Tag: entertainment industry

The TikTok Effect: How Nigerian Songs Are Blowing Up Internationally

New Year, New Beats: Afrobeats 2025 Kicks Off

With only a month in 2025, your Nigerian favourite Afrobeats singers have begun to announce their musical projects coming out soon, thus launching the Afrobeats 2025 era. The new year…

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Pepsi Music Academy X EMPIRE- Register to Start your Journey to Confam Stardom

…. 2-year Recording Contract with EMPIRE, Brand New SUV, Other Mouthwatering Prizes Await You. In the dynamic landscape of the Nigerian music industry, Pepsi continues to play a pivotal role…

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All The Ways Your Celebrities Have Destroyed Podcasts For The Masses

The Nigerian entertainment industry is teeming with talents, skills and acts that have put the country's name on the map as one of the most talented and thriving entertainment industries…

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Erigga Gives Insight Into This “Bad 5 Years” Music Deal

Nigerian music rapper Erhiga Agariubie (Erigga) revealed that he has not been in his best space for the past five years on a radio show. View this post on Instagram…

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Top 10 Nigerian Dancers You Should Know

You cannot deny that the Nigerian entertainment industry is teeming with talent. Ynaija recognises talent wherever it lies, and this week, we are introducing you to the top 10 Nigerian…

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Weekend Recap: In Case You Missed It | Davido x NFF ex-president, Ay Makun, Pere, Osimhen

A lot has happened in the entertainment industry this past weekend since we last briefed you on the things that occurred recently in the Nigerian media industry. Here is the…

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Naira redesign will boost economy, society – Peter Obi; IPOB alleges plot to assassinate Atiku in South East | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Naira redesign will boost economy, society - Peter Obi You’re a political prostitute - Keyamo tackles Dogara I’ll develop entertainment industry - Peter Obi replies El-Rufai IPOB alleges plot to…

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Is Lai Mohammed really interested in the creative industry or are we just playing here?

"This is totally unacceptable! This Administration is determined to fight this scourge, and the good news is that we have the backing of Mr. President!" Minister Lai Mohammed scowled as he…

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Opinion: Nigerian Music needs an evolution

by Gboyega Adeoya   The entertainment industry in Nigeria is not properly set up as has been mentioned on different fora. Piracy in Alaba and on the internet saps profits…

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“Internet fraud has taken over Nigerian music” | 10 things we learned from Ayomide Tayo’s eye-opening article

Still on the front burner of social media conversation is the advice Falz gave his fellow music artistes: quit selling crime aka 419 also known as "yahoo yahoo" to the…

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There are a lot of fake people in the music industry – Lil Kesh

by Dolapo Adelana Shoki singer, Lil Kesh, has said the entertainment industry is full of fake people. The former YBNL act, who said this in an interview with Punch also revealed…

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#YNaija2016Review: Top 7 things that should change in Nigeria’s entertainment industry in 2017

by Tolu Omoyeni Nigeria's entertainment industry saw a palpable growth in 2016. Artistes worked harder, the hard work paid off for most, new artistes emerged, the shows got bigger, Nigerian…

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The Thread: “Are you a gay Nigerian man married to a straight woman?

Following the circulation of this clip below, where a lady caught her son with another man, neurosurgeon and writer Jasper Chinedum, who tweets @JajaPhD, shares his thoughts about the number…

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Jason Njoku: Why 50 million naira is a big deal

by Jason Njoku A few weeks back Oo Nwoye told me that Nigerian startup founders (including myself) lacked ambition. That they think once they get to N50 million per year in…

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Economic recession: Entertainment industry affected

The economic recession in the country has left many sectors hanging in the balance for survival. According to a report released on Wednesday by the Nigerian Bureau of Statistics (NBS),…

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@renoomokri: As President Jonathan hosts the entertainment industry

by Reno Omorki Some people have remarked in writing and in other forms of communication that President Goodluck Jonathan has given more attention to the entertainment industry to the detriment…

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A real relationship can’t work in a fake entertainment industry – MI Abaga

by Damilola Jagun According to rap star, MI Abaga, a real relationship cannot thrive in a false entertainment world. MI, who only recently released his third studio album, 'The Chairman',…

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“Marriage is a burden, don’t go there” – Tina Mba dishes marital counsel

by Kolapo Olapoju "If you are not ready for marriage, don't go there." Those were the words of veteran Nollywood actress, Tina Mba, when she was a guest on a…

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Bem Abubakar: Beyond talent hardwork and connections (30 Days, 30 Voices)

by Bem Abubakar It is an undeniable fact that there lies a sea of young people wanting to go into the entertainment industry. With emphasis laid on music and movie…

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“I’m not classless…” – Comedian, AY fires back at Jim Iyke

by Oke Efagene Ace comedian, Ayo 'AY' Makun, has responded to the tweet from Nollywood actor, Jim Iyke, in which the actor referred to him as 'classless'. This came as…

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“…You should get your dried up boobs done and musicians will stop dumping your boney ass…” Ouch! 10 celebrity ‘beefs’ that trended in 2013 (MUST READ)

by Carolyn Etim The Nigeria Entertainment industry is one industry that is superfluous with glamour and also synonymous with controversial issues and scandals. It is common place for celebrities to…

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#RubbinMinds: Don’t take sides between D’banj and Don Jazzy – Cool FM OAP, Dotun speaks

by Oge Okonkwo Cool FM on-air personality, Oladotun Ojuolape Kayode popularly known as "Do2dtun" was on the hot seat on Y!TV’s  Rubbin' Minds yesterday. The OAP talked about the entertainment industry and…

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Melody Okwuazu: My experience in youth and entrepreneurship

by Melody Okwuazu What I would like to say to you all is that the principles of successful entrepreneurship are the same. Basically, they are 'commonsensical'. First, Looking at the…

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This is how he rolls: Jim Iyke posts pictures on luxury flight (PHOTOS)

by Rachel Ogbu   Actor, Jim Iyke posted this picture on Twitter with him relaxed wearing sunglasses with a designer scarf  around his neck. He also had his legs up…

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Iyinoluwa Aboyeji: How to get our youth working (YNaija FrontPage)

First, there is quite obviously the silly mindset of a lot of young Nigerians have that certain jobs are beneath them. Some young Nigerians still believe their degree gives them…

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