Kizz Daniel's brother, Mofoluwato Anidugbe Uthman, who goes by Uthy Grind, just soft-launched his new spot called UNDA Lounge over in Lekki Phase 1. The whole vibe is Caribbean-themed, and it sits right on the waterfront, where he invited his inner circle to check it out first.
Anidugbe basically said his entertainment background made him realize the hospitality game was a natural next move since both industries feed off each other. He's trying to bring something different to Lagos by creating this waterside playground that nobody's really done before. The place has an art gallery built in, and they're planning live performances with celebrity guests when they officially open up.
The menu leans heavily on seafood, which ties into the...
Niyi Akinmolayan from Anthill Studios is calling out actors who keep signing deals that stop them from hyping other Nigerian movies. The filmmaker gets that people need to pay their bills, but he thinks these non-compete clauses are basically killing the whole industry. He went off on social media, saying Nollywood doesn't have enough cash to be playing these games, and talent should realize they're actually part of what makes the scene grow instead of boxing themselves in.
The whole drama is about how streaming platforms and cinema distributors are sneaking in rules that prevent stars from posting about rival projects for weeks or months around release windows. Akinmolayan straight up told actors they're worth more than whatever...
Nigerian singer Waje showed up to the 6th Nigerian Governors' spouses forum conference in Abuja, where first ladies and policy people got together to talk about women's issues, healthcare, education, and youth stuff. She's been working on women's rights for a while and wanted to discuss how people with big platforms actually shape culture.
Waje pointed out that male influencers have way more influence than they think they do. She said the content they normalize, the jokes they laugh at, and what they let slide in their comments really matter. When respected guys call out bad behavior or back up women talking about harassment and inequality, it moves the needle faster than endless arguments.
Her whole point was that real change needs...
Imisi Ayanwale scored the N150 million prize from Big Brother Naija Season 10, and she's heading back to Ebute Metta for a massive celebration. The 23-year-old actress pulled 42.8% of viewer votes when the show wrapped up in October, and she invited entertainment people like Bolaji Ogunmola, Wanni and Handi, Peller, and Spyro to join the homecoming party.
Ayanwale posted on Instagram about bringing everything back to where her whole thing started. She wants the event to recognize everyone who supported her during the competition, and she's dedicating the celebration to people chasing their dreams.
The Musical Copyright Society Nigeria plans to stop paying everyone the same flat rate when distributing royalties to its members. Mayo Ayilaran runs the organization, and he sent out a message explaining that the old system relied on guesswork instead of actual data about which songs got played where.
Starting next year, MCSN wants to use technology to track what music actually gets used by radio stations and other platforms. The shift means creators will get paid based on logs showing their specific tracks getting airplay, rather than everyone splitting money equally. Ayilaran mentioned that many businesses still ignore their invoices for music licensing, which cuts into how much money the society collects.
Members need to register...
Gospel artist Enkay Ogboruche calls herself hardworking and culturally grounded while talking about her decade-plus music career. She worked with Grammy winner Kierra Sheard and other gospel musicians like Pastor Nathaniel Bassey, which helped her blend different cultural sounds and expand her audience reach.
Ogboruche started singing in church before moving to international stages and building worship platforms like Pneuma Worship Experience, Alabanza, and Praise Flame. She judged the Spotlight competition to find young Nigerian gospel talent, and she performed at Liberty University with Michael W. Smith for a global worship event.
Her fourth album is currently in production and will explore different worship themes. She mentioned...
Bukunmi Adeaga-Ilori, better known as KieKie, built her career on online comedy before expanding into film and fashion. The gap-toothed entertainer got crowned the top female skitmaker by Dataleum, and she runs a reality show called KieKie Unscripted that rewards participants. Her movie Gingerrr crossed N500 million at Nigerian box offices, making it the fifth highest-grossing film ever released in the country.
KieKie hosts corporate events, walks red carpets as a fashion icon, and runs charity work through her organization. The 34-year-old mother stays married to businessman Adetunji Ilori, who supports her various ventures. She transitioned from digital content into becoming a legitimate Nollywood box office draw while maintaining...
Amstel Malta got replaced as the main sponsor for the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards after holding that spot for years. Don Julio tequila from Diageo is taking over for the 12th edition happening in 2026, and MultiChoice says this partnership will make everything more premium and culturally significant.
Atinuke Babatunde from MultiChoice mentioned that Don Julio brings global excellence that matches what African filmmakers are doing. Anne Joy Michira-Muhoro from Diageo talked about how Don Julio celebrates authenticity and craftsmanship, which connects with the passion African creators put into their work.
The switch from a malt drink brand to a luxury tequila brand means the awards show will apparently be more upscale than...
Bet9ja just locked down a partnership with Mainland BlockParty to get deeper into Lagos nightlife and youth culture. Jennifer Olatunji from Bet9ja said they want to connect with young Nigerians where they actually hang out, and Mainland BlockParty pulls massive crowds across the city.
The betting company already threw a couple of big events this year that mixed sports with music and community vibes. This new collaboration is basically them doubling down on being present at cultural moments instead of just doing regular advertising, and they see the block party scene as the perfect way to reach their target audience through shared experiences.
