Confusion Trails Alleged Shooting of Broda Shaggi as Police Launch Investigation 

Adetutu A, The Insights 14 March 2026

Nigerian skit maker and social media influencer Broda Shaggi Confusion has followed reports of the alleged shooting of Nigerian skit maker and social media influencer Broda Shaggi, as police authorities begin an investigation into the incident.  The popular comedian, whose real

Mo Abudu Urges Nigerians to Build Local Streaming Platforms Amid Foreign Pullbacks

Adetutu A, The Insights 6 March 2026

Media entrepreneur and EbonyLife Group CEO, Mo Abudu, has called on Nigerian and African creatives to focus on developing local streaming platforms, emphasizing the need for self-reliance following reports of reduced investment by foreign streaming services on the continent.  The Call for Self-Reliance  In a post shared on her Instagram page on

Nollywood Jobs You Can Do Without Being an Actor

Adetutu A, The Insights 6 March 2026

The Nigerian film industry, Nollywood, is one of the largest movie industries in the world. While many people dream of becoming actors, thousands of professionals’ work behind the scenes to make films successful. These careers provide income, creative opportunities, and a pathway for young Nigerians to build sustainable livelihoods in

World-Class Music Training Comes to Lagos: Tiwa Savage & Berklee College Join Forces

Adetutu A, The Insights 28 February 2026

A major new music education programme is set to transform Nigeria’s creative scene as Tiwa Savage Music Foundation partners with the prestigious Berklee College of Music to bring elite training to Lagos, Nigeria, from April 23 – 26, 2026. This initiative aims to unlock opportunities for aspiring musicians, producers, songwriters, engineers, and music professionals across

Nigeria launches AfroVision X 2026 to open global market for creatives 

Adetutu A, The Insights 21 February 2026

Nigeria has officially activated AfroVision X 2026, a month-long global creative festival scheduled to hold from June 1 to June 30, 2026, in Canada.  The initiative is designed as a structured creative marketplace where Nigerian talents and businesses can directly meet international buyers, investors, cultural institutions and

Kunle Afolayan Signs Landmark Film Partnership with the Republic of Benin 

Adetutu A, The Insights 20 February 2026

Photo Credit: KAP GROUP Renowned Nigerian filmmaker Kunle Afolayan has signed a new creative partnership between his company, Kunle Afolayan Production, and the government of Republic of Benin to strengthen film production, youth training and creative infrastructure across West Africa.  The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed at the KAP Hub in Lagos

Beautiful Nubia Accuses Ayefele, BBO of Copyright Infringement 

Adetutu A, The Insights 20 February 2026

Nigerian folk singer Beautiful Nubia, whose real name is Segun Akinlolu, has accused gospel artistes Yinka Ayefele and BBO of using the core melody of his song, Seven LiVes, without permission.  In a post shared on X, the veteran singer alleged that Ayefele’s 2012 song, My Faith in God (Igbagbo Ireti), and

Not Worth It: Omotola Warns Couples Against Marrying into Hostile Families 

Adetutu A, The Insights 12 February 2026

Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde Veteran Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, has advised couples facing rejection from a partner’s family to first try genuine efforts to build understanding — but to seriously rethink the relationship if the hostility does not change.  She shared this advice during an interview on The Morayo Show. 

Fela’s Global Impact Recognized at Grammy 2026: A Legacy of Influence 

Adetutu A, The Insights 5 February 2026

At the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, Nigerian music legend Fela Anikulapo Kuti was posthumously honoured with the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, becoming the first African artist to receive this prestigious recognition from the Recording Academy. The award was presented at the Grammy Special Merit Awards in Los Angeles, highlighting Fela’s monumental

Nigeria’s Entertainment and Media Industry Is Creating Jobs and Growing the Economy 

Adetutu A, The Insights 31 January 2026

Nigeria’s entertainment and media sector is no longer just about fun and fame. Today, it is a fast-growing industry that supports jobs, attracts investment, promotes tourism and creates real income opportunities for young Nigerians.  From Nollywood and music to digital content, events, photography and online media, the creative industry is now