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Comedian, AY Makun speaks on alleged marital crisis… Daddy Freeze as well (READ)

According to the grapevine and rumour mill, the marriage of popular Nigerian comic, AY Makun has hit the rocks. News reports from several online media platforms suggests that the 6-year marriage of AY and his wife, Mabel is facing major challenges. Popular blogger, SDK reported earlier on Tuesday, that Mabel may have packed out of... Read More

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‘You’re a sad, pathetic, petty creature’ | Jim Iyke blasts Instagram follower

Nollywood hunk, Jim Iyke, on Tuesday morning, lambasted one of his followers for labeling his Instagram page ‘boring’. Here is what happened: The Nigerian actor posted a picture which the follower in question then commented under, by branding Jim’s page as boring. This sent Jim Iyke into rage-mode as he lashed out at the unlucky... Read More

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Music video maestro, Director X set to visit Lagos

Popular American music video director, Director X who is known for his star-packed roaster which includes Drake, Kendrick Lamar and Nicki Minaj would be coming to Nigeria courtesy MKN, a media production company that specialises in music videos, commercials and promos at part of its first ever Music Video Director’s seminar in Lagos next month. The MKN Seminar which... Read More

Entertainment roundup: How Toke Makinwa’s heart was broken | Actor, Femi Adebayo-Salami bags political appointment | Rihanna, Drake ‘Work’ it hard in new video | More stories

While you sip that morning tea and plan for the day ahead, we present to you, the entertainment roundup of Tuesday, February 23. Toke Makinwa recounts how a man dumped her because she was a child of ‘nobody’ The OAP took to Instagram on Monday, to share an inspiring story of a guy she used... Read More

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55 never-before-seen pictures from Senator Florence Ita-Giwa’s 70th birthday celebration

Senator Florence Ita Giwa fondly called ‘Mama Bakassi’ on Sunday, February 21, hit the big 70 and as a woman of exquisite taste and high-end fashion, she decided to celebrate it in style with a classy dinner/concert at the Eko Convention Centre, Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, The event was attended by her family,... Read More

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Barcelona to build in Lagos, first football academy in Africa

Monday, February 22, marked a new era in the development of football on the African continent, case in point, Nigeria. Spanish side, FC Barcelona intends to build its first soccer academy in Africa, in the city of Lagos. The officials of the club led by one of its top board members, Pau Vilanovai Vila Abadal revealed this... Read More

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Meet Saint West, the offspring of Yeezus, a.k.a Kanye West (PHOTO)

Today is the posthumous-birthday of the patriarch of the Kardashian family and in honour of this, Kim Kardashian-West decided to reveal the first picture of Saint West, her second child with Kanye West. She posted on her website, a picture of the 3-month-old Saint West, with an accompanying note. “Today is my dad’s birthday. I... Read More

From Ajegunle to the world: Odion Ighalo talks rise to fame in CNN interview

Watford striker Odion Ighalo, made headlines during the English Premier League and an all time general recognition in the soccer for his exceptional talent. However, life hasn’t always been rosy for young Ighalo, who grew up on the streets of Ajegunle, Lagos. He revealed this in a recent interview with CNN, where he talked about living... Read More

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Entertainment Roundup: Annie Idibia calls out ‘home wrecker’ | Wizkid takes swipe at Linda Ikeji | Rihanna’s birthday twerk | More Stories

Missed some of the biggest entertainment news stories yesterday? We’ve got you covered! YNaija is here to share celebrity news stories making the rounds in the world of entertainment. Annie Idibia drags alleged ‘home wrecker’ on Instagram Annie Idibia, wife of music star, 2baba put a mystery girl on blast on Instagram yesterday for allegedly... Read More

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English FA cup quarter final draws

English FA cup: Chelsea to take on Everton + Other quarter-final draws

Chelsea would be taking a trip to Goodison park for their FA cup quarter-final test with Everton while the winner of Monday night’s match between Manchester United and Shrewsbury Town will take on West Ham, who dumped Blackburn Rovers out of the competition earlier on Sunday. Guus Hiddink‘s men, who breezed into the last eight... Read More

Chelsea schools Manchester City’s youngsters in FA cup demolition

Guus Hiddink maintained his 100% English FA Cup record with Chelsea, as The Blues made light-work of Manchester City’s inexperienced side in a game that ended 5-1 in favor of the Fulham-based club from Southwest London. Manchester City who had a Champions League date with Dynamo Kiev during the week, decided to play a virtually... Read More

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My wife came up with the idea for ‘Love Like A Movie’ – Darey

Nigeria’s R&B sensation Darey has attributed the concept of his annual musical concert, Love Like A Movie, to his wife, Deola Art-Alade. Darey revealed this while speaking on Rubbin Minds on Channels TV on Sunday, revealing that his wife was actually the one who came up with the idea for the show. He said: “My... Read More

Chelsea interim coach, Guus Hiddink to retire from coaching

Guus Hiddink would be heading out the door at the end of the season and he’s also set to retire from coaching in the summer of 2016. The 69-year-old is on a rescue mission for the second time at Stamford Bridge, after taking over from Jose Mourinho in December following the club’s disastrous start to... Read More

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The YNaija Interview: Many people who were in the industry before me, are still playing catch up – Reekado Banks

The 1st of January 2016 would forever go down as one of the most talked-about moments in the history of Nigerian music as Don Jazzy and Olamide went head-to-head after Mavin starlet Reekado Banks claimed the Next Rated award at the Headies 2015. Many felt the 22-year-old did not deserve to win, with the argument... Read More

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10 things to know about Darey’s Love Like A Movie

As we get our suit, tie, dress and heels ready for the biggest music event this February, YNaija has compiled a list of 10 things to know about Darey Art Alade’s Love Like A Movie project. 1. The theatrical concert is organised by Livespot productions, a media production company spearheaded by Darey, who leads as... Read More

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Monalisa Chinda marries the ‘man she loves’, Victor Tonye Coker (PHOTOS)

‘I just want to marry the man I love in the presence of family and friends I adore’ Words spewed by actress, Monalisa Chinda, with a radiant smile creased on face, as she and her beau, Victor Tonye Coker performed their traditional marriage rites to solidify their union, in her hometown. Surrounded by family and... Read More

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Omoni Oboli shines, wins at the Sun Awards

Clad in a black bedazzled gown, Nollywood screen diva, Omoni Oboli, on Saturday, won the Nollywood Personality of the Year at the Sun Awards organised by The Sun newspapers. The event which took place last night at the Eko convention center, Eko Hotel and Suites, was well attended by men and women of timber and... Read More

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5 reasons you should attend to Darey Art Alade’s ‘Love Like A Movie 3’

It’s officially 7 days to the third edition of one of the most anticipated entertainment events in the country. Love like A Movie, which is brought to you by soul sensation, Darey-Art-Alade‘s Livespot production, has come to establish itself as the event- which everyone clears their calendar for, in the month of February. The event,... Read More

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Sunday Oliseh says he’s ‘struggling financially’

The controversial coach of the Super Eagles, Sunday Oliseh has revealed that he is in dire straits, financially. Ahead of the important Africa Cup of Nations qualification tie against Egypt on March 25 in Kaduna, the coach of the Nigerian senior national team, says he needs funds to ‘move around Europe’. Oliseh made the disclosure... Read More

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Monalisa Chinda dazzles at her traditional marriage ceremony (PHOTOS)

Nollywood actress Monalisa Chinda is currently in in her hometown for her traditional betrothal to her fiance; Tonye Victor. Some of her movie star friends such as Oge Okoye Ebube Nwagbo amongst others are present to support the Ikwere bride and mother of one on her day. Below are pictures from the event

I wish The Headies awards controversy would ‘come up very often’ – Reekado Banks

Mavin starlet, Reekado Banks, says he wishes the infamous Headies Awards controversy over the ‘Next Rated’ category- happens on a regular basis. Rapper, Olamide and producer, Don Jazzy got involved in a war of words after the latter’s artiste- Reekado won the ‘Next Rated’ category ahead of the former’s artiste- Lil Kesh. The subsequent social... Read More

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60 best moments from Ben Murray-Bruce’s 60th birthday

It was a befitting ceremony for a man who has contributed a lot to the entertainment and media industry- Senator Ben Murray-Bruce as as he celebrated his 60th birthday in style. The event, which took place at the Eko convention center, Eko Hotel and Suites, was well attended by captains of industries, celebrities amongst other... Read More

‘My apologies were for the fans only’ – Peter Okoye

Things are still unresolved between the Psquare brothers and the Okoye clan. An indication of this is Peter Okoye’s recent Twitter post, where he noted that his apologies were only for fans of Psquare and not his siblings- Jude and Paul Okoye. Peter, who started a social media war of words between himself and his... Read More

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Broadway musical, Sister Act set to hit Nigerian theatre

World–acclaimed Broadway musical, Sister Act is coming to Nigeria later this year and will feature all-Nigerian cast. One of the most successful musical theatre productions of all time would be hitting the Nigerian theatre courtesy Nigerian manufacturer and ‘serial entrepreneur,’ Dr. Soji Akinkugbe in collaboration with top executives of the prestigious Waterfront Theatre Company, Cape... Read More

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Ayeni Adekunle didn’t break up my marriage to Toni Payne – 9ice

Earlier in the week, the ex-wife of the Gongo Aso singer, Toni Payne blasted his former publicist, Ayeni Adekunle, the CEO of Black House Media, for being the responsible for their bitter split in 2010. In a recent chat with Punch Newspapers, 9ice defended Ayeni, stating he wasn’t in any way responsible for their separation,... Read More

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#BenBruceAt60: ‘I’m not an artist’ | Don Jazzy explains why he didn’t perform with D’banj

Ace producer and founder of The Supreme Mavin Dynasty, Don Jazzy, real names- Michael Collins, has denied reports that he deliberately shunned Senator Ben Murray-Bruce’s appeal to join D’banj on stage, on Friday night. The event was the 60th birthday of the Senator representing Bayelsa East constituency, and his birthday wish was for the former... Read More

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#BenBruceAt60: Did Don Jazzy ‘run away’ from stage reunion with D’banj?

Did he shy-away or run-away from a memorable TV moment? That’s the question that lingered in the hearts of those who witnessed the 60th birthday of Senator Ben Murray-Bruce from their seats at the Eko Hotel and suites or from their living rooms. During the event, which took place on Friday night, D’banj was on... Read More

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