Ayeni Adekunle, Author at Nigerian Entertainment Today

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A Statement by Ayeni Adekunle, NECLive Convener, on the 2025 edition of the conference

Today, we announce plans for this year’s edition of NECLive, which will hold on November 28, 2025, at the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos, Nigeria, and other venues across the…

Ayeni Adekunle delivers special keynote at The Headies conference

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‘It’s still morning’ -Netng founder Ayeni Adekunle delivers special keynote at The Headies conference

I don’t know if I still qualify to be here, at The Headies. I used to work fully in entertainment but I’ve crossed to the other side. I’m still very…

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Life Lessons From Steve Babaeko At 50, By Ayeni Adekunle

I was driving on the third mainland bridge in Lagos when his call came in. ‘Ayeni, I’m not happy with how the work for X3M Music is going, and I’m beginning to…

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Editorials

What Efe Omorogbe Must do Next, Now that He’s 50

I really shouldn’t be writing. Because I really shouldn’t find the time with all that’s going on at BHM. But writing is not the only thing I shouldn’t have time…

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Feature

‘No new friends’: Lessons from Steve Ayorinde who clocks 50 today

I was going through a twitter thread last night, where a couple of young Nigerians talked about comedy skits and character stereotyping. You know, Lasisi Elenu with the snapchat lip…

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Opinion

Music, Curves, and Ideas for Ayo Animashaun at 50 – by Ayeni Adekunle

I can’t remember how I got introduced to Soji Dehinde. But it was he who in turn introduced me to a couple of gentlemen who would go on to become…

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The Announcement: Stepping Down; And Introducing The New ID Africa, By Ayeni Adekunle

Good morning I wanted to give you some quick update about something we’ve been working on. It’s four years today since we launched our third company ID Africa. When we…

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Why We're Discussing The Importance Of Data, And Mobile Technology To Creators And Consumers; And What It Means For The Future Of Entertainment At Neclive7, By Ayeni Adekunle

When I started my career managing and promoting artistes in 1996, the industry was very crude. It was the time of Daddy Showkey and Baba Fryo and Fada U-Turn, the…

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A Conversation With Tosyn Bucknor

It was already dark outside when I shut the blinds and switched off the lights. I picked up my phone and sat on the bed. I couldn’t get…

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#Metoo, #Timesup And Oprah’s Speech: Ayeni Adekunle Has An Urgent Message For All Men

I’d never heard of Walter Sisulu until I stumbled on his obituary in 2003. The more I read about him, the more I discovered his role in South Africa’s anti-apartheid…

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A Statement by Ayeni Adekunle, NECLive Convener, on the 2025 edition of the conference

‘It’s still morning’ -Netng founder Ayeni Adekunle delivers special keynote at The Headies conference

Life Lessons From Steve Babaeko At 50, By Ayeni Adekunle

What Efe Omorogbe Must do Next, Now that He’s 50

‘No new friends’: Lessons from Steve Ayorinde who clocks 50 today

Music, Curves, and Ideas for Ayo Animashaun at 50 – by Ayeni Adekunle

The Announcement: Stepping Down; And Introducing The New ID Africa, By Ayeni Adekunle

Why We're Discussing The Importance Of Data, And Mobile Technology To Creators And Consumers; And What It Means For The Future Of Entertainment At Neclive7, By Ayeni Adekunle

A Conversation With Tosyn Bucknor

#Metoo, #Timesup And Oprah’s Speech: Ayeni Adekunle Has An Urgent Message For All Men

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