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MTN-MUSON Scholarship Programme opens doors for new batch of music scholars

On Wednesday, 22 October 2025, the Music Society of Nigeria (MUSON) welcomed new students in the MTN MUSON Scholarship Programme. The MTN-MUSON Scholarship Programme provides fully funded scholarships to young…

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Participants share experiences at Next Afrobeats Star Lagos auditions

“I’ve been looking for the opportunity to go big and showcase my sound to the world, let people hear my experiences and my journey,” Lagos-based singer, Mogueto confessed. He was…

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Hundreds of music artists flood Lagos venue for MTN’s Next Afrobeats Star auditions

From as early as 5 am, aspiring artists from across the country crowded outside Ultima Studios, as MTN’s new talent show, Next Afrobeats Star (NAS), kicked off its regional auditions…

Tunde Onakoya, Chess, and developing a new generation of difference makers

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Tunde Onakoya, Chess, and developing a new generation of difference makers

For years, chess was seen as a game reserved for intellectuals or niche communities, but in recent times, it has surged into mainstream pop culture, inspiring stories of triumph, resilience,…

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5 Things To Expect As Family Feud Nigeria Season 2 Premieres

It is not every time we get to find TV shows or exciting content that promote unity, love and oneness in family, but in recent times the entertainment scene has…

MTN Best of the Streets Prize Presentation Ceremony

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5 Highlights At MTN’s Best Of The Streets Prize Presentation Ceremony

The curtains closed on an unforgettable evening that saw the “MTN Best of the Street” competition reach its zenith with the meet + greet and prize presentation ceremony that took…

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How Family Feud is Deepening Bonds and Uniting Homes. The Story of Nwankwos

In the early 2000s, as more Nigerians owned cathode-ray mono-color televisions, the Nigerian entertainment industry witnessed commendable growth, especially with primetime drama series and shows like Super Story, Papa Ajasco…

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How Make Music Lagos Plans To Unite Africa’s Biggest City

In commemoration of World Music Day, Make Music Lagos will be partnering with TuneCore, MTN, YouTube, and Showgear Limited with their festival that aims to promote and support the Nigerian…

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ASAP 2023: Netng, MTN collaborate to Lead Advocacy Against Substance Abuse Among Young Nigerians

In a bold step towards combating drug and substance abuse among young Nigerians, Nigerian Entertainment Today (Netng), the world’s number one source of African entertainment, has partnered with the MTN…

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Davido: How MTN Endorsement Convinced His Billionaire Father To Allow Him Do Music

Davido’s reputation as ‘Omo baba Olowo’ (son of a rich man) has never been in question but even the wealthy have been known to enjoy a financial boost from time…

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MTN-MUSON Scholarship Programme opens doors for new batch of music scholars

Participants share experiences at Next Afrobeats Star Lagos auditions

Hundreds of music artists flood Lagos venue for MTN’s Next Afrobeats Star auditions

Tunde Onakoya, Chess, and developing a new generation of difference makers

5 Things To Expect As Family Feud Nigeria Season 2 Premieres

5 Highlights At MTN’s Best Of The Streets Prize Presentation Ceremony

How Family Feud is Deepening Bonds and Uniting Homes. The Story of Nwankwos

How Make Music Lagos Plans To Unite Africa’s Biggest City

ASAP 2023: Netng, MTN collaborate to Lead Advocacy Against Substance Abuse Among Young Nigerians

Davido: How MTN Endorsement Convinced His Billionaire Father To Allow Him Do Music

US Singer D4vd faces murder charge, accused of possessing a ‘significant amount’ of child pornography on Phone

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Adekunle Gold announces ‘FUJI XTRA’ deluxe album, featuring Olamide, TML Vibez, and Simi, drops May 8

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My Ex-Label is trying to destroy me after suing me for $1M — Qing Madi accuses JTon Music of pulling ‘Pepper Me’ featuring Zinoleesky from Spotify

Wura is back and more ruthless than ever — Here’s What You’ve Missed

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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

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