Tomiwo Ojo, Author at Nigerian Entertainment Today

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MultiChoice reinforces leadership role in Nigeria’s creative industry with NECLive 2025 sponsorship

MultiChoice Nigeria, Africa’s leading entertainment company, has been confirmed as a major sponsor for the Nigerian Entertainment Conference (NECLive) 2025, reaffirming its long-standing commitment to developing the continent’s creative and…

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Music

REPORT: Despite strong streaming numbers, live performances generate over 66% of Nigerian artistes’ income

Since the emergence of streaming platforms, Nigerian music has seen significant growth, with artists like Ayra Starr, Tems, and Seyi Vibez achieving high streaming numbers both globally and locally. In…

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General

Streaming Gaps, Weak Collection Systems: New report reveals challenges facing Nigeria’s music industry despite Afrobeats boom

The Nigerian music industry has experienced global success in recent years, with songs produced by Nigerians reaching different cities across the world. Afrobeats has embarked on a global domination with…

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Interviews

EXCLUSIVE: Angélique Kidjo on women’s independence, Afrobeats’ global moment, and why ego is the enemy

It’s raining in Lagos when Angélique Kidjo picks up the call from her home, fresh off a flight from New York and still jet-lagged. Yet, the Beninese singer, five-time Grammy…

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News

Bhad Boi OML drops Kaizen EP, introduces Apala Pop with ‘Oversability’

After weeks of anticipation, Bhad Boi OML has officially released his highly anticipated EP, “Kaizen,” today, Friday, October 7, 2025, now available across all streaming platforms. Following the success of…

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6 min

Feature

Celebrating Femi Lasode: The influential entertainment executive you never heard of

The Nigerian entertainment industry has gone global; our content and artistes are household names from Lagos to Seoul. While executives are not as popular, they are getting their due recognition…

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Feature

Obituary: Akiin Shuga, a custodian of rhythm who made live band culture cool again in Nigera

The Nigerian entertainment industry mourns the passing of a true maestro, Akinloye Tofowomo, popularly known as Akiin Shuga, the revered leader of the iconic Shuga Band. Akiin Shuga, who died…

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News

Nigerian film critics Edna Francis, Ikegod, others nominated for 2025 TikTok awards

Film critics and digital creators, Edna Francis, Belove Olocha, and Ikegod Chielo, have been nominated for Entertainment Creator of the Year at the 2025 TikTok Awards. The nomination is a…

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News

Club owner, Pretty Mike among over 100 arrested by NDLEA in Lagos

Nigerian socialite Pretty Mike, whose legal name is Mike Eze Nwalie Nwogu, has been arrested by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) following a raid on his nightclub, Proxy…

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Feature

Artistes, fans, media, and industry professionals: Here’s how you can get involved in NECLive 2025!

NECLive 2025 invites a wide range of participants to contribute to shaping the future of Africa’s creative economy. West Africa’s largest creative industry conference returns to Lagos on Friday, November…

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MultiChoice reinforces leadership role in Nigeria’s creative industry with NECLive 2025 sponsorship

REPORT: Despite strong streaming numbers, live performances generate over 66% of Nigerian artistes’ income

Streaming Gaps, Weak Collection Systems: New report reveals challenges facing Nigeria’s music industry despite Afrobeats boom

EXCLUSIVE: Angélique Kidjo on women’s independence, Afrobeats’ global moment, and why ego is the enemy

Bhad Boi OML drops Kaizen EP, introduces Apala Pop with ‘Oversability’

Celebrating Femi Lasode: The influential entertainment executive you never heard of

Obituary: Akiin Shuga, a custodian of rhythm who made live band culture cool again in Nigera

Nigerian film critics Edna Francis, Ikegod, others nominated for 2025 TikTok awards

Club owner, Pretty Mike among over 100 arrested by NDLEA in Lagos

Artistes, fans, media, and industry professionals: Here’s how you can get involved in NECLive 2025!

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Paramount Pictures, Nile Entertainment seal West African deal for ‘Children of Blood and Bone’

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