Events Happening In Lagos This Week (October 13-19)

It’s another weekend in Lagos, packed with exciting events, including creative spaces for art, art exhibitions, raves, beach raves, club nights, and Spotify karaoke parties. Happening on the 15th of October, this is the perfect mid-week event to attend for an opportunity to socialize and enjoy good food. Happening on the 17th of October, this... Read More

Lifestyle

entertainment, events, Lagos nightlife, lifestyle, Media, nightlife, parties

October 14, 2025

A Quick Rundown on How Olamide Dominated the Nigerian Music Industry

Olamide Gbenga Adedeji, professionally known as Olamide, is one of the major trailblazers in the Nigerian rap scene and one of the most influential artists of his generation. Olamide started his career in 2010, with his debut single “Eni Duro,” and that same year made his debut performance at the hip hop awards. He started... Read More

The Music Blog

album, label, Olamide, rapper, YBNL

October 13, 2025

Zlatan Ibile Announces His Upcoming Album, “Symbol of Hope”, Coming Out on October 17

Omoniyi Temidayo Raphael, popularly known as Zlatan Ibile, is a cultural icon of “street music,” which has become mainstream, with a career spanning over a decade. Zlatan’s career started when he won the Airtel-sponsored “One Mic” talent show in 2014, when he was just 19, and went on to gain recognition in 2017 for his... Read More

The Music Blog

artist, artist spotlight, entertainment, Zlatan

October 13, 2025

Weekend Recap: Here’s What You Missed Over The Weekend

This past weekend in Nigeria was filled with big news, from a record attempt, to top nominations, unexpected truth revelations and sad news from the ASUU front. In this article, we give a recap of what you missed over the weekend. Ex-Big Brother Naija Contestant, Tacha, Attempts a World Record Over the weekend, Tacha attempted... Read More

The Media Blog

big brother, lagos, make up, realtor, record, Tiwa

October 11, 2025

DEAR TIWA, YOU ARE TIWA SAVAGE AND THAT IS YOUR MAGIC!

You see, if you argue with Tiwa when she says she paved the way for the girlieees to dare being that IT girl, you stand the risk of coming off as unwise and I dare say that. Let’s start with her pop breakout song ‘Kele Kele love’. When that song was released, I could not... Read More

Culture, The Music Blog

tiwa savage

October 11, 2025

Weekly Highlights: Here’s What Unfolded This Week

This week has been one with mixed emotions, from the news of an ex Big Brother Naija housemate mourning, to news of engagement and the end of a public relationship, there has been drama from all sides. The former Big Brother Naija contestant Bella Okagbue took to instagram to mourn the loss of her sister’s... Read More

The Media Blog

big brother, engagement, Housemate, Media, senate

October 10, 2025

Events Happening In Lagos This Week (October 10th – 12th)

It’s another weekend in Lagos, packed with exciting events, ranging from creative spaces for art enthusiasts to raves, creative break rooms, greasy tune events nights, and music parties. Opening up the second weekend of Spotify’s Greasy Tunes is Sister/Sister happening on the 10th of October, and it’ll be a day of sisterhood, sounds, and creative... Read More

Lifestyle

Events in Lagos, Lagos events, Lagos lifestyle, Lagos nightlife, parties in lagos

October 10, 2025

The Weekend Watchlist | These Are Films/Series To Watch This Weekend

The weekend is underway, and in true Ynaija fashion, we are committed to helping you have the most relaxing time ever. With a blend of action thrillers, comedy, drama, and adventure, we’ve done the work, compiled the movies, and given you a list that will keep your weekend fun, entertaining, and engaging. Our mantra is... Read More

The Film Blog

Cinema, film, netflix, Prime Video, Streaming

October 9, 2025

How Many Nigerian Game Shows Do You Know? Check Out These Five

Nigeria has produced a diverse range of game shows, including reality shows, music shows, and survey shows. In this article, we list five game shows you may be familiar with. Big Brother Naija has been a long-standing feature in Nigerian media, revolving around housemates or contestants competing to win a grand prize over a 3-month... Read More

The Media Blog

game, inspired, nigeria, prize, show

October 8, 2025

Funke Akindele: A Trailblazer In The Nollywood Scene

Funke Akindele is one of the major players in the Nollywood space, and her career began as far back as 1998 with the Nigerian sitcom “I Need To Know,” in which she starred from 1998 to 2002. Funke went on to make a name for herself in other roles. In 2008 she starred in Aje... Read More

The Media Blog

actress, awards, Funke Akindele, Jenida, nollywood

October 8, 2025

Best Films to Reignite the Halloween Spirit in You

Halloween is almost upon us, and if you are looking for movies to binge to celebrate and get in the Halloween spirit, in this article, we list ten movies that will get you in the scary holiday mood. The Game This 1997 thriller/mystery film details the life of a merchant banker who receives a game... Read More

The Film Blog

crime, halloween, horror, movies, Murder, thriller

October 7, 2025

Nollywood Movies And Series Out This October 2025

Nollywood has a great selection of movies coming out this October to keep viewers glued to their TV screens. Exploring all genres from comedy to action to romance and even thrillers. These are some of the movies you should look out for this October: Thinline follows the life of a respectable Nigerian pastor whose life... Read More

The Film Blog

entertainment, films, nollywood, series, tv Shows

October 7, 2025

Weekend Recap: Here’s What You Missed Over The Weekend

The Nigerian media was filled with excitement this weekend as the Big Brother Finale approached and the excitement doubled after the announcement of the top 5 housemates and winner, there has also been more marriage announcements from the Nollywood industry. Big Brother Naija Crowns 10/10 Winner Big Brother Naija 10/10 edition has come to an... Read More

The Media Blog

artists, big brother, nollywood, winner

October 4, 2025

Weekly Highlights: Here’s What Unfolded This Week

This week has been filled with positive news and celebrations from all sides and as big brother draws to an end, there has been a shift in the final contestants. The influencer and daughter to Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo celebrated her son’s naming ceremony over the week, in a big ceremony in her husband’s country,... Read More

The Media Blog

Big brither, big brother, Disqualification, FAMILY, housemates

October 4, 2025

Top 5 Podcasts Of The Week | Nigeria

It’s the weekend after Independence, and your favourite podcasters have so much to share about the state of the country, the industry and other things. In this article, we list five podcasts you can listen to while you go about your day this week. In this episode, Jola and FK are joined by Tosin, a... Read More

The Media Blog

podcast, Top podcasts of the week

October 3, 2025

The Weekend Watchlist | These Are Films/Series To Watch This Weekend

The Film Blog

cinemas, film, follow, netflix, Prime Video, Streaming

October 2, 2025

Five Ways To Maximize Your Weekend

The weekend is inching closer again, and while the week can be exhausting and leave no space for you to plan your weekend, in this article, we list five ways you can maximise and enjoy your weekend. The weekend is the perfect time to take a quick trip to a resort in Lagos, or a... Read More

Lifestyle

time, trip, Weekday, Weekend, Workday

September 30, 2025

Don Jazzy: A Leading Musician, Producer, and Label Owner Shaping the Music Industry

Michael Collins Ajereh, popularly known as Don Jazzy, is one of the major culture shifters in the Nigerian music industry. With a career spanning over two decades, Don Jazzy is one of the most significant exporters of afrobeats internationally. Don Jazzy started his career as a member of the popular group, Mo Hits Records, alongside... Read More

The Media Blog

Don Jazzy, music industry

September 30, 2025

Events Happening In Lagos This Week (September 29th-October 5th)

It’s another weekend in Lagos, and it is packed with exciting events, from creative spaces for art enthusiasts to raves, beach cinemas, club nights, and Spotify parties. This coffee and Afro house event is the perfect way to spend your Independence Day holiday and make the most of the day. It is happening on October... Read More

Lifestyle, More

events this week, Lagos nightlife, lifestyle, parties

September 29, 2025

Weekend Recap: Here’s What You Missed Over The Weekend

The media space in Nigeria was filled with excitement from the performances by Ayra Starr and Rema on a global show, apprehension by fans of contestants on big brother Naija and a positive update in the state of domestic refineries. During the early hours of Sunday, the show introduced a new twist, by bringing in... Read More

The Media Blog

Rema

September 27, 2025

Top 5 Podcasts Of The Week

It’s another weekend and there is an offering of interesting podcasts to listen to while going about your day, and in this article, we discuss our top five. On this episode, Jola and FK discuss reconnecting with old friends, the value of critique in relationships and the challenge of planning group trips. In this episode,... Read More

The Media Blog

Drama, eoisode, relationship

September 27, 2025

Weekly Highlights: Here’s What Unfolded This Week

This week has been one filled with mixed news in the Nigerian space, positive and negative news. From the loss of a parent, to pregnancy announcements and strikes from big brother. Here’s a recap of some of the things that happened this week. On Tuesday, Nollywood actress Mercy Aigbe announced the loss of her mother. ... Read More

The Media Blog

actress, big brother, nigeria, senate, week

September 26, 2025

The Weekend Watchlist | These Are Films/Series To Watch This Weekend

The Film Blog

cinemas, follows, netflix, Viewing

September 25, 2025

Tomike Adeoye: An Influencer Leading the Way at the Height of Her Career

Tomike Adeoye is an award-winning brand influencer, actor, and entrepreneur, born on the 24th of August, 1995. The 30-year-old began her career as a radio and TV presenter, gradually transitioning into acting with her debut role in Funke Akindele’s “Jenifa’s Diary” as Tania and Ada in the drama series “Industreet.” She later became the VVIP... Read More

The Media Blog

entertainment, Influencer, Tomike

September 25, 2025

Top 5 New Nollywood Performances

There have been box office successes in Nollywood this year, with diverse story lines and unexpected surprises. In this article, we list out the top 5 ranking nollywood performances so far this year. At the top of the list with over 1.4 billion Naira, Funke Akindele’s Everybody Loves Jenifa, an addition to the already beloved... Read More

The Film Blog

directed, franchise, naira, nollywood

September 24, 2025

“Odumeje” The New Trending Sound In Nigeria

Nigerian social media platforms are always abuzz with hilarious trends and sounds; sometimes, these sounds are pulled from church services or viral funny moments from a religious event. To keep you up to date with what’s trending at the moment, we take a look at the use of the “Odumeje” sound and how it started.... Read More

The Media Blog

Naija TikTOK, tiktok trend

September 23, 2025

Burna Boy, Bose Ogulu, and Osas Ighodaro Set To Premiere New Film, “3 Cold Dishes”

“3 Cold Dishes,” a Nigerian movie executive produced by musician Burna Boy, his mum, Bose Ogulu, and actress Osas Ighodaro, is making its premiere in London at the O2 on the 3rd of October. The film, which was shot across Nigeria, Benin, Côte D’Ivoire, and Mauritania, is called “Cold Dishes,” and it tells the story... Read More

The Film Blog

3 Cold Dishes, Burna boy, Cinema, film, New film

September 22, 2025

Top Five Nollywood Films That Will Have You Teary-Eyed.

There are a lot of beautiful Nollywood movies that will leave you at the edge of your seats, emotional and wanting for more. In this article, we highlight five nollywood movies to watch that will leave you teary eyed. A young and pregnant woman finds herself in distress after her husband, a soldier, is accused... Read More

The Film Blog

film, nollywood, Teary eyed, wife, young

September 22, 2025

Weekend Recap: Here’s What You Missed Over The Weekend

This week has been one filled with exciting news in the Nigerian space, from Hilda Baci’s 30th birthday, to Toke Makinwa’s return to the country and Big Brother Naija’s Saskay return to school, it has been good news, with only one exception. Here’s a recap of some of the things that happened in Nigerian media... Read More

The Media Blog

big brother, football, Housemate, nigeria

September 17, 2025

10 Underrated Nollywood Films To Watch

Nollywood has put out so many amazing movies, and every year there are movies that get so much attention, and there are some that are just not talked about enough, even with how beautiful the storytelling is. In this article, we list ten criminally underrated Nollywood movies that are a must watch. This movie follows... Read More

The Film Blog

films, movies, nollywood, Streaming, underrated

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Weekend Recap: Here’s What You Missed Over The Weekend

DEAR TIWA, YOU ARE TIWA SAVAGE AND THAT IS YOUR MAGIC!

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Events Happening In Lagos This Week (October 10th – 12th)

The Weekend Watchlist | These Are Films/Series To Watch This Weekend

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Funke Akindele: A Trailblazer In The Nollywood Scene

Best Films to Reignite the Halloween Spirit in You

Nollywood Movies And Series Out This October 2025

Weekend Recap: Here’s What You Missed Over The Weekend

Weekly Highlights: Here’s What Unfolded This Week

Top 5 Podcasts Of The Week | Nigeria

The Weekend Watchlist | These Are Films/Series To Watch This Weekend

Five Ways To Maximize Your Weekend

Don Jazzy: A Leading Musician, Producer, and Label Owner Shaping the Music Industry

Events Happening In Lagos This Week (September 29th-October 5th)

Weekend Recap: Here’s What You Missed Over The Weekend

Top 5 Podcasts Of The Week

Weekly Highlights: Here’s What Unfolded This Week

The Weekend Watchlist | These Are Films/Series To Watch This Weekend

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Top 5 New Nollywood Performances

“Odumeje” The New Trending Sound In Nigeria

Burna Boy, Bose Ogulu, and Osas Ighodaro Set To Premiere New Film, “3 Cold Dishes”

Top Five Nollywood Films That Will Have You Teary-Eyed.

Weekend Recap: Here’s What You Missed Over The Weekend

10 Underrated Nollywood Films To Watch

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