Lagos Entertainment Association Games and Awards 2026: How Creatives and Young Nigerians Can Benefit from LEAGA

Adetutu A, The Insights 16 May 2026

Lagos State is preparing to host the maiden edition of the Lagos Entertainment Association Games and Awards (LEAGA) in September 2026, an event designed to combine sports, entertainment, culture, networking, and youth engagement on one major platform.  Supported by the Lagos State

AMVCA 2026: How BBNaija Queen Mercy Atang Turned a Bread Outfit into a Powerful Business Branding Strategy

Adetutu A, The Insights 16 May 2026

Photo Credit : Queen Mercy Atang’s Instagram Former Big Brother Naija housemate Queen Mercy Atang has become one of the most talked-about personalities from the 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards after appearing in a viral bread-inspired outfit that sparked conversations across Nigeria and beyond. What started as a controversial fashion statement

Nollywood in Shock as Alex Ekubo Reportedly Dies at 40

Adetutu A, The Insights 13 May 2026

Alex Ekubo A Huge Loss for Nollywood Industry The Nigerian film industry has been thrown into mourning following reports that popular Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo (Alexx Ekubo) has died at the age of 40. The news, which surfaced across multiple media platforms on May 12, 2026, has sparked widespread grief and emotional tributes from colleagues […]

How a Mega Boxing Event Generated Billions: Inside Nigeria’s Emerging Sports Economy Boom 

Adetutu A, The Insights 2 May 2026

More Than Just a Fight  A recent high-profile boxing event has sparked major conversations across Nigeria’s sports and economic sectors. What looked like a thrilling sporting showdown has now been revealed as a multi-billion-naira economic engine, showing how boxing can become a serious driver of national development.  Industry promoter Ezekiel Adamu is at the

Nollywood Power Couple Lateef Adedimeji and Adebimpe Oyebade Welcome Triplets, Silence Critics. 

Adetutu A, The Insights 2 May 2026

 Lateef And Mo Bimpe Adedimeji A Joyful Moment in Nollywood  The Nigerian entertainment industry is buzzing with excitement as Nollywood stars Lateef Adedimeji and Adebimpe Oyebade celebrate the arrival of their triplets. The announcement has sparked widespread reactions online, marking a powerful and emotional milestone for the beloved

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 name is Samuel Perry, was reportedly injured while filming a

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

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