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Fixing AMVCA’s identity crisis; whose choice is it anyway?

Every year, the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) lights up Lagos, showering the continent’s film and television industry with glamour, recognition, and a much-needed platform. Organised by MultiChoice, the…

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Burna Boy’s calculated pattern of throwing Nigerians under the bus

There’s a calculated pattern to the way Burna Boy moves in the months leading up to an album release. It’s either a controversial interview here or a provocative tweet there,…

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The 17th Headies: A portrait of pandemonium or just Nigeria happening?

After two years abroad, the Headies, Nigeria’s longest-surviving music awards show, was finally “Back to Base,” and the anticipation was palpable, at least among music heads. It’s been a couple…

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The Headies Still Matter—But Our Biggest Stars Need to Show Up

The much-anticipated 17th Headies Awards have come and gone, celebrating Nigerian music’s finest with winners like Davido, the late Mohbad, Odumodublvck, Qing Madi, London, Director Pink, and more. Yet, amidst…

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The wedding that shook the internet and what it says about The Real Housewives of Lagos

A few weekends ago, social media lit up with beautiful moments from Priscilla Ojo’s wedding to Tanzanian music star, Juma Jux. It was a lavish affair that brought Nollywood glam,…

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Nollywood was built on the back of risk-takers, so here’s why we need to change our approach to funding

During a meeting a few years ago, the Head of Drama of a major European multi-TV platform and streamer declared: “Nollywood cannot produce premium content.” Ever the self-elected defender of…

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Music

‘When You Ban a Song, You Make It Louder’ – by Mr. Baba D

Hey, what’s up? This is Mr.Baba D. Right now, I just want to make a quick observation about NBC banning Idris Abdul Karim’s song Tell Your Papa, right?First and foremost,…

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Opinion

How Multichoice’s investment is helping Nollywood retain its position as Africa’s leading film powerhouse

Movie awards in Nigeria aren’t just ceremonies. They are milestones, celebrations of dreams realised, careers launched, and proof that Nollywood keeps pushing boundaries. This has been the story of the…

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How I found true love after years of heartbreak

Valentine’s Day is over, and I know I missed a good opportunity to celebrate my true love. But whilst February 14 might have been the best time, today, in my…

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The Nigerian Television Authority is the ‘thing’ around Nollywood’s neck

The recent “pullback” from Nigerian TV and film content by streaming giants Amazon Prime and Netflix has led to a lot of hand-wringing and finger-pointing. Much of the finger-pointing has…

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Opinion

Fixing AMVCA’s identity crisis; whose choice is it anyway?

Burna Boy’s calculated pattern of throwing Nigerians under the bus

The 17th Headies: A portrait of pandemonium or just Nigeria happening?

The Headies Still Matter—But Our Biggest Stars Need to Show Up

The wedding that shook the internet and what it says about The Real Housewives of Lagos

Nollywood was built on the back of risk-takers, so here’s why we need to change our approach to funding

‘When You Ban a Song, You Make It Louder’ – by Mr. Baba D

How Multichoice’s investment is helping Nollywood retain its position as Africa’s leading film powerhouse

How I found true love after years of heartbreak

The Nigerian Television Authority is the ‘thing’ around Nollywood’s neck

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

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

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

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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