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The Media Blog: We’re curious about this Buzzfeed video
It might be nothing. And lord knows we fuss over things that turn out to be nothing sometimes, but we can't say this buzzfeed video didn't make us think. The…
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The Media Blog: Big Brother Naija has us cautiously optimistic
No, we don't have any inside info. We haven't seen or heard anything in particular to suggest that this won't be a complete waste of time. But something tells us…
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The Media Blog: RED TV might have its first hit on its hands
We'll be honest. We had reservations about RED TV's new reality/travel show, 'Here and Now: The Adventures of TASA.' But clearly, we either didn't know what we were saying, or…
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The Media Blog: Mazino on Men’s Corner is not bad at all
We think EbonyLife TV is onto a good show here. Sure, some of the topics are a bit inane, and some of the contributors on the confessional segments come off incredibly vapid,…
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The Media Blog: The digital TV transition is finally happening
It turns out Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed meant it when he said the Digital TV Switchover (DSO) would happen in Abuja in 2016. After starting the transition…
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The Media Blog: In praise of BellaNaija’s quiet discipline
2016 has been a pivotal year for BellaNaija. Every year is probably pivotal for BellaNaija, to be honest, but this year saw a number of marked moves into new territory.…
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The Media Blog: Betty Irabor just told a very important story
We said it before: publishing magazines in Nigeria is a difficult, largely thankless job. This morning, the publisher of one of Nigeria's leading (and one of the most consistent) monthly…
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Reading material: What you should be reading if you work in media content (12)
1. Political reporting in a new age: 2. The Year of Podcasts: 3. Facebook's Fake News problems aren't going away so easily, but at least they're trying: 4. PR vs.…
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The Media Blog: Ndani Lifestyle is a curious development
In an age where many media platforms are making the move from text to video, it's surprising (to put it one way) to see one pivot from video back to…
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The Media Blog: Emmanuella gets a CNN feature
Not bad for a 6-year-old recording comedy skits from Port Harcourt, eh? We said it before - power shall continue to change hands.
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The Media Blog: “What did you become?” | Someone has finally come for Toke
She's called Iyabeji (or OroboDiva depending upon some parameters we haven't quite figured out yet), and she has a vlog called the Iyabeji Show. The log itself has apparently been…
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The Media Blog: The most important detail from Toke Makinwa’s Rubbin’ Minds interview
You know when someone decides that they are putting their feet on the necks of everyone else, and they won't be taking them off till they're ready? That is what…
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Reading material: What you should be reading if you work in media content (11)
1. Fake News didn't just start today: 2. American TV is really, really expensive: 3. Coming to grips with a "post-truth" era: 4. How do millenials consume news? 5.…
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The Media Blog: And we thought Toke was getting ready to chill
As in. We really thought the promo blitz was dying down. How many covers does this make it now? Even we are losing count.
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The Media Blog: So we watched ‘Afropolitan Chef’ …
We want to call it a bright spot. Because we definitely needs one of those. Yetunde Shorters is a very likable person, and has the right vibe for a cooking…
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The Media Blog: Accelerate TV made a good move with this one
No shade to Akah. None whatsoever. We think he's a great person with tons of potential. But look at this video, and compare it to Akah hosting the same show,…
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The Media Blog: We’re not sure how we feel about Timini on The Spot
We're not exactly thrilled. But we aren't particularly disappointed either. Given the fact he's filling in for Ebuka, he does the job well enough. He fills the space. But, given…
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The Media Blog: You heard the news where again?
This clip is astounding. Tens of millions of Americans believe these same things. — Jonathan Merritt (@JonathanMerritt) December 1, 2016 Watch. From beginning to end. And once again for…
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Reading material: What you should be reading if you work in media content (10)
A tweeting President-Elect: Revisiting an ode to investigative journalism that has become more relevant than ever: StarTimes is doing a lot in Tanzania: CNN, video, millennials: On Trevor Noah and…
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The Media Blog: Africa Magic’s Jamestown (finally) comes on tonight!
About a year ago we got wind that Victor Sanchez Aghahowa had gathered a crop of actors and ferried them off to Ghana for work on a new project. Naturally…
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The Media Blog: For better or for worse, Skinny Girl In Transit returns
Well, the first episode is here and we are.... not surprised. Whether or not this is a good thing depends upon what you thought of the show before. Like we…
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The Media Blog: We’re reaching peak Toke levels
We should just call this Toke week at this point. Her dedication to pushing this her "On Becoming" book is nothing short of remarkable. Just in case you've somehow managed…
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The Media Blog: UBA really, really wants to make RED Tv work
Just a few weeks after the announcement of their new webseries, RED TV is out with another trailer. This time, for a reality show. It's called "The Adventures of TASA,"…
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The Media Blog: So what’s up with Mania Magazine?
To say that Mania Magazine came out swinging with their 2011 launch would be an understatement. The brainchild of Dimeji Alara and Kelechi Amadi-Obi, the magazine pushed the envelope for…
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The Media Blog: Are you here for more Skinny Girl In Transit?
We've never really talked about Skinny Girl In Transit, have we? Suffice it to say, our feelings about the show are... complex, but maybe we'll get into that after the…
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The Media Blog: Toke is not nearly done, guys
See ehn, Toke will make a success of this book if it's the last thing she does. Shebi you laughed at her before? Don't worry. She's out to get the best…
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The Media Blog: Which one is TalkStuff again?
You think you're tired of social networks? You're joking. They say there's a new one launching in Abuja on the 8th of December. On their website, they call themselves "Nigeria's #1…
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The Media Blog: Bye Bye Shuga
No, the show isn't getting canceled. Not anytime soon, as far as we know. But after 2 seasons in Nigeria, it's time to pack up and set up shop somewhere…
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The Media Blog: This Vimbai interview will make you think
OnoBello.com might not exactly be a site many people flock to for serious or affecting pieces of journalism. Actually, it might not exactly be a site many people flock to,…
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The Media Blog: No, but maybe we should all be learning from Toke
Toke Makinwa is pulling off a coup, guys. It's not today celebrities started writing books, but we're hard pressed to recall a Nigerian celebrity memoir (discounting Obasanjo, El-Rufai, and other…
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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