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Nicole Chikwe makes her writing debut on 'Under the Influence'

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Nicole Chikwe makes her writing debut on ‘Under the Influence’

Media personality, beauty entrepreneur and wife of Nigerian rapper, Naeto C, Nicole Chikwe has made her writing debut for Under the Influence, an upcoming Showmax Nigeria Original series with the showrunner…

Chima Udoye: How The Platinum Ticket Winning Contestant Emerged Nigerian Idol Season 9 Winner

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How Chima Udoye emerged winner of Nigerian Idol Season 9

After months of competing with some of Nigeria’s best performers and vocalists who auditioned for the ninth season of Nigerian Idol, Chima Udoye was crowned the winner of this year’s…

President Tinubu Renames National Theatre in Honor of Wole Soyinka

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President Tinubu Renames National Theatre in Honor of Wole Soyinka

President Bola Tinubu has renamed the National Theatre in Lagos after Nobel laureate Professor Wole Soyinka. The decision is ahead of Soyinka’s 90th birthday on Saturday, July 13, marking an…

Olamide makes Billboard World Albums Chart for a record-extending 7th time with Ikigai

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Olamide makes the Billboard World Albums Chart for a record-extending 7th time with Ikigai

YBNL boss Olamide has made it to the Billboard list again after his latest EP, Ikigai, debuted at #13 on the Billboard World Albums Chart. This impressive feat extends his…

Nigerian superstar Burna Boy has achieved another landmark feat with his 'I Told Them' tour in Canada. Following the release of his 2023 album 'I Told Them,'

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Burna Boy dazzles at the SummerJam festival in Germany

Damini Ogulu, better known as Burna Boy, took centre stage as a headline act at the SummerJam festival in Germany, delivering another electrifying performance that his fans have come to…

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2024 Olympic Games: Oshoala, Ajibade lead Super Falcons to Paris

Asisat Oshoala has been included in the Super Falcons team that will represent Nigeria at the 2024 Olympic games in Paris later this year. Coach Randy Waldrum’s team includes 18…

Drama, Music, and Romance: Episode 11 of Nigerian Idol had it all

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Drama, Music, and Romance: The Latest Episode of Nigerian Idol had it all

The latest episode of Nigerian Idol was nothing short of spectacular, and if we had to sum it up in one word, it would be ‘Incredible.’ This isn’t just because…

Ayra Starr, Burna Boy, and other Nigerian artists steal the show at the 2024 Glastonbury Music Festival

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Ayra Starr, Burna Boy, and other Nigerian artists steal the show at the 2024 Glastonbury Music Festival

Attendees of the 2024 Glastonbury Music Festival witnessed an electrifying input of Nigerian music, as Burna Boy, Femi Kuti, Tems, and Ayra Starr dazzled over 200,000 attendees with their captivating…

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Olamide to drop ‘Ikigai’ featuring Asake, Fireboy, and a YBNL reunion on June 26

In an unexpected revelation that has sent excitement coursing through the music industry, Nigerian hip-hop titan Olamide has announced the coming release of his latest project, ‘Ikigai’. Olamide is famous…

Nigerian contemporary artist Zinno Orara dies at 58

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Nigerian contemporary artist Zinno Orara dies at 58

Nigeria’s foremost contemporary artist Zinno Orara has died at the age of 58. In a statement signed by Majiri Zinno Orara and seen by Netng, the family confirmed that the…

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Nicole Chikwe makes her writing debut on ‘Under the Influence’

How Chima Udoye emerged winner of Nigerian Idol Season 9

President Tinubu Renames National Theatre in Honor of Wole Soyinka

Olamide makes the Billboard World Albums Chart for a record-extending 7th time with Ikigai

Burna Boy dazzles at the SummerJam festival in Germany

2024 Olympic Games: Oshoala, Ajibade lead Super Falcons to Paris

Drama, Music, and Romance: The Latest Episode of Nigerian Idol had it all

Ayra Starr, Burna Boy, and other Nigerian artists steal the show at the 2024 Glastonbury Music Festival

Olamide to drop ‘Ikigai’ featuring Asake, Fireboy, and a YBNL reunion on June 26

Nigerian contemporary artist Zinno Orara dies at 58

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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