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Afrobeats x Amapiano: When Will Nigerian Artists Look Beyond The Amapiano Sound?
June 17, 2026

Afrobeats x Amapiano: When Will Nigerian Artists Look Beyond The Amapiano Sound?

Even as Afrobeat continues to cross international waters and become a global phenomenon, it has taken a back seat for Nigerian artists as they have popularized Amapiano, which has become the face of many raves, clubs, and the Nigerian music industry.  Why Nigerian Artists Popularizing Amapiano Should Be Criticized The growth of Afrobeat should signal... Read More
The Music Blog
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Spotlighting 8 Nigerian Songwriters Behind Great Hits
June 16, 2026

Spotlighting 8 Nigerian Songwriters Behind Great Hits

Behind our favorite Nigerian music hits are some of the most talented songwriters, who have worked with both international and local artists to create masterpieces. These creatives shape the lyrical quality and sound of our favorite Afrobeat hit tracks. In this article, we highlight 8 of our top Nigerian songwriters.  Tobechukwu Victor Okoh, professionally known... Read More
The Music Blog
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Qing Madi Released “Barely Legal” While Fighting A $2 Million Lawsuit, and The Title Was Not an Accident
June 5, 2026

Qing Madi Released “Barely Legal” While Fighting A $2 Million Lawsuit, and The Title Was Not an Accident 

Teenage singer Chimamanda Pearl Chukwuma, professionally known as Qing Madi, has been in a legal battle with her former management label, JTON, which she claims has hindered her growth and caused her to lose her hard work with the label taking down her songs from streaming platforms. In a recent callout, the singer asked the... Read More
The Music Blog
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April 15, 2026

The Attention Currency: Don Jazzy’s Lesson for African Creators

Creators Veteran music producer Don Jazzy recently exposed a critical failure point in the African creator economy. Emerging artistsand digital creators continue to treat marketing as a cultural taboo. They rely entirely on a drop-and-pray strategy. This approach guarantees obscurity in a highly saturated market. The era of the elusive artist is dead. Digital consumers process information... Read More
The Media Blog
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November 28, 2023

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

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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Davido
October 9, 2023

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

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
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August 1, 2017

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

“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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January 1, 2017

#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

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

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

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

@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

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

“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

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

“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

“…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

#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

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

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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