October 23, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Nollywood Mourns as Veteran Actor Francis Duru Dies at 57

Nollywood mourns as veteran actor Francis Duru dies at 57 Barclays to cut 5,000 jobs as AI reshapes banking industry Obasanjo criticises Tinubu’s reforms, says Nigerians have become… Read More

Top Stories

October 22, 2026

When Did Bollywood Leave Nollywood Behind? 

A yet-to-be-released Bollywood film, ‘Ramayana,’ is trending and has caught the attention of an international audience, and with the success Indian movies have seen on Netflix this year,… Read More

The Film Blog

October 22, 2026

Emeka Nwagbaraocha Has Been Added To The YNaija Masterlist

Emeka Nwagbaraocha is a Nigerian scriptwriter, digital creator, influencer, and actor whose career began almost a decade ago.  He began his acting career in 2017 and appeared in… Read More

YNaija Masterlist

October 22, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | FRSC Bans Officers from Escorting Politicians Ahead of 2027 Elections

FRSC bans officers from escorting politicians ahead of 2027 elections Over 100 Ogun pupils hospitalised after suspected gas exposure Reps threaten arrest warrants for telecom CEOs over poor… Read More

Top Stories

October 21, 2026

Nigerians Are Yearning For More Young Adult Films, And ‘Tele x Zikora’ Meets That Demand; Here’s How 

Adenike Adebayo-Esho’s new contemporary youth film, ‘Tele x Zikora,’ is set to premiere in Nigerian cinemas on 23 October, and weekend reviews have praised it. The excitement around… Read More

The Film Blog

October 21, 2026

Adenike Adebayo-Esho Has Been Added To The YNaija Masterlist

Adenike Adebayo-Esho is a Nigerian entrepreneur, director, filmmaker, and actress. She began her career in law out of a deep personal need for the legal system; however, she… Read More

YNaija Masterlist

October 21, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Police Fire Tear Gas at Lekki Tollgate #EndSARS Memorial

Police fire tear gas at Lekki Tollgate #EndSARS memorial Nigeria confirms an imported Ebola case in Abuja and tracks 44 contacts EFCC arrests Abuja businessman over alleged $120m… Read More

Top Stories

October 20, 2026

Cyber resilience is the foundation for Africa’s next phase of digital growth, Mastercard whitepaper finds 

Digital transformation is unlocking new growth and opportunity across Africa Building the continents cybersecurity workforce, with more than 200,000 roles unfilled at the end of 2025, is emerging as one… Read More

Partners

October 20, 2026

What Can We Expect From This Year’s Lagos Fashion Week? 

Lagos Fashion Week 2026 is set to begin on the 28th of October and run till the 1st of November, and as Nigeria continues to position itself as… Read More

Fashion

October 20, 2026

Isbae U Has Been Added To The YNaija Masterlist

Adebayo Ridwan Abidemi, popularly and professionally known as ‘Isbae U,’ is a content creator, comedian, actor, and host of the beloved show ‘Curiosity Made Me Ask.’ He began… Read More

YNaija Masterlist

October 20, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | NLC Insists on Ultimatum as Workers Struggle Despite ₦70,000 Minimum Wage

NLC insists on ultimatum as workers struggle despite ₦70,000 minimum wage Nigerian passport plummets to 181st in latest global ranking Burna Boy to perform in India for the… Read More

Top Stories

October 19, 2026

Why Dave’s Concert Could Open the Door to More Shows at the National Theatre

British rapper Dave’s two-day, sold-out performance at the National Theatre as the finale of his The Boy Who Played the Harp tour has raised conversations about the venue’s… Read More

The Media Blog

October 19, 2026

Kagan Tech Has Been Added To The YNaija Masterlist

Oladapo Ogunsanya Segun, professionally known as ‘Kagan’ or ‘Kagan Tech’, is a well-known Nigerian tech creator, online educator, and digital marketer.  Oladapo began his career as a music… Read More

YNaija Masterlist

October 19, 2026

Weekend Recap: Here’s What Happened Over The Weekend 

This weekend in the media was filled with tragic news, from the loss of a Nollywood actress, to the death of road crash victims.  Amidst the tragic news,… Read More

The Media Blog

October 19, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | SERAP Sues INEC Over Alleged ₦126bn Election Spending Irregularities

SERAP sues INEC over alleged ₦126bn election spending irregularities World Bank urges FG to expand ₦658.9bn cash transfer programme Obama accuses Trump of targeting Ilhan Omar over political… Read More

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October 18, 2026

Nigerian Artists Who Have Submitted For Grammy 2027

The Grammy Nominees for the 2027 Recording Academy awards are scheduled to be announced on the 16th of November. Ahead of the announcement, we are listing Nigerian artists… Read More

The Music Blog