Latasha Ngwube, Wole Ojo & the new brain drain; here’s what to expect from this week’s Rubbin’ Minds

Last week on Rubbin’ Minds we bid farewell to Japheth Omojuwa, our guest host for the last 6 weeks. Japheth best known for his website Omojuwa.com, and providing digital consulting to individuals and firms across the world brought his understanding of political nuance and social communities to the Rubbin’ Minds studio, challenging our audience members... Read More

The Media Blog

Latasha Ngwube

September 22, 2019

Here are the best Nigerian articles of the week

Each week here at YNaija, we round up the best Nigerian writing on the internet, highlighting the stories, profiles, interviews and in-depth reporting that rise above the daily churn. Here are the ones that caught our attention: The Beauty and Burden of Being a Nigerian Bride – Yemisi Aribisola ”You wonder about the solitary figures in... Read More

September 22, 2019

Profile: Joel Kachi Benson just won Venice. You should know his name

When the Nigerian entry Daughters of Chibok was announced winner of the Best Virtual Reality Story (for linear content) at the awards ceremony of the Venice International Film Festival, the last of the “Big three” festivals to be held this year, Joel Kachi Benson, the film’s writer and director was not surprised. Every festival has... Read More

Specials, The Media Blog

September 21, 2019

Stewards of ideas whose time has come

by Oluseun Onigbide This powerful paragraph from Autobiography of Martin Luther King, one of my favourite books creates leaps of joy in me: “O God, help me to see myself in my true perspective. Help me, O God, to see that I’m just a symbol of a movement. Help me to see that I’m the victim... Read More

The Daily Vulnerable

#WithChude, Budgit, chinua achebe, Chude Jideonwo, Co-Creation Hub, Joy Inc, martin luther king, TDV, The Daily Vulnerable, The Joy Hub

September 21, 2019

Rubbin’ Minds welcomes veteran journalist Latasha Ngwube as its new guest host

The producers of Rubbin’ minds, popular TV talk-show for young Nigerians, have announced Latasha Ngwube as guest talk-show host for September/October, 2019. Popular media personality and lawyer, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, is the show’s de-facto host and has helped shape Rubbin’ Minds into the thought-provoking platform that it is. However, for a couple of weeks, commencing on... Read More

Extra

Allure magazines, channels television, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Latasha Ngwube, LITV, rubbin minds, Seun Oluyemi, Vanguard, YNaija Television

September 20, 2019

The YNaija Cover – 20th September

Follow the link below to check out our latest stories: 5 Things that Should Matter Today: Something doesn’t add up about the arrest of the alleged serial killer in Port Harcourt Will ‘Americanah’ be another Hollywood flop in portraying its Nigerian characters? #BBNaija: Why does everyone hate Tacha for playing the game?

Cover Stories

cover

September 20, 2019

Tiwa Savage and Guy Manoukian to headline the Nigerian-Lebanese Multicultural Concert; Live In Lagos: Music Hall

The community that began with the arrival of Elias Khoury on the shores of Lagos in 1890 has since morphed into a thriving and key part of the various communities that make up the Nigerian Body Politic. From Trade and Business to the Entertainment sector, they contribute their quota to the social fabric of the country which... Read More

Partners

Bovi, DJ Sose, Elias Khoury, Guy Manoukian, Nigerian-Lebanese Multicultural Concert, The Live in Lagos: Music Hall, tiwa savage

September 20, 2019

The People’s Hero reality show set to air, September 21 on MTV Base

N7 million up for grabs Premiering on Saturday, 21st of September is The People’s Hero reality show, a fun, rich and exciting initiative that seeks to reward ingenuity, passion and celebrate the richness and beauty of the South-Eastern part of Nigeria, brought to you by International Breweries from the stables of one of its premium... Read More

Partners

#ThePeoplesHero, Chinedu Ani, illbliss, International Breweries, Nedu Wazobia, Obumneke Okoli, Rachael Okonkwo, The People’s Hero, The People’s Hero reality show, Tobechukwu Ejiofor, Tolu Adedeji

September 20, 2019

Here are the funny tweets we saw from Nigerians on the internet today

Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social issues, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. Here are the ones we saw today: I am not on any dating site and shooting shot at me... Read More

Top Stories

Internet, nigerians, tweets, twitter.

September 20, 2019

US consulate launches academy for women entrepreneurs

United States Consulate General in Lagos on Monday launched the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE), a State Department-led initiative that supports women entrepreneurs around the world. During a week-long program, a diverse group of 100 women selected from a pool of over 6,000 applicants, will receive lessons on business management, network with like-minded entrepreneurs and... Read More

Extra

Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE), Hansatu Adegbite, Inya Lawal, Teju Abisoye, US Consulate

September 20, 2019

Will ‘Americanah’ be another Hollywood flop in portraying its Nigerian characters?

In 2014, about a year after it was published, Americanah, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s third novel which won the National Book Critics Circle Fiction award, and remains one of her most seminal works (not that all her works aren’t), was optioned by Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o. At the time, it was set to be made into... Read More

The Media Blog

Americanah, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, HBO, Lupita Nyong'o, Nelson C.J

September 20, 2019

Etinosa Yvonne emerges winner of 2019 Access Bank Art X prize

Budding documentary photographer, Etinosa Yvonne, has been announced as winner of the highly-coveted 2019 Access Bank Art X prize during the official launch of the event held at Milki, Victoria Island, Lagos. Her winning project addresses the coping mechanisms of survivors of terrorism and violent conflict, drawing attention to the unspoken realities experienced by trauma... Read More

Partners

2019 Access Bank Art X prize, Amaechi Okobi, ARTX Lagos, Ayomitunde Adeleke, Christopher Nelson Obuh, Etinosa Yvonne, Peter Okotorn, Yadichinma Ukoha-Kalu

September 20, 2019

#BBNaija: Why does everyone hate Tacha for playing the game?

Few are surprised that Big Brother Nigeria season 4 bad girl, Tacha finagled her way into the top 10 finalists of the show. This is despite having rivalries with other housemates with strong fandoms outside the house and being voted up for nomination every single week since this season began. It has become one of... Read More

The Media Blog

BBNaija, Tacha

September 20, 2019

5 Things that Should Matter Today: Something doesn’t add up about the arrest of the alleged serial killer in Port Harcourt

The Nigerian Police in a series of tweets yesterday revealed they have arrested the notorious serial killer in Port Harcourt, a 26-year-old Gracious David West. According to the police, West is from Buguma LGA of Rivers state, who is said to be a member of the Degbam cult group and arrested along East-West Road enroute Uyo... Read More

September 19, 2019

The Mente de Moda Independence Bazaar is here and we are excited

Are you ready for the ultimate shopping experience this October? Celebrate the spirit of independence and modern day entrepreneurship this month at the Mente De moda Independence Bazaar on the 6th of October 2019. Then put on your shopping shoes and grab a pair of binoculars to choose from our amazing troop of food and... Read More

Partners

Mente De Moda, Mente De moda Independence Bazaar

September 19, 2019

The YNaija Cover – 19th September

Follow the links below to check out our latest stories: 5 Things that Should Matter Today: Three suspects linked to the serial killings in Port Harcourt have been arrested We need to talk about the lack of bisexual characters in Nollywood LGBTQ movies Another critic of Governor Ganduje has been arrested for dissent

Cover Stories

cover

September 19, 2019

Here are the funny tweets we saw from Nigerians on the internet today

Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their funny rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social issues, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. Here are the ones we saw today: People that only use their eyes to drive are the... Read More

Top Stories

Internet, Nigerian, tweets

September 19, 2019

Zee World unveils exciting lineup for 2020

Nigeria’s popular entertainment channel, Zee World, has announced its new programme lineup on its channel, available on DStv channel 166 and GOtv channel 25. The event, which held in Lagos, revealed upcoming programs include the return of popular shows like Gangaa 2 and Married Again Season 2; as well as the launch of new exciting... Read More

Partners

deception, Harish Goyal, Jodha & Akbar, Ring of Fire, snatched, ZEE World

September 19, 2019

43 percent of Nigerians make smartphone purchase decisions based on social media campaigns, RED | For Africa study shows

A new study by the Research and Intelligence Unit of the omni-media group, RED | For Africa, indicates that about 43 percent of Nigerians with active social media accounts have been influenced to buy smartphones based on brand focused online marketing campaigns. The research study was undertaken by RED | For Africa to analyze and... Read More

Extra

enugu, FCT Abuja, Isime Esene, kano, Osun, Oyo, RED | For Africa, Research and Intelligence Unit, smartphone purchase decisions, social media mobile phone campaigns

September 19, 2019

We need to talk about the lack of bisexual characters in Nollywood LGBTQ movies

It’s Bisexuality Awareness Week, a push for advocacy and acceptance of bisexuals which will culminate into the celebration of Bisexual Day on September 23. Ordinarily, bisexual rights come under the umbrella of LGBTQ equality. But within the LGBTQ community, bisexuality doesn’t have the attention and acceptance as homosexuality because of so many reasons. There’s the... Read More

The Media Blog

Funmi Iyanda, Nollywood LGBTQ characters, Nollywood queer cinemas, TIERs, Walking With Shadows, We Don’t Live Here Anymore

September 19, 2019

Ireti Doyle, Wale Ojo, Ruby Akubeze, AY, Ayo Mogaji, Ifan Micheals dazzle on the Red Carpet of ‘Kasanova’ Premiere

The Kasanova is on the loose! And no one can stop him. Wednesday, the 11th of August saw the premiere of the fresh rom-com Kasanova, at the Filmhouse Cinema, Surulere. The star-studded event with appearances from AY,Ireti Doyle, Wale Ojo,Ifan Micheals, Ms Pepo. Ms Ezeani, began with the guests all glammed up for the red... Read More

Partners

#KasanovaMovie, #kasanovathemovie, Abayom Alvi, AY, Ayo Mkaun, Ayo Mogaji, Eddy Young, Faith Ojo, filmhouse cinema, Ifan Micheals, ireti doyle, Kasanova, Kasanova the movie, Ms Pepo. Ms Ezeani, odunlade adekola, Ruby Akubeze, Ruby Akubueze, Toyin Abrahams, Wale Ojo

September 19, 2019

5 Things that Should Matter Today: Three suspects linked to the serial killings in Port Harcourt have been arrested

The city of Port Harcourt has been gripped by a spate of killing targeting women in hotels, perpetuated by a serial killer on the loose. And although it seemed the police have been nonchalant about the carrying out an elaborate investigation, attributing these murders to prostitution, three suspects linked to the case have arrested by... Read More

September 19, 2019

Another critic of Governor Ganduje has been arrested for dissent

Nazir Ahmed, otherwise known by his stage name Sarkin Waka was arrested by the Kano State Police command on the order of the Kano State censors board. Despite Ahmed’s status in Kano state (his music is widely liked and he also a prominent career in the Kano film industry), he was singled out as a... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

Ben Ayade, Dadiyata, Ganduje, Omoyele Sowore

September 19, 2019

Nigerian fandoms are a tricky thing, even for social media savvy #BBNaija contestants

One of the main goals of any online media firm is to build a fandom that consumes the content they create and self perpetuates, convincing other people to join the fandom and organically promoting the content the media company makes. Online fandoms have existed in the developed world for as long as the internet has... Read More

The Media Blog

'Gidi Up', Fandoms, Fomo, Ndani, Skinny Girl in Transit

September 18, 2019

The YNaija Cover – 18th September

Follow the links below to check out our latest stories: 5 Things that Should Matter Today: 26-year-old Joana Nnazu Kolo has been nominated as commissioner in Kwara

Cover Stories

CBN charges, cover

September 18, 2019

Here are the funny tweets we saw from Nigerians on the internet today

Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their funny rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social issues, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. Here’s a roundup of the best we saw today: One of my proudest moments has to be when... Read More

Top Stories

Internet, nigerians, tweets, twitter.

September 18, 2019

OPPO officially releases A Series 2020 in Nigeria, combining high quality and affordability

Global smartphone brand OPPO today proudly launched the new OPPO A Series 2020 in Nigeria. The OPPO A Series 2020, which includes the OPPO A9 2020 and OPPO A5 2020 smartphones. They are the brand’s latest offering for the mid-level smartphone market segment. With its combination of high quality and affordability, as well as superb... Read More

Partners

Nengi Akinola, OPPO, OPPO A Series 2020, OPPO A5 2020, OPPO A9 2020

September 18, 2019

Second time’s the charm at love for Ireti Doyle and Wale Ojo in new blockbuster ‘Kasanova’

Love conquers all in Fojo Media’s new romantic-comedy ‘Kasanova’ staring Ireti Doyle, Wale Ojo, Toyin Abrahams, AY, Odunlade Adekola and Ayo Mogaji. The love comedy; one of the first features between FilmOne and Fojo studios, presents a tale directed to capture the possibilities of old love whilst shedding light on the ups and downs of ... Read More

Partners

#KasanovaMovie, #kasanovathemovie, AY, Ayo Mogaji, Bayray Mcwinzu, filmhouse cinemas, FilmOne, Fojo Media, Fojo studios, ireti doyle, Kasanova the movie, odunlade adekola, Toyin Abrahams, Wale Ojo

September 18, 2019

UNDP is committed to rebuilding terrorism ridden Nigerian North East

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) said it was committed to the rebuilding of the three most-affected Boko Haram (BH) States of Adamawa, Borno and Yobe states, just as the Minister of State for Budget and National Planning, Prince Clem Ikanade Agba, commended the programme’s commitment in that regard. UNDP’s Resident Representative in Nigeria, Mr... Read More

Extra

September 18, 2019

5 Things that Should Matter Today: 26-year-old Joana Nnazu Kolo has been nominated as commissioner in Kwara

In Nigeria, youth representation in governance and politics is still a mirage. That said, we’ve seen Seun Fakorede (27) and Debo Ogundoyin (31) emerge as commissioner for Youth and Sports in Oyo and speaker of the Oyo House of Assembly respectively. Now, in Kwara, the state governor Abdulrahman Abdulrasaq has nominated 26-year-old Joana Nnazua Kolo... Read More

Latasha Ngwube, Wole Ojo & the new brain drain; here’s what to expect from this week’s Rubbin’ Minds

Here are the best Nigerian articles of the week

Profile: Joel Kachi Benson just won Venice. You should know his name

Stewards of ideas whose time has come

Rubbin’ Minds welcomes veteran journalist Latasha Ngwube as its new guest host

The YNaija Cover – 20th September

Tiwa Savage and Guy Manoukian to headline the Nigerian-Lebanese Multicultural Concert; Live In Lagos: Music Hall

The People’s Hero reality show set to air, September 21 on MTV Base

Here are the funny tweets we saw from Nigerians on the internet today

US consulate launches academy for women entrepreneurs

Will ‘Americanah’ be another Hollywood flop in portraying its Nigerian characters?

Etinosa Yvonne emerges winner of 2019 Access Bank Art X prize

#BBNaija: Why does everyone hate Tacha for playing the game?

5 Things that Should Matter Today: Something doesn’t add up about the arrest of the alleged serial killer in Port Harcourt

The Mente de Moda Independence Bazaar is here and we are excited

The YNaija Cover – 19th September

Here are the funny tweets we saw from Nigerians on the internet today

Zee World unveils exciting lineup for 2020

43 percent of Nigerians make smartphone purchase decisions based on social media campaigns, RED | For Africa study shows

We need to talk about the lack of bisexual characters in Nollywood LGBTQ movies

Ireti Doyle, Wale Ojo, Ruby Akubeze, AY, Ayo Mogaji, Ifan Micheals dazzle on the Red Carpet of ‘Kasanova’ Premiere

5 Things that Should Matter Today: Three suspects linked to the serial killings in Port Harcourt have been arrested

Another critic of Governor Ganduje has been arrested for dissent

Nigerian fandoms are a tricky thing, even for social media savvy #BBNaija contestants

The YNaija Cover – 18th September

Here are the funny tweets we saw from Nigerians on the internet today

OPPO officially releases A Series 2020 in Nigeria, combining high quality and affordability

Second time’s the charm at love for Ireti Doyle and Wale Ojo in new blockbuster ‘Kasanova’

UNDP is committed to rebuilding terrorism ridden Nigerian North East

5 Things that Should Matter Today: 26-year-old Joana Nnazu Kolo has been nominated as commissioner in Kwara

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