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Adenike Adebayo-Esho Has Been Added To The YNaija Masterlist
October 21, 2026

Adenike Adebayo-Esho Has Been Added To The YNaija Masterlist

Adenike Adebayo-Esho is a Nigerian entrepreneur, director, filmmaker, and actress. She began her career in law out of a deep personal need for the legal system; however, she transitioned into media and entertainment in 2015 to follow her passion for storytelling and acting. As an actress, Adenike has starred in movies like “Looking for Baami,”... Read More
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Cyber resilience is the foundation for Africa’s next phase of digital growth, Mastercard whitepaper finds 
October 20, 2026

Cyber resilience is the foundation for Africa’s next phase of digital growth, Mastercard whitepaper finds 

Africa’s digital economy is growing at remarkable speed, opening new opportunities for people, businesses and governments across the continent. Building strong cyber resilience will be key to sustaining that momentum, according to the new Mastercard-commissioned whitepaper, Africa’s Digital Defense Race. The whitepaper highlights that between 2016 and 2025, mobile money users grew 5.9 times, digital banking... Read More
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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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thekitchenmuse has been added to the YNaija Masterlist
October 16, 2026

Bukie Akinmade Has Been Added To The YNaija Masterlist

Bukie Akinmade, professionally and popularly known as “The Kitchen Muse,” is a Nigerian self-taught chef, businesswoman, content creator, and recipe developer known for creating authentic Nigerian recipes.  Bukie began her career as a teacher after studying design and visual communications at the University of Salford in Manchester, United Kingdom. She also worked in corporate settings,... 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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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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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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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
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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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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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