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Tribute To Moses Olaiya Adejumo: The Comedy Legend Who Was Brutally Attacked By Pirates

In his tribute to King Sunny Ade in which he praised the greats in their chosen fields, Lanrewaju Adepoju sang: “Bi ere badi ere awada, Baba Sala l’ole derin pa oshonu, Bi…

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From Our Archives: Baba Sala's 2011 Interview Where He Revealed He Had 18 Wives And 50 Children

As fans in Nigeria mourn the death of one of its drama and film most iconic figures, we’re reminded of an interview Baba Sala gave in 2011 where he spoke…

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NET Exclusive: He Begged Us All To Be United After His Death- Baba Sala's Son

Mr Emmanuel Adejumo, one of the sons of Iconic filmmaker and actor, Baba Sala who passed on Sunday night spoke to NET about the last moments of his iconic father…

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Veteran Comedian Baba Sala Dies At Age 81

Veteran Nigerian comedian and dramatist, Moses Olaiya Adejumo popularly known as Baba Sala is dead. The icomic actor who has been reported several times in the past, passed away on…

EXCLUSIVE: Ignore The Rumours, Baba Sala is NOT dead- Son Tells NET

Contrary to reports about iconic comedian and filmmaker Moses Olaiya popularly known as Baba Sala having died today, NET can exclusively confirm that it is not true: Baba Sala is…

The Magnate vs The Musician: The story of the epic battle between King Sunny Ade and Chief Bolarinwa Abioro

It was in 1974 that the news broke. Chief Bolarinwa Abioro, had taken his star musician, King Sunny Ade, to court!

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Chris Ihidero Unedited: Why I left Kunle Afolayan’s father’s remembrance event sad

Many of today’s younger filmmakers will know of Ade Love perhaps in passing, at best. I grew in Lagos and his works were an integral part of my childhood.

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SOLILOQUY: What are we selling?

Why do most of our actors (except maybe those who go into politics or other types of businesses) end up broke, ill and abandoned? Why do musicians quickly move from traveling first class and enjoying Limo rides to becoming a burden to friends and family? Why are all the record labels closing shop? Why are all Alaba marketers suddenly broke and looking for an escape route? Why are movie and music producers running from pillar to post, looking for funding their projects cannot regenerate?

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Dagrin, Goldie, Amaka Igwe, Kefee, Zara Gretti, others to be honoured at Nigerian Entertainment Conference

The Nigerian Entertainment Conference, holding on Wednesday April 22 at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, will take time out to specially recognise some prominent Nigerian entertainment personalities who have passed on over the past five years.

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#NECLIVE: Lagbaja, Cobhams, Baba Sala, others to receive NET Honours

In recognition of their contributions to the promotion and development of Nigerian entertainment, prominent Nigerian entertainment personalities are to be honoured at the third edition of Nigerian Entertainment Conference (NECLive), billed to hold at Eko Hotel & Suites in Lagos on Wednesday, April 22, 2015.

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Tribute To Moses Olaiya Adejumo: The Comedy Legend Who Was Brutally Attacked By Pirates

From Our Archives: Baba Sala's 2011 Interview Where He Revealed He Had 18 Wives And 50 Children

NET Exclusive: He Begged Us All To Be United After His Death- Baba Sala's Son

Veteran Comedian Baba Sala Dies At Age 81

EXCLUSIVE: Ignore The Rumours, Baba Sala is NOT dead- Son Tells NET

The Magnate vs The Musician: The story of the epic battle between King Sunny Ade and Chief Bolarinwa Abioro

Chris Ihidero Unedited: Why I left Kunle Afolayan’s father’s remembrance event sad

SOLILOQUY: What are we selling?

Dagrin, Goldie, Amaka Igwe, Kefee, Zara Gretti, others to be honoured at Nigerian Entertainment Conference

#NECLIVE: Lagbaja, Cobhams, Baba Sala, others to receive NET Honours

Afrika Bambaataa, Hip-Hop pioneer and Zulu Nation founder, dies at 67

Wireless Festival cancelled after Kanye West denied entry to UK

DJ Tunez and Burna Boy allegedly clash at Obi’s house

Ghana Music Awards: 4 Nigerian songs nominated for “African Song of the Year”

Celine Dion announces comeback shows amid battle with Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS)

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

Wura S4, Dividends, and other shows to stream this long holiday

AMVCA 2026: Nominees with back-to-back nominations in 2025 and 2026

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

10 record-breaking moments at the 2026 Oscars

Full List: Sinners, Michael B. Jordan shine as Autumn Durald Arkapaw makes history at 2026 Oscars

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