Taofik Bankole, Author at Nigerian Entertainment Today

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'I challenge the youths towards changing their mindset' – Charly Boy

Eccentric and controversial media personality, Charly Boy has charged Nigerian youths to take more responsibility of their future as he took a break from his frequent dose of marriage advice…

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Korede Bello goes traditional in new music, 'One & Only'

Mavin Records continue to release new music materials despite the various in-house dramas it has recently found itself in. Korede Bello, the label’s ‘mega-superstar’ is the latest to debut new…

Tiwa Savage settling in Dubai, takes Jamil for a swim

Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage continues to settle in nicely on her trip to Dubai, soaking in the country’s ambience while having seemingly good times with her son, Jamil. The songstress…

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Wizkid excited about new Starboy direction, reveals 2016 album release

Arguably the busiest Nigerian act since the turn of the year, Wizkid is taking 2016 by the scruff of the neck. He is winning major accolades, touring the continent, topping the charts,…

Jay Z and Beyonce spotted on a night out, continue to douse marriage trouble rumours

Like Shanica Knowles – Beyonce‘s cousin – recently suggested, Jay Z might already be showing more commitment to his marriage with the singer in a bid to mend their alleged…

Jay Z's first response to marriage rumours is one of a boss

Looks like Jay Z has spoken… The rapper and business mogul’s first words since his wife, Beyoncé‘s narrations – or accusations – on her latest album ‘Lemonade’ is one that…

'Her devotion to the family is next to none' – Tonto Dikeh in high praise of step-mum

Tonto Dikeh is apparently free from any step-mum trouble, as the Nollywood actress has described hers as ‘the best mom ever’. The new mother had nothing but high praises for her…

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To Simi, little things matter…

Since breaking out with the release of ‘Tiff’ and signing with the fledgling label in 2014, X3M Music songbird, Simisola Ogunleye popularly known as Simi, has not slowed down. READ: NET Rising…

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It's Lip Sync Battle Africa showdown again… and it's a war of wits between actresses Funke Akindele and Joselyn Dumas

Trust Nollywood actress Funke Akindele to put up a dramatic fight against her Ghanaian counterpart, Joselyn Dumas in their upcoming face-off on the fifth episode of MTV Base‘s Lip Sync…

'I told him to do the dishes' – Rising actress, Joju Muse explains alleged brother attack

Rising Nollywood actress, Joju Muse had made damning allegations against her brother a few days ago but didn’t reveal what led to the alleged assault. While there have been no word…

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'I challenge the youths towards changing their mindset' – Charly Boy

Korede Bello goes traditional in new music, 'One & Only'

Tiwa Savage settling in Dubai, takes Jamil for a swim

Wizkid excited about new Starboy direction, reveals 2016 album release

Jay Z and Beyonce spotted on a night out, continue to douse marriage trouble rumours

Jay Z's first response to marriage rumours is one of a boss

'Her devotion to the family is next to none' – Tonto Dikeh in high praise of step-mum

To Simi, little things matter…

It's Lip Sync Battle Africa showdown again… and it's a war of wits between actresses Funke Akindele and Joselyn Dumas

'I told him to do the dishes' – Rising actress, Joju Muse explains alleged brother attack

18 Nigerian music talents win $2m Berklee scholarships through Tiwa Savage Foundation programme

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

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

‘Dances With Wolves’ actor Nathan Chasing Horse sentenced to life in prison for sexual assault convictions

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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