Netng, Author at Nigerian Entertainment Today

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NECLive returns for 2025 edition to Power Africa Through Creative Enterprise

The organisers of NECLive, West Africa’s largest annual gathering of creative industry professionals, have announced the return of the flagship conference for 28-30 November 2025. The newly introduced multi-venue global…

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General

Nkiru Balonwu to deliver keynote address at QEDNG Creative Powerhouse Summit

Dr. Nkiru Balonwu, the esteemed Founder of The Africa Soft Power Group, is set to deliver the keynote address at the highly anticipated QEDNG Creative Powerhouse Summit. The summit, scheduled…

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Chinwe, Zion, Rhuthee, DJ Flo Bring All the Drama to Big Brother Naija Reunion

Almost a year after leaving the Big Brother Naija house, the cast of BBNaija: No Loose Guard reunited with host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu last night for a reunion show filled with…

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Nollywood

“It’s not your usual love story” -Chris Ihidero discusses theme of upcoming blockbuster as filming begins in Lagos

Award-winning Nigerian filmmaker Chris Ihidero has officially begun production on the ‘most important’ project of his illustrious career. Earlier this year, Netng reported exclusively that the filmmaker was working on…

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Feature

Bright Chimezie: The Former Church Instrumentalist Who Originated Zigima Music

For his on-stage flamboyance, Bright Chimezie was nicknamed “the Duke of African Music.” Before modern Nigerian music went mainstream globally, Nigerian artists had always been innovative and experimental when it…

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General

“Why We Honoured Google’s Alex Okosi, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Others” – The Headies organisers

Media Executive Alex Okosi, the Governor of Lagos State, Babjide Sanwo-Olu and other creative industry leaders were honoured with the Special Recognition Award at the 17th Headies held at the…

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Business

How you can apply for Phase 1 of Nigeria’s Creative Economy Development Fund (CEDF)

In a major boost to Nigeria’s creative and cultural industries, Phase 1 of the Creative Economy Development Fund (CEDF) is now officially open for applications. The fund, designed to catalyse…

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Feature

6 Easter-themed shows and movies you should watch out for this week

Easter isn’t just about religious observance; it’s also a time for families to gather and enjoy some quality time together. And what better way to do that than with a…

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Nollywood

Nollywood’s future tied to NTA’s revival – Chris Ihidero

Chris Ihidero, a respected voice in Nigeria’s film scene, has called for urgent reforms in the country’s public broadcasting system, particularly the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), which he blames for…

TAFTA celebrates creative transformations at 3rd graduation ceremony

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Events

TAFTA celebrates ‘creative transformations’ at 3rd graduation ceremony

The Terra Academy for the Arts (TAFTA) held its third graduation ceremony on Friday, April 11, 2025, at the Terra Kulture Arena in Victoria Island, Lagos, celebrating the artistic and…

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NECLive returns for 2025 edition to Power Africa Through Creative Enterprise

Nkiru Balonwu to deliver keynote address at QEDNG Creative Powerhouse Summit

Chinwe, Zion, Rhuthee, DJ Flo Bring All the Drama to Big Brother Naija Reunion

“It’s not your usual love story” -Chris Ihidero discusses theme of upcoming blockbuster as filming begins in Lagos

Bright Chimezie: The Former Church Instrumentalist Who Originated Zigima Music

“Why We Honoured Google’s Alex Okosi, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Others” – The Headies organisers

How you can apply for Phase 1 of Nigeria’s Creative Economy Development Fund (CEDF)

6 Easter-themed shows and movies you should watch out for this week

Nollywood’s future tied to NTA’s revival – Chris Ihidero

TAFTA celebrates ‘creative transformations’ at 3rd graduation ceremony

Sonny Rollins, Titan of Modern Jazz, dies at 95

Who was Michael Ndika? Niniola’s husband, manager, and NaijaReview founder, who left a Lasting Legacy in Nigerian music

The most desperate politician in the world is Oyetola – Davido blasts former Osun governor

Asake’s M$NEY: An album on wealth, faith, maturity, and evolution

Kodak Black arrested in Florida over drug trafficking charge

10 roles that secured Alexx Ekubo’s legacy in Nollywood

Filmmaker Lancelot Imasuen recalls giving Alexx Ekubo his first movie role, calls his death “Devastating and Unbelievable”

Uzor Arukwe’s ‘Best Lead Actor’ win was one of the night’s biggest surprises

‘If the world understood our budgets, they’d salute us a million times over’ — Joke Silva on the state of Nollywood

REVIEW: You Know Someone Like Ronke. Behind the Scenes Is Her Story

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni settle legal dispute over ‘It Ends With Us’ production ahead of trial

‘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

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