Nigerian Entertainment Today

Netng, short for Nigerian Entertainment Today, is an online news platform focused on entertainment based in Lagos, Nigeria. It stands out as a top provider of news related to African entertainment, fashion, and lifestyle. Until 2019, Netng was part of NET Newspaper Limited (NNL) but was then acquired by ID Africa. Additionally, Netng is responsible for organizing NECLive, the Nigerian Entertainment Conference, as well as the NET Honours.

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How Multichoice's investment is helping Nollywood retain its position as Africa’s leading film powerhouse

1 month ago | thenet.ng | Ikenna Bede

Please login to bookmarkClose Login to use this feature or Sign Up to be a part of the gang. No account yet? RegisterMovie awards in Nigeria aren’t just ceremonies. They are milestones, celebrations of dreams realised, careers launched, and proof that Nollywood keeps pushing boundaries.
What "Detty December" Means to Nigerians

Dec 10, 2024 | thenet.ng | Damilare Abioye

Please login to bookmarkClose Login to use this feature or Sign Up to be a part of the gang. No account yet? Register“Detty December” is more than just a catchy slogan; it’s a season, and—most importantly—a ritual that only Nigerians understand in its full splendor. It is not the season just about wrapping up the year. For most average Nigerians, December is when we throw budgets, and sometimes good behavior out the window, all for the sake of enjoyment.
Seven Nigerians on How They Enjoy Their Detty December

Nov 30, 2024 | thenet.ng | Damilare Abioye

Please login to bookmarkClose Login to use this feature or Sign Up to be a part of the gang. No account yet? RegisterA friend of mine asked me the other day about my plan for next month. At first, I paused; I was blank for a second, wondering what grand event I’d forgotten, so I asked him, “What’s happening next month?” He looked at me and said, “Guy, next month is December! Detty December! Outside season!”I laughed, shaking my head at his excitement, but deep down, I knew what was up.
6 Types of Nigerians You’ll Meet at Every Concert

Nov 30, 2024 | thenet.ng | Damilare Abioye

Please login to bookmarkClose Login to use this feature or Sign Up to be a part of the gang. No account yet? RegisterIf you’re Nigerian and you’ve been to at least one concert, you already know it’s a whole movie. Concerts in Nigeria are a true jungle, packed with unique species who come prepared with their vibe, agenda, and, most importantly, survival tactics.
Who’s Defining Afrobeats? Billboard’s Questionable Choices in 2024

Nov 26, 2024 | thenet.ng | Damilare Abioye

Please login to bookmarkClose Login to use this feature or Sign Up to be a part of the gang. No account yet? RegisterThe Billboard Music Awards introduced nine new categories in 2023 to better reflect the sprawling diversity of global music. Among these were the “Top Afrobeats Artist” and “Top Afrobeats Song” categories, an acknowledgement of the seismic rise of Afrobeats as an undeniable force in contemporary pop.
Album Review: “Morayo” – Wizkid's Sonic Rebirth and Emotional Tribute

Nov 25, 2024 | thenet.ng | Damilare Abioye

Please login to bookmarkClose Login to use this feature or Sign Up to be a part of the gang. No account yet? RegisterIn the years following the success of “Made in Lagos”—an album that not only solidified Wizkid’s place at the top of Afropop but also introduced a new sonic era that blended his signature Afrobeat groove with smooth R&B elements—his next move seemed inevitable. “Made in Lagos” was a cultural moment.
From Zanku to Kese, dance has propelled Nigerian music to global heights

Nov 22, 2024 | thenet.ng | Damilare Abioye

Please login to bookmarkClose Login to use this feature or Sign Up to be a part of the gang. No account yet? RegisterAnytime Wizkid and Davido drop songs, there is always a conversation about the music quality and its ‘dance-worthiness’ because these two artists have had the Nigerian music industry in a chokehold over the years. Whenever they release new music, especially at the same time, it is expected there’s always a buzz between the two fan bases: Wizkid FC and 30BG.
5 times Wizkid has honoured his late mother in songs

Nov 20, 2024 | thenet.ng | Damilare Abioye

Please login to bookmarkClose Login to use this feature or Sign Up to be a part of the gang. No account yet? RegisterThe anticipation surrounding Wizkid’s forthcoming album Morayo is palpable. Set to drop on November 22, the project comes with emotional weight as the singer dedicates it to his late mother, Jane Morayo Balogun. The revelation, made in Wizkid’s signature understated style, has only heightened the stakes for what fans are expecting to be a deeply personal offering.
5 Nigerian TV shows we wish would make a comeback

Nov 20, 2024 | thenet.ng | Damilare Abioye

Please login to bookmarkClose Login to use this feature or Sign Up to be a part of the gang. No account yet? RegisterBefore streaming services dominated and the internet became the go-to source of entertainment, we had our beloved TV shows that captured our hearts and shaped our culture.
How artists can navigate life after the hits stop coming and the spotlight fades

Nov 18, 2024 | thenet.ng | Damilare Abioye

Please login to bookmarkClose Login to use this feature or Sign Up to be a part of the gang. No account yet? RegisterBefore I get into what can be done when an artist loses relevance, let me take you back to 2018 when the Pon Pon sound was holding the Nigerian music scene by the throat. The catchy, mid-tempo bounce dominated the airwaves, and Duncan Mighty emerged as one of the artists who tapped deeply into the sound by blending English and the Ikwerre language.