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‘If the world understood our budgets, they’d salute us a million times over’ — Joke Silva on the state of Nollywood

Veteran actress Joke Silva, Head Judge for the 12th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), says the quality of entries reviewed this year left her both proud and heartbroken: proud…

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The Macallan unveils Adekunle Gold as Brand Ambassador in Nigeria

The Macallan, a world-renowned single malt Scotch whisky, has officially unveiled Adekunle Gold as its Brand Ambassador in Nigeria, marking the start of a partnership built on shared values of…

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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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Feature

“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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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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News

NET Exclusive: Dagrin’s grave now costs at least ₦30,000 to see — and nobody came on the anniversary of his death

In 2015, NET broke the story of Dagrin’s abandoned grave at Atan Cemetery — and the N3,000 fee to see it. Ten times that amount later, nothing has changed. It…

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Music

Fraud allegations, missed court dates, and Warner Music under legal notice: The fight over Burna Boy’s early catalogue heads back to court on Monday

Next Monday, April 20 2026, a Federal High Court in Lagos returns to one of the most consequential music rights cases in African entertainment history. The criminal proceedings concern the…

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General

All Showmax content to migrate to DStv stream by April 1

MultiChoice, a CANAL+ company, has announced that the titles which defined Showmax will continue to be available to audiences on DStv Stream from 1 April 2026. A dedicated Showmax section within…

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Events

Women Kreatives Connect 2.0: Joke Silva, Osas Ighodaro, 2,000 others gathered to confront what the creative industry won’t say out loud

Across Nigeria’s creative industry, many young women continue to navigate limited access to opportunities, networks, and the resources required to build sustainable careers. The Women Kreatives Connect Summit 2.0, hosted…

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‘If the world understood our budgets, they’d salute us a million times over’ — Joke Silva on the state of Nollywood

The Macallan unveils Adekunle Gold as Brand Ambassador in Nigeria

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

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

NET Exclusive: Dagrin’s grave now costs at least ₦30,000 to see — and nobody came on the anniversary of his death

Fraud allegations, missed court dates, and Warner Music under legal notice: The fight over Burna Boy’s early catalogue heads back to court on Monday

All Showmax content to migrate to DStv stream by April 1

Women Kreatives Connect 2.0: Joke Silva, Osas Ighodaro, 2,000 others gathered to confront what the creative industry won’t say out loud

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

Wizkid’s incredible run of collaborations shows no signs of slowing down

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

REVIEW: You Know Someone Like Ronke. Behind the Scenes Is Her Story

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

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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