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Concert Review: Wizkid came home alright, just don’t call it a concert
It is with a sense of national pride that Nigerians watched Wizkid take his material from Ojuelegba in Lagos state, to headlining a sold out one night special at London’s…
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#YNaija2017Review: Aisha Mohammed, Kemi Adeosun, Maina… Look who else was involved in the biggest scandals of the year
Some of the 10 stories that made up this list were tragic and demand our collective sober reflection while some just made us laugh out loud. Either way, we recall…
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#YNaija2017Review: Otodo Gbame, Rann bombing, and 8 other stories that made us cry
Sometimes it is hard being Nigerian and these events are proof. Otodo Gbame The Governor of Lagos, Akinwunmi Ambode has since his inauguration, run a government notorious for its lack…
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#YNaija2017Review: Kachikwu vs. Baru, Kiss Daniel vs. G-Worldwide… See the Top 10 beefs of the year
Ready. Steady. Fight. 2017 was a year all its own, for the quality, duration and diversity of brawlers who took their private squabbles into the public and on to the…
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#YNaija2017Review: Chimamanda on Trans Women, Governor Yari on Meningitis, Daddy GO on social media… See the 10 worst quotes of the year
Somebody gag them, they need to shut it. Honestly Arranged from least cringeworthy to most cringeworthy. ‘’If you get your wife through Facebook, you will lose her on YouTube’’- Pastor…
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#YNaija2017Review: Tonto Dikeh, Mercy Aigbe, Psquare… Peep the Top 8 celebrity breakups of the year
Happily never after, said these ones. Mercy Aigbe and Lanre Gentry Nollywood actress Mercy Aigbe’s seven-year marriage to Asiwaju Larry Gentry collapsed spectacularly amidst allegations of battery, domestic violence and…
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The Film Blog: The Wedding Party 2: Destination Dubai is competent. But don’t expect more
When the trailer for The Wedding Party landed in 2016, there were fears that the trailer, a glamorous, 3 minutes long mashup of popular faces and familiar romantic comedy tropes,…
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#YNaijaReview2017: Patience Ozokwor, Seun Ajayi, Akah Nnani… See the 10 best performances of the year
These performances got us buzzing. They can grab all the trophies. Arranged from bottom to top. Patience Ozokwor - Omugwo Ozokwor has made a killing playing mothers from hell on…
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YNaija2017Review: #BAAD2017, #EndSARS, Mr Eazi… These 10 stories/hashtags broke the Internet
The internet loves a good buzz. Something to rally round or be outraged about, it doesn’t matter, as long as we can all converge on a similar hashtag. This year…
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#YNaija2017Review: Ajimobi, Dino Melaye, Apostle Suleman… Look who else starred in the 10 worst videos of the year
Watch and cringe. Apostle Suleman and wife make a love song General Overseer of the Omega Fire Ministries Worldwide, Apostle Johnson Suleman was embroiled in a scandal that uncovered…
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#YNaija2017Review: Isoken, Potato Potahto, Hakkunde… See the 10 best films of 2017
In terms of quality of films, 2017 was a bit of a downer as there was a bit of struggle picking out the films that comprise this list. We sift…
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#YNaija2017Review: Wizkid, Simi, Orezi… Look who else made the 10 Best Videos of the year
Visuals interpret a song, bringing it to life in ways that the audio experience alone cannot quite manage. We present to you 10 of the most striking we saw this…
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#YNaija2017Review: Life is Eazi, Sugarcane, Palmwine Music… See the 10 best EP’s/Mixtapes of the year
The year was awash in excellent Eps and mixtapes with both established and upcoming stars putting in commendable effort to curate these side projects. We have the extremely difficult job…
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#YNaija2017Review: Evans, Rochas, Maina… See the 10 worst people of the year?
Is there anything redeeming about this lot? Abiola Ajimobi While addressing protesting students of the Oyo state co-owned Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Governor Abiola Ajimobi was caught on…
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#YNaija2017Review: Stay With Me, Love Does Not Win Elections… See the 10 most notable books of the year
From award-winning sprawling depictions of infertility and feminism, to non-fiction accounts of winning elections in Africa, these are the YNaija2017Review's definitive list of the most notable books of the year.…
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#YNaija2017Review: D’Banj, Falz, Korede Bello… Look who else made the most disappointing albums of the year
These ones either didn’t pop, or failed to live up to expectations. Arranged from least to most tolerable. 5. 27 - Falz Truth be told, Falz’s surprise third album, 27…
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#YNaija2017Review: Simisola, The Glory, This Is Me… See our picks for the 10 best albums of the year
Sifting through the loads and loads of music put out during the calendar year, we made use of parameters such as audience acceptance, pop culture effect, quality of recording and…
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#YNaija2017Review: Bisola Aiyeola, Small Doctor, Maraji… See the top 10 Revelations of the year
Here’s to seeing more of them in the new year. Arranged in no particular order. Ayobami Adebayo One of the best reviewed books of the year, Stay With Me, a…
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#YNaija2017Review: Roti, Alter Ego, Alakada Reloaded… These are the 10 most disappointing films of the year
Nollywood films were so uninspiring this year, our 2017 Review list could easily have been doubled. These ugly 10 are the bottom of the barrel. Only films that scored a…
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[The Film Blog] The Accidental Spy may be the worst thing AY has ever done
Not to be confused with the 2001 Jackie Chan led Hong Kong film, The Accidental Spy, produced by the duo of Darlington Abuda and Nicola Gregory, and directed by Roland…
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Obituary: Alex Ekwueme: Thinker, Lawyer, Architect, Statesman
On Sunday 12, November 2017, weeks after turning 85, politician and elder statesman, Alex Ifeanyichukwu Ekwueme, GCON was transferred from Memfys Hospital of Neurosurgery, to the Akanu Ibiam International Airport…
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PROFILE: Even the f-word is not enough to describe the cultural force of Lola Shoneyin’s #AkeFestival
by Wilfred Okiche Every November, for the last five years, the literary community- an interesting mix of writers, critics, editors, publishers, artists, students, musicians and even politicians - makes…
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PROFILE: Why we love to hate Yemi Alade
Yemi Alade is one of the biggest pop stars working today. No major show in the country, or this side of the continent happens without her name on the bill.…
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Wilfred Okiche: See Asa and die
Nine years. That’s how long Asa made Lagos- and Nigeria,- the land of her birth, wait for a major headlining concert befitting her status as Nigeria’s premiere vocalist and performer.…
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#YNaija2015Review: ‘Gerrarahere, #FoundOnKonga, Ambode all-stars…’ | We present the top 7 adverts of the year
These adverts had us laughing out loud, singing along or just marvelling at their technical accomplishment. From bottom to top, we present the 7 adverts we loved the most in 2015.…
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#YNaija2015Review: Yudala, Andela, Fashpa… | The 10 most influential start-ups of the year
The start-ups on this list have been the most visible in terms of outdoor advertising, solving a need and raising much needed funding to boost the tech system. You may…
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#YNaija2015Review: Zikoko, Linda Ikeji, Nairabet… | The top 10 websites of 2015
Everything is online now. The internet has emerged as the next best things since sliced bread and woe is the company, start up or individual that does not have a…
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#YNaija2015Review: NOI vs Oshiomhole, Soundcity vs Psquare, Lai vs Metuh | Top 10 battles of 2015
Who doesn’t love a good beef? Especially one that is played out in full public glare. When the missiles are hurled back and forth and fresh revelations are brought to…
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‘Chigozie Obioma, Yahaya Bello, Lil Kesh’ | Meet our top 10 revelations of 2015
Every year brings to the public eye a new crop of thinkers, creatives, disruptors and noisemakers. We cast our memories back to come up with 10 people who had a…
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#YNaija2015Review: Wizkid vs Skales, Sugabelly vs everyone… See the hottest Twitter fights of 2015
Twitter fights are so 2010 we hear you say. But if they are so out of fashion like we tell ourselves, how come barely a day passes without some level…
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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