By Dayo Showemimo
Nigerian Entertainment Today, the country’s source for everything entertainment is 5 years old. The journey, like every other undertaken in search of excellence, in fulfillment of a vision and establishing structures that edify, has been arduous and tasking. But NET has triumphed and keeps going strong. Some of Nigeria’s most notable entertainers who know our story speak about us.
You’ve supported me all along – Skales
The NET NG is amazing. They are pioneers in the Nigerian entertainment scene for proper blogging and online entertainment news. They’ve supported me since my professional music career kicked off. It’s a good thing that 5 years from when they started, they are still on top, setting the pace for others to follow.
NET gives room to access lifestyle content – Saeon
The Net.ng is one of the foremost informative websites in Nigeria, giving room for lifestyle content to be easily accessed by different demography. Happy Anniversary!!! Wishing you more successful years ahead.
Stepping stone – Sasha
A very happy 5th anniversary to Nigerian Entertainment Today, Your tag line says all there is to know. It’s not about what you do, its how it’s done and I have watched the brand grow from strength to strength each year. As we celebrate your 5th year, I pray that it is only a stepping-stone to more achievements. A stepping-stone to greatness!
I salute your hardwork – IK Osakioduwa
As we look back over the last five years of Nigerian Entertainment Today, I can’t help but salute the hard work, dedication and consistency that it takes to not only keep tabs on all the happenings in our industry but also to be a strong voice in a time like this. I wish your entire team success in all their endeavors, personal and corporate. Here’s to the next five years… Congratulations.
You’ve shown big things start from humble beginnings – Sound Sultan
Nigerian Entertainment Today is a sister company to the popular Era Awards lol. You guys have proven that big things start from humble beginnings. Thanks for adding value to Nigerian entertainment. Congratulations to the wonderful NET
I know it’s not easy – Segun Arinze
Congrats, Nigeria Entertainment Today. I know it’s not been an easy or rosy road to travel. But as you know, nothing good comes easy. You persevered, you fought, you argued, you shouted, sometimes for joy, sometimes in pain and sometimes, in anger or fear. But you all held on, believing in each other’s strengths and weaknesses, aiming for the same goals, same aspirations. Finally, you all are winners because the TEAM still stands. Happy 5th Anniversary! It can only get better.
Extend your good deeds to all – K-SOLO
To me, the NET is an organization I have watched grow from just a faction of A&R to PR, to publicist, to a major stronghold in the Nigeria entertainment industry and always strives to move it to the next stage.
Done real good to me and my career. Bad Press, Good Press! I still appreciate you for keeping me in the news. But an observation is that the Good deeds of NET should be extended to all the corners of the industry, not for a particular set of people. So many entertainers need NET but can’t access it. God bless NET ‘n’ Nigeria Music Industry.
You have authentic follower-ship – Ruggedman
Thenet.ng has been able to build an authentic followership over the years. Not on loose gossip but from their countless, credible and on the point news. Which is why I am not surprised they are still around, and getting stronger after five years. Congratulations, thenet.ng, happy anniversary and take a bow.
You’ve been supportive – Gideon Okeke
NET has been quite supportive to the industry. I wish the team and the CEO, the very best, as you celebrate the 5th anniversary.
Your news are always accurate – Gbemi Olateru- Olagbegi
I remember holding the first issue of The NET five years ago, shortly after Dagrin’s death. It was the first media publication to give accurate information on the circumstances surrounding his demise. I am happy that things have not changed. The NET still gives the most accurate entertainment news. Congratulations to the board and staff! You should be very proud. Here’s to many more years of excellent journalism .
You command my respect – Kunle Afolayan
NET is a media that commands my respect and followership with its impressive reach. I congratulate and wish you more successes in the years ahead.
Sustain hunger to succeed – Kunle Bakare
Surviving the first year in business is akin to a miracle. Many studies across the world put mortality rate of new businesses in the first year as between 40 and 50%. And many more die in the first five years. So, making it to five in good health and promising future is heart-warming and sobering. Just keep the hunger to succeed and the passion to serve your publics high.
Many hurdles and challenges are still on the way, therefore, no rest for those who desire to make a difference. Adapt or die is a maxim we never understand until we manage a business our livelihood is dependent upon. So, always ADAPT! I wish you and your crew more fruitful, rewarding and remarkable years. Good luck and God bless!
More strenght to you all – Toni Kan
5 years is significant, especially for planning purposes. Five years is also 6 months in 10 places. Experts say very few businesses make it past 6 months, which means that NET has survived 10 times already and for that, I say more strength to you all, especially the visionary behind it all, my aburo, Ayeni Adekunle Samuel.
Now, you lead – Wunmi Obe
At first it was a dream. Then, came the ups and downs, the struggles, frustrations and then the smiles and frowns. Now, they follow while you lead, blazing the trail with ease … No doubt, beautiful success stories are certainly made of these. Happy 5th anniversary, NET!
Your source is always credible – Jimmy Jatt
When it comes to online news platforms, for me to authenticate any news story, it has to be from NET, if it’s not from NET then I can’t go to town with it, that’s how authentic I take NET. They won’t just say it if they are not sure of the fact, I think it’s very authentic. The source of their information is always credible. I’ll like to use this opportunity to wish you guys happy 5th anniversary. We hope it gets stronger, better and bigger. I’m very proud of you guys.
You also entertain – Olumide Iyanda
The NET does not just write about entertainment, it also entertains. It understands the language of the business, which only a few does, it has done in five years, what many, several times its age have no idea of.
Uneqalled – Denrele Edun
Imagination..Innovation..Social Consciousness..Evolution. TheNET.ng comes with a health warning; its totally addictive! Unequaled,Unparalleled & Unrivaled..They Under-promise but Over-deliver! Without a pencil, Net.ng draws our attention. Awon full stop at d TOP spot! Always ready 2bring it cause they aren’t ready 2settle for 2nd place!
You brought hope to young ones – Dele Esan (Kennis Music)
It’s an encouraging story of a young man that has a dream, and through hard work, it became a reality. So, it brings hope to young ones out there that hard work pays. Keep on keeping on.
You’ve elevated entertainment journalism – KSB
Happy 5th Anniversary Thenet.ng. I celebrate you for elevating Entertainment reporting/journalism from the old status of ‘Celebrity Gossip’ to a robust brand, defining/enhancing documentation and reportage. You are not limited to just journalism. Thank you for the annual NET Entertainment Conference. It has made the industry grow in all spectra. Thanks for all your top notch events and its print reportage.
You’ve done a lot for the industry – Bob Manuel
NET has done quite a lot in the last five years to promote entertainment in the country and it’s a good development. Apart from oil and gas, the entertainment scene, which is one of the largest in Nigeria, has been progressive through the support of your platform, I wish you guys the very best.
I’m proud of you – Steve Babaeko
The story of NET, like most great stories started pretty humbly. I remember the feeling of holding the first edition with the Dagrin accident as cover story. ATG and the team pulled out all the stops to ensure they broke that story with pictures and all. 5 years, and the energy that gave birth to NET is still pumping. I feel very proud to be associated with NET. Happy anniversary guys.
5 years already! Kudos to the publisher and the entire team – Efe Omorogbe
NET has continued to set the standards. The NET is what #ClassySexyCool reads like. Best wishes for greater success in the years to come.
Keep it up – YawNaija
NECLIVE is here again, the last two editions where really eye openers in the world of entertainment. God gives every bird its food but He does not throw it into its nest, thanks to NET for educating us. I hope we have the so called stars come out and hear what is said. Guys, no one drowns in his own sweat, keep it up.
