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

Hilda Baci Bags Second Guinness World Record for World’s Largest Jollof Rice Pot 

Adetutu A, The Insights 7 November 2025

Hilda Baci with her Certificates Nigerian celebrity chef, Hilda Baci, has once again made history by receiving her second Guinness World Record plaque, this time for cooking the world’s largest pot of jollof rice.  According to Guinness World Records, Hilda prepared a massive 8,780kg (19,356 pounds) of jollof rice during a Lagos cookout in September, […]

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

Nigeria’s Entertainment Sector Gains Government Recognition: A New Dawn for Creatives 

Adetutu A, The Insights 31 October 2025

Popular showbiz promoter and entertainment entrepreneur, Mallam Yankee of Yankee Entertainment Federal Support Brings Hope to the Creative Industry The founder of Yankee Entertainment, Mallam Yankee, has revealed that the Nigerian government is finally giving the entertainment sector the attention it deserves. According to him, this new wave of recognition signals a

Tife Balogun: Lessons from Wizkid’s Son on Talent, Confidence, and Starting Young 

Adetutu A, The Insights 31 October 2025

Tife Balogun, the first son of Afrobeat superstar Wizkid A New Generation Stepping into the Spotlight. The Nigerian music scene is buzzing with excitement as Tife Balogun, the first son of Afrobeat superstar Wizkid, teases what seems to be his debut single. At just 14 years old, Tife’s short Instagram clip titled “Champion’s Arrival” has […]

NOA Launches ₦22.5 Million Animation Award to Promote Nigerian Values 

Adetutu A, The Insights 25 October 2025

Director-General of the NOA, Lanre Issa-Onilu. Photo: NOA/X In a move to strengthen national identity through creativity, the National Orientation Agency (NOA) has unveiled a new ₦22.5 million Animation Award aimed at promoting Nigerian values and unity through storytelling.  The award, launched at the 9th Lagos International Festival of Animation, seeks to inspire

Africa Shines on the Global Stage: E1 Championship Fashion Show Celebrates Creativity and Economic Growth 

Adetutu A, The Insights 25 October 2025

The E1 Championship Fashion Show recently turned the EbonyLife Centre in Lagos into a vibrant celebration of African creativity. Themed “Africa Takes the Global Runway,” the event showcased the rich diversity and innovation of African fashion, bringing together designers from across the continent and the diaspora.  Designers like Tannymash (Zimbabwe), Afrikayla,

From Waka Pass to Stardom: Lessons from Funke Akindele’s Journey to Her First ₦1 Million 

Adetutu A, The Insights 24 October 2025

Funke Akindele. Nigerian filmmaker and actress Every great story has a beginning, and for renowned actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele, it started with rejection and persistence. In a recent Instagram video, she shared how she went from playing minor “waka pass” roles in 1996 to earning her first ₦1 million in 1999 after landing her […]

Zlatan and Davido Unite in “Hip Hop Messiah” — A Bold Declaration of Greatness 

Adetutu A, The Insights 17 October 2025

Zlatan Ibile and Davido. Photo credit : X space When two of Nigeria’s most energetic hitmakers — Zlatan Ibile and Davido — come together, the music world pays attention. Their latest release, “Hip Hop Messiah,” is more than just another club anthem; it’s a powerful statement about leadership, survival, and dominance in the African hip-hop […]

Mama Rainbow at 83: A Living Legend Celebrating 60 Years of Grace, Talent, and Purpose 

Adetutu A, The Insights 16 October 2025

Nollywood veteran and Yoruba film icon, Idowu Phillips, fondly known as Mama Rainbow. Nollywood veteran and Yoruba film icon, Idowu Phillips, fondly known as Mama Rainbow, has once again inspired millions as she marks her 83rd birthday and 60 remarkable years on stage. Her story is one of resilience, faith, and lifelong dedication to her […]