Tomiwo Ojo, Author at Nigerian Entertainment Today

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Reviews

REVIEW: BNXN’s ‘Captain’ is the self-assured anthem of a maturing Gen-Z Afrobeats leader

There is no denying that the BNXN, who burst onto the scene with raw talent, a distinct sound, and undeniable melodies, has evolved into a self-aware force in Nigeria’s music…

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1 min

Comedy

Bill Gates Joins MI, Layi Wasabi, Broda Shaggi in his 1st Nigerian Comedy Skit

Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft and prominent philanthropist, has made an appearance in a Nigerian comedy skit, a move that has garnered considerable attention across African digital platforms. The…

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6 min

Music

The 20 Best Songs of 2025 So Far (Critics Choice)

We’ve officially crossed the mid-way point of 2025, and Nigeria’s music scene continues its relentless delivery of hit songs and its vibrant evolution. The first six months of 2025 have…

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3 min

Editorials

Important lessons for African celebrities from the trial of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs

Can we talk about Diddy for a minute or two? Or, maybe, let’s forget the hip-hop icon with the larger-than-life influence on popular culture and talk about Sean Combs, the…

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1 min

Music

Few Nigerians know him, but his collaboration on Burna Boy’s album could make Obinna Chibueze a household name

While his name might not yet be a household one in Nigeria, American-Nigerian country music sensation Collins Chibueze, popularly known as Shaboozey, is poised to change that. The rising star…

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2 min

Events
News

Tate Modern spotlights ‘Nigerian Modernism’ with works of over 50 artists across 50 years in landmark UK exhibition

This autumn, London’s prestigious Tate Modern will host “Nigerian Modernism,” the first major UK exhibition dedicated to tracing the evolution of modern art in Nigeria. The exhibition will celebrate the…

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6 min

Feature

Revolution Unscripted: How Live Streaming is reshaping African entertainment as we know it

Sometime in January 2025, James returned to his home in Egbeda, Lagos, after a long day of crunching numbers for a digital bank, and stumbled upon a video live streaming…

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6 min

Nollywood

Nora Awolowo: The 26-year-old unstoppable force redefining film-making in Nollywood

Nora Awolowo gets bored easily, so while studying accounting at Ekiti State University, she decided that the suffocating grip of 9-5 life was not going to suit her. Since she…

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6 min

Editorials

Obituary: Kayode Peters, the unsung hero who gave many stars their wings

A true luminary of Nigerian film and stage, Kayode Peters, has passed on after a long-term illness. A statement from his family confirmed that the former actor, comedian, director, showrunner,…

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1 min

Nollywood

Breaking: Nigeria’s Kayode Peters dies at 49

Kayode Peters, the respected Nigerian producer and entrepreneur, has passed on at 49, Netng can now confirm. According to a statement by the family this evening, he battled a long-term…

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Tomiwo Ojo

REVIEW: BNXN’s ‘Captain’ is the self-assured anthem of a maturing Gen-Z Afrobeats leader

Bill Gates Joins MI, Layi Wasabi, Broda Shaggi in his 1st Nigerian Comedy Skit

The 20 Best Songs of 2025 So Far (Critics Choice)

Important lessons for African celebrities from the trial of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs

Few Nigerians know him, but his collaboration on Burna Boy’s album could make Obinna Chibueze a household name

Tate Modern spotlights ‘Nigerian Modernism’ with works of over 50 artists across 50 years in landmark UK exhibition

Revolution Unscripted: How Live Streaming is reshaping African entertainment as we know it

Nora Awolowo: The 26-year-old unstoppable force redefining film-making in Nollywood

Obituary: Kayode Peters, the unsung hero who gave many stars their wings

Breaking: Nigeria’s Kayode Peters dies at 49

Niniola Pays Emotional Tribute to Late Husband Michael Ndika: “He Was the Engine Behind My Success”

Davido & Ayra Starr featured on the official FIFA 2026 World Cup album

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

Nollywood actor Okiki Adesina dies after a tragic car accident

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

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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