead years ago. She recently revealed that she and her kid have actually been struggling a lot as a result of her husband’s celebrity status. According to her, the fake death ...
Read More »Bob Manuel Udokwu To Receive Chieftaincy Title From The Ohaneze Ndigbo Nollywood
Nollywood actor, Bob-Manuel Udokwu has been designated for a chieftaincy title. The honour will be conferred on him by the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Nollywood (ONN). In a statement by the socio-cultural group, Eze(Dr) Harris Chuma, Bob-Manuel will be conferred with the ‘Eze Ndigbo of Anambra State Nollywood’ title, which literally means ...
Read More »Bob Manuel-Udokwu to contest for House of Assembly seat in 2015
In an interview with Encomium magazine, actor, Bob Manuel-Udokwu revealed plans to contest for a seat at the Anambra state House of Assembly in the 2015 general elections under APGA. Bob is the current special adviser to Anambra state Governor on Nollywood and Entertainment. I have been in politics since ...
Read More »First photos from Amaka Igwe’s burial
The remains of foremost producer, writer, director and a leading player in the Nigerian motion picture industry, Amaka Igwe, were laid to rest in her marital home, Ndiuche Arondizuogu in Imo State. May her soul continue to rest in perfect peace. Amaka died at the age of 51, on the ...
Read More »Bob-Manuel Udokwu named Gov Obiano’s Special Adviser on entertainment
Nollywood actor, Bob-Manuel Udokwu has been appointed Senior Special Adviser on Entertainment by Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano. He made the announcement via a BB message yesterday. “The governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano has appointed me Bob-Manuel Udokwu (FCAI) his Senior Special Assistant(SSA) on the Movie/Entertainment Industry with ...
Read More »List of 27 Nollywood stars whose marriages have stood the test of time
In an industry where divorce and separation seem to be rampant, it seems good to celebrate some Nollywood stakeholders whose marriages seem to have stood the test of time. This is because the media have celebrated the frequent marriage crashes in Nollywood more than the way they have celebrated the ...
Read More »Bob-Manuel Udokwu becomes oral health ambassador
Top Nollywood actor, and Governor Peter Obi‘s Special Assistant on Creative Media, Bob-Manuel Udokwu has had another feather added to his enviable cap, which seems to be gaining more prominence day by day. Gleeful King Bob, as he is known by close associates took to the Blackberry Messenger last Friday ...
Read More »Bob-Manuel Udokwu Loses mum
Popular Nollywood actor, Bob-Manuel Udokwu, lost his mum, Madam Joy Ezelagbo Udokwu, last Saturday (July 20). According to reports, she passed away peacefully in her sleep. We commiserate with the actor on the demise of his mum. May God grant her eternal rest.
Read More »Bob Manuel Udokwu Lands Ambassadorial Deal With South African Wine
A-List Nigerian actor Bob Manuel Udokwu lands a two-year ambassadorial contract with Don Morris brand of Wines. The actor – who is also senior special adviser to Anambra state Governor Peter Obi on creative media- was unveiled as the brand ambassador for Don Morris Wines on March 5, 2013. The ...
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