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The wedding that shook the internet and what it says about The Real Housewives of Lagos

A few weekends ago, social media lit up with beautiful moments from Priscilla Ojo’s wedding to Tanzanian music star, Juma Jux. It was a lavish affair that brought Nollywood glam,…

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Nollywood was built on the back of risk-takers, so here’s why we need to change our approach to funding

During a meeting a few years ago, the Head of Drama of a major European multi-TV platform and streamer declared: “Nollywood cannot produce premium content.” Ever the self-elected defender of…

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How Multichoice’s investment is helping Nollywood retain its position as Africa’s leading film powerhouse

Movie awards in Nigeria aren’t just ceremonies. They are milestones, celebrations of dreams realised, careers launched, and proof that Nollywood keeps pushing boundaries. This has been the story of the…

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How I found true love after years of heartbreak

Valentine’s Day is over, and I know I missed a good opportunity to celebrate my true love. But whilst February 14 might have been the best time, today, in my…

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The Nigerian Television Authority is the ‘thing’ around Nollywood’s neck

The recent “pullback” from Nigerian TV and film content by streaming giants Amazon Prime and Netflix has led to a lot of hand-wringing and finger-pointing. Much of the finger-pointing has…

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Why Jude Okoye’s EFCC case could set good precedent for the music industry

Instead of ironclad contracts, the Nigerian music scene has long been driven by informal and relationship-based deals that unravel spectacularly, often on social media, when things go south. Look at…

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Is 2025 the year of domination for female Afro-Pop stars?

I know it’s rather too early to conclude, but in years to come, when music historians, critics, and journalists dissect the defining cultural moments of Afropop in 2025, they will…

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We can’t tell if 2Baba’s love declaration for Natasha is sincere or a joke, but it’s certainly ridiculous

You want me to believe that 2Baba—the man who once serenaded us with what many claim is the greatest love song in African history—is now failing at playing Cupid on…

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The story about my sister’s death -by Fiokee

The culprit is a front-seat usher at Full Life Christian Centre, Uyo. According to reports from people around her shop and residential environment, they narrated that they’ve told him several…

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The wedding that shook the internet and what it says about The Real Housewives of Lagos

Nollywood was built on the back of risk-takers, so here’s why we need to change our approach to funding

How Multichoice’s investment is helping Nollywood retain its position as Africa’s leading film powerhouse

How I found true love after years of heartbreak

The Nigerian Television Authority is the ‘thing’ around Nollywood’s neck

Why Jude Okoye’s EFCC case could set good precedent for the music industry

Is 2025 the year of domination for female Afro-Pop stars?

We can’t tell if 2Baba’s love declaration for Natasha is sincere or a joke, but it’s certainly ridiculous

The story about my sister’s death -by Fiokee

Fraud allegations, missed court dates, and Warner Music under legal notice: The fight over Burna Boy’s early catalogue heads back to court on Monday

“Rapper wey no fit enter studio, that’s a B!tch to me” — Blaqbonez shades Odumodublvck in new ‘ACL’ verse on ‘No Excuses’ (Deluxe)

US Singer D4vd arrested on suspicion over death of a 14-year-old girl found in his Tesla

For me, it felt like a sport – Baby Keem speaks on Kendrick Lamar–Drake clash

Wizkid, Burna Boy, and Rema nominated for AMAs “Best Afrobeats Artist”

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

Wura S4, Dividends, and other shows to stream this long holiday

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

Full List: Sinners, Michael B. Jordan shine as Autumn Durald Arkapaw makes history at 2026 Oscars

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