Davido Names Asake, Rema, Omah Lay as Next Afrobeats GOATs — Lessons for Young Artistes 

Adetutu A, The Insights 19 December 2025

Afrobeats star Davido Afrobeat star Davido has named Asake, Rema, and Omah Lay as the male artistes he believes could become the next “Greatest of All Time” (GOAT) in Nigeria’s music industry. He shared this opinion during a recent appearance on comedian Carter Efe’s Twitch

Inspiration from the Stars: Lessons from Entertainment’s 2025 Standouts 

Adetutu A, The Insights 13 December 2025

Nischelle Turner Entertainment is more than glitz and glamour; it is also a source of inspiration and life lessons. This year, notable achievements by Nischelle Turner, Ariana Grande, and Cynthia Erivo offer valuable takeaways for anyone looking to grow creatively and professionally.  Breaking New Ground: Nischelle Turner’s First Movie 

Omoni Oboli TV Named Nigeria’s Top YouTube Creator of 2025 Digital Filmmaking Breakthrough Inspires Creatives Nationwide 

Adetutu A, The Insights 12 December 2025

Nollywood icon Omoni Oboli  Nollywood icon Omoni Oboli has achieved a major milestone in the digital entertainment space — her YouTube channel, Omoni Oboli TV, was named YouTube Nigeria’s Top Creator of 2025, topping the platform’s list of most influential and engaged channels in the country this year.  This remarkable

CROSS RIVER TARGETS TOURISM GROWTH AS CARNIVAL CALABAR MARKS 20 YEARS 

Adetutu A, The Insights 5 December 2025

As the famous Carnival Calabar and Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary, the Cross River State Government is using the milestone to reposition the state as West Africa’s top tourism destination. Governor Bassey Otu made this clear during the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Millennium Park, where he appeared with four former governors — a rare

SABINUS: HOW PARENTAL PRESSURE ALMOST STOPPED HIS COMEDY JOURNEY — AND THE LESSONS FOR YOUNG NIGERIANS 

Adetutu A, The Insights 5 December 2025

Popular comedian Emmanuel Ejekwu, better known as Sabinus Many Nigerian youths face strong pressure from their parents to pursue “respectable” careers such as law, medicine, or engineering. Popular comedian Emmanuel Ejekwu, better known as Sabinus, recently shared how this pressure nearly derailed his journey into comedy.  In an interview

IBTM World 2025: New Global Opportunities Nigerian Tourism Professionals Should Not Miss 

Adetutu A, The Insights 1 December 2025

Picture of Osun-Oshogbo Sacred Grove The global tourism and events industry recorded a major milestone at IBTM World 2025, where international tourism leaders, event planners, and development organisations gathered to discuss the future of travel, cultural exchange, and destination marketing.  This year’s summit drew attention to Africa’s growing potential,

Rita Dominic, Ali Baba Among Honorees at NFVCB Conference: Key Lessons for Nollywood’s Growth 

Adetutu A, The Insights 22 November 2025

Photo Credit : Rita Dominic The National Films and Videos Censors Board (NFVCB) has concluded its 5th Peace Anyiam-Osigwe Nigeria Digital Content Regulation Conference in Lagos, focusing on how Nollywood can shift “From Volume to Value” in the digital age. The two-day event brought together some of the biggest names in the film industry and provided valuable

Baba Ijesha Released After Appeal Court Overturns Conviction 

Adetutu A, The Insights 15 November 2025

Nollywood actor Olanrewaju James, popularly known as Baba Ijesha. Nollywood actor Olanrewaju James, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, has reportedly been released from prison following a Court of Appeal judgment that overturned his earlier conviction for the sexual assault of a minor.  The actor was arrested in 2021, and in July 2022, the

Seven Doors, Abanisete Shine Bright in 2025 BON Awards Nominations 

Adetutu A, The Insights 7 November 2025

Femi Adebayo and Chioma Akpotha in Seven Doors The Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards has unveiled its 2025 nominee list, spotlighting excellence and creativity in the Nigerian film industry. This year’s edition introduces a new “Best Series” category, a nod to Nollywood’s increasing embrace of serialised storytelling and digital content.  The grand unveiling ceremony

Empowering Women Creatives: TAFTA and Mastercard Foundation Lead the Way 

Adetutu A, The Insights 1 November 2025

The Terra Academy for the Arts (TAFTA), in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has successfully wrapped up a three-day Women Entrepreneurs Development Programme (WEDP) bootcamp aimed at helping female creatives build scalable and sustainable businesses in Nigeria’s creative economy.  Held from October 27 to 29, 2025, the hybrid event combined online learning