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OPINION: Champz’s reluctance to perform at concerts is good for his career in the long term

Let’s be honest, most 14-year-olds would jump at the chance to perform at every club, festival, and private event during the busy “Detty December” season. But Champz didn’t. Wizkid’s son,…

37 African entertainment personalities who have passed in 2025

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Lists

Remembering 40 African stars who passed away in 2025

As 2025 draws to a close, the African entertainment industry pauses to remember the talents we lost this year. From seasoned actors and musicians to rising stars on film and…

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News

Seyitan Atigarin to host new dating reality series Heartbeat

Seyitan Atigarin is taking on a new role in the high-stakes world of reality television. MultiChoice has officially announced that the celebrated broadcast journalist and media entrepreneur will be hosting…

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Events

16 ‘Detty December’ events you can attend to close out the year

As the year draws to a close, the energy in the air shifts and the countdown to Detty December begins. The season brings an explosion of music, colours, and nonstop…

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10 dos and don’ts for Detty December

Are you feeling festive this Detty December? Then you’re probably ready to join the chaos at festivals, parties, raves, and street takeovers happening across Lagos. If you’re a veteran, you…

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10 Christmas-themed Nollywood movies to watch this season

Once again, Detty December is upon us, which means parties, festivals, owambe dates, quality time with friends and family, and, of course, Christmas Day itself. It’s kind of a lot,…

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‘Captivating script, great team’ -Shawn Faqua reveals why working on Aloma was a rare filmmaking experience

Veteran actor Shawn Faqua has described “Aloma” as a rare filmmaking experience combining exceptional script quality, strong ensemble performances, and complete production cohesion—elements he considers essential for projects that can…

Chris Ihidero hails Ayo Maff’s dedication, professionalism as Afrobeats star makes Nollywood debut with Aloma

Ayo Maff successfully navigated his acting debut in “Aloma,” overcoming director Chris Ihidero’s initial resistance to casting artists and demonstrating reliability that challenges entertainment industry stereotypes about musicians’ work ethic.…

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Folu Storms: Creatives must remember they are entrepreneurs and document everything to protect vision

Entertainment lawyer and actress Folu Storms has issued straightforward advice to creatives navigating investor relationships: document every conversation, hire lawyers early, and recognise that creative talent alone doesn’t exempt anyone…

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Lack of structure blocks creative investment – MBO Capital’s Adekunle Adebiyi

An investment executive has challenged the widespread belief that financing shortage hampers Nigeria’s creative sector, revealing his firm has deployed over $6 million across 35 Nollywood productions while lack of…

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OPINION: Champz’s reluctance to perform at concerts is good for his career in the long term

Remembering 40 African stars who passed away in 2025

Seyitan Atigarin to host new dating reality series Heartbeat

16 ‘Detty December’ events you can attend to close out the year

10 dos and don’ts for Detty December

10 Christmas-themed Nollywood movies to watch this season

‘Captivating script, great team’ -Shawn Faqua reveals why working on Aloma was a rare filmmaking experience

Chris Ihidero hails Ayo Maff’s dedication, professionalism as Afrobeats star makes Nollywood debut with Aloma

Folu Storms: Creatives must remember they are entrepreneurs and document everything to protect vision

Lack of structure blocks creative investment – MBO Capital’s Adekunle Adebiyi

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

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

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

‘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

Chuck Norris, ‘Walker, Texas Ranger’ star and Action icon, dies at 86

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