Faridah Haliru, Author at Nigerian Entertainment Today

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Shaffy Bello joins the rising number of Nollywood actors turning to YouTube as trust in traditional distribution wanes

Veteran Nollywood actress Shaffy Bello has launched her own YouTube channel, becoming the latest screen star to embrace the platform as both a creative outlet and a distribution channel. The…

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16 movies and shows to stream on Showmax this January

January’s streaming slate reflects just how wide the entertainment spectrum has become. Crime thrillers sit beside reality TV experiments, prestige dramas share space with animated reboots, and global hits arrive…

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The longest-running Nigerian TV shows of all time

Television in Nigeria has delivered decades of entertainment, from laugh-out-loud comedies to gripping dramas, and sometimes both at once. These TV shows have not only entertained but also influenced culture…

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16 artistes, over 400 delegates to attend 9th AFRIMA in Lagos

Over 2,000 attendees, including 16 artistes from across Africa and more than 100 delegates, are expected at the ninth edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) in Lagos. The…

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Warner Bros. Discovery rejects Paramount Skydance’s renewed bid, reaffirms Netflix deal

Warner Bros. Discovery said Wednesday it has rejected Paramount Skydance’s renewed offer and is urging shareholders to stick with its Netflix agreement. The board told investors that Paramount’s bid relies…

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5 times The Slumflower broke the internet before Heartbeat even started

Chidera ‘The Slumflower’ Eggerue is a British-Nigerian writer, feminist, speaker and cultural commentator who has never waited for permission to take up space, long before Heartbeat, the Africa Magic dating…

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Toyin Abraham’s Oversabi Aunty grosses over N700 million, becomes fourth highest-grossing Nollywood film

Toyin Abraham’s latest film, Oversabi Aunty, has crossed the N700 million mark at the Nigerian box office, making it the fourth highest-grossing Nollywood film of all time. According to distributor…

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Musicals, Afro-futuristic films, and 6 other types of films Nollywood needs to explore more often

Nollywood is a populist industry by design. It thrives on mass appeal, churning out films built to connect with the widest possible audience. That’s why our screens are dominated by…

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MultiChoice secures 12 Warner Bros. Discovery channels in new multi-year deal

MultiChoice, a CANAL+ company, has retained the distribution rights to 12 Warner Bros. Discovery thematic channels following the signing of a new multi-year, multi-territory agreement between CANAL+ Group and Warner…

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6 major entertainment mergers and acquisitions that took place in 2025

2025 was a big year for the entertainment world, with major studios and media companies shaking things up through mergers and acquisitions. Big names teamed up or bought each other…

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Shaffy Bello joins the rising number of Nollywood actors turning to YouTube as trust in traditional distribution wanes

16 movies and shows to stream on Showmax this January

The longest-running Nigerian TV shows of all time

16 artistes, over 400 delegates to attend 9th AFRIMA in Lagos

Warner Bros. Discovery rejects Paramount Skydance’s renewed bid, reaffirms Netflix deal

5 times The Slumflower broke the internet before Heartbeat even started

Toyin Abraham’s Oversabi Aunty grosses over N700 million, becomes fourth highest-grossing Nollywood film

Musicals, Afro-futuristic films, and 6 other types of films Nollywood needs to explore more often

MultiChoice secures 12 Warner Bros. Discovery channels in new multi-year deal

6 major entertainment mergers and acquisitions that took place in 2025

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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