Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo reportedly dead at 40
Alexx Ekubo, one of Nollywood’s most recognisable faces, has reportedly died on Monday, May 11, 2026, after a prolonged battle with cancer. He was 40 years old. Some outlets that…
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FULL LIST: My Father’s Shadow dominates as the 12th AMVCA crowns African screen’s best
The biggest names in African movies and television gathered at the Eko Hotel and Suites on Saturday for the 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), which…
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Join the #MYNAIJAPAIN challenge and stand a chance to win ₦600,000
We are announcing the launch of the #MyNaijaPain Challenge, a national social media challenge that gives young Nigerians a creative platform to name, confront, and amplify the social and economic…
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Stop slapping ‘Rave’ on everything and give us a real community
If I hear the word ‘Rave’ one more time, I might scream. What used to be a subculture for the real ones has been turned into a marketing tag for…
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From the stands to the stars: How Kuka Muladinga became the soul of AFCON 2025
In the roaring cauldron of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), where drums speak louder than words and flags dance in endless waves, one man chose silence, stillness, and posture…
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From hustle to infrastructure: the blueprint for Africa’s creative economy – by Steve Babaeko at NECLive 2025
Honesty is our default setting in Africa. When I say Africa, let me use it loosely to mean Nigeria, which is the one we’re most familiar with. We’ve seen so…
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NECLive 2025 registration closes this week, don’t miss your chance to participate!
NECLive 2025 registration will close at 11:59 PM on Friday, November 21, 2025. There will be no registration available at the venue, and entry will be strictly limited to registered…
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Social media is powerful, but radio remains a key discovery point for artists and audiences –by Chris Ubosi, Managing Director, Megaletrics Ltd
In Nigeria, the radio royalty model operates quite differently from what you’d find in more developed markets. Instead of paying royalties based on how often a song is played, most…
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OPINION: Why DJ-led raves are on the rise in the Nigerian music industry – by Bizzle Osikoya
Currently, there are not many entirely new developments in the industry, but one significant trend is the rise of DJ-led raves. The music scene is shifting toward Afro-house, with a…
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Statement from Netng and NECLive on the passing of Akiin Shuga
The editorial board of Nigerian Entertainment Today (Netng) and the organisers of the Nigerian Entertainment Conference (NECLive) are profoundly saddened by the passing of the legendary Nigerian Live Band Grandmaster,…
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