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November 28, 2023
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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 in championing and nurturing emerging talents while consistently showcasing Afrobeats on the forefront. Pepsi is taking its commitment a step further with the launch of a game-changing... Read More
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November 19, 2023
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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 in the continent and the world (shout out to our faves who are killing it out there on stages across the globe). Not long ago,... Read More
The Media Blog
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Erigga
November 16, 2023
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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. The Motivation singer claimed he had been in a “bad deal” for five years. Within this timeframe, he had been in connections with legal professionals as he tried to regain... Read More
The Music Blog
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Davido
October 9, 2023
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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 weekend recap, in case you missed these things. NFF ex-president accuses Davido of failing to honour the contract after receiving payment The ex-president of the... Read More
The Media Blog
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February 6, 2023
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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

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss: Naira redesign will boost economy, society – Peter Obi Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s (LP) presidential candidate, stated that the current pain and inconvenience caused by the redesign of the Naira will result in enormous long-term... Read More
Deep Dive
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August 1, 2017
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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 “unveiled” this administration’s plans to tackle piracy in the entertainment industry.  An exasperated Mohammed as he spoke about how much of “monstrous disincentive” piracy has been... Read More
The Presidential Blog
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June 24, 2017
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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 Nigerian youth. That simple statement flung him into the crosshairs of Nigerians who shredded his background and everything else they could lay their fingers on.... Read More
Opinion
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March 19, 2017
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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 why he changed his hairstyle. He said, “There are lots of fake people in this industry. When they see you doing well, they would come... Read More
The News Blog
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January 1, 2017
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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 movies broke records, Nollywood diversified for good and Nigeria marked her place on the world’s showbiz map. As the year wrapped up, it was safe... Read More
Featured, Thinking Through
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November 28, 2016
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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 of men in Nigeria still hiding in the closet. Do see below: https://twitter.com/Hellamud/status/783707563665653760 https://twitter.com/JajaPhD/status/803134964015435780 https://twitter.com/JajaPhD/status/803136643263819781 https://twitter.com/JajaPhD/status/803137676752789504 https://twitter.com/JajaPhD/status/803138648220651520 https://twitter.com/JajaPhD/status/803139242431913984 https://twitter.com/Kemji/status/803142422163312640 Reactions https://twitter.com/TheTrueSaheed/status/803159051659943936 lol TBH, if I... Read More
Cover Stories
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November 24, 2016
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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 revenue we have ‘made it’ so then relax. That in SF, people think about world domination, then spend whatever it takes to get there. I... Read More
Cover Stories
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September 3, 2016
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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), the Nigerian economy was confirmed to officially be in a recession as the second quarter GDP came in at -2.06%, after declining by -0.36% in the... Read More
The News Blog
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November 28, 2014
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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 of other industries. When I read such remarks or hear them from pundits on radio and TV talk shows, it does occurs to me that... Read More
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November 10, 2014
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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’, says for a romance-steeped relationship to survive in the entertainment industry, it has to be “completely private” and bereft of overt exposure. The Chocolate City... Read More
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October 23, 2014
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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 recent episode of Africa Magic show ‘Jara’. When prompted about her opinion on marriage in Nigeria’s entertainment industry, Mba told show hosts, Helen Paul and... Read More
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September 4, 2014
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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 industry, this is evident and can be verified when auditions are called for by Organisations. In this auditions, you find those who have the budding... Read More
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January 17, 2014
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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 a result of a comedy skit done by the comedian, which replicates Iyke’s ‘deliverance’ session at TB Joshua’s Synagogue church. AY has said that the... Read More
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December 20, 2013
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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 tweet their grievances; cussing and tearing each other apart on the public social media platform. I think it’s fine for people to disagree but what... Read More
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December 9, 2013
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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 shared his thoughts on various personalities in the industry. The Cool FM OAP who recently tied the knot with Taiwo Oyebanjo, music star, D’banj’s younger sister had... Read More
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July 16, 2013
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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 list of professionals in my field, it is obvious that I am the least qualified to write on this issue or on my life experience.... Read More
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November 13, 2012
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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 an automatic ticket to a white-collar job in an air-conditioned office. So week before last, in response to a famous question by entertainment magnate Audu... Read More
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