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‘80% of African content’s value flows outside continent’ – Dominique Ntirushwa reveals local monetisation gap

The CEO of Stream Pay Platforms has exposed a critical weakness in Africa’s creative economy, revealing that over 80% of monetizable views for African content originate outside the continent, leaving…

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‘We can’t build the industry of our dreams with bodies that are breaking’ – Kemen Fitness warns creatives at NECLive 2025

Fitness expert Ekemini Ekerette has issued a stark warning to Nigeria’s entertainment sector, revealing that lifestyle diseases have killed more creatives than accidents and substance abuse combined, threatening the sustainability…

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From hustle to infrastructure: the blueprint for Africa’s creative economy – by Steve Babaeko at NECLive 2025

Honesty is our default setting in Africa. When I say Africa, let me use it loosely to mean Nigeria, which is the one we’re most familiar with. We’ve seen so…

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EXPLAINER: Taye Arimoro threatens N1bn lawsuit following suspension by Nollywood guilds

Nollywood could be facing a major legal crisis, as actor Taye Arimoro has issued a stern warning to three of its most powerful bodies: the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN),…

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2Baba calls for calm amid ongoing controversy: “This is getting out of hand”

Nigerian music icon Innocent “2Baba” Idibia, has publicly pleaded for calm and a “ceasefire” following the recent controversies surrounding him and his wife, Natasha Osawaru. The plea came in a…

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“Together, we are moving Detty December from social trend to a national asset” — Hannatu Musawa

Livespot is launching Detty December Fest this month with support from the Nigerian government. Ahead of the event, Nigeria’s Minister of Art, Culture & the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, shared…

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Detty December Fest brings Gunna, Juma Jux, Busta Rhymes to Lagos

The annual phenomenon known as Detty December is once again upon us, with Nigerians and non-Nigerians alike coming into the country from abroad or other states to celebrate the festive…

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House of Faith launches FaithStream, Africa’s first Christian content streaming platform.

House of Faith, Africa’s premier faith-based entertainment ecosystem, officially announced the launch of FaithStream, the continent’s first international streaming platform dedicated to premium Christian content. The platform, which is confirmed…

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“Acting has always been my second love” – Ayo Maff on his first movie role

Ayo Mafoluku, popularly known as Ayo Maff in the music industry, revealed that acting has long been a secondary passion as he made his debut on the big screen. Speaking…

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NECLive 2025 panel discusses diaspora markets and value retention in Africa’s creative economy

The Accessing the Global Creative Innovation in a Digital Economy panel at NECLive 2025 examined the role of diaspora markets and the global platforms that dominate digital content distribution. Dominique…

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‘80% of African content’s value flows outside continent’ – Dominique Ntirushwa reveals local monetisation gap

‘We can’t build the industry of our dreams with bodies that are breaking’ – Kemen Fitness warns creatives at NECLive 2025

From hustle to infrastructure: the blueprint for Africa’s creative economy – by Steve Babaeko at NECLive 2025

EXPLAINER: Taye Arimoro threatens N1bn lawsuit following suspension by Nollywood guilds

2Baba calls for calm amid ongoing controversy: “This is getting out of hand”

“Together, we are moving Detty December from social trend to a national asset” — Hannatu Musawa

Detty December Fest brings Gunna, Juma Jux, Busta Rhymes to Lagos

House of Faith launches FaithStream, Africa’s first Christian content streaming platform.

“Acting has always been my second love” – Ayo Maff on his first movie role

NECLive 2025 panel discusses diaspora markets and value retention in Africa’s creative economy

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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