Author: Wilfred Okiche

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Wilfred OkicheDecember 27, 2017

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, ...

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Wilfred OkicheDecember 25, 2017

#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 ...

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Wilfred OkicheDecember 23, 2017

#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 ...

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Wilfred OkicheDecember 23, 2017

#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 ...

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Wilfred OkicheDecember 23, 2017

#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 ...

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Wilfred OkicheDecember 23, 2017

#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 ...

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Wilfred OkicheDecember 23, 2017

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 ...

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Wilfred OkicheDecember 21, 2017

#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 ...

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Wilfred OkicheDecember 21, 2017

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 ...

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Wilfred OkicheDecember 21, 2017

#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, ...

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Wilfred OkicheDecember 21, 2017

#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 ...

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Wilfred OkicheDecember 19, 2017

#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 ...

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Wilfred OkicheDecember 19, 2017

#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 ...

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Wilfred OkicheDecember 18, 2017

#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 ...

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Wilfred OkicheDecember 17, 2017

#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 ...

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Wilfred OkicheDecember 17, 2017

#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 ...

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Wilfred OkicheDecember 15, 2017

#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 ...

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Wilfred OkicheDecember 14, 2017

#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 ...

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Wilfred OkicheDecember 14, 2017

#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 ...

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Wilfred OkicheDecember 14, 2017

[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 ...

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Wilfred OkicheNovember 21, 2017

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 ...

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Wilfred OkicheNovember 15, 2017

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, ...

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Wilfred OkicheJanuary 31, 2017

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 ...

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Wilfred OkicheMay 2, 2016

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 ...

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Wilfred OkicheDecember 29, 2015

#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, ...

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Wilfred OkicheDecember 28, 2015

#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 ...

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Wilfred OkicheDecember 28, 2015

#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 ...

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Wilfred OkicheDecember 17, 2015

#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 ...

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Wilfred OkicheDecember 15, 2015

‘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 ...

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Wilfred OkicheDecember 14, 2015

#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 ...

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