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Promoting African Integration Through Jollof Road

The world is getting increasingly insular. Borders are getting shut and walls are being proposed. Migrant children are being locked in cages, denied such luxury as soaps and beds. Our former…

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These Nigerians Are Travelling Across 13 West African Countries Over 80 Days

The Zikoko team is collaborating with GIGM, Google, Leadway Assurance, Ecobank and Smoov to embark on the trip of a lifetime. The team is travelling through 13 West African countries…

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Donald Trump beats Beyonce, Clinton, Zuckerberg and more to become Time’s Person of the Year

Donald Trump beat singer Beyonce, American gymnast Simone Biles, former first lady Hillary Clinton, and Facebook founder, Mark Zuckerberg to the honour.

Interviews

Proudly Nigerian! Seal reveals his full Nigerian names on Wendy Williams show

Hmmmmmmmm. "On Wendy Williams show recently, popular RnB singer, Seal, who is of Nigerian descent, told the audience his Yoruba name - with very little accent despite decades abroad"

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Rihanna to stage free concert in West Africa

Covering Time Magazine’s ‘The Greats’ issue, RiRi confesses she’ll love to stage a free concert in West Africa if the opportunity presents itself.

Photos: Iyanya celebrates 8-year relationship with MTN

10 days after renewing his endorsement deal with telecommunications company, MTN, Nigerian singer, Iyanya headed to the company's head office with a big Yellow cake to say thank you and celebrate a relationship that has spanned a period of over 8 years with the brand.

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MultiChoice Nigeria announces round-the-clock election updates

MultiChoice Nigeria has announced that its subscribers can stay connected to election updates as it happens this weekend and beyond, through over 10 local and international news channels on DStv and GOtv.

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NET Exclusive: Leslie Kasumba quits Channel O job after 3 years

After a 3-year run as Head of Africa’s first African Music Channel, Ugandan born Leslie ‘Lee’ Kasumba has resigned her appointment. The amiable media personality is well known for popularising the Southern Africa based music channel amongst West and East African audiences.

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Samuel Olatunji announces the arrival of The Nollywood Reporter

A new website focused exclusively on Nollywood story reportage has been launched and is already running.

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Hakeem Kae-Kazim speaks to NET: ‘Nollywood has a long way to go’

You saw him in some Hollywood flicks- 'Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End', 'X-Men Origins: Wolverine', as well as hit TV series; 'Lost', '24' and 'NCIS: Los Angeles'. Nigerian-born Hollywood actor, Hakeem Kae-Kazim has had an impressive sojourn in Hollywood growing quite a huge fan base. In this exclusive interview with Nigerian Entertainment Today, the actor talks about his career, his deal with Etisalat, family and Nollywood.

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Promoting African Integration Through Jollof Road

These Nigerians Are Travelling Across 13 West African Countries Over 80 Days

Donald Trump beats Beyonce, Clinton, Zuckerberg and more to become Time’s Person of the Year

Proudly Nigerian! Seal reveals his full Nigerian names on Wendy Williams show

Rihanna to stage free concert in West Africa

Photos: Iyanya celebrates 8-year relationship with MTN

MultiChoice Nigeria announces round-the-clock election updates

NET Exclusive: Leslie Kasumba quits Channel O job after 3 years

Samuel Olatunji announces the arrival of The Nollywood Reporter

Hakeem Kae-Kazim speaks to NET: ‘Nollywood has a long way to go’

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)

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

From Lagos to Cairo to Kinshasa — AMVCA expands continental reach with inclusion of 2 new categories

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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