#YNaijaBBNGist: “I love you” Ozo finally professes to Nengi

What was in the alcohol last night, Am I right? From the couple dispute between Vee and Neo, to the heap of insults rained down on Laycon by Erica, last night was a whirl wind of drama. The turn of events following last Night’s party in the Big Brother Naija house, was either a fascinating... Read More

Reality TV, The Media Blog

‘Ozo, Erica, Laycon, Nengi, Neo, Vee

September 6, 2020

#YNaijaBBNGist: ‘He is a stupid fool’ Erica refers to Laycon

Saturday nights in the Big Brother Naija house are for parties, and of course the drama that inevitably ensues. Yesterday was no exception as housemates bogeyed down to the stylings of DJ Kaywise. Unfortunately, a potentially explosive confrontation seemed to be brewing in Erica’s mind, one that would threaten to destroy the positive vibes in... Read More

Reality TV, The Media Blog

Erica, Kixdaya, Laycon, Neo, Prince, Tricktee, Vee

September 4, 2020

#YNaijaBBNOp-ed: Nengi reminds Ozo that he is still in the friend-zone

Nengi rejects Ozo again Is it too late for the Ozone ship to set sail, or is this ship just slow to move? In all honesty, even if there is a jolt, this ship might not go anywhere? But to be fair there may be a slim chance of this happening. Regardless, there seems to... Read More

Reality TV, The Media Blog

‘Ozo, Nengi

September 4, 2020

#YNaijaBBNCoverage: Lucy proclaims Kiddwaya her only friend, denounces Dorothy and Prince as friends

Lucy causes a huge stir in the house Yesterday, Lucy caused a bit of a problem in the house, when she rejected to be in the same team with Kiddwaya. Read story here… For the sake of the task, the housemates decided to just let Lucy select the team she wants to be in, but... Read More

Reality TV, The Media Blog

Dorothy, Erica, Kiddwaya, Lucy, Neo, Prince

September 3, 2020

#YNaijaBBNGist: Lucy takes on Prince, Erica and Neo, at the same time

As the housemates prepare for another task presentation, tempers have flared up and words thrown, following a dispute over allocation of teams. Earlier today, in partnership with pharmaceutical company; Amatem Soft Gel, Big Brother tasked the housemates with delivering a presentation on sensitive issues surrounding health care. And Lucy, who seems to be at the... Read More

Reality TV, The Media Blog

‘Ozo, big brother, Dorothy, Erica, Kiddwaya, Laycon, Lucy, Nengi, Neo, Prince, Trikytee, Vee

September 3, 2020

Femme Mag is the Nigerian Womxn-focused publication we need right now

Since the last decade, the internet, particularly social media has evolved from being just a tool for instant connectivity with friends and strangers alike. It has grown beyond just a playground for modern relationships, some that begin and end there, others that live to see the light in the real world. Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook... Read More

The Media Blog

Ayomide Dokummo, Femme Africa, Femme Mag, nigerian feminists

September 3, 2020

#YNaijaBBNCoverage: The housemates’ portrayal of Ka3na brings Lucy to tears + other updates

Day 45 in the house and the drama has intensified. In recognition of how far the housemates have come in their Big Brother Naija journey, Big Brother instructed the housemates to pay tribute to the housemates that didn’t make it this far in the game. The idea was to enact a funny portrayal of the... Read More

Reality TV, The Media Blog

DJ Cuppy, Erica, Ka3na, Kiddwaya, Lucy, Prince, Red Label

September 1, 2020

#YNaijaBBNOp-ed: From best friends to bitter rivals, an awful rift in Erica and Laycon’s relationship

One of the most standout attributes of this season’s housemates is the fact that they have displayed an immeasurable level of maturity. Unlike last season, where everything was an issue. Where housemates resorted to insulting other housemate’s dead relatives over a minor issue. This season, housemates have taken a more subtle approach in dealing with... Read More

Reality TV, The Media Blog

big brother, Ebuka, Erica, Laycon, Neo, Vee

September 1, 2020

The African migrants locked up in Saudi Coronavirus centers deserve your attention

What is more devastating? The mindless disregard the world gives Black bodies or the various forms of violence flung at Black bodies based on this disregard? Both are just as worse, and the malevolent machinery that bolsters it — capitalism, imperialism, racism, white supremacy, and disenfranchisement of Black power where and when it matters —... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

African migrants, migrants, Saudi Arabia coronavirus centers

September 1, 2020

Five reasons you should see ‘The Lost Okoroshi’ on Netflix this September

While we are still not sure when the coronavirus pandemic will be over, Nollywood has been protesting towards lifting the ban on cinemas. Not that we think cinemas reopening is a great idea. But social gatherings are now allowed, churches and mosques are open, so why are cinemas still banned? In the meantime, all we... Read More

The Cutting Floor, The Media Blog

Abba Makama, Chiwetel Agu, September Nollywood movies, seun ajayi, The Lost Okoroshi Netflix

September 1, 2020

#YNaijaBBNCoverage: Erica wins head of house again, but cannot share the win with Kiddwaya

Head of House challenge Another Monday in the house saw the emergence of Erica as head of house, granting her immunity from possible eviction this week. The housemates had played the same game – a live size version of snakes and ladders. Deputy head of house After Erica had bagged the head of house title,... Read More

Reality TV, The Media Blog

big brother, Biggie, Erica, Kiddwaya, Laycon, Lucy, Nengi, Neo, TrickyTee, Vee

August 31, 2020

#YNaijaBBNOp-ed: The ‘situationship strategy’ in the BBN house may be doing more harm than good to the housemates

Sometimes, we define our relationships as partnerships and take active steps to ensure the partnership is mutually beneficial. In the Big Brother Naija house, there is a now-fully-grown ‘partnership strategy‘ that is becoming more hurting than real. And, while some may feel that love dramas in the house make for entertaining content, you can’t deny... Read More

Reality TV, The Media Blog

‘Ozo, big brother, Erica, Kiddwaya, Mercy, miracle, Nengi, Neo, Vee

August 31, 2020

From Lolwe to Isele Magazine, Africa’s literary ecosystem is seeing a radical revival powered by young people

Between 2015-2019, the world saw the birth, end and enduring stagnancy of up to five African literary magazines. From Kenya’s Enkare to Nigeria’s Expound, African literary spaces have historically been hard to run, regardless of their cultural impact and the important spaces they provide emerging African writers. With finances being the major stymie to successfully running publications... Read More

The Media Blog

African literary spaces, african literature, Isele Magazine, Lolwe, Troy Onyango, Ukamaka Olisakwe

August 31, 2020

YNaijaBBNCoverage: Kiddwaya and Erica are both a strike away from disqualification and other updates

This past weekend in the Big Brother Naija house, to say the least was a bucket load of drama. From Kiddwaya and Erica’s relationship drama to literally more Kiddwaya and Erica’s relationship drama. There was more than enough heart-wrenching theatrics going on between the lovebirds to keep the fans engaged. Big Brother delivers some news... Read More

Reality TV, The Media Blog

‘Ozo, big brother, Biggie, Brighto, Ebuka, Erica, Kiddwaya, Nengi, Trikytee, Wathoni

August 30, 2020

#YNaijaBBNUpdate: Our eviction prediction turned out almost right afterall

Week five in the Big Brother house came with the usual ‘haas’ and ‘hoos’. All the housemates were up for possible eviction as Big Brother decided to switch up the eviction process – three housemates were sent home. The usual procedure was for four housemates to be up for eviction and the other ‘safe’ housemates... Read More

Reality TV, The Media Blog

Brighto, Tolanibaj, Wathoni

August 30, 2020

#YNaijaBBNOp-ed: Lucy’s possible eviction and our bottom four prediction

As far as controversy goes, there hasn’t been a stranger one in the Big Brother Naija house this season than Lucy. In the first week in the house, Lucy seemed like the weakest link, but has, by coincidence, luck, or a devout fan-base survived halfway through. It has been difficult to fathom that a character... Read More

Reality TV, The Media Blog

‘Ozo, Erica, kaisha, Kiddwaya, Lilo, Lucy, Nengi, Neo, praise, Tochi, Tolanibaj, TrickyTee

August 30, 2020

Review of Kwam 1’s ‘Fuji the Sound’, Interview with the Surreal 16 collective – the best Nigerian articles of the week

Each week here at YNaija, we round up the best Nigerian writing on the internet, highlighting the stories, profiles, interviews and in-depth reporting that rise above the daily churn. Here are the ones that caught our attention: These two Nigerian filmmakers are making movies you can’t put in a box – Conrad Omodiagbe In 2014, Obasi’s... Read More

The Media Blog, Top Stories

Best Nigerian articles of the week, Fuji the Sound, kwam 1, Nigerian scholars, nollywood

August 29, 2020

Omoni Oboli, Kemi Adetiba and other Nollywood stars mourn ‘Black Panther’ actor Chadwick Boseman

Chadwick Boseman, the actor famous for playing the titular hero in Marvel’s blockbuster film Black Panther, has died at the age of 43. Hollywood, and the entire world, received the shocking news on Friday evening via Boseman’s Twitter account, and reported to have died of stage four colon cancer which he was diagnosed for in... Read More

The Media Blog

Black Panther, Chadwick Boseman

August 29, 2020

#YNaijaBBNOp-ed: Could Erica’s BBN journey be similar to Tacha’s?

The Big Brother Naija reality TV show, since its first edition, has had only a handful of contestants brave enough to test Big Brother. Last season, we saw this with Tacha, as the defiant ex-housemates showed little concern for Big Brother’s rules. This season, we may be seeing a similar story with BBN lockdown’s resident... Read More

Reality TV, The Media Blog

big brother, Erica, Kiddwaya, Lucy, Wathoni

August 28, 2020

#YNaijaBBNGist: Kiddwaya says the only love he gets from his father is money

The rich also cry. Does that sound familiar? We all, at some point, must have come across a story that tells of a depressed child from an affluent home. While depression is not the case for Kiddwaya, he spoke to Erica today about his lack of affection in his home while growing up. Ideally, you... Read More

Reality TV, The Media Blog

Erica, Kiddwaya, Terry waya

August 28, 2020

#YNaijaBBNCoverage: Erica stands up to Lucy for Kiddwaya, housemates salute their heroes

Erica defends Kiddwaya In the Big Brother Naija house on Wednesday, the housemates were tasked with delivering a music performance from Pepsi ambassador artists. The housemates were paired in twos for this task and, Kiddwaya and Lucy ended up as teammates. Before the task presentation, Lucy rambled about how Kiddwaya didn’t have the talent to... Read More

Reality TV, The Media Blog

‘Ozo, big brother, Brighto, Dolly Parton, Erica, Kiddwaya, Laycon, Lucy, Nengi, Prince, TrickyTee, Vee

August 27, 2020

#YNaijaBBNCoverage: Here’s how we are rating the music performance of the housemates

Day 38 in the Big Brother Naija house was all about music vibes. The housemates woke up to a vibrant morning of working up a sweat during workouts, taking care of chores, and of course, attending to the Pepsi tasks for the day. Like yesterday, the housemates were required to prepare for a contest. Of... Read More

Reality TV, The Media Blog

‘Ozo, big brother, TrickyTee

August 26, 2020

#YNaijaBBNCoverage: Laycon is becoming the ‘darling’ of entertainment influencers. How far will the lucky charm go?

Whether you are a fan or not, you will know that Big Brother Naija represents youth. No wonder there is a ‘spec’ for those who get into the house – the young, vibrant, hip young persons, who will bring in the drama. I mean, who is going to sit down watching a show with old... Read More

Reality TV, The Media Blog

big brother, di'ja, DJ Nana, Ice Prince, Laycon, Reminisce, Sean Tizzle, Toyin Lawani, TundeEdnut

August 26, 2020

YNaijaBBNCoverage: Nengi may just be more compatible with Kiddwaya than Ozo

It’s day 37 in the Big Brother Naija house and noodle brand, Indomie, decided, among other things, to put the housemates cooking skills to the test. So, the housemates spent most of yesterday attending to the task assigned to them. The presentation required of them included showing their culinary skills, buttressed with indigenous culture. Kiddwaya, Nengi... Read More

Reality TV, The Media Blog

‘Ozo, big brother, Biggie, Erica, Indomie, Kiddwaya, Nengi

August 25, 2020

#YNaijaBBNCoverage: Nengi lets Ozo know he wouldn’t be getting lucky with her

Ozo wins head of house There is no better time to have a competitive advantage than in the nick of a contest. The same can be said for the contestants in the Big Brother Naija house who have made it this far. With just four weeks to go, every move is crucial and every win... Read More

Reality TV, The Media Blog

‘Ozo, big brother, Brighto, Ebuka, Laycon, Nengi, Neo, Tolanibaj, Vee, Wathoni

August 24, 2020

YNaijaBBNCoverage: Erica is on the verge of disqualification and may have ended her friendship with Laycon

Ebuka chats with the housemates Day 35 in the Big Brother Naija house gave everyone goosebumps, as it was filled with tears, joy and laughter. Another contestant was unexpectedly eliminated at the live eviction show but, we saw just one eviction as opposed to two. And, the Wathoni fan club can rest easy, knowing that she would... Read More

Reality TV, The Media Blog

‘Ozo, big brother, Biggie, Brighto, Dorothy, Ebuka, Erica, Kiddwaya, Laycon, Lucy, praise, Prince, Tolanibaj, Vee, Wathoni

August 24, 2020

Toke Makinwa, Falz and Bovi, is ‘Therapy’ the more star powered show on Youtube?

Apart from the impressive budgets put behind shows by the big 3 media companies creating online show content, most of the shows made for Youtube tend to fall on the indie-film spectrum, with mid-level actors carrying the shows supported by relatively new faces in the industry. But it seems House 21 TV has another strategy... Read More

The Media Blog

Bovi, falz, Josh2funny, toke makinwa

August 23, 2020

#YNaijaBBNUpdate: A shocking eviction as Praise says goodbye to the house

Sundays are for evictions, that is of course if you happen to be a Big Brother Naija contestant. The show last week had its moments, there were shocking revelations, fights, another failed task, and let’s not forget the Big Brother’s hiatus. This week however is shaping up early, to be an even more interesting week,... Read More

Reality TV, The Media Blog

August 21, 2020

#YNaijaBBNCoverage: Prince tells Erica that her relationship with Kiddwaya is an infatuation

Yesterday, Big Brother instructed housemates to participate in a rather interesting exercise. Owing to the absence of Big Brother, Big Brother sent in a letter to everyone, dictating that they play the role of Big Brother to each other. This exercise, quickly turned into a therapy session for some, as they were able to air... Read More

Reality TV, The Media Blog

‘Ozo, big brother, Dororthy, Ebuka, Erica, kaisha, Kiddwaya, Lucy, Nengi, Neo, praise, Prince, Tolanibaj, Vee, Wathoni

August 21, 2020

Ed Keazor Remembers Nigeria’s Forgotten Army in “Company Yaya: Lost African Voices of World War 2”

When powerful nations were plunged into a war and interests clashed, more than half of the world was drawn into the war. The rise of Fascism across Europe put many countries at loggerheads and the continent was engulfed in battle. While the debates went on in Europe and fighting became inevitable, Africans were either busy... Read More

Reviews, The Media Blog

Ed Keazor

#YNaijaBBNGist: “I love you” Ozo finally professes to Nengi

#YNaijaBBNGist: ‘He is a stupid fool’ Erica refers to Laycon

#YNaijaBBNOp-ed: Nengi reminds Ozo that he is still in the friend-zone

#YNaijaBBNCoverage: Lucy proclaims Kiddwaya her only friend, denounces Dorothy and Prince as friends

#YNaijaBBNGist: Lucy takes on Prince, Erica and Neo, at the same time

Femme Mag is the Nigerian Womxn-focused publication we need right now

#YNaijaBBNCoverage: The housemates’ portrayal of Ka3na brings Lucy to tears + other updates

#YNaijaBBNOp-ed: From best friends to bitter rivals, an awful rift in Erica and Laycon’s relationship

The African migrants locked up in Saudi Coronavirus centers deserve your attention

Five reasons you should see ‘The Lost Okoroshi’ on Netflix this September

#YNaijaBBNCoverage: Erica wins head of house again, but cannot share the win with Kiddwaya

#YNaijaBBNOp-ed: The ‘situationship strategy’ in the BBN house may be doing more harm than good to the housemates

From Lolwe to Isele Magazine, Africa’s literary ecosystem is seeing a radical revival powered by young people

YNaijaBBNCoverage: Kiddwaya and Erica are both a strike away from disqualification and other updates

#YNaijaBBNUpdate: Our eviction prediction turned out almost right afterall

#YNaijaBBNOp-ed: Lucy’s possible eviction and our bottom four prediction

Review of Kwam 1’s ‘Fuji the Sound’, Interview with the Surreal 16 collective – the best Nigerian articles of the week

Omoni Oboli, Kemi Adetiba and other Nollywood stars mourn ‘Black Panther’ actor Chadwick Boseman

#YNaijaBBNOp-ed: Could Erica’s BBN journey be similar to Tacha’s?

#YNaijaBBNGist: Kiddwaya says the only love he gets from his father is money

#YNaijaBBNCoverage: Erica stands up to Lucy for Kiddwaya, housemates salute their heroes

#YNaijaBBNCoverage: Here’s how we are rating the music performance of the housemates

#YNaijaBBNCoverage: Laycon is becoming the ‘darling’ of entertainment influencers. How far will the lucky charm go?

YNaijaBBNCoverage: Nengi may just be more compatible with Kiddwaya than Ozo

#YNaijaBBNCoverage: Nengi lets Ozo know he wouldn’t be getting lucky with her

YNaijaBBNCoverage: Erica is on the verge of disqualification and may have ended her friendship with Laycon

Toke Makinwa, Falz and Bovi, is ‘Therapy’ the more star powered show on Youtube?

#YNaijaBBNUpdate: A shocking eviction as Praise says goodbye to the house

#YNaijaBBNCoverage: Prince tells Erica that her relationship with Kiddwaya is an infatuation

Ed Keazor Remembers Nigeria’s Forgotten Army in “Company Yaya: Lost African Voices of World War 2”

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