The Media Blog

Tacha

January 6, 2020

Tacha has left Teebillz, but did she really ever need a manager?

Surprising absolutely no one, the media partnership between former manager of Tiwa Savage, Tunji ‘Teebillz’ Balogun and Big Brother Nigeria ‘Pepper Dem’ sensation, Tacha Akide has collapsed. First announced a month plus after Tacha was disqualified from the Big Brother House for violence and provocation; not long after a spectator pronounced a moratorium on her... Read More

Big Brother Nigeria, Pepper Dem, Tacha, Tacha Akide, TeeBillz

January 5, 2020

Concert Review: 2Baba is 20 Years a King

The most important performer in contemporary Nigerian music needs no excuse to hold a live concert. Matter of fact it is somewhat of a letdown that he does not do them as often as he should and speaks to some structural issues in the industry. 2Baba has the discography, he has the fan base, the... Read More

The Cutting Floor, The Media Blog

#20YearsAKing, 2baba, Detty December

January 5, 2020

Here are the best Nigerian articles of the week

Each week here at YNaija, we round up the best Nigerian writing on the internet, highlighting the stories, profiles, interviews and in-depth reporting that rise above the daily churn. Here are the ones that caught our attention: Ghana joins push for West African currency – Oluwatosin Adeshokan The eight West African nations belonging to UEMO plus... Read More

Daniel Orubo Sex Life, Eco, Zikoko

January 4, 2020

Afrobeats was huge in 2019, so why are prominent artistes left out from this year’s Coachella?

Afrobeat, which is specific to the west African region and Nigerian music with its fecund caliber of creatives have made immense aesthetic, commercial and cultural breakthroughs this past year. Think delectable albums and singles, iconic collaborations, internationally positioned record deals, the rise of undeniably strong talents, huge but unsurprising nominations, performing and making appearances on... Read More

Burna boy, Coachella, wizkid

December 30, 2019

Can we get excited about ‘Americanah’ at this point?

With the announcement of a series-adaption of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s ‘Americanah’ by HBO in September came a lot of skepticism amidst the excitement of everyone’s favorite book getting well-deserved screen time. The skepticism was grounded mainly in the casting decision of Lupita Nyong’o, who optioned the rights to the books and has been a driving... Read More

Americanah, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Uzo Aduba, zachary momoh

December 29, 2019

Concerts shouldn’t cost attendees their money and their lives

A typical Lagos music concert has the potential for explosive disorderliness; depending on the artist and the crowd they’re able to command, there is always the tendency of something going terribly wrong. Sometimes with the concert itself, and unfailingly with the unsuspecting concert-goers who simply want to have a good time while showing support for... Read More

native land, Nigerian concerts, Starboy Fest

December 27, 2019

Noble Igwe’s recent tweets will tell you where we are with the patriarchy

In the ever pulsating conversations around gender-equality that happen on social media, domestic responsibilities i.e cooking has been passed around as one of the most primal parts of the conversation. While many (read men) tend to dismiss the possibility of splitting this particular domestic responsibility with their wives on the argument that it isn’t much... Read More

Editor's Pick, The Media Blog

feminism, Gender equality, noble igwe

Wizkid

December 26, 2019

Maybe Wizkid’s new lawsuit will be the one to teach Nigerian creators about IP laws

Following a lot of inquiries over Twitter, Tony Tetuila ( known to the courts as Anthony Olanrewaju Awotoye) confirmed that he and Ghanaian singer Tic-Tac were taking Wizkid to court. Tony Tetuila is veteran singer, who was the lead singer for 90’s boy-band, the Remedies and one of the few Nigerian solo acts who found... Read More

Tic-Tac, tony tetuila, wizkid

December 26, 2019

Feuds are natural for creatives including female music artistes, and that should be fine

The rivalries and age-long feuds music artists share is a phenomenon sewn into the creative fabric and has an enduring history that transcends genres or our present musical climate. However, because the Nigerian music industry has always and continues to be dominated by men with female musical acts having to endure more scrutiny, policing, and... Read More

nigerian music industry, tiwa savage, Yemi Alade, yemi alade and tiwa savage

December 25, 2019

#YNaija2019Review: Rema, Blaqbonez, Swanky JKA…. We present the Revelations of the Year

Remember their names. They are here to stay. Blaqbonez Making the claim of being the best rapper in Africa is a pretty audacious move, especially when it comes from a skinny 23-year old with an affinity for bright colors. It is the kind of boast that can define or derail a career, especially one that... Read More

Editor's Pick, Featured, The Media Blog, Top Stories

Etinosa Yvonne, Nnamdi Ehirim, Tems, Wurld

Moses Akerele

December 25, 2019

Moses Akerele wants to redefine what media looks like with his new project

Most people know Moses Akerele as an actor, but he is determined to change how we perceive the integration of poetry and film. Akerele is best known for his work on the MTV owned youth focused web series, MTV Shuga, which launched the careers of quite a few high profile Nigerian actors, including Dorcas Shola... Read More

Moses Akerele, MTV Shuga

Erigga

December 24, 2019

Is a feud brewing between music journalists and artistes?

This tweet from Ogaga Sakpaide was the first in a volley of tweet from many music industry insiders about the veracity of a number of end of year lists from prominent industry music journalists. Una don dey beef inside music journalism. Like you people are using strong words and claiming elder ontop music journalism?... Read More

Erigga New Money, Pulse

December 22, 2019

Join Ebuka Obi-Uchendu today for the Rubbin’ Minds Special, ’12 Days of Christmas’

As the longest-running youth-centric talk show on television, Rubbin’ Minds has had an amazing run in 2019. Hosted by seasoned host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, the caliber of interviews and all-round awareness of the culture has since become the show’s hallmark. That said, Christmas is here and Rubbin Mind is having a special today to celebrate the... Read More

12 Days of Chrstmas, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Rubbin' Minds Special

December 12, 2019

With ‘Glamour Girls,’ is Nollywood finally in the era of remakes?

The allure of remaking any piece of art is to be allowed the chance to view it from wholly refreshing lenses and be able to contribute to the art’s importance or fail to redefine what was known of it. In the Nigerian movie industry, there are only a few completely great movies that don’t fail... Read More

Glamour girls, nigerian movies, nollywood, old nollywood

Cardi

December 10, 2019

Cardi B’s Livespot performance is proof there is no place for ‘World Tours’ that don’t include Nigeria

Last week, Belcalis Alamanzar, known to you as Cardi B, visited Nigeria for the first time. She was brought here by Livespot Entertainment, owned by Deola Ayeni Alade, as the first in a constellation of international superstars that have been booked to perform in either Ghana or Nigeria as part of a month-long calendar of... Read More

December 7, 2019

Livespot Nation is gunning for top spot in Nigerian entertainment

The Grammy-award winning rapper Cardi B has arrived in Nigeria for her Livespot X Festival happening on Saturday 7, December at Eko Atlantic Energy City, Lagos. Since her arrival, the “Bodak Yellow” hitmaker seems to be having a good time in the country. From dancing to an unreleased remix of Davido’s “Fall” on her plane to Nigeria to... Read More

Cardi B, livespot x, Livespot X Festival

December 7, 2019

Google is bringing shopping ads to websites, what does this mean for new media?

In a bid to contribute actively to Nigeria’s rapidly growing commercial ecosystem, Google has just launched Shopping ads on Google Search to further improve the quality of consumers’ experience with online transactions. Because Nigerian consumers are getting savvier at shopping online from virtual vendors, these ads will allow shoppers access to a diverse range of... Read More

google nigeria, google shopping ads, Nigerian Economy

December 4, 2019

Can new Nollywood learn anything from their YungNollywood?

Old Nollywood movies have found a second life as shorthand for virtual interactions across social media platforms. First generation Nigerian immigrants who moved to the UK and the US were the first to make old Nollywood popular, using micro clips on the now defunct vine as fodder for viral-ready social commentary. Their work would spread... Read More

Nigerian Movie industry, nollywood, old nollywood

November 25, 2019

Burna Boy reacts to win at The Future Awards Africa 2019

Afro Fusion Super star, Damini ‘Burna Boy’ Ogulu has reacted to his announcement as ‘Young Person of the Year’ by The Future Awards Africa (TFAA) at the 14th edition held on Sunday at The Balmoral, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. ‘Oluwa Burna,’ also awarded the ‘Prize for Music’ was the only individual on the... Read More

#TFAA2019, Damini Ogulu, Prize for Music, TFAA, The Future Awards Africa (TFAA), Young Person of the year

November 22, 2019

Banky W might have a new album for us!

Over the years, Banky W (Olubankole Wellington) has proven to be a man of many talents, capabilities and aspirations. His 17-year career began with him starting the E.M.E record label in 2002. The record label which was established in Nigeria upon his return from U.S.A, signed on artists like Shaydee, Niyola, Skales and Wizkid, who’d... Read More

Banky W, banky w. Nigerian music industry., Olubankole Wellington

November 21, 2019

This is why Burna Boy will win a Grammy

Burna Boy has had a terrific year. Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu – his government name – made a cosmic comeback with his 2018 album “Outside” under the Bad Habit/Atlantic Records and the Warner Music Group. He also delivered the explosive “African Giant” album. The “Ye” singer doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon. When he... Read More

Editor's Pick, The Media Blog

burna boy. grammy award.

MTV Shuga

November 20, 2019

MTV Shuga’s new season uncaps the necessity of supporting and believing women

New cast. New twists. Great theme song. Broader conversations. The award-winning TV drama MTV Naija Shuga returned two weeks ago, with the fourth season titled “Choices”. Following its history of handling sensitive conversations with calculated and enjoyable drama, this season returns with its plotlines intersecting HIV/AIDs, unprotected sex, slut-shaming, sexual assault, the prevalence of early... Read More

November 19, 2019

Can Netflix encourage diversity in Nollywood content?

The inclusion of Nigerian movies on Netflix, the American streaming platform for movies and TV shows, has meant not only an interest in what the Nollywood industry has to offer, but a bigger, more internationally positioned platform to showcase these offerings. Since the online VoD platform made its service available to Nigeria in January of... Read More

Netflix. Nollywood.

November 19, 2019

“In 5 years’ time, you’ll feel it differently’’- Y!TV remembers Tosyn Bucknor on #WithChude one year after

In celebration of Tosyn ‘Area Mama’ Bucknor’s life, Y! TV release a #WithChude special with the on-air personality‪.‬ During her interview that might be her last before she passed on in 2018, she sheds more light on her career, her life, the media industry, and her legacy. Tosyn Bucknor, before she passed away due to... Read More

tosyn bucknor, With Chude

November 18, 2019

The Sojjis is not your average Nigerian family sitcom

It is quite shocking a lot of people don’t know about the fairly new YouTube series, The Sojjis. It is a shame, as it is quite a good show. What starts out presumably as an elaborately dramatised ad for an asset management company, veers unsuspectingly into a multilayered family drama, complete with complicated characters. These... Read More

The Sojjis. Family sitcoms. Nigerian films.

November 14, 2019

Burna Boy doesn’t need to apologise

So, Burna Boy has said he will perform at Africans Unite, a concert presented by the South African Tourism Departments and slated to happen on November 23rd and 24th. It seemingly contradicts the African Giant’s public declaration to boycott South Africa, while speaking out on the September xenophobic attacks, which affected many Nigerians in South... Read More

Burna Boy. Xenophobia. AKA Worldwide.

November 11, 2019

Eromo Egbejule’s documentary on Nigeria’s most fatal pipeline explosion premieres this week at AFRIFF

On November 13th, award-winning journalist Eromo Egbejule’s directorial debut Jesse: The Funeral That Never Ended premieres at the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) in Lagos. The documentary film is the previously untold and emotionally gripping story of another community in the oil-rich Niger Delta whose gift became a curse. Twenty-one years ago, a massive leak... Read More

Arit Okpo, Eromo Egbejule, Jesse

Twitter

November 11, 2019

Jack was in Lagos last weekend, preaching the gospel of Twitter

On Thursday evening, we got a last minute email. Jack Dorsey, the mercurial man behind the social media platform preferred by presidents was making a surprise visit to Lagos and wanted to meet everyone. Since Dorsey introduced his platform in 2006, it has been the preferred platform for upwardly mobile, socially conscious Nigerians looking to... Read More

Ebuka

November 9, 2019

Ebuka is returning to Rubbin’ Minds, and bringing some star power with him

After three months away hosting the Big Brother Nigeria season 4 showcase, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, the longtime host of Rubbin’ Minds and the undisputed king of Nigerian daytime television is returning to his favourite haunt. With a career that has spanned nearly a decade hosting Rubbin’ Minds, Ebuka has helped to elevate the tone of day... Read More

Ebuka, Omotola, rubbin minds

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