Jide Taiwo, Author at Nigerian Entertainment Today

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West African Idol finalist Eric Arubayi dead at 33

Eric Arubayi, musician and finalist on West African Idols 2007, has died at 33. He was receiving treatment for an undisclosed illness at the Delta State University Teaching Hospital, Oghara…

10 amazing artistes who have never won a Grammy Award

Every musician craves the iconic gramophone trophy and those that have won always show it off. But, a number of great artistes haven't got even one.

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Try picking the correct lyrics to birthday boy, Darey Art Alade’s ‘Escalade’

Try impressing Darey Art Alade on his birthday by picking the right words of his lead single from the 2006 debut album, 'From Me 2 U'.

Throwback Thursday: When Awilo Longomba ruled Nigerian airwaves

Whenever President Buhari returns home, he should just do the needful and give Congolese legend Awilo Longomba honourary Nigerian citizenship. And while he’s at it, a national honour won’t be…

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From stripper to billionaire’s wife to dead sex symbol: The sad story of Anna Nicole Smith

She was the sex symbol of the '90s and for many years, Anna Nicole Smith's life will continue to be tabloid gist.

A year after she photobombed her way into limelight, how much has Olajumoke’s life changed?

Every Nigerian craves the chance to leap out of penury into a better life and bread seller turned model, Olajumoke represents that leap.

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2face predicted his present persecution 3 years ago but we all didn’t pay attention

Since his announcement and subsequent pull out of today's One Voice Nigeria protest, 2face has been roundly criticized and called names for backing out.

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People bashing 2face Idibia are cowards that should be ashamed of themselves

2face is just one man who was brave enough to stand up for something he believed in. That is more than I can say for many others.

No shame in 2face pulling out of tomorrow’s protest, he already won

There's no shame in living to fight another day. On the contrary, the shame belongs to the Nigerian government who is not ashamed of their ineptitude.

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At 87 years old, the matriach of Nigerian literature, Mabel Segun is truly the last of her kind

For a nation in short supply of heroes, Mabel Segun remains a beacon of inspiration to all young people, especially those who write.

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West African Idol finalist Eric Arubayi dead at 33

10 amazing artistes who have never won a Grammy Award

Try picking the correct lyrics to birthday boy, Darey Art Alade’s ‘Escalade’

Throwback Thursday: When Awilo Longomba ruled Nigerian airwaves

From stripper to billionaire’s wife to dead sex symbol: The sad story of Anna Nicole Smith

A year after she photobombed her way into limelight, how much has Olajumoke’s life changed?

2face predicted his present persecution 3 years ago but we all didn’t pay attention

People bashing 2face Idibia are cowards that should be ashamed of themselves

No shame in 2face pulling out of tomorrow’s protest, he already won

At 87 years old, the matriach of Nigerian literature, Mabel Segun is truly the last of her kind

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

Goodgirl LA announces departure from record label ‘VMF’

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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