Netflix Dismisses Rumors of Exiting Nigeria, Reaffirms Nollywood Commitment

Netflix Dismisses Rumors of Exiting Nigeria, Reaffirms Nollywood Commitment

Global streaming giant Netflix has debunked rumors of leaving Nigeria, emphasizing its commitment to investing in Nigerian stories. A spokesperson told Ekohotblog, “We are not exiting Nigeria.” Editors Pick: Taaooma, Abula Welcome Their First Child Funke Akindele Drops Christmas Anthem ‘Everybody Loves Christmas’ with All-Star Cast The rumors, which caused a stir online, had fans … Read more

Taaooma, Abula Welcome Their First Child

Taaooma and Abula Celebrate the Birth of Their First Child, a Baby Girl

Popular Nigerian skit maker and content creator, Taaooma, and her husband, Abula, have shared the joyful news of the arrival of their first child, a baby girl. The couple took to Instagram on December 5, 2024, to announce the birth with a heartwarming collaborative post, offering fans a sneak peek at their newborn daughter. The … Read more

Kunle Afolayan Calls for Government Support to Grow Nollywood

Kunle Afolayan Calls for Government Support to Grow Nollywood

Kunle Afolayan popular Nollywood filmmaker has asked the government to provide grants to help the Nigerian movie industry grow. He said this during the 2024 Zuma Film Festival, organized by the Nigerian Film Corporation and the Federal Capital Territory Administration. Need for Grants Kunle Afolayan explained that grants would allow filmmakers to focus on creating … Read more

Funke Akindele Drops Christmas Anthem ‘Everybody Loves Christmas’ with All-Star Cast

Funke Akindele Drops Christmas Anthem ‘Everybody Loves Christmas’ with All-Star Cast

It’s that magical time of the year, and Funke Akindele has unwrapped a sparkling holiday gift for us all—a festive banger titled Everybody Loves Christmas! Featuring a lineup that reads like the who’s-who of Nigerian entertainment, the song and its dazzling video are here to bring joy, laughter, and a lot of groove to your … Read more

Australia Enacts Landmark Social Media Ban for Under-16s

Australia Enacts Landmark Social Media Ban for Under-16s

Australian lawmakers have approved a landmark bill banning under-16s from accessing social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and X. Social media companies will be required to take “reasonable steps” to prevent young teens from creating accounts. Non-compliance could result in fines of up to AU$50 million (US$32.5 million). Tech companies have criticized the legislation, describing … Read more