Author: YNaija
Factory78 TV presents Seyi Law and Princess in a comedy skit
by 'Ifreke Inyang It is indeed the season of laughter. And Factory78tv has given us a clip that will surely crack our ribs. The short video captures a comedy battle…
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From the Magazine: Author of ‘The Great Fall’ rises to become one of Nigeria’s favourite writers
Chinyere Obi-Obasi had already proven herself as a reputable children books’ author with her first two books, ,Brave Driver' and 'The Faithful Dog'. Her third, 'The Great Fall', announced her…
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5 days till Boxing vs Hip Hop Fight Night on Boxing Day
by Hauwa Gambo We are counting down to the event of the year, the Boxing vs Hip Hop Fight Night is a Christmas Charity Event to be held in Lagos…
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Nominations for The Nigerian Event Awards 2012 begin
by Chi Ibe It’s that time of year again!!! The 2nd Edition of The Nigerian Event Awards (TNEA) is here. TNEA is the ideal opportunity to enhance the key players…
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Yung6ix drops the video of ‘No where’ on YouTube Naija
by 'Ifreke Inyang In case you missed it, YouTube has partnered with local broadcast stations and content producers like Storm360, ChannelsTv, Lagos Television and Chocolate City Entertainment to help take popular…
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Do some good! Sign up for the Christmas Drive!
by 'Ifreke Inyang With the help of 70 donors, Nkem, Ngozi and Ashim of Bake for Change gave out 600 gifts to less privileged children in 6 homes across the State. This…
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Young & Nigerian: Timilehin Oyedare is fast and furious!
by 'Ifreke Inyang Timilehin Oyedare is an Interactive Specialist at INK Brand Agency. He is in charge of designing websites and social media integration. The Nigerian factor is good to…
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Ifreke talks Sports: ‘The Yak’ with nine lives?
by 'Ifreke Inyang Like a recurring nightmare, Yakubu Aiyegbeni is back in our consciousness. How can we possibly ignore the powerful frontman, when our number one football addiction is the English Premiership? In…
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When the stars came out to shine at the 2011 Rhythm Unplugged concert – See photos!
What: Rhythm Unplugged 2011 Where: Eko Hotel, Victoria Island When: 18 December, 2011 Jane Ezeh Sir Shina Peters Shina Oyetayo & Sandra
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Slim T unveils brand new Christmas single – ‘Merry Christmas’
by Seyi Lawal Trip City Entertainment’s newest signed artist, Slim T, unveils brand new Christmas single titled 'Merry Christmas'. After the huge success of his debut single 'Die Representing' which featured…
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Family Portrait! The Obamas Vs. The GEJs: You Choose
by Yemi Olowu We adore family portraits, so we joined the rest the world in one collective 'awwwwww' when we came across one of Barack Obama and his beautiful family, was released…
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The YNaija Job Hub: First Bank, British Council, Dangote Cement and others now recruiting this Christmas
First Bank of Nigeria Graduate Trainee Recruitment Programme December 2011 Welcome to the dedicated electronic application portal for the First Bank of Nigeria Plc 2011 Graduate Recruitment Programme. Click on…
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Technology 101: 3 Reasons why Nigerian Tech Start-Ups fail
by Oluwatobi Soyombo "Technical know-how does not guarantee business success..." The Nigerian technology industry witnessed a good number of tech start-ups this year. For a country that has just begun to…
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They had a great year! Wizkid, Flavour N’Abania, Nse & Others – 10 faces and names that rocked 2011
by Wilfred Okiche Some of these folks have been around forever but 2011 was the year they really blew up. From sultry actresses to thighs that just won’t quit, we…
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It’s (Un)official! A-Q remixes Wande Coal’s ‘Been Long You Saw Me’
by Chi Ibe On the heels of his Capital Dreams' XYZ directed video for 'Champagne and Rum', fast rising rapper, A-Q releases a track performed over Wande Coal's "Been long…
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#HotOffThePress: Ice Prince, Tiwa Savage and Chiddy Bang on the Sigma Emperor
by Chi Ibe Sigma Emperor Magazine brings you the perfect holiday gift and companion as another issue is released just before Christmas. This issue tagged 'SKOOL OF D NU BREEDZ' has…
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Alex Uriesi wins the Martini Male Model Search – See Photos
by Yemi Olowu Alex Uriesi has emerged winner of The Martini Male Model Search 2011. The event took place at the Raddison Blu Hotel,Victoria Island, with Uti Nwachukwu and Adora Oleh as hosts. The guests included…
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Registration for The Future Awards Symposium for Young & Emerging Leaders extended to December 30 … Governor Rotimi Amaechi Joins List of Speakers
by Hauwa Gambo To enable more participants from across the country, the Central Working Committee has announced a seven-day extension to the deadline for registration for the Nigeria Symposium on Governance…
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See Photos – Celebrating the Sport of Kings at the Lagos Captains Cup 2011
by The James Amuta Company What: Finale of the Lagos Captains Cup 2011 When: 17 December, 2011 Where: The Grey Goose lounge, Lagos Alex Kothoor, presenting trophy to…
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Lagos Island grinds to a halt at first edition of Escudo Rojo Road Carnival – See Report & Photos
by The James Amuta Company The first edition of the Escudo Rojo Carnival took place on 18 December at the famous Oke-Arin market in the busy open market district of…
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3rd edition of Open-Mic pays tribute to Nigerian theater classics – See the Photos
by Hauwa Gambo The third edition of Open-Mic Theatre held on the 3 December 2011 at the Life House. The theme for the evening was 'Nigerian Theatre Classics'. It was…
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She’s back! Photos from Soul Friday with Kween
by Yemi Olowu What: Soul Friday With Kween When: Friday, 16 December Where: Swe Bar & Lounge Kween Tosan Scott Mthrill Ijeoma Dorisha Zeal Habibat Dotun Adeghoye Dj Deluxe Chioma…
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All in last week’s news… with a pinch of salt
by Stanley Azuakola Drama as budget is unveiled For those who missed last week's budget presentation at the National Assembly, here's a recap. It began with a Christian opening prayer…
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Our Readers Take Charge! Light up the season with ‘The Birdies’
By 'Ifreke Inyang [@Ifreke] Editor's Note: 'The Birdies' are a spoof awards to end the year on an exciting note. There is no award ceremony. There are no plaques. Let's…
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Send down the Naira Rain! Majek Fashek, Onyeka Onwenu and others get royalties worth millions
by Chi Ibe According to a press statement from the Copyright Association of Nigeri (COSON), "the premises of the National Theatre in Lagos wore a festive look on Tuesday, 13…
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Photos from the second edition of Jaiye Aboderin’s Talent Hunt
by Yemi Olowu What: Jay's Search When: Friday, 16 December. Where: The Grand Ball Room, Oriental Hotel.
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TuFace, Genevieve, Y! ambassador are winners at the 2011 Sideview Style Awards
by Seyi Lawal The Side view style awards took place on 17 December at the Blowfish hotel, Victoria Island Lagos. The list of winners include: Musician of the Year- 2face…
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From Lagos to London – we give you our top events of 2011
by Yemi Olowu 2011 has been a huge year and with a couple of weeks left in our calendar we look back at some big events that shaped this year. There…
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Fashionistas set to fight Breast and Cervical Cancer at fundraising event!
by Yemi Olowu The benefit fashion show and fundraiser will take place on Friday 23 December 2011 at the Four Points Hotel Oniru. It is aimed at increasing awareness and raising funds…
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“I slapped her and she came to beg!” – Is Bishop Oyedepo bragging about the ‘witch slap’?
Just days after a YouTube video showing the general overseer of the Living Faith Church (aka Winners Chapel), Bishop David Oyedepo, slap a female church member during a deliverance service went…
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