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- 22 Apr 2016
‘CNN Marketplace Africa’ Explores Nigerian Music Industry
This week, ‘CNN Marketplace Africa’ explores the Nigerian music industry, which is increasingly generating both revenue and recognition worldwide. By 2019, Pricewaterhouse Coopers predicts that…
- 1 May 2022
#NECLIve9: Growth of Nigerian Music, Movie, Fashion Should Benefit Local Economy - Ayeni Adekunle
Ayeni Adekunle, the Convener of the Nigerian Entertainment Conference (NECLive), West Africa’s biggest and longest-running gathering of entertainment and creative industry professionals, has said the…
- 30 Nov 2021
YouTube Music Backs 2 Nigerian Firms, Pledges to Help Boost the Continent’s Creative Economy
YouTube Music has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting African creative voices by providing financial grants, capacity development training and advisory to two organisations that nurture African…
- 24 May 2019
ID Cabasa Receives Standing Ovation At Ariya Repete Roundtable Parley
Top contemporary Nigerian music producer, Idowu Ogunade, popularly known as ID Cabasa, gave an impressive display of brilliance which earned him lots of accolades at the Goldberg Lager organized…
- 19 Feb 2025
Ayra Starr leads Spotify’s Nigeria Global Impact List 2025
Nigerian music isn't just a local force anymore, it's a global takeover. Spotify's 2025 Global Impact List shows just how far Nigerian music and artists have come, with Ayra Starr leading the way.…
- 4 Nov 2014
Airtel Storms 12 Campuses with One Mic
Following the successful completion of the first phase of Airtel One Mic, a music talent-hunt platform sponsored by leading telecoms operator, Airtel Nigeria, the second phase has commenced and is…
- 9 Oct 2019
Access Bank, Star Lager Dangle N150 million in ‘Access The Stars’ Music Show
Access Bank and Star Lager Beer have unveiled new music talent hunt show that is aimed at giving opportunity, to highly creative and talented youths in the entertainment industry a platform that will…
- 18 Aug 2021
MTN Opens Applications for Fifteenth MTN MUSON Music Scholarship Program
Are you a young talented Nigerian struggling to build a career in music—both classical and contemporary? Do you have a dream or career in music that you want to pursue? Then you're in luck! This…
- 23 Jan 2024
'Saro, The Musical' Marks a Decade of Splendor in Lagos
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the award-winning Nigerian musical, "Saro, The Musical," illuminated the Terra Kulture Theatre in Victoria Island, Lagos, on the 23rd of December, 2o23. Crafted by…
- 29 Sept 2008
Zain/MTV Advance Warning Enters Fifth Episode
Ongoing popular music reality TV show, Zain/MTV Advance Warning will take a new, exciting turn this weekend as the programme promises viewers an amazing television experience, profiling the life,…
- 11 Jul 2021
Kingdom Emerges Winner of Nigerian Idol Season 6 in Pulsating Finale
The sixth season of Nigeria’s biggest music reality show, Nigerian Idol, came to an epic end on Sunday with Kingdom Kroseide emerging as the “Nigerian Idol’’ after months of intense musical contest…
- 22 Jan 2014
Etisalat-Sponsored Nigerian Idol 4 Kicks-off with Auditions in 5 Cities
All is set for the nation-wide search for the brightest music talents to grace the stage of one of the biggest reality music competitions, the Nigerian Idol. The fourth season of the…
- 30 Nov 2020
MultiChoice Brings Back Nigerian Idol, Announces Date for Auditions
MultiChoice Nigeria has announced that it is bringing back the popular music reality show, Nigerian Idol. This announcement was made recently by the company’s Chief Executive Officer- John Ugbe.…
- 4 Feb 2015
Ibadan Agog For Nigerian Idol Auditions
The city of Ibadan and its residents witnessed the beautiful atmosphere of fun and excitement as the nation’s leading TV Reality music show, Nigerian Idol began a two-day auditions hosted inside the…
- 23 Jul 2017
FG Mulls Amendment of NBC Code for Local Content
Federal government will amend the Nigeria Broadcasting Commission (NBC) Code to compel brands to sponsor Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) and other local legacies, according to Lai…
- 26 Nov 2014
Diamond Bank Throws Weight Behind NMVA
Diamond Bank Plc, a leading retail bank in Nigeria, has thrown his weight beyond the Nigerian Music Video Awards (NMVA) which is coming up this week. This was revealed by Ayona Trimnell, head,…
- 29 Mar 2022
5 Interesting Things You Need to Learn About the Life of Nigerians
With billions of people using sharing apps globally, it's becoming increasingly easy to understand how digital patterns and routines impact their physical lives. In Nigeria where millions of the…
- 24 May 2010
NEPC, NFC, Others Team up to Export Entertainment Industry
The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), World Bank, National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), Nigeria Film Corporation (NFC) and Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) have joined forces to…
- 26 Feb 2020
ID Africa Opens Portal for 2020 Edition of Nigerian Entertainment Conference
ID Africa, owners of theNETng and producers of Nigerian Entertainment Conference (NECLive) have opened registration for the 8th edition of the long running conference which holds on Wednesday, April…
- 28 Jan 2020
ID Africa Announces New Two-Day Format for 8th Edition of Nigerian Entertainment Conference
ID Africa, owners of theNETng and producers of Nigerian Entertainment Conference (NECLive) have announced a new format for the 8th edition of the long running conference to be held on Wednesday,…
- 23 Jan 2022
Nigerian Idol Received Over 10,000 Audition Entries For Season 7
The producers of Nigerian Idol, Multichoice Nigeria and Africa Magic, have revealed that they received about 10,000 entries when they opened for auditions for the seventh season. Dr Busola Tejumola,…
- 9 Sept 2015
Spinlet Supports Nigerian Entertainment Awards
The largest provider of quality music on the go in Africa has supported the Nigerian Entertainment Awards, NEA by hosting an exclusive gala for stakeholders in the Diaspora. The Spinlet and NEA…
- 27 Jun 2014
Steve Rhodes, Bez, for Glo Sponsored Wole Soyinka Prize Grand Finale
Evergreen music orchestra, Steve Rhodes Orchestra and Nigerian multi-instrumentalist, singer and songwriter, Bez, have confirmed attendance for the grand finale of the fifth edition of the Wole…
- 9 Dec 2020
MultiChoice Dangles N50 Million Worth of Prizes for Nigerian Idol Season 6 Winner
MultiChoice Nigeria has announced set of mouthwatering rewards for the eventual winner of this year’s Nigerian Idol. This is coming barely two weeks after announcing the return of the fan favourite…
- 29 Feb 2024
Exploring the Diverse and Evolving Sounds of Africa
Africa's music scene is a sonic melting pot, where rhythms collide and cultures connect. It's a universal language, a force that breaks boundaries and fuels the soul. This sonic tapestry isn't just…
- 3 Jul 2019
Hi-life Fest Wraps up Regional Auditions in Grand Style
The regional auditions of the Hi-Life Fest 2019 came to a rousing conclusion in the commercial city of Aba, wrapping up a series of exciting events which occurred over the last few weeks. …
- 8 Jul 2022
MTN MUSON Hosts 15th Edition of MUSON Graduation Ceremony
The MTN Foundation in partnership with the Musical Society of Nigeria (MUSON), graduated 29 outstanding music scholars on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, after an impactful two-year music programme. MTN…
- 25 May 2021
Spotify Showcases Nigerian, Other African Artists Impacting the Global Stage
Music has always been at the core of African tradition, weaving a rich narrative that showcases the variety of cultures and influences across the continent. Marking pivotal moments in Africa’s…
- 22 Aug 2012
Yes to Golden Silence
It is easier to call it “piracy,” but that is too benign of a term to adequately describe tears, sweat and blood, music robbery leaves in its wake in the industry. The damage is profound and cuts…
- 7 Nov 2023
Nigerian Sensation Dunnie Joins Spotify's EQUAL Africa as November's Artist Ambassador
Spotify is thrilled to announce Dunnie, the multi-talented Nigerian artist and producer, as its EQUAL Africa ambassador for the month of November. This announcement underscores Spotify’s commitment…