Taofik Bankole, Author at Nigerian Entertainment Today

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Sam Okwaraji: How Nigerian Star With Master’s Degree Died On The Football Field At 25

If you were ‘fortunate’ enough to hear the fabled tales of the extraordinary match that the Nigerian Super Eagles lost to India in an ‘heroic’ fashion as a child, then…

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News

Joeboy, Wurld, Others Perform As MTV Base Celebrates Base Day In Abuja

As part of celebrations around the continent to mark the 15th year of its debut in Africa, premium entertainment channel, MTV Base in collaboration with Capital Block Party hosted thousands…

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News

5 Things To Know About Tha Throwdown Music Producers’ Battle

Are you an aspiring music producer who has been looking for an opportunity to showcase your talent and get a good deal with some major artists? Have you heard of…

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Events
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Nigerian Producers to Get Rare Recognition in Second Edition of Tha Throwdown Music Producers' Battle

Nigeria’s entertainment landscape is an interesting one. It is common practice for artists to take all the shine and accolades when their songs ‘blow’. But not many music fans can…

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Feature

Victor Olaiya, The Legendary Highlife Musician With A Prophetic Name

Before Victor Olaiya breathed his last at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) on February 12 at the ripe age of 89, he had seen and done it all. Indeed,…

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Bobby Benson, The Bubbly Showman Who Pioneered Highlife Music In Nigeria

When ‘Taxi Driver’ comes up on your stereo as you frantically search through radio stations for traffic updates while you sit behind the wheels on a hot Monday afternoon in…

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Feature

How Half A Million People Were Shipped To Europe As Slaves From Badagry

When Badagry earns a mention during social conversations, it is not unusual for it to attract admiration for its tranquil waters and palms that spread beautifully across its mass area.…

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Music

WATCH: Victor Olaiya’s Manager Eulogizes Legendary Highlife Musician

Sir Victor Olaiya, a legendary highlife musician and iconic trumpeter, took his last breath – after a brief illness – at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) on Wednesday, February 12. He…

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What Beer Could Make A Perfect Significant Other?

It’s Valentine’s Day and for those who don’t have a bae, you may be spending the day alone, with your phone, and some booze to help drink away your loneliness.…

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How Victor Olaiya Touched Lives And Left A Untainted Legacy

Nigeria’s music industry has lost an icon. A visionary. An enigma. Sir Victor Olaiya, a legendary highlife musician and iconic trumpeter, took his last breath – after a brief illness…

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Sam Okwaraji: How Nigerian Star With Master’s Degree Died On The Football Field At 25

Joeboy, Wurld, Others Perform As MTV Base Celebrates Base Day In Abuja

5 Things To Know About Tha Throwdown Music Producers’ Battle

Nigerian Producers to Get Rare Recognition in Second Edition of Tha Throwdown Music Producers' Battle

Victor Olaiya, The Legendary Highlife Musician With A Prophetic Name

Bobby Benson, The Bubbly Showman Who Pioneered Highlife Music In Nigeria

How Half A Million People Were Shipped To Europe As Slaves From Badagry

WATCH: Victor Olaiya’s Manager Eulogizes Legendary Highlife Musician

What Beer Could Make A Perfect Significant Other?

How Victor Olaiya Touched Lives And Left A Untainted Legacy

Davido beats Gunna, Rema, and Tyla to win ‘Best International Act’ at the 2026 Liberian Entertainment Awards

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10 Nollywood actresses who have been name-dropped on Afrobeats songs

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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

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