Entertainment industry is one of the industry that is growing tremendously in Nigeria, it provides job opportunities for numerous youths not only in Nigeria, but also across the continent (Africa).
Nollywood, an organization that shapes the entertainment niche in Nigeria is among the top five in the world considering its size. It is similar to India Bollywood, USA Hollywood and Ghana Golly-Wood. Nigeria entertainment blogs is one of the huge success of Nollywood.
Entertainment blogs in Nigeria serve breaking news, gossips, photos and personal live of Nigerian celebrities as well as naija crack gist and naija gossip. Some of them focus on micro niche like music, fashion gists, wedding gists etc in the entertainment industry. This article will list the top entertainment blogs in Nigeria in August 2017. This ranking is based on alexa ranking and quality of the blogs. Entertainment blogs are the most visited blogs in Nigeria.
Best Most Visited and Popular Nigerian Entertainment Blogs In 2017.
1.) Linda Ikeji’s Blog (LIB).
Lindaikeji’s blog is own by Linda Ikeji, a graduate of Department of English Language in Unilag and the richest blogger in Nigeria. Her popularity skyrocketed after she purchased a mansion that worth up to N500 million Naira at Banana Island in Lagos, Nigeria. Her testimony and success stories that was plastered all over the internet last year makes many youths dive into entertainment blogs in Nigeria.
LindaIkeji’s blog was launched in 2006 and it focus on the latest Nigerian celebrity gossips and breaking news. One post on LIB receives at least 50 comments and thousands of views. Lindaikejisblog.com receive hundred of thousands of visitors every day.
Global Alexa Ranking: 3,413. || Nigeria Alexa Ranking: 15.
2.) NaijaLoaded.
Naijaloaded is owned and launched by Makinda Azeez, he is a final year student in a Nigeria University. He, like Seun Osewa of Nairaland, keeps a low profile and not as popular like other Nigerian ent bloggers. He is also known as Man Kind.
Naijaloaded was launched as in 2009 and focus mostly on tech, browsing tips and making money online in Nigeria then. Today, it is now .ng and focus on hot fresh Nigerian music, video, tech and news on a daily basis.
Naijaloaded is undoubtedly one the best entertainment blogs in Nigeria. I have a friend that visit only to read comments, as they are only enough to entertain you.
Global Alexa Ranking: 3,309. || Nigeria Alexa Ranking: 30.
3.) TooXclusive Music Portal.
TooXclusive is a unique entertainment blog, it was launched in 2010 by Tyler Duncan-Sotubo. It top the list of all the music based entertainment blogs in Nigeria. Unlike most entertainment blogs that write about celebrities gossips and news, TooXclusive.com write on Nigerian musicians and there audio and video musics.
Tooxclusive is a daily must visited blog for all music lovers in Nigeria. NotJustOk is one of its biggest competitor.
Global Alexa Ranking: 4,646. || Nigeria Alexa Ranking: 32.
4.) Bella Naija.
Bella Naija is own and manage by Uche Eze, another female in the game. BellaNaija.com is among the most visited and respected entertainment blogs in Nigeria. It was also launched in 2006, same time as lindaikeji, Nairaland and NotJustOK and it is one of the leading blogs in Nigeria entertainment blogo-sphere.
BellaNaija focus on Life style, Wedding, Events, Fashion, Beauty tips and entertainment news.
Global Alexa Ranking: 10,663. || Nigeria Alexa Ranking: 165.
5.) NotJustOk.
NotJustOk was launched as far back as 2006 by Ademola Ogundele and still one of the dominants in the music entertainment industry. It is highly unlikely not to have heard of NotJustOk.com as it is embedded in most Nigerian mp3. Ten (10) years anniversary
Global Alexa Ranking: 7,616. || Nigeria Alexa Ranking: 78.
Other Nigerian Entertainment Blogs 2023.
Below is the list of other popular entertainment blogs in Nigeria that you should know.
1.Cast9ja [ www.cast9ja.com.ng ]
2. 360nobs
3. Bulletin
4. Univworgers
5. Classicpluz
6. JWB
7. Yabaleftonline
8. Lailasblog.com
9. Ynaija
10.TheFamous Naija
11. LadunLaidinews
12. NaijGist
13. SisiYemmie
14. Mptrace
15. Wikiwhat