#YNaijaBBNUpdates: It’s Day 7 and Mercy engages Omashola in a brawl

“Wetin I go use your shine do, na me be the winner, na una need my clout,” Mercy says to Omashola. Day Seven of the Big Brother ‘Pepper Dem’ Reunion show and there’s consistency in drama; the likes which rival those that we witnessed while the housemates were in the Big Brother house. Last night... Read More

Reality TV, The Media Blog

Avala, BBN, BBN Reunion, Ebuka, Mercy, Omoshola, Seyi

June 10, 2020

#YNaijaBBNUpdates: At long last, Seyi tenders an apology on Day 6

“Be careful with the words you say, they can be forgiven, but they would never be forgotten.” Perhaps someone should have taught ex-Big Brother Naija housemate the above statement, so he employs tact with the use of words when he is livid, regardless of how infuriating the situation may be. You know it’s going to... Read More

Reality TV, The Media Blog

BBN, BBN Reunion, Diane. Ebuka, Frood, helma, ike, Mercy, Omoshola, Seyi, Tacha, The Big Brother Naija Reunion show

June 9, 2020

Is the era of #MeToo forcing the Nigerian music industry to accountability?

Despite the current pandemic, there has been marches and protests on the streets of Nigeria. Women of all ages came out, wielding placards to protest the abhorrent rape culture in the nation. Women have found courage and strength in sharing their stories and revealing their abusers on social media. This has led to a chain... Read More

The Media Blog

#MeToo movement, #WeAreTired campaign, Brymo, Lady Donli, Mayowa Balogun, Peruzzi, tiwa savage, Tobechukwu Victor Okoh

June 9, 2020

#YNaijaBBNUpdates: Allegations of betrayal and disappointment rock Day 5

The BBN Reunion show, which sees housemates of the Big Brother reality TV show, from the previous season get together and discuss how they have been, and some of the issues that may have rocked the house while they were contestants, began airing on 1st of June 2020. Since the premiere of the Pepper Dem... Read More

Reality TV, The Media Blog

BBN, BBN Reunion, Diane, Ebuka, Ella, Jackye, Joe, kim, Mercy, Sir Dee, Venita

June 8, 2020

YouTuber, Jackie Aina is making a bigger name for herself and it stretches our smiles

by Onakoya Toluwanimi “It’s Jackie Jackie Jackie!” Our favourite makeup YouTuber, Jackie Aina continues to inspire us as she makes steady and lengthy strides in the industry. She, amongst other great personalities, was picked to be a part of YouTube’s innovative event titled “Dear Class of 2020” that took place on Sunday, where she addressed... Read More

The Media Blog

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June 8, 2020

Build your own table: Why women should listen to Beyonce

by Onakoya Toluwanimi It is no surprise to learn that women, especially Black women, struggle and are exploited in the music industry. Even Queen B herself admitted to the hurdles that she faced as she climbed her way to success. In a YouTube commencement speech, she gave an opinionated direction to women on how they can... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

“Dear Class of 2020”, barack obama, Beyoncé, michelle obama, YouTube commencement speech

June 5, 2020

#YNaijaNonBinary: ‘There is Hope’, A Note from the Guest Editor, Logan February

For much of our recent past, the year 2020 was held as a symbol of futurism in collective imagination. We had various visions for this era: where the world would be, what human rights would be afforded to us all, what technology would have made possible by now, etc. We remember—or we forget—what our answers... Read More

Church Culture, Non-binary Blog

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June 5, 2020

Rejoice Ndani TV stans! Season 2 of Phases is finally on its way

This has been a difficult month for Nigerians. From the anxiety that has followed the relaxation of strict government restrictions on movement in response to Covid19, the reckonings that have come from social media activism across the world and here at home, and the ennui that comes with the disruption of our lives. Through it... Read More

The Media Blog

Gbugbemi, Joshua Richard, Phases, Sunkanmi

June 5, 2020

Nigeria has a sexual offender register, we encourage you to use it

Nigeria has a sexual offenders register. I know that sounds ridiculous considering everything that has happened on Nigerian twitter this last week. Several high profile celebrities have been accused of rape and sexual assault, from Peruzzi, Comedian Ebiye, Uti Nwachukwu. The accusations have run the spectrum down to rising social media influencers who allegedly abused... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

June 4, 2020

Toke Makinwa celebrates 10 years of impact and excellence in media

Safely speaking, the origin story of Toke Makinwa’s foray into the Nigerian media can be traced to her radio career at Silverbird’s Rhythm 93.7FM. As a co-host on the station’s morning show in 2010, Toke entranced listeners with her voice that sits between silky and hoarse, caffeinated but not too jarring. Working in a respected... Read More

The Media Blog

toke makinwa, Toke Makinwa celebrates 10 years of impact and excellence in media

June 3, 2020

Will the church fail women on Ayo Ajani, as it did on Biodun Fatoyinbo?

This time last year, Nigerians were horrified to find out that Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo, spiritual head of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA) was an alleged rapist. Busola Dakolo, a former member of his church has detailed her experience, and how enabled by his wife who helped him groom potential victims and a congregation that... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

Ayo Ajani, Biodun Fatoyinbo

June 3, 2020

Dr. Tony Rapu featured on ‘ThisDay Style,’ speaks on the role of the Church amid a pandemic

Dr. Tony Rapu, the Lead Pastor at This Present House, Lekki, Lagos, is on the cover of the latest edition of Thisday Style and has addressed a number of topics as it concerns the ongoing pandemic. Speaking on a host of hot topics and addressing other issues, the cleric also talked about the re-opening of... Read More

The Media Blog

Dr Tony Rapu, ThisDay Style Cover

June 2, 2020

Ebola is far from dead, are we taking notice?

For the last three months, Nigeria has struggled to contain the novel Coronavirus, the country’s most robust response to a global ailment since the Ebola pandemic of 2016. For good reason too, unlike Ebola which is well researched and managed, very little is known of the pathology of Covid-19, and the havoc it wreaks on... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

Corona, Ebola, Lassa

June 2, 2020

Lala Akindoju is sharing her tips for breaking into Nollywood

In case you havent heard, Lala Akindoju, actress extraordinaire, acting coach and now show runner for the new Netflix Naija series is finally sharing her secrets for how she made it in Nollywood. Akindoju is one of Nollywood’s most reliable character actress, lending her unique talents to major projects like Kunle Afolayan’s The CEO and... Read More

The Media Blog

Lala Akindoju, Webinar

June 1, 2020

BANTU asks the important questions about the government on ‘Animal Carnival’

The premise of “Animal Carnival” is a simple question- how does one make sense of the outlandish and insane realities of Nigeria where corruption and kleptocracy has now reached staggering new heights, with missing funds being attributed to devious acts of the supernatural? Bizarre stories of creatures such as a snakes allegedly ingesting millions of Naira, roguish gang of monkeys carting... Read More

The Music Blog

Animal Carnival

June 1, 2020

#JusticeForUwa is a reminder that rape culture makes all women unsafe

Uwa Omozuwa was a 22 year old woman and a student of University of Benin. She had a life, had a future, had plans she was working towards. It was her drive to make her dreams come true that saw her leave home on Saturday for a branch of the Redeemed Christian Church of God,... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

#JusticeForUwa, Benin, rccg, Uwa

May 30, 2020

“It’s a Mense World:” When should Men shut up?

by Toluwanimi Onakoya There is a discussion panel of five men. Can you guess the topic of discussion? Economic recession? Investment Policies? Aeronautical Engineering? Well, you guessed wrong. The topic of discussion is…wait for it…. menstruation. Why did it ever seem okay for five men to chair a panel that would be talking to young... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

It’s a Mense World, It’s a Womense World, Menstrual Hygiene Day, patriarchy

May 30, 2020

Santi brings boundless versatility to The Late Night Show with Daisy Ola

by Ogbeche Ohotuwo There’s a musical revolution happening right now, and Santi is a huge part of the movement. Other players in this are Odunsi, Tems, Lady Donli, among others. These alté creatives are redefining music which appeals to the Nigerian audience, particularly young people. If you grew up finding it difficult to express yourself, or... Read More

The Media Blog

May 29, 2020

Ric Hassani is becoming a sweetheart for many and we love to see it

by Ogbeche Ohotuwo There’s so much bad news going on in every corner of the world. In 2020 alone, we have witnessed the threat of a war between the USA and Iran, the world lost Kobe and Gigi Bryant, there was the Australian wildfires, a meteor hitting the earth was threatened and then came the coronavirus... Read More

The Media Blog

Ric Hassani, The African Gentleman, Wave

May 29, 2020

Chimamanda is reviving the art of storytelling via Instagram

Bedtime storytelling is not a universally shared experience amongst Nigerians. Many Nigerians weren’t raised to the calming voice of their African parents telling them stories before they go to sleep at night. Those are the portrayals we have only seen in movies. A more relatable experience would be the occasional power outage that would signal... Read More

The Media Blog

chimamanda, instagram

May 29, 2020

Hunter’s Game just crossed 100k views, but you can still catch up

While everyone else might be ambivalent about the Coronavirus pandemic, show runners seem to be having blast. At no point in the history of the internet have we had all the unused time just waiting to be channelled into catching up with our favourite shows. ‘Hunter’s Game’, the romantic thriller directed by wunderkind Michael ‘Amapsalmist’... Read More

The Media Blog

Amapsalmist, Hunters Game, Oge Nwobia

May 29, 2020

Tony Allen: Pioneer of Afrobeat Music and the controversies of his legacy

Tony Allen, the renowned Afrobeat drummer, songwriter and composer, died on 30 April 2020, at the age of 79. As a tribute to legacy, several organizations and people highlighted his stellar achievements, particularly his contributions to the growth of Afrobeat music. He was heralded by the BBC as the “World’s greatest drummer” and “Afrobeat pioneer”... Read More

The Media Blog

May 28, 2020

Tiwa Savage: Are women really the enemies of one another?

by Toluwanimi Onakoya “Women are always tearing other women down,” “Women are bitchy and catty,” “Women are women’s worst enemies.” Is this the truth? Or is this the easy lie that society has told us over and over again and we’ve begun to see it as the truth? On Monday, Tiwa Savage shared some similar sentiments... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

Beyoncé, Nicki Minaj, Rihanna, tiwa savage

May 27, 2020

Children’s Day 2020: Meet 3 young stars you hardly knew rock the DJ world

by Ogbeche Ohotuowo In celebration of Children’s Day 2020, we recognise the many children who are creating waves in different sectors, particularly in the entertainment industry. These child stars show that good things also come in small packages, and that everyone should have a seat at the table of opportunities. In South Africa, Oratilwe AJ Hlongwane,... Read More

Blogs

DJ Arch Jnr, DJ Switch, DJ Young Money, Erica Armah Bra-Bulu Tandoh, Oratilwe AJ Hlongwane, South Africa’s Got Talent

May 27, 2020

Have you “streamed Haba” today? | Blaqbonez’ aggressive and brilliant marketing strategy

by Onakoya Toluwanimi He says he’s an upcoming artist on Wednesdays- only on Wednesdays. If you don’t know who I’m referring to, you’ve probably been absent from social media for the past year or perhaps living under a rock. He is Blaqbonez, a self-acclaimed Nigerian rapper, and he just released his latest single “Haba.” But... Read More

The Media Blog

100 Crowns, Blaqbonez, Haba, stream Haba

May 27, 2020

Def Jam Africa will give Naija Rap much needed global representation

Last week, the world woke up to two Billboard Music covers, one featuring Davido and Tiwa Savage and the other featuring Mr. Eazi. This kind of exposure is unprecedented but well deserved, reinserting Nigerian popstars into the global music conversation the way K-pop dominated music conversations in 2016 – 2018. Africa’s time has finally come... Read More

The Media Blog

May 27, 2020

Governor Wike adds another twist to Rivers state’s never ending lock down saga

Less than a week after Governor Nyesom Wike put out videos of himself personally leading patrol squads banded to enforce his curfew on the state, and his overt gestures demolishing two hotels in the state considered in violation of lock down rules, he has cancelled the proposed state-wide lock down. This is the latest development... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

Vibes, wike

May 26, 2020

Money push or Boyhood dreams: Will Odion Ighalo become the highest paid African footballer ever?

by Ogbeche Ohotuowo Super Eagles Striker, Odion Ighalo is on the path to making great history in football while acquiring personal accolades. Ighalo was playing for the Chinese football club, Shangai Greenland Shenhua before he signed his temporary loan deal with Manchester United, fulfilling his dream as a lifelong supporter of the English club. The... Read More

Blogs

Asamoah Gyan, Aubameyang, didier drogba, manchester united, Mohammed Salah, Odion ighalo, Ole Solskjaer, Samuel Eto'o, seydou keita, Shangai Greenland Shenhua, yaya toure

May 26, 2020

”I was in a place of sadness”- PR professional Ronke Bamisedun shatters her ”perfect picture” image on latest episode of #WithChude

On the latest episode of #WithChude, PR professional, Ronke Bamisedun sits in a conversation with Chude Jideonwo, Founder of Joy, Inc., as she shatters the perfect image most followers of her career trajectory have come to associate with her name. With two degrees and unrivalled work experience from top-tier international organisations, the 30-year-old founder of... Read More

The Media Blog

PR professional Ronke Bamisedun, PR professional Ronke Bamisedun With Chude

May 26, 2020

Playstation 5: Will video gaming become the ‘new normal’ for sports lovers?

by Onakoya Toluwanimi Social media went into a frenzy when Sony released a demo video, earlier this week, displaying sneak peeks of the graphics of the highly anticipated PS5. The latest edition of the Playstation series is projected to be the most powerful gaming console yet. Nigerian men wasted no time in tweeting jokes about great... Read More

Blogs

fifa, microsoft, Playstation 5, Sony, steam

#YNaijaBBNUpdates: It’s Day 7 and Mercy engages Omashola in a brawl

#YNaijaBBNUpdates: At long last, Seyi tenders an apology on Day 6

Is the era of #MeToo forcing the Nigerian music industry to accountability?

#YNaijaBBNUpdates: Allegations of betrayal and disappointment rock Day 5

YouTuber, Jackie Aina is making a bigger name for herself and it stretches our smiles

Build your own table: Why women should listen to Beyonce

#YNaijaNonBinary: ‘There is Hope’, A Note from the Guest Editor, Logan February

Rejoice Ndani TV stans! Season 2 of Phases is finally on its way

Nigeria has a sexual offender register, we encourage you to use it

Toke Makinwa celebrates 10 years of impact and excellence in media

Will the church fail women on Ayo Ajani, as it did on Biodun Fatoyinbo?

Dr. Tony Rapu featured on ‘ThisDay Style,’ speaks on the role of the Church amid a pandemic

Ebola is far from dead, are we taking notice?

Lala Akindoju is sharing her tips for breaking into Nollywood

BANTU asks the important questions about the government on ‘Animal Carnival’

#JusticeForUwa is a reminder that rape culture makes all women unsafe

“It’s a Mense World:” When should Men shut up?

Santi brings boundless versatility to The Late Night Show with Daisy Ola

Ric Hassani is becoming a sweetheart for many and we love to see it

Chimamanda is reviving the art of storytelling via Instagram

Hunter’s Game just crossed 100k views, but you can still catch up

Tony Allen: Pioneer of Afrobeat Music and the controversies of his legacy

Tiwa Savage: Are women really the enemies of one another?

Children’s Day 2020: Meet 3 young stars you hardly knew rock the DJ world

Have you “streamed Haba” today? | Blaqbonez’ aggressive and brilliant marketing strategy

Def Jam Africa will give Naija Rap much needed global representation

Governor Wike adds another twist to Rivers state’s never ending lock down saga

Money push or Boyhood dreams: Will Odion Ighalo become the highest paid African footballer ever?

”I was in a place of sadness”- PR professional Ronke Bamisedun shatters her ”perfect picture” image on latest episode of #WithChude

Playstation 5: Will video gaming become the ‘new normal’ for sports lovers?

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