Nelson C.J, Author at YNaija

Author: Nelson C.J

Nelson C.J November 25, 2020

The latest collaboration between Brandon Hamilton and Walter Kolade Spearheart is proof of Nigerian music’s expanding global front

For a while now, the world has not only been listening to what Nigerian music artists have to say, but through prominent genres like Afrobeats, Nigerian music artists have also…

Nelson C.J October 26, 2020

FG through the NBC want to abridge history and the sanction is just a failed attempt | #EndSARS

Going by the press release put out by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) Tuesday, October 20, 2020, basically cautioning Nigerian broadcasting outlets not to publish news that might potentially embarrass…

Nelson C.J October 26, 2020

Minister Fashola must think we are in ‘the era of the dumb’ so this is what we must do

Indeed, the latest reports of former Lagos governor and the current Federal minister of works and housing, Babatunde Fashola “discovering” a camcorder planted supposedly by dubious characters is at once…

Nelson C.J October 16, 2020

#EndSARS: Beyonce really does not have to lend her voice because she “capitalised” off Africa

Earlier today, Twitter was abuzz with a an Instagram live video made by Tiwa Savage. In this video, we can see the Afrobeats queen speaking on the country’s structural decay,…

Nelson C.J October 15, 2020

#EndSARS: Banning the protests doesn’t signify the government’s commitment to fulfilling their promises

It is day 8 of the #EndSARS movement and while protests are still going on strong in cities like Lagos and Abuja, we are seeing more obstruction of peaceful demonstration…

Nelson C.J October 14, 2020

#EndSWAT: Young Nigerians are ready to probe and dismantle existing harmful systems in the country

A recurring conversation in this movement that has entered its sixth day of peaceful protests and a number of reactive responses from the government and the police unit is the…

Nelson C.J October 12, 2020

#YNaijaEndSARSupdates: Celebrities should not be holding meetings on behalf of the people | #SARSMUSTEND

Popular figures, Davido, D'Banj, Segalink, Ubi Franklin, Korede Bello, and a bunch of others, were in a private meeting with the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, where Davido came…

Nelson C.J October 12, 2020

#EndSARSProtest: The struggles of women and queer people also matter

Nigerians struggle with the idea of intersectionality. We find it difficult to consider other people's voices that intersect with ours; prioritizing our pain as the only one worth noting. This…

Nelson C.J October 11, 2020

#EndSARSprotests, Elisha Abbo’s court appeal, women getting harassed at protests and other things that happened this week

With each new week, the internet gives us a new reason to talk, to be privy to recent developments, and most importantly to share our point of view on these…

Nelson C.J October 10, 2020

#YNaijaNonBinary: 10 tweets we absolutely loved this week

Every week, we compile the best tweets that revolve around the themes of mental and emotional health, sexuality, gender, special needs, art, faith and spirituality, and human rights we explore…

Nelson C.J October 10, 2020

#EndSARS: This is a fearless generation and there are many more causes to be fought

We can all agree that to be a young Nigerian today is to be in a constant state of awareness. You are always in an ever-swinging cycle of knowing. It…

Nelson C.J October 10, 2020

#YNaijaEndSARSupdates: The distractions are crawling out but here’s why we must focus on the problem at hand

As the heat around the #EndSARS intensifies, there is the conversation around the reason why people are protesting and calling for a permanent end to the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad…

Nelson C.J October 9, 2020

N50m Compensation Appeal: Does Elisha Abbo understand the gravity of his actions or he just doesn’t care?

News making the round yesterday revealed that Elisha Abbo, the lawmaker representing Adamawa North Senatorial District, that was caught on camera assaulting a woman in a sex shop in Abuja,…

Nelson C.J October 8, 2020

#EndSARS: We are finally seeing increased participation from people with huge platforms

During the Black Lives Matter movement that broke out in America and quickly sparked off a chain of global protest and condemnation for police brutality and racism after the unjust…

Nelson C.J October 7, 2020

Here’s why Igbo apprenticeship is not as rosy as many make it seem

At any given time, you might find a Twitter thread or an article detailing the brilliance of the Igbo apprenticeship system, locally reffered to as "Igba boy." Igba Boy is…

Nelson C.J October 6, 2020

Lil Frosh: The Nigerian music industry continues to thrive on fans who make allowances for abusive artists

When a Nigerian music artist, usually male, is caught in a case of assault whether outrightly sexual, physical or emotional, there is an overwhelming sense of support they receive from…

Nelson C.J October 6, 2020

#EndSARSnow: Will this wave of protests against SARS mark an end to this menace?

In the past three days, the heat of the people's concern over the recurring acts of assault, extortion, illegal and indiscriminate arrest among many human rights violation carried out by…

Nelson C.J October 5, 2020

Lil Frosh: What role do enablers play in gender based violence?

If you look closely at the fabric of each case of gender-based violence, away from the primary perpetrator (who is often a man), you would find a complex list of…

Nelson C.J October 3, 2020

Elisha Abbo’s victim finds justice in court, women are most certainly not marching against SARS brutality and other things that happened this week

With each new week, the internet gives us a new reason to talk, to be privy to recent developments, and most importantly to share our point of view on these…

Nelson C.J October 2, 2020

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Author: Nelson C.J

The latest collaboration between Brandon Hamilton and Walter Kolade Spearheart is proof of Nigerian music’s expanding global front

FG through the NBC want to abridge history and the sanction is just a failed attempt | #EndSARS

Minister Fashola must think we are in ‘the era of the dumb’ so this is what we must do

#EndSARS: Beyonce really does not have to lend her voice because she “capitalised” off Africa

#EndSARS: Banning the protests doesn’t signify the government’s commitment to fulfilling their promises

#EndSWAT: Young Nigerians are ready to probe and dismantle existing harmful systems in the country

#YNaijaEndSARSupdates: Celebrities should not be holding meetings on behalf of the people | #SARSMUSTEND

#EndSARSProtest: The struggles of women and queer people also matter

#EndSARSprotests, Elisha Abbo’s court appeal, women getting harassed at protests and other things that happened this week

#YNaijaNonBinary: 10 tweets we absolutely loved this week

#EndSARS: This is a fearless generation and there are many more causes to be fought

#YNaijaEndSARSupdates: The distractions are crawling out but here’s why we must focus on the problem at hand

N50m Compensation Appeal: Does Elisha Abbo understand the gravity of his actions or he just doesn’t care?

#EndSARS: We are finally seeing increased participation from people with huge platforms

Here’s why Igbo apprenticeship is not as rosy as many make it seem

Lil Frosh: The Nigerian music industry continues to thrive on fans who make allowances for abusive artists

#EndSARSnow: Will this wave of protests against SARS mark an end to this menace?

Lil Frosh: What role do enablers play in gender based violence?

Elisha Abbo’s victim finds justice in court, women are most certainly not marching against SARS brutality and other things that happened this week

#YNaijaNonBinary: 10 tweets we absolutely loved this week

Is TStv ready to fill the void for a completely Nigerian cable brand?

Burna Boy vs Sowore: What are the limits to a Nigerian celebrity’s activism?

Senator Elisha Abbo will be paying for his crime, the sort of justice system women need

Why are Nigerians taking Rema’s emotional outburst as fodder for bants?

Governor Sanwo-Olu’s proposal of monthly rents is a fair response to housing problem in Lagos

Post-BBNaija: Can Nigeria’s small content space explain our obsessive fandom?

Can #BBNaija have a less passive-aggressive Big Brother character?

Low cases of coronavirus in Africa is an important question, being asked by the wrong people

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