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Adekunle Gold is remaking afropop in his own image
Adekunle Gold speaks to us on the biggest headline show of his career, breaking down his new album and cutting toxic people out by Rae Ogbu He’s as cheerful as…
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Opinion: Lagos state and the politics of taxation
The government of Lagos state seems to be currently in the eye of the storm over its introduction of a law, a property tax as it were, known as the…
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Tokunbo Koiki’s dream is to feed John Boyega but for now she’s happy to feed you
In this interview, Tokunbo Koiki, founder of Tokunbo’s Kitchen speaks to YNaija UK representative, Rachel Ogbu about how her food pop-up established 2 years ago has gone on to feed over 5000…
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“Stay encouraged and have faith” | Kemi Ogunsanwo, founder of African-inspired stationery brand, Gazelle London tells young entrepreneurs
At seven, Kemi Ogunsanwo received her first journal - a battered, faux leather empty book, but she felt a surge of excitement at the prospect of filling its untouched space…
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Nigerian artist, Chris Ofili pulls crowd at the British National Gallery
by Rachel Ogbu Turner Prize-winning painter, Chris Ofili is the creative genius currently showing his extraordinary work at the British National Gallery. The centrepiece of his Weaving Magic exhibition is this incredible tapestry translated from watercolour, his…
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Britain’s Royal Academy Summer Exhibition 2017 features work from Yinka Shonibare and David Adjaye
David Adjaye and Yinka Shonibare are among those who will display their works at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition 2017. The annual Exhibition of paintings, sculptures and designs in all forms now…
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British-Nigerian DJ/presenter, AJ Odudu talks about her fitness regime
British-Nigerian 4Music Presenter, DJ Onatejiro "AJ" Odudu is spending more time talking about her fitness regime. The 28-year-old who first got our attention when she co-presented the Channel 5 reality…
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German transport security assaults ‘Nigerian man’ over train ticket (WATCH)
A 48-year-old man believed to be Nigerian was put in a headlock and thrown to the floor at a train station in Munich after he was confronted on the train…
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Samuel Remi-Akinwale, 17, gradually becoming the political voice of British youth
17-year-old Nigerian-British advocate Samuel Remi-Akinwale has been campaigning in the United Kingdom calling for life skill subjects to be taught in schools so young people are better prepared for life. This…
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British-Nigerian historian, David Olusoga speaks up for non-white historians
Nigerian-British historian David Olusoga, 47 has been speaking about the lack of women and non-white historians at this year’s Chalke Valley festival which he believes sends out a worrying message to…
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Funke Abimbola listed as the most influential black lawyer in Britain
by Rachel Ogbu// Funke Abimbola is a Nigerian-British Lawyer, TEDx Speaker, TV contributor, Diversity Leader, Patron, Board member and proud mother who was recently appointed Member of the Most Excellent Order…
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Nigerian footballer Victor Anichebe now worth over $4,500,000
Nigerian forward Victor Anichebe is now worth over $4,500,000. Anichebe, recently joined Chinese League Beijing Enterprises Group FC. He moved to the UK when he was one-year-old comes from a family…
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How Daps went from being bounced at the BET Awards to receiving 2 BET nominations
by Rachel Ogbu// It's a wonderful 'grass to grace' story for Nigerian-British video director Oladapo Fagbenle better known as Daps who told us how he went from being bounced from the BET…
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African Women In The Media symposium holds in Birmingham UK next month
by Rachel Ogbu// On the 27th of July 2017, Birmingham City University will place host to the African Women In The Media symposium to discuss and debate the issues affecting African women in the media. The…
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Police release new Grenfell Tower death toll- now stands at 80
by Rachel Ogbu// The death toll from those who are believed to have lost their lives in the Grenfell Tower has now risen to 80. Metropolitan Police Detective Superintendent Fiona McCormack…
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Nigerian-British football star, Eniola Aluko is Chelsea’s Golden Girl
by Rachel Ogbu// Nigerian-British football star, Eniola Aluko has been lending her voice to speak up for victims of the Grenfell Tower fire and even the other towers affected by…
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Nigerian-British actor, Richard Ayoade is the new host of British game show, The Crystal Maze
by Rachel Ogbu// Nigerian-British actor-comedian, Richard Ayoade is the new host of The Crystal Maze, British TV game show which shows on Channel 4. The 20-episode series sees five contestants work…
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At 50, Ghanaian-British fashion designer, Ozwald Boateng is still breaking new grounds
by Rachel Ogbu// This year, Ozwald Boateng turned 50 and also celebrated a quarter of a century in menswear tailoring. The Ghanaian-British fashion designer who is known the world over for his trademark…
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Ghanaian-British award winning Grime artist, Guvna B releases his debut book, Unpopular Culture
by Rachel Ogbu// Ghanaian-British double MOBO award winning Grime/Rap artist, Guvna B has just released his debut book, Unpopular Culture. The Business & Journalism graduate is hoping his book will inspire believers to…
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The downward spiral of mogul, Kola Aluko as he gets wrapped up in NYC “most expensive foreclosure”
by Rachel Ogbu// Kola Aluko has been living under the radar for years with the Nigerian government hot on his heels. But today, he resurfaced as UK news claim he is…
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Britain unveils World War memorial to honour African-Caribbean soldiers in London
by Rachel Ogbu// It's been long overdue but war veterans were filled with emotions and gratitude when a war memorial honouring and remembering the African and Caribbean soldiers who fought…
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Nigerian-British filmmaker Shola Amoo speaks on gentrification in his new film, A Moving Image
by Rachel Ogbu// Nigerian-British filmmaker Shola Amoo, 32, is speaking about the issues of gentrification raised in his new multimedia feature, A Moving Image. The National Film and Television School graduate is looking at how…
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Meet Lopè Ariyo, food blogger, self-taught cook, recipe developer and author
by Rachel Ogbu// Nigerian-British Lopè Ariyo, is a food blogger, self-taught cook, a recipe developer and now an author - after recently publishing her debut book Hibiscus. Hibiscus is a book filled with recipes…
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Faaji Sundays bringing West African Drunch to the UK
Faaji Sundays, London's trendiest West African 'Bottomless Drunch' event will hold its fourth fest on 27th August, 2017. The lifestyle brand was founded by Yinka Odukoya and Frances Para-Mallam to positively…
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Londoners protest the death of 25-year-old, young black father, Edson, after police arrest
Protesters demonstrating on June 25 following the death of 25-year-old Edir Frederico Da Costa who passed away six days after he was arrested in Newham, East London have further destabilised an already traumatised city.…
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Meet Tunji Akintokun, founder of one of the largest STEM initiatives in the UK
Tunji Akintokun is the founder of one of the largest STEM initiatives in the UK establishing the award-winning social enterprise “Your Future, Your Ambition” which aims to inspire, excite and…
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Nigerian-British, Stephen Amos is one of the UK’s most respected comedians
by Rachel Ogbu// Stephen Amos is one of Britain's most respected comedians born to Nigerian parents in the 1960s. He has been a big supporter of the LGBT+ community who this…
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Olatunde Olateju Olaoloru stars in TV’s hottest talking point – The Handmaid’s Tale
Nigerian-Irish Olatunde Olateju Olaoloru just caught our eye on new TV series - The Handmaid's Tale which tells the story of a future world where totalitarian and Christian fundamentalism rules an area called…
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Five-month pregnant Alysia Montano completes 800m race
Alysia Montano, middle distance runner has mesmerised sports fans after she completed the USA Track and Field Championships on Thursday while five months pregnant. The 31-year-old athlete who is pregnant with her…
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Metropolitan Police begin search for missing 13-year-old, Nigerian-British boy, Agbolade Amusa
The Metropolitan Police London UK has issued out a notice to find 13-year-old Nigerian-British boy Agbolade Amusa, who went missing from Thamesmead, South London. The Greenwich police team have been appealing…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy