Draft:Kemi Filani
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 | This article contains promotional content. (February 2025) |
| Type | Entertainment and Lifestyle News |
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| Format | Online |
| Editor-in-chief | Tireni Adebayo |
| Editor | Ella Chioma |
| Founded | 2012 |
| Language | English |
| Headquarters | Ikorodu, Nigeria |
| Website | kemifilani |
Kemi Filani News is a Nigerian online news platform established in May 2012, platform shares news on celebrities, movies and music. They have written about most Nigerian celebrities and are known as a reliable source for entertainment news in Nigeria. Rebranded in 2018 to focus on high-quality journalism, it is noted for its coverage of entertainment news and detailed Nollywood movie reviews, contributing to discourse within the Nigerian entertainment industry.[1]
Kemi Filani News delivers daily updates on Nigerian celebrity fashion and entertainment news, attracting 5 to 7 million monthly visitors to its entertainment section. Its movie reviews have been recognized for establishing quality standards in Nollywood.[2] The platform received nominations for the Nigerian Writers Award (2017) and West Africa Bloggers Award (2018).[3]
Recognition
[edit]Kemi Filani News has been cited by several reputable outlets, including Mashable,[4][5] Yahoo and the BBC,[6][7] for its contributions to digital journalism in Nigeria. Kemi Filani is a popular Nigerian entertainment news platform.[8] Its articles have provided insight into various social and cultural issues, such as Nollywood's evolution and public discourse around entertainment. Additionally, Independent Nigeria highlighted its influence on Nollywood movie reviews,[2] while Vanguard Nigeria recognized its leading role in online news consumption.[9] The platform’s consistent growth and quality content have established it as a trusted voice in Nigerian media.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ punchng (14 January 2017). "Omotola Ekeinde got angry with me for blogging about her daughter –Kemi Filani". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 9 February 2025.
- ^ a b "How Kemi Filani News' Movie Reviews Reshaping Nollywood – Independent Newspaper Nigeria". Independent Newspapers. 13 June 2022. Retrieved 9 February 2025.
- ^ BellaNaija.com (25 July 2018). "BellaNaija nominated for the 2018 West Africa Bloggers Award | Full List". BellaNaija. Retrieved 9 February 2025.
- ^ Ulanoff, Lance (13 May 2014). "Boko Haram Won't Stop Nigeria's Mobile Revolution". Mashable. Retrieved 9 February 2025.
- ^ "KemiFilani.com Recognized by Mashable.com". OgbongeBlog. 15 May 2014. Retrieved 9 February 2025.
- ^ "#BBCtrending: #SaveYakubuYusuf - using Twitter to raise money in Nigeria". BBC News. 4 July 2014. Retrieved 9 February 2025.
- ^ "The Traitors Season 3 Cast Net Worths". Yahoo Entertainment. 10 January 2025. Retrieved 10 February 2025.
- ^ "Kemi Filani: Entertainment News Source In Nigeria". leadership.ng. 29 January 2024. Retrieved 19 February 2025.
- ^ Okogba, Emmanuel (16 June 2022). "How KFN became a leading voice in online news consumption - Kemi Adebayo, Publisher". Vanguard News. Retrieved 10 February 2025.
- ^ BellaNaija.com (24 June 2016). "Is Patience Ozokwor Now A Pastor?". BellaNaija. Retrieved 11 February 2025.
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