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Kagan Tech Has Been Added to The YNaija Masterlist

October 19, 2026

Kagan Tech Has Been Added To The YNaija Masterlist

Oladapo Ogunsanya Segun, professionally known as ‘Kagan’ or ‘Kagan Tech’, is a well-known Nigerian tech creator, online educator, and digital marketer. Oladapo began his career as a music producer and blogger, creating platforms like ‘Joblanda’ and ‘Dindindara’ to help unemployed Nigerians find job opportunities. He also worked as a digital marketer, web designer, and SEO... Read More

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Kamo State Has Been Added To The YNaija Masterlist

October 15, 2026

Kamo State Has Been Added To The YNaija Masterlist

Akinyoola Ayoola, popularly known as ‘Kamo State’, is a 34-year-old Nigerian actor, skit maker, producer, and comedian. Kamo State gained prominence in the media through his “Nepo Boys” skit and started his career as a comedian in 2012 by uploading short comedic videos on social media platforms like Facebook. However, his career saw mainstream success... Read More

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Dede Ashiogwu Has Been Added To The YNaija Masterlist

October 14, 2026

Dede Ashiogwu Has Been Added To The YNaija Masterlist

Dede Precious Ashiogwu is a 24-year-old Nigerian reality TV star, influencer, entrepreneur, content creator, stylist, and founder of Dede_Did_It. She first came into the limelight in 2025, when she was announced as a contestant on the 10th season of Big Brother Naija, where she finished as the 1st runner-up. Prior to her time on the... Read More

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Ayra Starr Has Been Added to The YNaija Masterlist

October 13, 2026

Ayra Starr Has Been Added to The YNaija Masterlist

Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, professionally known as Ayra Starr, is a 24-year-old Nigerian songwriter, producer, singer, and, most recently, an actress. Ayra came into the limelight in 2021 with the release of her self-titled EP, but began her musical career as a child. She finished in second place on the Nigerian television talent show Maltina Dance... Read More

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Charles Born Has Been Added To The YNaija Masterlist

October 12, 2026

Charles Born Has Been Added To The YNaija Masterlist

Charles Ugochukwu Born is a Nigerian actor, TV and event host, broadcaster, fitness enthusiast, and content creator. Known for his charming on-screen personality and ability to take on challenging roles, Charles began his career in the media as a trained radio and television broadcaster before transitioning to acting for better opportunities. He also worked as... Read More

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October 12, 2026

Nigeria’s Top 50 Box Office Hits Re-Ranked

Dollar Rank Film Est.Dollar Gross Naira Gross Naira Rank Release Year 1 Behind the scene $2,004,438 ₦2,760,111,506 1 2025 2 Omo Ghetto: The Saga $1,311,607 ₦636,129,120 7 2020 3 Everybody Loves Jenifa $1,214,548 ₦1,882,549,548 2 2024 4 The Wedding Party 2 $1,186,842 ₦433,197,377 11 2017 5 Chief Daddy $1,076,502 ₦387,540,750 15 2018 6 A Tribe... Read More

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Damilola Mike-Bamiloye Has Been Added To The YNaija Masterlist

October 9, 2026

Damilola Mike-Bamiloye Has Been Added To The YNaija Masterlist

Damilola Mike-Bamiloye is a 37-year-old Nigerian scriptwriter, gospel film actor, producer, cinematographer, and director popularly known as ‘D’Baba.’ Known as the first child and first son of the renowned Nigerian gospel dramatists Evangelist Mike Bamiloye and Evangelist Gloria Bamiloye, founders of Mount Zion Faith Ministries, he wrote his first gospel film, “Youthful Lust”, at 15... Read More

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PariPesa and Inter Lagos FC Join Forces for the NPFL 2026/2027 Season

October 8, 2026

PariPesa and Inter Lagos FC Join Forces for the NPFL 2026/2027 Season

PariPesa and Inter Lagos Football Club have agreed a new partnership that will see PariPesa serve as the club’s Official Betting Partner during the NPFL 2026/2027 season The collaboration brings together PariPesa’s growing football presence in Africa with one of its first major opportunities to build a direct relationship with supporters of a Nigerian club PariPesa will... Read More

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Tosin Adeyemi Has Been Added To The YNaija Materlist

October 8, 2026

Tosin Adeyemi Has Been Added To The YNaija Materlist

Tosin Adeyemi is a Nigerian actor who has been in the industry for over a decade, with experience in theatre, film, television, and production. Tosin studied theatre arts at the University of Lagos and later at La Cinéfabrique in Lyon, France. She began her career in 2013 with ‘Kakadu the Musical’ and gained recognition in... Read More

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Fola Has Been Added To The YNaija Masterlist

October 7, 2026

Fola Has Been Added To The YNaija Masterlist

Afolarin Odunlami, professionally known as ‘Fola’, is a 25-year-old Nigerian singer-songwriter who rose to fame in 2022. Fola released his debut single in 2022, “Ginger Me”, which gained him fame and attention on social media; however, his breakout came in 2024 with his single ‘Alone’, which peaked at number 7 on the UK Afrobeats chart.... Read More

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October 6, 2026

ANA Announces 2026 Literary Prize Shortlists Across Eight Categories

The Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) has announced the shortlisted writers and works for its 2026 literary competitions, with contenders emerging across eight categories, including poetry, fiction, drama, literary criticism, non-fiction, children’s fiction, young adult literature, and the Chinua Achebe Prize for Literature. The announcement comes ahead of the association’s 45th International Convention, where the... Read More

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Omowunmi Dada Has Been Added To The YNaija Masterlist

October 6, 2026

Omowunmi Dada Has Been Added To The YNaija Masterlist

Omowunmi Dada is a Nigerian actress who has been in the industry for over a decade. She began her acting career at university, where she took on small roles in stage plays. Her first major stage performance was in the play Moremi Ajasoro, directed by Femi Ok. In 2013, she began her career in the... Read More

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Chude Jideonwo’s FourthMainland Fund announces investment in 20-year-old content creator, Kenzy Ezike for slate of films.

October 5, 2026

Chude Jideonwo’s FourthMainland Fund announces investment in 20-year-old content creator, Kenzy Ezike for slate of films.

The FourthMainland Fund, founded by media entrepreneur Chude Jideonwo, has announced an investment in 20-year-old content creator Kelvin Ezike, popularly known as Kenzy, to support a slate of films being developed by the young creator and his team. With over 5 million followers on TikTok and almost 10 million followers across his social media platforms,... Read More

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Delta Youth Missions Summit: Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders

October 5, 2026

Equipping a Generation: Godfrey Olise’s Vision for Purpose, Leadership and Nigeria’s Future

Meet Godfrey Olise, a missionary, educationist and leadership development advocate whose work sits at the intersection of faith, education, professional development and national transformation. Through years of working with young people, professionals and Christian networks across Nigeria and beyond, Olise has devoted his career to helping people discover purpose, develop leadership capacity and use their... Read More

Delta Youth Missions Summit 2026

Fatimah Binta Gimsay

October 5, 2026

Fatimah Binta Gimsay Has Been Added To The YNaija Masterlist

Fatimah Binta Gimsay is a Nigerian screenwriter, director, story editor, producer, scriptwriter, and founder of “Hello July Films,” a media production company. Fatimah began her career in the Nollywood industry as a writer, and in 2016, she was one of the writers for ‘Hush,’ a 260 Episode Telenovela. In 2017, Fatimah worked as a Researcher... Read More

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October 5, 2026

Nigeria’s Highest-Grossing Film List Is Misleading — Here’s a More Factual Rundown

Every December, Nollywood announces another “highest-grossing film of all time”, with box-office figures climbing from hundreds of millions to billions of naira. But there is a problem with comparing these figures across years: the naira in 2016 is not the same as the naira in 2026. For example, The Wedding Party earned ₦452.3 million in... Read More

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Bendancer Has Been Added To The YNaija Masterlist

October 2, 2026

Bendancer Has Been Added To The YNaija Masterlist

Benjamin Wurwar Gabriel Daniels, popularly known as “Bendancer,” is a 33-year-old award-winning professional Nigerian contemporary dancer, creative director, choreographer, and fitness coach. His passion for music and dance began when he was 10, and he became a notable dancer when he became the first male dancer in the Kuti family tradition to perform, touring globally... Read More

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Nigeria Launches National Digital Alphanumeric Postcode System

October 1, 2026

Nigeria Launches National Digital Alphanumeric Postcode System

Nigeria has launched the National Digital Alphanumeric Postcode System through the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST), in a move aimed at improving how locations are identified across the country. The system is expected to make it easier for businesses, emergency services, and government agencies to accurately locate individuals and communities. It could also support businesses seeking... Read More

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Champz Has Been Added To The YNaija Masterlist

October 1, 2026

Champz Has Been Added To The YNaija Masterlist

Boluwatife Balogun, popularly known as Champz, is a 15-year-old musician and son of Afrobeat legend Wizkid, who releases music in the Afro-fusion, UK rap, grime, and Afro-swing styles. Champz’s interest in music began in 2021, when he was 10, and he was making beats; however, he first came into the musical limelight in 2025 when... Read More

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Mike Afolarin Has Been Added To The YNaija Masterlist

September 30, 2026

Mike Afolarin Has Been Added To The YNaija Masterlist

Mike Afolarin is a 33-year-old Nigerian photographer, filmmaker, and actor, known for starring in comedic or romantic roles in Nollywood. He began his acting career in 2013 in a stage play while still in university, and in 2018 he starred in his first feature film, “Kasala.” Mike gained fame and recognition when he played the... Read More

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September 29, 2026

YNaija’s New Establishment 100

The people, companies, and moments that built something in Nigerian culture, January 2025 to September 2026. 1. AwaDoc AwaDoc is a WhatsApp-based AI health assistant co-founded by medical doctor and health communicator Chinonso Fidelis Egemba, popularly known as Aproko Doctor. What began as an idea in December 2024 launched in April 2025, turning Aproko Doctor’s... Read More

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Nora Awolowo Has Been Added To The YNaija Masterlist

September 29, 2026

Nora Awolowo Has Been Added To The YNaija Masterlist

Oreoluwa Rachael Awolowo, popularly known as Nora Awolowo, is a Nigerian film producer, cinematographer, director, and founder of Rixel Studios. Nora began her career in the film industry in 2017, and by 2019, she had established her production company, “Rixel Studios,” and released her debut documentary. The short was screened at the Africa International Film... Read More

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Jay On Air Has Been Added To The YNaija Masterlist

September 28, 2026

Jay On Air Has Been Added To The YNaija Masterlist

Joseph Onaolapo, professionally known as “Jay On Air,” is a Nigerian media personality, radio and TV broadcaster, actor, event host, and content creator. Joseph’s career began in radio in 2012, where he hosted shows and conducted interviews with prominent figures in Nigerian entertainment and culture. In 2020, he went viral on social media during the... Read More

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The New Rules of Shopping Online: How Consumers Can Pay With Confidence

September 25, 2026

The New Rules of Shopping Online: How Consumers Can Pay With Confidence

Author: Mastercard The way we shop has changed. A purchase that once started with a visit to a store or a retailer’s website can now begin with a social media post, a friend’s recommendation, a marketplace listing or simply a message on your phone. As more Nigerian businesses and shoppers move online, convenience has become part of everyday... Read More

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Tomi Ojo Has Been Added To The YNaija Masterlist

September 25, 2026

Tomi Ojo Has Been Added To The YNaija Masterlist

Tomi Ojo is a 26-year-old Nigerian model and actress who has been in the industry since 2018. She began her career as a model and moved into the acting industry in 2018 when she first appeared in a comedic film by Bovi titled “Back To School,” and in 2022 she had her breakout role in... Read More

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Ashley Okoli Has Been Added To The YNaija Masterlist

September 24, 2026

Ashley Okoli Has Been Added To The YNaija Masterlist

Ashley Okoli is a 28-year-old Nigerian model, stylist, filmmaker, and creative director. Her journey into the fashion industry and the creative space began almost a decade ago, after she dropped out of medical school. Ashley is one of the biggest faces of the Alté scene in Nigeria and has carved out a niche for herself... Read More

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ThisThingCalledFashion has been added to the ynaija masterlist

September 23, 2026

Nonye Udeogu Has Been Added To The YNaija Masterlist

Nonye Udeogu, popularly known as “ThisThingCalledFashion,” is a Nigerian content creator, model, influencer, creative director, and founder of Ren Corp, a brand strategy and talent management company. Nonye is also the founder of Kindheart Agency, a brand identity company and a boutique agency. Although she graduated with an economics degree, she started her career as... Read More

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Sahara Group’s Folake Soetan, Natasha Kofoworola Quist, Doja Allen, Others Join Board of Chude Jideonwo’s New Media Group, FourthMainland

September 22, 2026

Sahara Group’s Folake Soetan, Natasha Kofoworola Quist, Doja Allen, Others Join Board of Chude Jideonwo’s New Media Group, FourthMainland

FourthMainland, the new media group founded by media entrepreneur Chude Jideonwo, has announced the appointment of a distinguished board of industry leaders drawn from business, media, energy, agriculture and other sectors, marking a significant step in its ambition to build an integrated African content ecosystem. The newly appointed board includes Folake Soetan, Managing Director of... Read More

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Fisayo Soyombo has been added to the ynaija masterlist

September 22, 2026

Fisayo Soyombo Has Been Added To The YNaija Masterlist

Fisayo Soyombo is a 40-year-old Nigerian investigative journalist and the founder of FIJ (Foundation for Investigative Journalism). He is known for being one of the most daring and talented journalists in Nigeria, and started his career in 2009 as an intern with “The Guardian.” In 2011, he worked for Content Watch, a pro-local content oil... Read More

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