Writer
Iheanyi Ukandu
Senior Entertainment Journalist · Lagos, Nigeria
Iheanyi Ukandu is a Lagos-based journalist who has spent more than a decade covering the African entertainment industry, with a particular focus on the business and policy decisions shaping Nollywood, Afrobeats, and the wider creator economy.
His analytical features at dripviewz unpack the deals, numbers, and structural forces behind the headlines, drawing on years of reporting relationships with executives, founders, and on-the-ground talent. He writes with the conviction of someone who has watched whole subcultures rise and fall, and the patience to explain why.
When he is not on deadline, Iheanyi mentors young journalists and consults on editorial standards for regional newsrooms across West Africa.
Expertise & experience
- 12+ years covering African entertainment
- Deep network across Nollywood and Afrobeats
- Specialist in deal structures and industry economics
- Frequent commentator on creator-economy policy
Recent stories by Iheanyi
Politics
33 years after: Can Nigeria ever have another election like June 12?
For Chief MKO Abiola, the June 12, 1993 presidential election was a defining moment in his life.
Sports
World Cup 2026 Begins With Three Red Cards as Mexico Defeat South Africa 2-0
Julián Quiñones, the Colombian-born winger who has faced significant criticism since choosing to represent Mexico internationally, had a moment of redemption that will be etched in the memories of football fans worldwide.
Politics
US Researchers Say Trump's Attack On Science Has Resulted In Self-Censorship
In the heart of the American academic research engine, a sense of unease has settled over the past two years.
Sports
World Cup terror plot that targeted David Beckham resurfaces in chilling detail
The Shadows of the 1998 World Cup: Al-Qaeda's Foiled Terror Plot Few people know how close the 1998 World Cup came to tragedy, and for David Beckham, this reality is all too real.
Sports
Secret chaos behind this year's official World Cup anthem you didn't know about
Daniel Goudie, co-founder of production duo Laconic, has been on a wild ride since his collaboration with composing partner Ashley Milton on the World Cup Anthem 2026, DNA.
Sports
UEFA compensates Somali referee following World Cup disappointment
The Rebound: UEFA's Gesture for Omar Abdulkadir Artan For Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, the 2026 FIFA World Cup was supposed to be the pinnacle of his career.
Movies
Mean Girls actress 'scared to leave house' as Belfast show is cancelled
A Star's Fear in a City in Turmoil Vivian Panka, a 29-year-old actress and the first black woman to portray Regina George in the Mean Girls UK tour, is living a nightmare in Belfast.
Politics
NDC: 'You looked insecure; in competition with Obi', Aisha Yesufu tackles Dickson
Aisha Yesufu, a seasoned activist and a member of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), finds herself at odds with the party's national leader, Senator Seriake Dickson, over what she perceives as his insecurity and self-aggrandizement.
Politics
Reps minority caucus elect Agbedi, Dasuki as leader, deputy
The Unanimous Choice Strengthens the minority caucus in the 10th House of Representatives, Reps Frederick Agbedi and Abdulsamad Dasuki have been unanimously elected as minority leader and deputy minority leader, respectively.
News
'I was the star of one of the best 1990s films: I can't return for a sequel'
Movies
Sony angry at Xbox for cutting Halo trailer from State of Play says insider
Sports
Taylor Swift & Haim Sisters Sit Courtside at NBA Finals Game 4: And You Have to See Their Hilarious Homemade Knicks Shirts
Taylor Swift & Haim Sisters' Hilarious Knicks Shirts Steal the NBA Finals Spotlight Taylor Swift, the global pop sensation, is making headlines yet again, this time for her enthusiasm and creativity at the NBA Finals Game 4.