by Yemi Olowu What: Two Brides and a Baby premiere When: Thursday, 17 November 2011 Where: Genesis Deluxe Cinemas Photos: Hycentt Iyerosah for YNaija
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by ‘Ifreke Inyang There are about 500 Computer Forensics experts in the world. Nigeria’s Andrew Madaki, who is just in his mid-twenties is one of them. He is a Customer Advisor for British Sky Broadcasting Limited (Sky TV) in Cardiff, UK and also a partner/consultant for Decy-4 Technologies, an I.T Consultancy firm. He speaks to... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche Lil’ P might be all of eleven years but he has the confidence of a veteran. This child prodigy shares his musical journey with us and tells us why he’s not too young to be the next big thing. Describe yourself in one sentence My name is Lil’ P and I am... Read More
by Chi Ibe IK Osakioduwa, presenter of Big Brother Africa (BBA) and Rhythm FM On-Air Personality is the proud father of a baby girl, delivered this morning at a Lagos clinic. This is the OAP’s second child – he and his wife Olohi already have a baby boy, and this is an addition to the... Read More
by Joy Ehonwa “What is your name and who is your father?” This is the first question you should ask any boy who comes to visit your daughter – Titi Kagbesioye says to Titan. Tokunbo to Francesca did come to visit as we expected, and Titi drilled him endlessly – in writing. She’s preparing for... Read More
by Yemi Olowu Dj Caise, drops his first official single ‘Shake Bodi’ which is off his upcoming album Gidi House Mafia. Shake Bodi is a remix of the popular track by the Trybesmen, which was originally released in 1999. It features Eldee the don, Jesse Jagz and The Grip Boiz. The album, Gidi House Mafia will be... Read More
by ‘Ifreke Inyang Nigerian Breweries Plc has announced that due to logistics challenges, the annual music concert, Star Mega Jam, will not take place this year. In a statement by the Corporate Affairs Adviser, Mr Yusuf Ageni, the company regretted all inconveniences this will cause the fans, who have been eagerly awaiting this year’s edition... Read More
by Hauwa Gambo ‘For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow is Enuf’ is a multi-award winning play written by Ntozake Shange that depicts the interconnected lives of seven women, exploring their stories and struggles as black women in America. The play has been performed on Broadway, adapted as a novel, television series, and... Read More
by Oluwatobi Soyombo It’s funny how very few people understand the real meaning of some computer terminologies but somehow find themselves using it anyway. It’s amazing how people often call me back to get explanations to some keywords I had mention earlier in a conversation with them. We call these ‘keywords’, Technical Jargons. Jargons are... Read More
by Chi Ibe After dropping his first single; ‘Meet Me Outside’, Nigeria’s Biggy Zion is here with a new banger titled ‘Ja-lo-be’ . Click here to listen: ja lo be_2
by Omonike Odi Last week, I was in Lagos and in true Las Gidi style; I had the experience of my life. I was totally out of my element; I rode on the back seat of an okada, and then took bus rides in very razz buses from scary bus stops. Yet surprise a la... Read More
by ‘Ifreke Inyang Y! – the leading Nigerian youth culture brand – comprises of various platforms including a magazine (Y! Magazine), a television show (Y! TV), a radio show (Y! Radio), and a website (YNaija.com). Founded in August 2010, the Y! brand has quickly grown into a popular and reliable source of all things... Read More
by Yemi Olowu What: Nigeria’s Next Super Model 2011 When: Sunday, 20 November 2011 Where: The Grand Ball Room, Oriental Hotel The final moments Tthe finalists are wearing designs by House of Farrah And the winner is… Photos: Hycentt Iyerosah for YNaija
by Ndidi Ekeh The 13th Lagos Books and Arts Festival took place at the Freedom Park, Broad Street Lagos on 18 to 20 November. This 3-day event organised by the Committee for Relevant Arts (CORA) was packed with activities including book readings, literary discussions, arts and crafts display, children’s art workshops, reading sessions, book exhibitions, live... Read More
by Yemi Olowu What: The Royal Collection Fashion Show When: Sunday, 20 November Where: The Civic Centre, Victoria Island Photos: Hycentt Iyerosah for YNaija
by Seyi Lawal The new kids getting their music on in the Nigerian music sphere are the Ryders. Real names Nnodim Ezekiel and Akalazu Chukwuemeka, this Nigerian music pair comes from Owerri, Imo State. They went professional in 2009 and released their hit single ‘Mazamiganza’ which was well-received in the east and was among the... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche Nollywood royalty Patience Ozorkwo, Joke Silva and Alex Usifo join forces and talent in a new advocacy flick. ‘Victims of the Society is their new film produced by actor and film maker, Elvis Chuks. The movie holds a mirror to the effects of child abuse. It takes a holistic look at what happens... Read More
by Hauwa Gambo A huge opportunity has emerged for all the gamers out there especially those who dream of taking their passion from the couch to the boardroom. The Game Developers’ Contest will hold over the 3-day period of the expo (5 – 7 December). Game Competition Criteria Entries are only allowed from Nigerian game... Read More
by Hauwa Gambo AfriPRO Houston presents “Africa Rising,” 5th Annual Holiday Scholarship. The Awards and Gala will hold on Saturday 3 December, 2011 at the Stafford Convention Center. The single largest fundraise of AfriPRO Houston is organised to benefit a charity of choice that has made a positive impact on the continent of Africa. The... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche Vlisco fabrics recently launched a new collection called ‘Delicate Shades’ at the posh Protea Hotel, Ikeja. This is its first launch in Nigeria and it featured a collection from uber designer; Lanre Da-Silva Ajayi. We caught up with the jet-setting beauty at the show (our second in the quarter, just because we... Read More
Source: A24 Media The history of DRC has been one of war, terror and corruption. Ordinary citizens are poor, hungry and under-informed. The government is unable to provide decent education or health services. Women, men and children live in fear with violence a part of their daily lives. It is estimated that 48... Read More
by ‘Ifreke Inyang The Christmas songs are now rushing in. This time it’s the talented Onos and Eric Arubayi who cook up this cool Yuletide tune titled ‘Silent Night’. Although the title of the song is familiar, this is not your usual embellished and fluid Silent Night. It cannot even be called a remix of... Read More
On Thursday, a Lagos High Court judge put an end, at least for a while, to the charade led by the National Drug Law and Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to pin a drug conviction on Babatunde Omidina, the indigenous-language comic actor popularly known as Baba Suwe. First, the court rescued him from the endless... Read More
Location: HICC Mainland Centre Start Time: 12:00:00 End Time: 15:20:00 Date: 3 December, 2011 How many times have you walked past a homeless person, or seen a child begging alms on the streets? Do you know that over a third of Nigeria’s population are classified as ‘rural poor’ and that by 2015, there will... Read More
Here every other day, you’ll find the latest jobs in Nigeria. Please Note: To apply for any of the jobs below, click on the job of your choice, Do not reply! Aviation Services Company recruiting in 9 Positions ST Mary’s Hospital Ikeja recruiting in 6 Positions NOBEL Medicals Ltd Recruiting Ikeja Based Hotel recruiting.... Read More
by Chi Ibe Adindu Linus Nnamdi popularly known as Lynox has just released the remix of Psquare’s Asampokoto song. At the end of this track Lynoz announces that the girls tell him he brings relaxation to their souls. Let’s hope he’s right… Ladies, there’s only one way to find out. We’ve got his music... Read More
by Chi Ibe Knighthouse’s Pop princess, Mo’Cheddah, drops a video for her chart-topping single ‘See Me’ featuring Phenom. In its first week of release, this track has become the radio DJ’s go to song. ‘See Me’ is the first single off her upcoming sophomore album. So far not much has been revealed about the album rumoured... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche Following up on YNaija’s report earlier this week, all roads lead to the Sleek Symphony of Style grand finale on Sunday 27, November at Harbour Point, Victoria Island by 5pm. One fabulous model will be crowned the ‘’Face of Sleek 2011’’ and her life will be changed forever. We know that for... Read More
by Seyi Lawal Reports reaching YNaija can confirm that the Ikemba of Nnewi and Biafran warlord Dim Chukwuma Odimegwu Ojukwu is dead. He passed on late last night at Hammers-field hospital London where he was transferred to from the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital Enugu after suffering from a fatal stroke. He was 78 years old. The leader of the All... Read More
by Seyi Lawal It’s that time of the year when Christmas carols go up in the air. But Tflava’s new release is not just a carol, it’s a Christmas hit. Following up on the successful release of his 1st 2 singles “How Low”... Read More
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