October 6, 2026

ANA Announces 2026 Literary Prize Shortlists Across Eight Categories

The Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) has announced the shortlisted writers and works for its 2026 literary competitions, with contenders emerging across eight categories, including poetry, fiction, drama,… Read More

Partners

October 6, 2026

Nollywood Movies and Series Coming Out This October 2026

Nollywood has a great selection of movies and series coming out this October to keep viewers glued to their TV screens. It explores all genres, from comedy to… Read More

The Film Blog

October 6, 2026

Omowunmi Dada Has Been Added To The YNaija Masterlist

Omowunmi Dada is a Nigerian actress who has been in the industry for over a decade. She began her acting career at university, where she took on small… Read More

YNaija Masterlist

October 6, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Petrol and Diesel Prices Surge 86% as Fuel Costs Soar

Petrol and diesel prices surge 86% as fuel costs soar Nigeria jumps to 8th in Africa’s investment risk ranking Tinubu declares three days’ mourning after NAF crash Mike… Read More

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October 5, 2026

Should More Nigerian Artists Make Residency Concerts at the National Theatre? 

The National Theatre is becoming a popular concert venue for Nigerian artists and a preferred option for Nigerians seeking a peaceful concert experience. Since Adekunle Gold held his… Read More

Editor's Pick

October 5, 2026

Chude Jideonwo’s FourthMainland Fund announces investment in 20-year-old content creator, Kenzy Ezike for slate of films.

The FourthMainland Fund, founded by media entrepreneur Chude Jideonwo, has announced an investment in 20-year-old content creator Kelvin Ezike, popularly known as Kenzy, to support a slate of… Read More

Partners

October 5, 2026

Equipping a Generation: Godfrey Olise’s Vision for Purpose, Leadership and Nigeria’s Future

Meet Godfrey Olise, a missionary, educationist and leadership development advocate whose work sits at the intersection of faith, education, professional development and national transformation. Through years of working… Read More

Partners

October 5, 2026

Fatimah Binta Gimsay Has Been Added To The YNaija Masterlist

Fatimah Binta Gimsay is a Nigerian screenwriter, director, story editor, producer, scriptwriter, and founder of “Hello July Films,” a media production company.  Fatimah began her career in the… Read More

YNaija Masterlist

October 5, 2026

Weekend Recap: Here’s What Happened Over The Weekend 

This weekend was filled with entertainment from the Big Brother Naija front, a surprising overtaking from Marvel and more chaos from the upcoming Nigerian elections.  Big Brother Naija… Read More

The Media Blog

October 5, 2026

Nigeria’s Highest-Grossing Film List Is Misleading — Here’s a More Factual Rundown

Every December, Nollywood announces another “highest-grossing film of all time”, with box-office figures climbing from hundreds of millions to billions of naira. But there is a problem with… Read More

Opinion

October 5, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Kidnappers Reduce NYSC Ransom to ₦5m Per Victim

Kidnappers reduce NYSC ransom to ₦5m per victim INEC to reveal 2027 election plans as countdown hits 100 days Nigerians’ personal loans hit ₦2.06tn as borrowing rises Fola… Read More

Top Stories

October 4, 2026

Why “A Different World” Deserves A Spot On Your Netflix List

The Netflix reboot of “A Different World” was released just a week ago, and it has received a lot of love and remained at number 1 on the… Read More

The Film Blog

October 4, 2026

10 Practical Checklists For Nigerians This October 

As December draws closer, there may be a rush to do something new or complete new side-quests before the year ends. However, if you are looking to finish… Read More

Lifestyle

October 3, 2026

Top 10 Trending Sounds From TikTok and Instagram

Every month on TikTok, new sounds trend. Sometimes these sounds are one-liners from films or celebrities, and sometimes they are from a trending song. In this article, we… Read More

The Media Blog

October 3, 2026

Weekly Highlights | Here’s What You Missed Over the Week

Pete Edochie opens up about struggle to walk and body swelling Nomy explains why she was disqualified from the BBN show D’Banj gifts three buses to support Olajengbesi’s… Read More

The Media Blog

October 2, 2026

The Weekend Watchlist | These Are Films/Series To Watch This Weekend

The weekend is underway, and in true Ynaija fashion, we are committed to helping you have the most relaxing time ever. With a blend of action thrillers, comedy,… Read More

The Film Blog