Tomiwo Ojo, Author at Nigerian Entertainment Today

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REVIEW: Makemation exceeds expectations, delivering Nollywood’s 1st feature film on AI with a deep human connection

Computer-generated imagery, Artificial Intelligence and other tech terms have not exactly been best friends with Nollywood over the years, so Makemation, hailed as Africa’s first feature film centred on AI,…

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General

Top 6 Afrobeats collaborations of 2025 (So Far)

If last year was anything to go by, collaboration in Afrobeats can be the catalyst for the genre’s biggest moments in a year. 2025 has already proven this rule, delivering…

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Fixing AMVCA’s identity crisis; whose choice is it anyway?

Every year, the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) lights up Lagos, showering the continent’s film and television industry with glamour, recognition, and a much-needed platform. Organised by MultiChoice, the…

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Nollywood

Nigeria shines at Cannes with debut as minister unveils ambitious $300M plan for the creative economy

In a watershed moment for African cinema, Nigeria marked two historic firsts at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, signalling the country’s emerging prominence on the global film stage. Akinola Davies…

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Nollywood

Nigerian historical film ‘Festac ’77’ selected to preview at 2025 Cannes Film Festival

The historical fiction film ‘Festac 77’ has been selected for an exclusive preview at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, marking another major moment for Nigerian and African cinema on the…

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Efa Iwara talks ‘Princess on a Hill,’ AMVCA nomination, and why 2025 might be his biggest year yet

If you’re a fan of handsome men wearing well-stitched kaftans, displaying intensity, and actors who bring characters to life with and without speaking, then Efa Iwara needs no introduction. From…

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The 17th Headies: A portrait of pandemonium or just Nigeria happening?

After two years abroad, the Headies, Nigeria’s longest-surviving music awards show, was finally “Back to Base,” and the anticipation was palpable, at least among music heads. It’s been a couple…

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“We all have a role to play” — DJ Caise follows family legacy in bid for Lagos leadership

When Derin Phillips, better known as DJ Caise, spun records at The Beat 99.9 FM, signed to Chocolate City, and released an album, very few people would have predicted that…

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Music

The Headies Still Matter—But Our Biggest Stars Need to Show Up

The much-anticipated 17th Headies Awards have come and gone, celebrating Nigerian music’s finest with winners like Davido, the late Mohbad, Odumodublvck, Qing Madi, London, Director Pink, and more. Yet, amidst…

Davido and Odumodublvck's mother at the 17th Headies (Photo: Netng)

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Music

The 17th Headies Awards: Netng Predictions vs The Actual Winners

As anticipation peaked ahead of the 17th edition of the Headies Awards, NETNG critics released a comprehensive list of predictions, splitting their picks into “Who Should Win” and “Who Would…

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REVIEW: Makemation exceeds expectations, delivering Nollywood’s 1st feature film on AI with a deep human connection

Top 6 Afrobeats collaborations of 2025 (So Far)

Fixing AMVCA’s identity crisis; whose choice is it anyway?

Nigeria shines at Cannes with debut as minister unveils ambitious $300M plan for the creative economy

Nigerian historical film ‘Festac ’77’ selected to preview at 2025 Cannes Film Festival

Efa Iwara talks ‘Princess on a Hill,’ AMVCA nomination, and why 2025 might be his biggest year yet

The 17th Headies: A portrait of pandemonium or just Nigeria happening?

“We all have a role to play” — DJ Caise follows family legacy in bid for Lagos leadership

The Headies Still Matter—But Our Biggest Stars Need to Show Up

The 17th Headies Awards: Netng Predictions vs The Actual Winners

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

Goodgirl LA announces departure from record label ‘VMF’

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

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

10 record-breaking moments at the 2026 Oscars

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