Page 49 – Nigerian Entertainment Today

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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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15 min

General

FULL LIST: Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, Lady Gaga, Kendrick Lamar lead nominations for 2026 Grammy Awards

The 2026 GRAMMY nominations have been unveiled, and Kendrick Lamar is leading the charge with an impressive nine nominations. The Compton rapper is a strong contender in major categories, including…

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9 min

Opinion

Adekunle Olopade: I was kidnapped, harrased, and handcuffed by the Nigerian Police Force

Backstory: My mum and I swapped cars this week. All of this happened last night. (Thursday, November 5 2025) It’s past midnight and I couldn’t sleep. I had received some…

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2 min

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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3 min

Schemes, secrets, and survival: When every woman becomes a player in Mother of the Brides

Ever heard the phrase “May the best man win”? After watching Episodes 13 to 15 of Africa Magic’s Original, Mother of the Brides, that’s exactly the sentiment that lingers. Except…

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2 min

Events

3 Cold Dishes premieres at star-studded AFRIFF 2025 opening night

The 14th edition of the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF), themed “Rhythms of the Continent: The Afrobeats Film Movement”, officially opened on November 2, 2025, with a spectacular ceremony that…

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2 min

Editorials

Statement from Netng and NECLive on the passing of Akiin Shuga

The editorial board of Nigerian Entertainment Today (Netng) and the organisers of the Nigerian Entertainment Conference (NECLive) are profoundly saddened by the passing of the legendary Nigerian Live Band Grandmaster,…

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2 min

Music
News

Odumodublvck breaks silence on feud with Blaqbonez: “This is not a rap beef, it’s personal”

Nigerian rapper Odumodublvck has finally addressed the escalating public feud with fellow artist Blaqbonez, releasing a lengthy statement that dismisses the conflict as a mere “rap beef” and frames his…

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1 min

News

Omoni Oboli thanks Love in Every Word 2 crew in heartfelt Instagram post

Nollywood actress and filmmaker Omoni Oboli has taken to social media to share a heartfelt message of appreciation for the dedicated crew behind her latest blockbuster, Love in Every Word…

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

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

FULL LIST: Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, Lady Gaga, Kendrick Lamar lead nominations for 2026 Grammy Awards

Adekunle Olopade: I was kidnapped, harrased, and handcuffed by the Nigerian Police Force

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

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

Schemes, secrets, and survival: When every woman becomes a player in Mother of the Brides

3 Cold Dishes premieres at star-studded AFRIFF 2025 opening night

Statement from Netng and NECLive on the passing of Akiin Shuga

Odumodublvck breaks silence on feud with Blaqbonez: “This is not a rap beef, it’s personal”

Omoni Oboli thanks Love in Every Word 2 crew in heartfelt Instagram post

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

Chris Brown unveils 27-Track “Brown” album featuring Vybz Kartel, Sexyy Red, Leon Thomas & more

18 Nigerian music talents win $2m Berklee scholarships through Tiwa Savage Foundation programme

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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