August 20, 2023
Nigeria: Wizkid Loses Mum, Aki Narrates Suicide Consideration, Other Top Entertainment Stories Last Week
A round-up of top entertainment stories in Nigeria you may have missed last week. Read more »
August 18, 2023
Nigeria: Tonto Dikeh Fumes After NDLEA Unveils Naira Marley As Ambassador
"I don't do drugs, I just smoke weed." Read more »
August 16, 2023
Africa: First-Ever Africa Cinema Summit to Hold in Ghana
The summit, with its maiden edition, hopes to address the bottlenecks of African cinema and also proffer solutions. Read more »
Nigeria: LASTMA to Arrest Skitmakers, Filmmaker, Over Unauthorised Use of Uniforms
The era of the unauthorised use of police and other paramilitary uniforms and other accoutrements by skitmakers and filmmakers seems short-lived. Read more »
Nigeria: Genevieve Nnaji Makes Come Back After Five Year-Hiatus
After the release of Lion Heart in 2018, Genevieve Nnaji's fans eagerly awaited her next project, and their patience is finally rewarded. Read more »
Nigeria: Again, Police Arrest Famous Skit Makers Over Prank Video
Barely a month after the arrest and ongoing trial of a prankster, Abdullahi Maruff Adisa, popularly known as Trinity Guy, the Nigerian Police have arrested another prankster over a… Read more »
Nigeria: Portable Confirms Affair With Late Alaafin's Wife
"After king na king. You wouldn't have seen me with her if the king was still alive. I no dey follow person wife." Read more »
August 15, 2023
Nigeria: Anikulapo, Oloture, Ijogbon Other Must-Watch Nigerian Titles On Netflix
The upcoming slate of Nigerian stories that span various genres and themes include new local films and series from Editi Effiong, Mo Abudu, Charles Okpaleke, Kunle Afolayan and… Read more »
August 14, 2023
Nigeria: BB Naija - All-Stars Jury Evicts Uriel From Season 8
Uriel's journey ended unexpectedly, with emotions running high and setting social media on fire. Read more »
August 10, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Artists Generated Over N11 Billion in Revenue On Spotify in 2022 - Report
The music streaming platform said revenues generated by Nigerian artistes - from Spotify alone - grew 74 per cent between 2021 to 2022. Read more »
Nigeria: I Can't Feed, I'm Blind, Please Help Me, Nigerian Actor Cries Out
"The house I have been living in is now for sale. If they sell this house, I don't know where to go." Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians Spent N482m On Movies in Cinemas in July - Official
The amount generated in July is lower than the N567m generated in June. Read more »
August 09, 2023
Nigeria: U.S. Court Dismisses Case Challenging Repatriation of 29 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria
The Benin Bronzes have long been the centre of restitution debates. Read more »
August 07, 2023
Nigeria: Basketmouth to Host Netflix Nigeria Film Industry Event
Netflix described the event as an opportunity to celebrate the talents contributing to the Nigerian film industry's growth. Read more »
Nigeria: BBNaija All Stars - Princess Evicted, Illebaye Gets Double Strikes
On Sunday night, Princess became the first All-Stars housemate evicted from the ongoing reality show. Read more »
August 03, 2023
Nigeria: May Edochie Officially Files for Divorce
"Make no mistake about it: Yul and Judy are NOT husband and wife and can not be so until Yul and May are divorced. It is a combination of delusion and absurdity for the two to call… Read more »
August 02, 2023
Nigeria: Hilda Baci, Enioluwa Adeoluwa Launch Literacy Campaign
The initiative, which they say is influenced by the need to improve literacy, also encourages donating books to individuals, libraries, underprivileged students, and organisations. Read more »
August 01, 2023
Nigeria: Jagun Jagun, the Rise of Igbinogun, Other Nigerian Titles On Netflix This August
Nollywood movie buffs will be excited to know The One for Sarah will premiere on Netflix on the 11th. Read more »
Nigeria: How I Discovered My Third Marriage to Daniel Ademinokan Had Ended - Stella Damasus
Stella married Daniel Ademinokan, a filmmaker, in 2011, after two shots at marriage. Read more »
July 31, 2023
Nigeria: New York's Apollo Theatre to Host Debut Naija to the World Showcase
Apart from live-curated concerts, the series will also produce themed biographies, biopics, and documentaries in partnership with select platforms. Read more »
July 28, 2023
Nigeria: Why Some Nollywood Veterans Are Impoverished in Old Age - Segun Arinze
Concerned about the numerous cases of aged Nollywood veterans seeking financial assistance, actor Segun Arinze has proffered a solution while addressing the cause. Read more »
Nigeria: Again, Cute Abiola Incurs Law Enforcement Wrath Over Skit Costume
"Abdulgafar Abiola will be investigated and possibly prosecuted for his deliberate acts as the NPF had warned skit makers and filmmakers to desist from desecrating their uniform or… Read more »
July 26, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerians Shine At the Glamorous FIN and Forbes Best of Africa Awards Night of Prestige
The FIN/Forbes Best of Africa Awards reception proved to be the highlight of the evening, recognising outstanding individuals whose contributions have elevated Africa's progress… Read more »
Nigeria: Encomiums As Premium Times Books Unveils Ibietan's Book On Cyber Politics
In 12 chapters, Cyber Politics examines cyberculture, social demographics and political communication. Read more »
July 25, 2023
Nigeria: The Davido Video - Refraining From Sentimentality
No apology is required, none should be offered. Read more »