Kemi Filani

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Kemi Filani
Type Entertainment and Lifestyle News
FormatOnline
Editor-in-chiefTireni Adebayo
EditorElla Chioma
Founded2012
LanguageEnglish
Headquarters Ikorodu, Nigeria
Website kemifilani.ng

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. The platform was rebranded in 2018 with a focus on journalism, particularly in the areas of entertainment news and Nollywood film reviews. It has since provided coverage and analysis relevant to the Nigerian entertainment industry. [1]

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Kemi Filani News publishes daily reports on Nigerian celebrity fashion and entertainment. The platform's entertainment section receives between 5 and 7 million monthly visitors. Its Nollywood movie reviews have been noted for contributing to discussions on cinematic standards within the industry. [2] [3] The platform received nominations for the Nigerian Writers Award (2017) and West Africa Bloggers Award (2018). [4] [5]

Recognition

Kemi Filani News has been cited by several reputable outlets, including Mashable, [6] [7] Yahoo and the BBC, [8] [9] for its contributions to digital journalism in Nigeria. Kemi Filani is a popular Nigerian entertainment news platform. [10] 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. [11] The platform's consistent growth and quality content have established it as a trusted voice in Nigerian media. [12]

References

  1. ↑ punchng (14 January 2017). "Omotola Ekeinde got angry with me for blogging about her daughter –Kemi Filani". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 9 February 2025.
  2. 1 2 "How Kemi Filani News' Movie Reviews Reshaping Nollywood – Independent Newspaper Nigeria". Independent Newspapers. 13 June 2022. Retrieved 9 February 2025.
  3. ↑ Okogba, Emmanuel (2 February 2024). "How Kemi Filani is shaping Nigeria's digital media space". Vanguard News. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
  4. ↑ BellaNaija.com (25 July 2018). "BellaNaija nominated for the 2018 West Africa Bloggers Award | Full List". BellaNaija. Retrieved 9 February 2025.
  5. ↑ "Top 5 Most Awarded Nigerian Digital Entertainment Media Brands". THISDAYLIVE. 12 February 2025. Retrieved 28 August 2025.
  6. ↑ Ulanoff, Lance (13 May 2014). "Boko Haram Won't Stop Nigeria's Mobile Revolution". Mashable. Retrieved 9 February 2025.
  7. ↑ "KemiFilani.com Recognized by Mashable.com". OgbongeBlog. 15 May 2014. Retrieved 9 February 2025.
  8. ↑ "#BBCtrending: #SaveYakubuYusuf - using Twitter to raise money in Nigeria". BBC News. 4 July 2014. Retrieved 9 February 2025.
  9. ↑ "The Traitors Season 3 Cast Net Worths". Yahoo Entertainment. 10 January 2025. Retrieved 10 February 2025.
  10. ↑ "Kemi Filani: Entertainment News Source In Nigeria". leadership.ng. 29 January 2024. Retrieved 19 February 2025.
  11. ↑ Okogba, Emmanuel (16 June 2022). "How KFN became a leading voice in online news consumption - Kemi Adebayo, Publisher". Vanguard News. Retrieved 10 February 2025.
  12. ↑ BellaNaija.com (24 June 2016). "Is Patience Ozokwor Now A Pastor?". BellaNaija. Retrieved 11 February 2025.
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