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Editor June 22, 2020

We’re very excited about ‘Long Story Short’

Over the last month, every young black person that engages on any kind of social media has been bombarded almost non-stop with new information. The information ranges from historical to…

Editor June 22, 2020

Is the feud between Malami and Magu, mutiny in the Buhari government?

Earlier this week, the first lady Aisha Buhari went on Twitter to announce to the country that her aides had been arrested on the orders of the Inspector General of…

Bernard Dayo June 21, 2020

What is Toni Tones’ horror-adjacent TikTok videos trying to tell us?

Like other celebrities turning to TikTok to reclaim some semblance of relevance in a world altered by coronavirus, Toni Tones has been quite a revelation. Her foray into this digital…

Op-Ed Editor June 21, 2020

”My self-confidence came from being disregarded by people” – Tacha discusses fame, grief and more on #WithChude

Ex Big Brother Naija Housemate, and one of Nigeria's most-notable influencers and trendsetters, Anita ’Tacha’ Anide, opened up to Chude Jideonwo, founder of Joy, Inc., about her experience with fame…

Chinedu Okafor June 19, 2020

#YNaijaBBNUpdates: Seyi calls Tacha a ‘Puta’ and fails to apologise | Reunion Day 12

Day 12 of the Big Brother Naija 'Pepper Dem' Reunion show saw some of the most heated confrontations in the house being addressed. Tacha took centre stage again, as some…

Editor June 18, 2020

Another year, another Lagos Flood, when will we learn?

After two days of torrential rainfall, the reports have begun to pour in, Lagos is again underwater. The annual Lagos flood has become a rite of passage for Lagos JJC's…

Editor June 18, 2020

Iyabo Ojo is leading the pack of Yollywood actors conquering Tiktok

One of the unique challenges the Coronavirus pandemic posed for Nollywood, was the problem of a holding the attention of a fickle audience. With the exception of a few Nigerian…

Chinedu Okafor June 18, 2020

#YNaijaBBNUpdates: Tacha and Mercy straighten things out | Reunion Day 11

On last night's episode of the Big Brother 'Pepper Dem' Reunion show, it was a sit down with two of the most controversial and arguably most entertaining housemates of the…

Editor June 17, 2020

The Oscars have been postponed, throwing Nollywood a lifeline

First it was the Met Gala, and now the Oscars have finally woken up to the realities of Covid-19 and made necessary adjustments. The Academy has announced that it is…

Editor June 17, 2020

The EPL resumes today, posing a different kind of COVID-19 risk for Nigerians

Football is integral to the lives of significant percentage of the Nigerian population. Our football teams, both male and female are a rallying point and a source of national pride.…

Chinedu Okafor June 17, 2020

#YNaijaBBNUpdates: “Frodd was embarrassing our Igbo brothers”| Reunion Day 10

During the Big Brother Naija "Pepper Dem" Reunion Show last night, an interesting revelation was made. Anyone who watched the initial show is no doubt familiar with the bitter-sweet relationship…

Toluwanimi Onakoya June 16, 2020

How should Mo Abudu cast her forthcoming Netflix films?

by Toluwanimi Onakoya Casting can make or break a movie. The performance and credibility of actors are what make a story believable, and enables audience members to connect to a film.…

Chinedu Okafor June 16, 2020

#YNaijaBBNUpdates: On Day 9, it’s kiss and make up for Ella and Tacha

The Big Brother Naija Reunion show last night was glitz and glam as Ebuka sat down with the beautiful ladies of the BBNaija "Pepper Dem" Edition. It was a ladies…

Editor June 16, 2020

Oluwatoyin Salau is dead today because of toxic Nigerian parenting

Yesterday, news filtered onto the internet that 19 year old Nigerian American activist, Oluwatoyin Salau had been found. Or at least her body had been found, a week after she…

Editor June 16, 2020

Netflix is about to go all in with a second season of ‘Blood & Water’

Its official, Netflix is finally convinced that original African content, featuring African talent, scripted and produced by African talent will not only find an audience on the continent, but will…

Michael Isaac June 15, 2020

‘The Odogwu’ title may just be for Cobhams with this sweet clip showing his talent

There are quite a number of things Nigerians expect before anyone can lay claim to 'The Odogwu' title in the Nigerian music space. As it appears not too many Nigerian…

Chinedu Okafor June 14, 2020

Is it a surprise that Naira Marley is breaking the rules again?

For the last three years, there has been a 'disruptive brand of music' in Nigeria. Disruptive in a good sense, depending on how you look at it. And this disruptive…

Toluwanimi Onakoya June 13, 2020

#PublishingPaidMe: How Black and White authors shocked the internet

by Toluwanimi Onakoya Do you consider yourself a bookworm? Have you ever wondered how much your favourite author was paid for your favourite book? Well, the answers came tumbling in recently,…

Toluwanimi Onakoya June 12, 2020

New Nollywood: Can a sequel ruin a good movie?

by Toluwanimi Onakoya As an avid movie watcher, you’ve probably heard of the school of thought that a sequel can never be as good as the first film. In fact, some…

Chinedu Okafor June 12, 2020

#YNaijaBBNUpdates: Reunion Day 8 and Kim is dragged for not ‘getting along’ with the girls

It was Day 8 of the Big Brother Naija "Pepper Dem" Reunion and last night on the show, Ebuka hosted some of the housemates who left the 'original show' quite…

Toluwanimi Onakoya June 11, 2020

Media trends in the ‘new normal’ you may want to consider for brand awareness

by Toluwanimi Onakoya The Coronavirus pandemic has left the world staggering in its wake. Having affected 158 countries, the effects of the virus have left a mighty mark on the world’s…

Chinedu Okafor June 11, 2020

#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…

Chinedu Okafor 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…

Toluwanimi Onakoya 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…

Chinedu Okafor 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…

Toluwanimi Onakoya 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…

Toluwanimi Onakoya 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…

Logan February 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…

Editor 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…