Adedeji Adeyanju, Author at Nigerian Entertainment Today

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Africa Magic opens call for entries for the 12th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA)

Africa Magic, in partnership with MultiChoice, a Canal+ company, has officially opened the call for entries for the 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), Africa’s premier…

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Nollywood

Behind the Scenes beats Everybody Loves Jenifa to become West Africa’s highest grossing film

History has been made at the West African box office as Behind The Scenes officially surpasses Everybody Loves Jenifa to become the highest-grossing film of all time in the region.…

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General

Chimamanda Adichie loses 21-month-old son after brief illness

Renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and her husband, Dr Ivara Esege, are mourning the heartbreaking loss of one of their twin sons, Nkanu Nnamdi. In a statement released on…

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Opinion

Adekunle Gold receives plaque for making history as first artist to sell out Wole Soyinka Centre

Adekunle Gold has etched his name into Nigeria’s music history books after becoming the first artiste to sell out the newly renovated National Theatre in Lagos, now known as the…

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General

Inside the Heartbeat House: Meet the Men Ready to Find Love

Dating reality TV show lovers are in for a ride in January as MultiChoice’s new dating reality show, Heartbeat, premieres Sunday, January 11, 2026, on Africa Magic Showcase (DStv Channel…

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General

Unapologetically powerful: meet the ladies of Africa Magic’s Heartbeat

The ladies of Heartbeat are here, and they’re bringing energy, confidence, and personalities that won’t let you scroll past. From writers and entrepreneurs to artists and actresses, these five women…

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Opinion

The best Nigerian albums of 2025 — the critics’ choice

As the year comes to an end, 2025 stands out as a powerful year for music. Artists across different genres and countries released projects that not only topped charts but…

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Hollywood

Idris Elba knighted in 2026 UK honours list

British actor Idris Elba has been awarded a knighthood in the UK’s 2026 New Year Honours list, officially becoming Sir Idris Elba. The recognition covers his work in film and…

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Africa Magic opens call for entries for the 12th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA)

Behind the Scenes beats Everybody Loves Jenifa to become West Africa’s highest grossing film

Chimamanda Adichie loses 21-month-old son after brief illness

Top 10 music videos of 2025

Adekunle Gold receives plaque for making history as first artist to sell out Wole Soyinka Centre

Inside the Heartbeat House: Meet the Men Ready to Find Love

Unapologetically powerful: meet the ladies of Africa Magic’s Heartbeat

The best Nigerian albums of 2025 — the critics’ choice

Idris Elba knighted in 2026 UK honours list

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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