Entertainment

Streaming platforms in Nigeria have completely transformed the country’s music industry, turning local artists into global sensations. From Lagos to Abuja and Port Harcourt, Nigerian musicians are now gaining international …

In 2025, social media continues to shape the music industry, influencing how artists connect with fans and grow their brands. Nigerian musicians, in particular, dominate online platforms like Instagram, TikTok, …

Mike Ejeagha was born on April 4, 1930, in Imezi Owa, in the Ezeagu LGA of Enugu State. He is often called the “Gwo Gwo Ngwo” crooner or Highlife folklore …

When a soft-spoken 20-year-old stepped into the limelight on The Hunt Game reality TV show, not many foresaw her rise beyond the screen. But today, Jainy, the Nigerian-Ghanaian Afro R&B …

In a bold move that promises to redefine Africa’s footprint in the global creative economy, the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) has launched the AFRIFF Film and Content Market (AFCM), …

Grammy-nominated Nigerian artists are taking center stage in global music, redefining what it means to go from local to legendary. Over the past few years, artists like Burna Boy, Tems, …

Many people in Nigeria have found spiritual and financial fulfilment through the gospel music industry. There are more avenues for the spirit to find solace in modern life. It’s not …

In the dim glow of a Lagos restaurant—part bar, part time capsule—the air is thick with cigarette smoke, pepper soup aroma, and nostalgia. Then the DJ does the unthinkable: he …

In what marks a significant moment for Nigerian cinema, My Father’s Shadow by Akinola Davies Jr. premiered at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival under the Un Certain Regard section, a …

In a country where data is gold and laughter is a daily survival tool, Nigerian skit makers are emerging as a powerful new force in entertainment. From Instagram and TikTok …