Mic To Mandate: Entertainers Reshape Nigeria’s Political Playbook

The electoral season in Nigerian politics is here again, with personalities vying for elective posts strategising for party primaries. Nine months to the 2027 general election, A few entertainment industry practitioners are also in the fray. In this report, SAMUEL ABULUDE writes on how practitioners in the entertainment industry are vying for elective posts.
The applause has faded, but the cameras continue to roll. This time, the script is the Constitution, the stage is the campaign trail, and the actors are playing for keeps. From Desmond Elliot in the Lagos Assembly to the near-miss of Funke Akindele in 2023, Nigeria’s entertainers are no longer content with jingles and endorsements. ...