Weekend Recap: Here’s What Happened Over The Weekend

The media and entertainment space in Nigeria had exciting things happening this weekend, from awards to performances at club World Cup finals, it has been a satisfying few days. The annual award ceremony was held at the balmoral hall of the federal palace hotel, on Sunday the 13th of July. The award celebrated 104 nominations,... Read More

The Media Blog

entertainment, information, Media, Weekend Recap

July 12, 2025

Here are the Top 5 Events That Happened This Week

The week has been a very challenging and fun one in the Nigerian space, with news of office spaces burning, new album releases and Mohbad’s wife once again brought up in the media. On Wednesday, July 9, Iyabo Ojo informed her Instagram followers of the disaster that had befallen her office space, as the building... Read More

The Media Blog

July 12, 2025

Top 5 Nigerian Podcasts of The Week

It’s the weekend again, and one of the best ways to get through the weekend is by consuming media and entertainment, so we have put together a list of 5 fun podcasts this week for you to listen to. On this episode of So Nigerian, the hosts sit down with a cameraman and discuss the... Read More

The Media Blog

entertainment, Nigerian podcasts, podcasts, Podcasts of the week

July 11, 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, entertainment, films, Hollywood, nollywood, Prime Videos, series

July 11, 2025

Events Happening In Lagos This Weekend

It’s another weekend, and another opportunity to be out and about exploring the events that the city of Lagos has to offer you this weekend. Hosted by Spacebar, this is a community based event happening on the box mall beach, on the 11th of July, from 8pm to 10pm The beach is the perfect place... Read More

Lifestyle

Events in Lagos

July 10, 2025

Top 5 Classic Nigerian Romance Films to Rewatch in 2025

Nollywood has produced so many hits, in every genre possible and the classic Nigerian romance films touched hearts in a way that many new movies have not been able to. Here are 5 classic Nigerian romance films that you can check out; The daughter of a wealthy man finds that her heart has chosen the... Read More

The Film Blog

Classic films, classic Nollywood films, Classic romance films, films, Romance Nigerian filḿ

July 9, 2025

Events Happening This Week In Lagos And Abuja

Lagos and Abuja are two cities where fun events are always happening and this week is not left out, here are some fun events happening in Lagos and Abuja this week. Happening on the 8th of July at 4a Akin Olugbade street in Lagos, Xo bakery is hosting a coffee, music and pastries event from... Read More

Lifestyle

Abuja events, Abuja nightlife, Events in Lagos and Abuja, Lagos nightlife

July 8, 2025

7 Things You Can Do On A Date With Less Than ₦50k In Lagos State

Lagos’ hustle and bustling economy makes it hard to have affordable dates, but if you look at the right places with a budget of 50k, you can have amazing dates in Lagos. Here are 7 things you can do on a date with less than ₦50k: If you and your date enjoy solving riddles, or... Read More

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Nollywood movies and series coming out in July 2025

July 7, 2025

Nollywood Movies And Series Coming Out This July 2025

Nollywood has a great selection of movies coming out this July to keep viewers rooted to the front of their tv screens. Exploring all genres from comedy, to actions to romance and even thrillers. These are some of the movies and series you should look out for this July: Out in the darkness depicts the... Read More

The Film Blog

Cinema, netflix, Nollywood movies, Prime Videos

July 7, 2025

Weekend Recap | Here Are 5 Things That Happened During The Weekend

So much happened in the country over the weekend, from chaos in the senate, to silverbird’s run in with the law, these are 5 events that had the Nigerians shocked this past weekend. Months after her suspension, the federal court has granted the Senator justice on her wrongful dismissal from the senate. While the Senate... Read More

The Media Blog

entertainment, Events that happened over the weekend, Media

July 5, 2025

New Nigerian Music This Week

The Nigerian music industry is always churning out great music. From the A listers, to the up and coming artists, the industry is filled with talented artists putting out music that eventually becomes a staple in the media. This is a list of new music that dropped this week.

The Media Blog

entertainment, Music, new music

July 5, 2025

Top 5 Podcasts Of The Week

Podcasts are an amazing way to stay connected with what’s happening in the Nigerian space, and some of these podcasts not only enlighten, but also make an impact on your day. Today we put together a list of 5 podcasts that left an impact on us through the week. This episode features talented music producer,... Read More

The Media Blog

entertainment, podcast, Podcasts of the week

July 4, 2025

The Weekend Watchlist | Movies/Series To Watch This Weekend

The Film Blog

entertainment, film, movies, netflix, Prime Videos, series

July 4, 2025

Events Happening in Lagos This Weekend

The end of the week is here, and it’s the perfect opportunity to unwind and destress from the chaos of the week. Here are some events happening this weekend. A karaoke and games night is the perfect opportunity to let loose after a stressful week, this event hosted by Gameland is happening on the 4th... Read More

Lifestyle

Lagos events, lifestyle, nightlife, parties

July 3, 2025

5 Best Nollywood Films Adapted From Folklore

Nollywood has hacked the art of making films inspired by Nigerian folklore, and in this article, we list 5 of them that had us hooked. 1. The Origin: Madam Koi Koi Inspired by the myth Madam Koi Koi, it tells the story of a ghost wearing heels, while haunting hallways, dorms and toilets in boarding... Read More

The Film Blog

Folklore, Nigerian folklore, nollywood

July 2, 2025

10 Best Spots To Propose In Lagos

There are a lot of locations in Lagos with beautiful aesthetics that would look great for a proposal, and we are listing 10 of the best spots for you to propose in Lagos. Ziba resort is one of the best locations in Lagos for you to plan a romantic proposal for your partner, it has... Read More

Lifestyle

Love, Proposal spots in Lagos

July 2, 2025

“My Opponent, you are easily deceived,” Here’s The Trending Tik Tok Sound for Nigerians

There is always a viral trend in the country and to keep you up to date on what’s trending at the moment, we are highlighting how a secondary school debate went viral and has now become one of the most used TikTok sounds in Nigeria in the past two weeks. A debate done by secondary... Read More

The Media Blog

"my opponent, "my opponent you are deceived, TikTok, trend

July 1, 2025

10 Events Happening In Lagos This Week

It’s a new week, and the first week in July and it’s packed with fun activities you can attend to make the most of the week. Here are 10 events happening in Lagos this week. If you are around Unilag or its environs, this music and games festival hosted by Big Bimi happening on the... Read More

Lifestyle

events, Events happening this week, parties

June 30, 2025

Get to Know Kunmie: The Vocal Force Behind “Arike”

If you’ve been on TikTok or anywhere near a romance playlist recently, you’ve probably heard a soulful track, titled “Arike.” The artist responsible for this heartwarming track is none other than Kunmie. The upcoming artist, Oluwabukunmi Ariyibi Peter, popularly known as Kunmie, is the voice behind the viral afro-R&B hit, “Arike”, which was released on... Read More

The Media Blog

Arike, Kunmie

June 30, 2025

Weekend Recap | Here Are 5 Things That Happened During The Weekend

The weekend was packed with a variety of occurrences. While you were having fun, unwinding, and getting quality rest, here are some things you may have missed while focusing on making the best out of your weekend. Frank Edoho announces his second divorce Media personality and host of “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire”, Frank... Read More

The Media Blog

Cynthia Morgan, Frank Edoho, Kayode Peters, Olu Jacobs, Temi Otedola

June 28, 2025

Top 5 Podcasts of The Week

This week’s podcast episodes include stories that resonate deeply, lessons, laughs, and the kind of realness that will have you coming back for more. Whether you’re doing chores, taking a break from life’s stress, or simply craving good company through your devices, these top 5 podcasts of the week will do justice. On this week’s... Read More

The Media Blog

podcast, Podcasts of the week

June 27, 2025

The Weekend Watchlist | Movies/Series To Watch This Weekend

If you’d rather relax by seeing a movie or binge-watching a series, this weekend’s watchlist brings to your doorstep some of the best trending movies to unwind with this weekend. Here are some of the movies/series to watch this weekend. Directed by Joseph Kosinski and shown across cinemas in Nigeria, Sonny Hayes, who was Formula... Read More

The Film Blog

films, movies, series, Weekend Watchlist

June 27, 2025

10 Events Happening in Lagos This Weekend

It’s the weekend again, and this one is packed with several amazing events. If you need to unpack the stress for the week, relax, have fun, and have amazing experiences, here are 10 events happening this weekend in Lagos. South Social is bringing to your doorstep all the vibe and energy you need to feel... Read More

Lifestyle

Events in Lagos, Lagos nightlife, lifestyle, nightlife

June 26, 2025

If You Loved These Hollywood Films, Here Are Their Nollywood Counterparts

You’ve probably come across a Nollywood movie that feels a lot like something you’ve seen in Hollywood. That is because some stories cross borders, so if you enjoyed a particular Hollywood film, there’s a Nollywood version you might like just as much. Here are five Nollywood movies with storylines that closely match their Hollywood counterparts.... Read More

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June 23, 2025

Weekend Recap | Here are 5 Things That Happened During the Weekend

The weekend is great for having fun, unwinding, and getting quality rest from the week’s activities. Here are some things you may have missed while focusing on making the best of your weekend. Davido calls out Hi Ibiza Security Nigerian Afrobeats artist, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, mentioned that he and his team were... Read More

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entertainment, Media, Showbiz

June 22, 2025

The Don Jazzy Deal: Why the Mavin Records Sale Is Africa’s Biggest Cultural Milestone Yet

In February 2024, when Universal Music Group (UMG) confirmed its acquisition of a majority stake in Nigeria’s Mavin Records, it was easy to see it as just another music industry merger—a business-as-usual transaction between capital and creativity. But this was no routine acquisition. This was a tectonic shift in how African culture is valued, owned,... Read More

Blogs, The Music Blog

Don Jazzy, Showbiz

June 21, 2025

Check Out The Songs That Were Released This Week

This week is packed with lots of jams from your favourite artist to serenade you for as long as possible. So if you are getting tired of that old playlist and want some new vibes and amazing energy, here are songs released this week.

The Media Blog

Media, Music

June 21, 2025

5 Events That Made the Nigerian Internet This Week

This week was filled with a range of events, from a TikToker being sentenced to prison to Nigerian influencers getting recognition, and so much more. Here are some of the events that made the Nigerian internet this week, in case you missed them. Bright Chimezie says he has decided to resume his music career Nigerian... Read More

The Media Blog

entertainment, Week catch-up

June 21, 2025

Timeline: How Afrobeats Conquered the World: The Organic Architecture

Early 2000s – Local Roots • Nigerian and Ghanaian artists blend hip-hop, R&B, dancehall—emerging styles known as Naija Pop and Hiplife . 2009–2011 – First Wave Breakouts • Wizkid debuts with “Holla at Your Boy” (2011), seen as Nigeria’s first modern Afrobeats global starter . • Ghana’s Azonto sound explodes; Wizkid’s “Azonto” (2012) rides that wave . 2014 –... Read More

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Here are the Top 5 Events That Happened This Week

Top 5 Nigerian Podcasts of The Week

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

Events Happening In Lagos This Weekend

Top 5 Classic Nigerian Romance Films to Rewatch in 2025

Top 10 Travel Content Creators In Nigeria

Events Happening This Week In Lagos And Abuja

7 Things You Can Do On A Date With Less Than ₦50k In Lagos State

Nollywood Movies And Series Coming Out This July 2025

Weekend Recap | Here Are 5 Things That Happened During The Weekend

New Nigerian Music This Week

Top 5 Podcasts Of The Week

The Weekend Watchlist | Movies/Series To Watch This Weekend

Events Happening in Lagos This Weekend

5 Best Nollywood Films Adapted From Folklore

10 Best Spots To Propose In Lagos

“My Opponent, you are easily deceived,” Here’s The Trending Tik Tok Sound for Nigerians

10 Events Happening In Lagos This Week

Get to Know Kunmie: The Vocal Force Behind “Arike”

Weekend Recap | Here Are 5 Things That Happened During The Weekend

Top 5 Podcasts of The Week

The Weekend Watchlist | Movies/Series To Watch This Weekend

10 Events Happening in Lagos This Weekend

If You Loved These Hollywood Films, Here Are Their Nollywood Counterparts

Weekend Recap | Here are 5 Things That Happened During the Weekend

The Don Jazzy Deal: Why the Mavin Records Sale Is Africa’s Biggest Cultural Milestone Yet

Check Out The Songs That Were Released This Week

5 Events That Made the Nigerian Internet This Week

Timeline: How Afrobeats Conquered the World: The Organic Architecture

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