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
Jimmy Kimmel Won't Air James Talarico Interview On ABC For Fear Of FCC Reprisal
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Reality Tv
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Movies
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The new Avatar: Seven Havens trailer reveals a world that has been shattered by a cataclysm, leaving humanity to cling to fortified havens while the very fabric that once separated spirit and physical realms frays.
Comedy
One Last One Laughing comedian is 'guaranteed to beat Richard Ayoade in season 3'
The stakes for Maisie Adam and Amy Gledhill are personal and professional.
Comedy
Comedian lets rip at Andi Peters for 'on brand' reaction to Miriam Margolyes' racist slur
Andi Peters, 56, was on live television when Miriam Margolyes, 85, called him a “high yellah,” a derogatory term for a light‑skinned Black person.
Politics
Obi denies rejecting Atiku's VP offer
Music
Hold Somebody Lyrics by Young Jonn
Young Jonn drops “Hold Somebody” with a swagger that feels like a night‑long invitation to the dance floor.
Music
Shake Lyrics by Muyeez
Muyeez’s new track “Shake” drops a bright, high‑energy Afrobeats beat that celebrates personal triumphs while reminding listeners to stay grounded.
Politics
2027: APC campaign'll focus on Tinubu's achievements, not promises: Yari
The 2027 presidential race is shaping up to be a campaign of records rather than rhetoric. Sen.
Politics
If I appoint Wike, I'll sellotape his mouth: Adebayo
If I appoint Wike, I’ll put sellotape over his mouth, Adebayo The comment came from Adewole Adebayo, the Social Democratic Party presidential hopeful, during a Symfoni interview.
Music
22 Lyrics by Kunmie
The Weight of Loneliness: Kunmie's 22 Lyrics as a Reflection of Young Adulthood Kunmie, a fast-rising artist in the Nigerian music scene, has been open about the personal struggles he faced during his formative years.
Politics
2027: Accord, AAC, SDP presidential candidates join forces against Tinubu
LEAD WITH THE HUMAN ANGLE: For Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, the Accord Party's presidential candidate, this alliance is a chance to challenge the status quo and give Nigerians a genuine democratic alternative. As Dr.