Nollywood stars, Tana Adelana and Gabriel Afolayan have been selected for the first-ever Nigerian Electronic Media Content Exposition and Awards, NEMCEA. Iyke Okechukwu, Ronke Odusanya, Harry Dorgu, Emeka Ossai, Uche Agbo, Nnamdi Odunze, Sunshine Olawore, Shileola Ibironke, Wendy Lawal, Lydian John, Adeniji Omirin, and Lisa Molapo are the other 12 candidates for the awards. The Electronic Media Content Owners Association of Nigeria, or EMCOAN, was the brainchild behind the three-tiered awards ceremony, which would take place over the course of three days. The Nigerian Electronic Media Content Awards (NEMCEA) will include the Nigerian Electronic Media Content Market, the Nigerian Electronic Media Content Industry Annual Conferences, and the Nigerian Electronic Media Content Awards in 2022. The EMCOAN president, Jibe Ologeh, said: “NEMCEA 2022 is designed to promote the development of and trade in Nigerian electronic media, film and other content types, expose ...

Well-known musician, Oluwatosin Oluwole Ajibade, also known as Mr. Eazi, has earned two Grammy certifications. The Ghanaian musician’s contributions to two successful productions earned him two Grammy ...

Nollywood actress and entrepreneur, Lilian Afegbai, has stated that her career was the primary reason she lost a relationship. She disclosed this in a pidgin-English-language video that was shared on social media.  Becoming a celebrity is not an easy task according to her, she advised individuals who admire them and wish to emulate them to think twice. According to the screen diva, there is a cost associated with the celebrity status, and the majority of people are not ready for that part of it.  All they want are the glitzy parts of it. She went on to discuss the financial hardship that came with becoming a celebrity and an actor. Adding that she gave up a potential relationship with a decent man because of her acting career. She said: “Omo, this celebrities status, I want to be celebrity, are you prepared because it ...

Moses Armstrong has defied the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) and is now back at work. In front of a magistrate court in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, the actor was recently accused of raping a minor. Prior to his arrest and subsequent incarceration, the actor was suspended by the Actors Guild of Nigeria, the country’s association of actors. After being detained for a few weeks, Judge Ntong Ntong recently released him on bond in the amount of N5 million.  After fulfilling all of the conditions of his bail, he was granted his release from custody last week. A few days after his release, the actor admitted that he had already started filming his first motion picture. He was a featured actor in the John Henry- and Imaobong Udoh-produced film “A Walk Away.” “My first movie ...

Netflix has asked West and Central African film and television students to apply for its Creative Equity Scholarship Fund (CESF).  In a statement on Tuesday, the streaming juggernaut announced the scholarship. In accordance with the statement, chosen candidates would have the chance to study at institutions in a variety of countries, including Nigeria, Ghana, Benin, and Gabon. According to Netflix, the CESF, which was established in 2021, will provide funding to a number of initiatives over the following five years in an effort to create a robust, diversified global pipeline of creatives. The $1 million scholarship initiative, according to the streaming behemoth, is intended to enable aspirant creatives from West and Central African nations in obtaining legal education and training. The scholarship fund will pay for beneficiaries’ tuition, lodging, books, and living expenses at particular partner schools for the 2022 academic ...

According to Eedris Abdulkareem’s record company, Lakreem Entertainment Inc., the kidney transplant was a success for the hip-hop artist. The sick rapper received a kidney transplant ...

Nollywood actress, Nkechi Blessing, has said that if she and her estranged lover, Opeyemi Falegan had married her, she could have made their relationship “work.” The movie star reaffirmed ...

The online argument between Jimoh Grace, the mother of Yomi Fabiyi’s child, and the Nollywood actor, has resurfaced. Since July, when Fabiyi was accused of infidelity ...

AIT, Silverbird TV, Raypower FM, and Rhythm FM, among others, have had their licenses cancelled by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) for allegedly failing to comply ...

Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, has formally left the entertainment world to concentrate on her political career. In an interview with BBC News Pidgin on Thursday, Dikeh made ...