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WhatsApp Coup, suspensions and alleged $130,000 theft: Inside PMAN’s two-year civil war

The Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN) has moved to purge the faction that tried to unseat its leadership on Christmas Day, handing 12-month suspensions to its National Treasurer and…

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News

“Rest in Peace, Ikuku” — Nollywood Stars break down over Alexx Ekubo’s death

The Nigerian entertainment industry has been in mourning since news broke of the death of actor Alexx Ekubo on Tuesday. Colleagues and fans have flooded social media platforms like Instagram…

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Opinion

Why the AMVCA 12 was so good — and why Nigeria’s music industry should be taking notes

I had a good time at the 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) on Saturday at the Eko Hotels and Suites in Lagos. It may seem…

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Events

FULL LIST: My Father’s Shadow dominates as the 12th AMVCA crowns African screen’s best

The biggest names in African movies and television gathered at the Eko Hotel and Suites on Saturday for the 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), which…

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From Adekunle Gold in Lagos to Praiz in Port Harcourt: How The Macallan scored a hat trick across Nigeria

There is a particular kind of brand confidence that does not need to announce itself loudly. It simply shows up, consistently, in the right rooms, with the right people and…

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“It democratised access to Premier League and gave us Orignal content:” Nigerians React to Showmax’s shutdown

About eleven years after it launched as Africa’s bold answer to international streaming platforms, Showmax officially switched off on April 30, 2026. For Nigerian subscribers who spoke to Nigerian Entertainment…

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‘Beef’ helped Fuji, Hip-Hop become great. Can Carter Efe and Shank Comics do the same for Nigerian streaming?

Two of the most popular creatives driving the Nigerian streaming industry do not see eye to eye, but that does not necessarily mean it would hurt the niche’s growth rate.…

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Editorials

Why we are giving the Youths a microphone with the #MyNaijaPain challenge

At a time when Nigeria’s social crises have become the norm, Netng is launching the #MyNaijaPain campaign that asks young Nigerians to turn up the volume — through rap, monologues,…

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Join the #MYNAIJAPAIN challenge and stand a chance to win ₦600,000

We are announcing the launch of the #MyNaijaPain Challenge, a national social media challenge that gives young Nigerians a creative platform to name, confront, and amplify the social and economic…

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WhatsApp Coup, suspensions and alleged $130,000 theft: Inside PMAN’s two-year civil war

“Rest in Peace, Ikuku” — Nollywood Stars break down over Alexx Ekubo’s death

Why the AMVCA 12 was so good — and why Nigeria’s music industry should be taking notes

FULL LIST: My Father’s Shadow dominates as the 12th AMVCA crowns African screen’s best

From Adekunle Gold in Lagos to Praiz in Port Harcourt: How The Macallan scored a hat trick across Nigeria

“It democratised access to Premier League and gave us Orignal content:” Nigerians React to Showmax’s shutdown

‘Beef’ helped Fuji, Hip-Hop become great. Can Carter Efe and Shank Comics do the same for Nigerian streaming?

Why we are giving the Youths a microphone with the #MyNaijaPain challenge

Join the #MYNAIJAPAIN challenge and stand a chance to win ₦600,000

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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