Nigerian Stars Who Dominated 2025

Adetutu A, The Insights 20 December 2025

2025 was a landmark year for Nigerian entertainment, a space that continues to shape culture both at home and globally. From Afrobeats chart-toppers and Nollywood powerhouses to rising influencers and innovators, Nigerian stars held the spotlight with notable achievements, awards, streams,

Funke Akindele’s Behind the Scenes Breaks ₦200 Million at Box Office — A Win for Nollywood 

Adetutu A, The Insights 19 December 2025

 Nollywood superstar Funke Akindele  Nollywood superstar Funke Akindele has done it again. Her latest movie, Behind the Scenes, has grossed over ₦200 million during its opening weekend, setting a record for 2025 Nollywood releases. This achievement underscores the growing appetite of Nigerian audiences for quality, locally produced

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 livestream, where he spoke honestly about talent, growth, and global impact. 

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

Lagos Announces 96-Hour DJ Marathon Festival for Detty December 2025 

Adetutu A, The Insights 12 December 2025

Lagos State is preparing for one of its biggest entertainment events yet—a 96-hour DJ Marathon World Festival scheduled for December 29, 2025, to January 2, 2026. The festival, inspired by Lagos’ global popularity during Detty December, will feature at least 100 DJs performing non-stop for four days.  According to event coordinator and media personality, Buchi

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