Damilare Abioye, Author at Nigerian Entertainment Today

'Lagos Vibes': 5 Songs that capture the soul of Nigeria's mega-city

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Music

‘Lagos Vibes’: 5 Songs that capture the soul of Nigeria’s mega-city

If you search for “Eko” or “Lagos” on any streaming platform, you’ll find an endless variety of songs, each attempting to bottle the essence of Nigeria’s most vibrant city. From…

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Music

5 times Olamide stole the spotlight on collaborations in 2024

In 2022, when Olamide tweeted that his upcoming album Unruly might very well be his last, it sent shockwaves through the scene. The idea of one of Nigeria’s most gifted…

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Music

Nigerian artists are no longer scared to be seen as ‘mentally weak’ and we love to see it

Lagos never sleeps. From morning to night, the city’s alive with honking cars, street vendors calling out, and the constant rush of people. And in the centre of it all,…

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Music

5 Afrobeats songs heavily influenced by Fuji music

Afrobeats, as a genre, is like that cousin who borrows everybody’s style and somehow makes it look fresh and fly. From highlife to reggae, jazz to amapiano, it’s a melting…

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Gossip

6 unwritten rules of being a Nigerian celebrity today

Being a Nigerian celebrity today goes beyond the glitz and the glamour on social media. On the outside, it is sweet as honey on a good day, but stressful as…

Wizkid features on Spider-Man: Among The Spiderverse Soundtrack

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Music

Wizkid’s legacy and the buzz around Morayo

One could barely have predicted 15 years ago that Afrobeats would suddenly be arguably the face of African music, headlining big international festivals, and collaborating with international icons. The name,…

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General

5 remixes of Nigerian songs that outshined the original in 2024

If there’s one thing that can completely reframe a song, or even shoot it to the mainstream to become a hit, it’s a remix. But not just any remix, it…

7 old Nigerian songs finding new life on TikTok

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Music

7 classic Nigerian songs finding new life on TikTok

It’s the great TikTok renaissance. Somewhere between the dance routines and lip-sync challenges, TikTok’s algorithm picked up something magical: the sound of nostalgia. Every so often, a wave of old…

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Fashion

Davido x Ugo Monye; Nigerian celebrities should promote and support homegrown brands

A ripple turned into a wave of backlash when Davido walked for Ugo Monye at Lagos Fashion Week on the 24th of October. For the Afro-pop star, the stroll down…

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‘Lagos Vibes’: 5 Songs that capture the soul of Nigeria’s mega-city

5 times Olamide stole the spotlight on collaborations in 2024

Nigerian artists are no longer scared to be seen as ‘mentally weak’ and we love to see it

5 Afrobeats songs heavily influenced by Fuji music

6 unwritten rules of being a Nigerian celebrity today

Wizkid’s legacy and the buzz around Morayo

5 remixes of Nigerian songs that outshined the original in 2024

7 classic Nigerian songs finding new life on TikTok

Davido x Ugo Monye; Nigerian celebrities should promote and support homegrown brands

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

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