Yusuf Omotayo, Author at Nigerian Entertainment Today

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Events

Why I flew my family and friends to London for WRBLO concert – Davido

Nigerian music star, Davido has explained that he flew his family and friends to London for his much-anticipated ‘We Rise By Lifting Others’ concert because they are important to him…

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Nigerian Idol: What the theatre week means and what to expect

At the end of Nigerian Idol season 7 auditions, 75 contestants got golden tickets which allowed them to go to the next round of the show out of thousands of…

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Nigerian Idol: 75 contestants get golden ticket as theatre week begins

After four weeks of gruelling screening, listening to brilliant singers with huge potentials, some not so good crooners who have only been singing well in the bathroom, some outright terrible…

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General

Throwback: A Look At NECLive In Nine Years!

Since 2013, ID Africa has hosted eight editions of NECLive. It has been the largest gathering of entertainment industry practitioners and experts to discuss and engage on salient issues with…

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Omawunmi joins D’banj, Asika on Nigerian Idol final audition day as more contestants get golden tickets

For the final audition day, Omawunmi, the runner up of West Africa Idol in 2007, joined Obi Asika and D’banj for judges duty. The latest episode of the Nigerian idol…

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Why D’banj is a perfect judge for Nigerian Idol

“Your face show, your shoe shine”, “I want to greet youuuuuu specially”, “It’s a Rolls Royce yes for me” are some of the catchy phrases D’banj has used on the…

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Nigerian Idol: How the show is changing the fortune of music talents

In July 2021, Kingdom Kroseide won the 6th edition of Nigerian Idol, taking home N30m and a brand new SUV, all-expense-paid trips to Dubai and Seychelles and a recording contract.…

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Opinion

How western artistes are benefitting from the growth of Nigerian Pop Music- By Nelson Okoh

Nigerian Pop Music is fast becoming a dominant force in the music world. The groundbreaking success of “Love Nwantiti”, “Essence”, and more recently “Peru” is proof that if all or…

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Nigerian Idol season 7: Drama, music and more drama at second round of audition

Radio personality Toolz appeared as a guest judge for the second round of the audition to replace Simi, who was not feeling well. She brought her music experience to the…

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Mathew who survived motor accident and couldn’t speak for 2 months wows judges at Nigerian Idol audition

As Nigerian Idol auditions continue to unearth hidden music talents, the story of Mathew from Lagos catches everyone’s interest. The 23-year old was involved in a vehicular accident as a…

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Yusuf Omotayo

Why I flew my family and friends to London for WRBLO concert – Davido

Nigerian Idol: What the theatre week means and what to expect

Nigerian Idol: 75 contestants get golden ticket as theatre week begins

Throwback: A Look At NECLive In Nine Years!

Omawunmi joins D’banj, Asika on Nigerian Idol final audition day as more contestants get golden tickets

Why D’banj is a perfect judge for Nigerian Idol

Nigerian Idol: How the show is changing the fortune of music talents

How western artistes are benefitting from the growth of Nigerian Pop Music- By Nelson Okoh

Nigerian Idol season 7: Drama, music and more drama at second round of audition

Mathew who survived motor accident and couldn’t speak for 2 months wows judges at Nigerian Idol audition

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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