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The Voice Nigeria A'rese
August 5, 2016

Y! Exclusive: I once auditioned 15 times for a role | A’rese speaks on her journey to winning The Voice Nigeria

Her powerful and sonorous voice stole millions of hearts, her carriage exuded class and her performances on The Voice Nigeria made audiences go through a flurry of emotions at the first note. At the end, Agharese Emokpae‘s ability to fight week in week out, stand out among the other contestants, proved decisive as she emerged the... Read More
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Dr Sid and Olisa Adibua on Bukas & Joints
August 4, 2016

Dr. Sid joins Olisa Adibua on the 1st episode of Bukas and Joints Season 2 (PHOTOS)

A private screening of the second season of the TV series, Bukas & Joints, was yesterday hosted by award winning media personality, Olisa Adibua. The first episode of the show will air on Sunday, August 7, 2016 on Africa Independent Television (AIT) by 7pm. Here are behind-the-scene photos from the private screening of the first episode... Read More
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August 4, 2016

Lagos Theatre Festival (LTF) calls for fringe productions

Lagos Theatre Festival (LTF) is the largest performing arts festival in Nigeria and indeed West Africa. It was created to promote theatre in unconventional spaces. Through the festival, theatre makers and producers are supported to expand their practice beyond traditional theatre spaces by creating work that responds to any given space. Lagos Theatre Festival was... Read More
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August 4, 2016

She Leads Africa announces First Cohort for the SLA Accelerator Programme

She Leads Africa has announced ten early stage businesses have been accepted into the 2016 SLA Accelerator programme which began on July 11th in Lagos, Nigeria. She Leads Africa has partnered with the Work in Progress! Alliance (VC4Africa and Oxfam) and Guaranty Trust Bank to create a 3-month accelerator program designed to identify, support and... Read More
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Falana
August 4, 2016

Nigerian Soul wonder, Falana holds second pop-concert series (PHOTOS)

Nigerian soul sensation, Falana held the second edition of her pop-up concert series – Falana Uncover’d, a couple of days ago at the Centre for Contemporary Arts (Yaba). Falana thrilled the audience with stories, her unique style and performed two new songs from her upcoming album. The monthly concert series will continue to hold in different... Read More
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August 4, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: Eminem and Drake set to have a go at each other? | Yemi Alade hits the beach in new video | More Stories

Here are some stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are now buzzing this morning in today’s Entertainment Roundup.   Yemi Alade takes it to the beach in ‘Want You’ video (WATCH) Yemi Alade has finally released the music video for the summer anthem – Want You. The video sees the two... Read More
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August 4, 2016

Lagos Theatre Festival calls for writers in its playwriting competition

Are you interested in writing stories for plays, then this is a golden opportunity for you as the Lagos Theatre festival  is calling for writers to partake in its 2017 Playwriting competition. May we mention that 100,000 Naira is up for grabs for 5 brilliant writers? Thinking of how to apply already, then hurry, visit www.lagostheatrefestival.com as... Read More
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August 4, 2016

Why The Voice Nigeria was shot in South Africa

The quality displayed by The Voice Nigeria, in all ramifications, has been highly commended by fans and and critics of the show. However, there has been questions directed towards the organizers, African Magic – a brand owned by M-Net – on why the reality music competition was shot in South Africa. Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu, M-Net Regional Director,... Read More
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August 3, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: 2Baba heads to Milan | Kanye West and Drake to release a joint album? | More Stories

Here are some stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are now buzzing this morning in today’s Entertainment Roundup.   Yemi Alade teases video of Want Me In anticipation for the release of the video for her new release, Want Me, Yemi Alade has given fans a sneak peek at... Read More
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August 3, 2016

In 18 pictures, relive the thrilling grand finale of The Voice Nigeria

On Sunday, July 31 2016, thousands tuned in to watch the grand finale of the debut season of the singing competition – The Voice Nigeria. Hosted by Ik Osakioduwa and Stephanie Coker, the final saw mind-blowing performances from each teams headed by the 4 celebrity judges – 2Baba, Waje, Timi Dakolo and Patoranking. The night... Read More
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Arese, winner of the debut season of The Voice Nigeria
August 3, 2016

Did A’rese deserve to win? Lala Akindoju, 3 other superfans of The Voice Nigeria discuss this and more in a YNaija special podcast (LISTEN)

With Agharese Emokpae aka A’rese being voted the winner of the debut edition of the reality TV singing competition – The Voice Nigeria, a lot of talk emerged on social media of how much of a surprise it was that the 28-year-old stage actress had won and questions were asked as to if she deserved to... Read More
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Entertainment Roundup
August 2, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: D’banj ditches GLO for MTN? | Rita Dominic walks right into cyber attack | More Stories

Here are some stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are now buzzing this morning in today’s Entertainment Roundup. D’banj joins MTN? On Monday morning, the NET reported that D’banj had ‘signed a deal’ with another telecoms giant, MTN. It went further to reveal the company and the singer’s music... Read More
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August 2, 2016

YNaija Poll: Here’s who Nigerians voted best judge on #TheVoiceNigeria

#TheVoiceNigeria might have come and gone but the spectacular show certainly captured the hearts of many Nigerians. One major component of the show, which audiences applauded, was the star-studded array of animated judges/coaches/mentors . Moving forward, Sundays will be less interesting without Timi Dakolo and Waje‘s professional remarks and the undiluted reactions from 2Baba and Patoranking. The camaraderie... Read More
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FirstStars
August 1, 2016

The FirstStars reality TV show is hitting your screens in 2 days… are your ready?

On Wednesday, August 3rd at 8pm WAT or 9pm CAT, tune in to Ebony Life TV DSTV 165 to come along with us on this journey to producing Nigeria’s future Oscar Winners. FirstBank in partnership with EbonyLife TV, through its First@arts initiative brings to your television screens from Wednesday, August 3rd 2016 – The FirstStars Reality TV Show. FirstStars is a... Read More
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Creativity Lessons over Tea
August 1, 2016

Dare Art-Alade, Ifeoma Fafunwa, Shola Adekoya set to speak at Creativity Lessons over Tea

On Saturday 13th August 2016, at The Incubator , Victoria Island, Lagos, music artiste, Dare Art Alade, theatre creative director, Ifeoma Fafunwa and Shola Adekoya, CEO, Konga.com will share down to earth insights at the inaugural edition of Creativity Lessons over Tea. Darey will speak on what it takes to be better than the last... Read More
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August 1, 2016

These 8 super-fans of #TheVoiceNigeria tell us what they will miss from the show

For some, Sunday nights will never remain the same because #TheVoiceNigeria provided that grace of a well spent family time, while for others it was a time to relax in front of their television sets to watch Nigeria show off the wealth of music talents it possessed. Social media became a conversation square as it... Read More
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August 1, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: Wizkid, Runtown to light up Barbados | Justin Timberlake honoured at the 2016 Teen Choice award | More Stories

Here are some stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are now buzzing this morning in today’s Entertainment Roundup. Seyi Shay releases new video for ballad ‘Air Brush’ Seyi Shay displays the power of her voice in a soulful ballad titled Air Brush. Air Brush leaked in 2015 and the reception... Read More
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August 1, 2016

How Nigerian celebrities reacted to the final of #TheVoiceNigeria

Nigerian celebrities have been a major part of #TheVoiceNigeria and during the course of the competition, they have consistently made their voices heard. Just like every other Nigerian, celebrities also had their preferred candidates to emerge victorious in the final. Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, even made herself the #FifthJudge, as she ran commentary on Twitter, every given Sunday, when... Read More
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July 31, 2016

Here is what Nigerian Twitter is saying about the finale of #TheVoiceNigeria

The final of #TheVoiceNigeria held tonight and Arese, a stage actress and an amazing singer came out on top as she won the reality television singing competition. From the performances, the judges to the winner, Arese and the other top 7 contestants Nigerians on Twitter have had quite a lot to say about the finale.... Read More
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Arese, winner of the debut season of The Voice Nigeria
July 31, 2016

Arese becomes first winner of #TheVoiceNigeria

Agharese Emokpae has won the debut season of #TheVoiceNigeria beating 47 other contestants on her wy to the title. Arese walks away with a universal contract, a 4 night gateway to Dubai and an SUV worth 7 million Naira. The 28-year-old was announced winner on the the finale which aired tonight. Timi Dakolo and his two... Read More
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July 31, 2016

Eulogies for UBA’s outgoing GMD/CEO at book launch

It was rain of accolades for the outgoing Group Managing Director/CEO of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, Phillips Oduoza in Lagos on Wednesday as captains of industry and leading voices of Nigerian society witnessed the launch of a book in his honour. The  book titled Dynamics of the Nigerian Financial System edited by Professor... Read More
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July 31, 2016

Facebook Messenger hits 1bn monthly users

Popular instant messaging app, Facebook Messenger now has 1 billion monthly users globally. The platform, which connects friends, families and loved ones around the world, Facebook Messenger is the second most popular iOS app of all time, behind Facebook. More than one billion messages are sent between people and businesses each month. This number has more than doubled... Read More
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July 31, 2016

#TheVoiceNigeria: 40 things to know about the 8 finalists

It’s down to the wire tonight as 8 highly talented finalists battle to be the first ever winner of #TheVoiceNigeria. While fans vote for their favourite contestants to take home the mouth-watering record deal and brand new SUV worth 7 million, here are 5 things to know about these 8 finalists for tonight’s show. #TEAMWAJE... Read More
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July 31, 2016

From Philadelphia to Hong Kong, here are the top 10 photos of the past week

From Hilary Clinton‘s historic nomination in Philadelphia to the thousands going bunkers for for Pokemon Go in Hong Kong, here are top 10 photos of the past week from around the world; Signed, sealed and delivered – Roc Nation officially announces Tiwa Savage‘s management deal via their Instagram page on Thursday, July 28 2016 –... Read More
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July 30, 2016

#YNaijaTwitterInterview: ‘Wizkid leaving EME put no pressure on me’ – Shaydee

Delivering a beautiful chorus on Sun Mo Mi – one of the hit tracks off EME’s 2012 Empire Mates State of Mind album, Shadrach Adeboye Folarin a.k.a Shaydee grabbed the attention of the Nigerian entertainment industry as many favoured him to be the next big success from the popular Nigerian label following the likes of Wizkid, Skales... Read More
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#SaveMayowa
July 29, 2016

#SaveMayowa: LUTH reacts to controversy surrounding the initiative

The Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) – where Mayowa Ahmed has been receiving treatment – has come out to explain its own side of the on-going #SaveMayowa controversy where it was alleged the family of the sick patient was running a ruse after millions of Naira were raised for her surgery by well-meaning Nigerians.... Read More
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July 29, 2016

‘It makes no economic sense to discriminate’ – Ayo Sogunro

The second episode of Untold Facts aired yesterday, Thursday 28 July with host, Moses Omoghena, engaging guests in a discussion focused on the damaging effects of the anti-gay law and other forms of discriminating laws in Nigeria. Guests on this episode were Ijeoma Akwiwu, a legal practitioner, and Ayo Sogunro, a legal practitioner and human rights... Read More
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July 29, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: Tiwa Savage is officially a Roc Nation artiste | Kanye West express his ‘love’ for nudity | More Stories

Here are some stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are now buzzing this morning in today’s Entertainment Roundup. Roc Nation officially announces Tiwa Savage deal It’s Africa to the world as Tiwa Savage has officially been welcomed into the Roc Nation family. Speculations arose about a Roc Nation management... Read More
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