Adedeji Adeyanju, Author at Nigerian Entertainment Today

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Faithia Williams announces the death of her mother

Nollywood actress Faithia Williams has announced the heartbreaking death of her mother, revealing that the loss occurred just hours before a celebration held in her honour. The film star shared…

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Comparing Fela to Wizkid is disrespectful to Fela and also unfair to Wizkid – 2Baba

2Baba has weighed in on the heated debate comparing Wizkid to the late Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo Kuti, calling it “ridiculous” and unfair to both artists. Speaking on the upcoming…

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Music

Burna Boy and Tems feature on J. Cole’s final album, ‘The Fall Off’

J. Cole has officially released his long-awaited seventh and final studio album, The Fall Off, and it comes with a powerful Nigerian stamp. Afrobeats giants Burna Boy and Tems are…

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Music

Olivia Dean’s ‘Best New Artist’ win at the 2026 Grammys continues women’s streak of dominance in the category in the 2020s

Olivia Dean won the Best New Artist at the 2026 Grammy Awards, continuing a streak of female winners in this category that has lasted since 2020. This shows that women…

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From Red Circle to TKAM; 10 movies tipped to dominate AMVCA 12

A new award season is upon us, with the call for entries to the 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) now open from January 11 till…

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Nollywood

Nollywood actress Aunty Ajara dies after a prolonged battle with illness

Ajara Lasisi, the Nigerian actress fondly known as Aunty Ajara in the Yoruba film industry, has passed away. She reportedly died in the early hours of Thursday, according to confirmation…

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Music

U.S. gospel icon Ron Kenoly, singer of ‘Ancient of Days’ and ‘Let There Be Praise,’ dies at 81

The world of gospel music is mourning the loss of Ron Kenoly, the famous gospel singer and worship leader whose songs inspired millions of people around the world. Kenoly, known…

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Heartbeat: Igwe’s wildcard moves shake the house as Queen Latifa becomes the centre of drama

Africa Magic’s new dating reality show, Heartbeat, wastes no time in proving that modern romance is rarely patient. From the very first episode, it was clear that this is a…

Fela Kuti's Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award

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Lagos State hails Fela Anikulapo-Kuti on historic ‘Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award’

The Lagos State Government has praised the late Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti after he was honoured with the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, becoming the first African artist to receive the…

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Tyler, the Creator makes Grammy history as first ‘Best Album Cover’ winner

The Grammy Awards added a new category in 2026 called Best Album Cover to recognise the creative work behind album artwork. At the 2026 Grammy Awards, Tyler, the Creator became…

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Faithia Williams announces the death of her mother

Comparing Fela to Wizkid is disrespectful to Fela and also unfair to Wizkid – 2Baba

Burna Boy and Tems feature on J. Cole’s final album, ‘The Fall Off’

Olivia Dean’s ‘Best New Artist’ win at the 2026 Grammys continues women’s streak of dominance in the category in the 2020s

From Red Circle to TKAM; 10 movies tipped to dominate AMVCA 12

Nollywood actress Aunty Ajara dies after a prolonged battle with illness

U.S. gospel icon Ron Kenoly, singer of ‘Ancient of Days’ and ‘Let There Be Praise,’ dies at 81

Heartbeat: Igwe’s wildcard moves shake the house as Queen Latifa becomes the centre of drama

Lagos State hails Fela Anikulapo-Kuti on historic ‘Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award’

Tyler, the Creator makes Grammy history as first ‘Best Album Cover’ winner

18 Nigerian music talents win $2m Berklee scholarships through Tiwa Savage Foundation programme

Wizkid’s incredible run of collaborations shows no signs of slowing down

BNXN & Sarz announce joint project “The Game Needs Us,” set to drop May 11

Davido beats Gunna, Rema, and Tyla to win ‘Best International Act’ at the 2026 Liberian Entertainment Awards

US Singer D4vd faces murder charge, accused of possessing a ‘significant amount’ of child pornography on Phone

Wura is back and more ruthless than ever — Here’s What You’ve Missed

5 Nigerian creatives dominating Nollywood behind the scenes

10 Nollywood actresses who have been name-dropped on Afrobeats songs

Oscars set 2027 and 2028 dates ahead of 100th edition in 2028

New Tumi, Raw Emotions: Sharon Rotimi steps in as Wura’s past Leaves fans shaken

‘Dances With Wolves’ actor Nathan Chasing Horse sentenced to life in prison for sexual assault convictions

Paramount Pictures, Nile Entertainment seal West African deal for ‘Children of Blood and Bone’

Court orders Bill Cosby to pay $19M to former waitress in 1972 sexual assault case

Valerie Perrine, Oscar-nominated actress and ‘Superman’ star, dies at 82 after battle with Parkinson’s disease

Chuck Norris, ‘Walker, Texas Ranger’ star and Action icon, dies at 86

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