Damilare Abioye, Author at Nigerian Entertainment Today

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Five Years Later: How ‘Afro Pop Vol 1’ Reinvented Adekunle Gold

Adekunle Gold has celebrated the 5th anniversary of Afro Pop Vol 1 on social media this morning. The album marked a distinctive change in sound, style, and even the personality…

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Naira Marley Breaks Silence: “I Was in Europe When Mohbad Died”

Two years after Mohbad‘s tragic passing in September 2023, Naira Marley, CEO of Marlian Records and the late singer’s former boss, has finally broken his silence in a highly anticipated…

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Revisiting Fireboy’s ‘Apollo’: The Album That Conquered Hearts and Charts

Five years ago, Fireboy DML released Apollo. This album cemented his status as Afrobeats’ premier romantic voice and also redefined what contemporary African pop could sound like on the global…

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How Branding Became the Heart of Nigerian Pop Music

A few weeks ago, a photo of American singer and songwriter Khalid went viral on Twitter. His hair was dyed bright blue and styled like a pop star. Someone quote-tweeted…

African Bad Girl Tiwa Savage’s Style Revolution Within The Past 8 Years

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“Private Jets & No Baby Mamas”: Tiwa Savage’s Wishlist Sparks Online Culture War

Last week, Afrobeats superstar Tiwa Savage stirred the internet with frank commentary about her evolving romantic standards. During a recent interview, the singer, long celebrated as one of the genre’s…

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Feature

We Spoke to Attendees of Tems’ Leading Vibe Initiative About Their Experience—Here’s What They Said

In July, Tems launched the Leading Vibe Initiative, a mentorship and support program designed to empower and connect emerging women artists with the support and community they need to grow.…

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Why Davido’s Sound Sultan Tribute Matters More Than You Think

Last month, we wrote an essay on how new Nigerian pop stars are paying homage to their icons via their songs and song titles. It’s beautiful to see that even…

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Events

PHOTOS: DBanj, Kirk Franklin, Uche Jombo, others honour Davido in Miami

The star-studded guest list at Davido and Chioma’s Miami wedding ceremony showcased the couple’s far-reaching influence across the entertainment industry. Notable attendees travelled from around the world to witness this…

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Davido and Chioma Tie the Knot in Lavish Miami Ceremony

Afrobeats superstar Davido, born David Adeleke, and his beloved Chioma Rowland have officially tied the knot in a stunning white wedding ceremony held in Miami, USA. The highly anticipated event…

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Mr Eazi, Temi Otedola Wed in Private Iceland Ceremony

Nigerian singer Oluwatosin Ajibade, popularly known as Mr Eazi, has married actress Temi Otedola, daughter of billionaire businessman Femi Otedola, in an intimate wedding ceremony in Iceland. The couple exchanged…

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Five Years Later: How ‘Afro Pop Vol 1’ Reinvented Adekunle Gold

Naira Marley Breaks Silence: “I Was in Europe When Mohbad Died”

Revisiting Fireboy’s ‘Apollo’: The Album That Conquered Hearts and Charts

How Branding Became the Heart of Nigerian Pop Music

“Private Jets & No Baby Mamas”: Tiwa Savage’s Wishlist Sparks Online Culture War

We Spoke to Attendees of Tems’ Leading Vibe Initiative About Their Experience—Here’s What They Said

Why Davido’s Sound Sultan Tribute Matters More Than You Think

PHOTOS: DBanj, Kirk Franklin, Uche Jombo, others honour Davido in Miami

Davido and Chioma Tie the Knot in Lavish Miami Ceremony

Mr Eazi, Temi Otedola Wed in Private Iceland Ceremony

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

Goodgirl LA announces departure from record label ‘VMF’

Adekunle Gold announces ‘FUJI XTRA’ deluxe album, featuring Olamide, TML Vibez, and Simi, drops May 8

Street Credibility was first recorded with 9ice’s chorus and verse — ID Cabasa

My Ex-Label is trying to destroy me after suing me for $1M — Qing Madi accuses JTon Music of pulling ‘Pepper Me’ featuring Zinoleesky from Spotify

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

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

10 record-breaking moments at the 2026 Oscars

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