Blogs

September 15, 2020

#YNaijaBBNOp-ed: The friendship between Laycon and Kiddwaya seems to be at risk

The recently forged friendship between Kiddwaya and Laycon following the disqualification of Erica has been nothing short of compelling. Not only looking at the value each promises to bring to the other, but also looking at the circumstances surrounding the genesis of this bromance, you can tell that this friendship has a future. But the... Read More

Reality TV, The Media Blog

Big Brother Naija, Kiddwaya, Laycon

September 15, 2020

Unlearning the language of Rape: Introducing the YNaija Special Series on Rape Culture

When I was organising the #SayHerNameNigeria protests last year, my mind kept going back to a conversation I had the previous year with my then 7-year-old cousin. In it, she confided in me that a teacher of hers had been molesting a few friends of hers at school. That in turn led me and a... Read More

Counter Culture Blog, Specials

#SayHerNameNigeria, Angel Nduka-Nwosu, Fatimah Adeiye

September 15, 2020

#YNaijaBBNCoverage: Nengi, Vee and Neo to the finals, as the rest of the housemates face possible eviction

Yesterday marked the start of a new week in the Big Brother Naija house, and with a new week comes a new head of house (HOH) and an updated list of nominated housemates. However, yesterday saw the crowing of what we believe to be the last valid and basically the most pivotal head of house... Read More

Reality TV, The Media Blog

‘Ozo, Big Brother Naija, Dorothy, Laycon, Nengi, Neo, TrickyTee, Vee

September 14, 2020

#YNaijaBBNOp-ed: Our prediction on who’s in danger of eviction next week

It would difficult, rather impossible to state for a fact that something will, or will not happen. The future is not something one can accurately discern, but it can be predicted and some predictions turn out to be nigh prophetic. We in no way are claiming divinity and the prophetic prowess that come with it,... Read More

Reality TV, The Media Blog

‘Ozo, Dorothy, Laycon, Nengi, Neo, TrickyTee, Vee

September 14, 2020

#YNaijaBBNCoverage: Ozo may just be done with Nengi, Kiddwaya and Prince’s eviction + other updates

As we move closer to the finale of the Big Brother Naija Lockdown season, we inevitably have to say many goodbyes for there to be one apparent winner. For last night, fans of the show had to bid farewell to two more housemates, Kiddwaya and Prince. Prince While on stage both Prince and later on,... Read More

Reality TV, The Media Blog

‘Ozo, Ebuka, Kiddwaya, Laycon, Nengi, Neo, Prince

September 11, 2020

#YNaijaBBNOp-ed: From ‘the spec’ to ‘the obsessed;’ Ozo may end up being disqualified

If The Big Brother Naija reality TV show is a social experiment, there will be no greater case study this season than the relationship between Ozo and Nengi. Their story so far has been nothing short of amusing, but lately, amusing has evolved to troubling as Ozo seems unfamiliar with the concept of personal space.... Read More

Reality TV, The Media Blog

‘Ozo, big brother, Frood, Nengi

Big Brother Naija Saturday Party

September 10, 2020

Can #BBNaija have a less passive-aggressive Big Brother character?

Earlier today, a short clip of a diary session from the latest season of Big Brother Australia made the rounds on Twitter. As the three Housemates featured in the video went through their sessions – a notable part of the Big Brother franchise that seeks to keep track on a housemate’s most present feeling or... Read More

Blogs, The Media Blog

big brother, Big Brother Australia, Big Brother housemates, Big Brother Naija

September 10, 2020

Decentralisation of the Police, Rigging patterns at elections…5 learning points from #ThursdayTalks Lagos

“Despite Nigeria’s enormous population, she is one of the most under-policed nations in the world.” Journalist, David Hundeyin welcomed participants at the August edition of Thursday Talks, with this worry-inducing statement. Spiced with passion and controversy; this edition with the theme Conversations on Security Restructuring, moderated by Communications Consultant; Khadijah Bello, featured Security Consultant, Dennis... Read More

(WNSN), Amotekun, community policing, David Hundeyin, Dennis Amachree, Khadijah Bello, Leonard Ebute, The Future Project (TFP), Thursday Talks, Western Nigeria Security Network, ynaija

September 8, 2020

Low cases of coronavirus in Africa is an important question, being asked by the wrong people

When the BBC published an ‘analysis’ linking the low death rate of Africans from the novel coronavirus to the soaring levels of poverty in the continent, many of us were outraged. First at the framing of the piece: “Coronavirus in Africa: Could Poverty Explain Mystery Of Low Death Rate” then at the racist undertones that... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

BBC africa, BBC Africa Coronavirus, Coronavirus in Africa

September 8, 2020

#YNaijaBBNCoverage: Week 8 produces the toughest nominations so far | Trickytee wins HOH

An unexpected line up of nominated housemates Since the start of the Big Brother Naija lockdown season, there has been absolutely no shortage of excitement. This season’s housemates and the drama they bring has had the country even more hooked on a show that atypically blows its ratings off the roof. Asides the dynamics of... Read More

Reality TV, The Media Blog

‘Ozo, big brother, Biggie, Dorothy, Erica, Kiddwaya, Laycon, Lucy, Prince, TrickyTee, Vee

September 7, 2020

Will Kunle Afolayon’s ‘Citation’ make the statement Nollywood movies still shy away from?

Enthralling cinematography. Immersive dialogue. Tightly woven plots. Carefully considered storytelling. Cultural relevance. That sounds like one – and more – masterpiece from Kunle Afolayan and we absolutely love to see it. The award-winning Nigerian filmmaker, known for writing, directing, producing, and sometimes acting in some of Nigeria’s most impressive works of visual art has released... Read More

Citation Teaser, Kunle Afolayan, Nollywood movies, Sexual assault in Nigeria

September 7, 2020

#YNaijaBBNCoverage: Kiddwaya seems worried that Erica may not be able to pay her rent now

The highlight of day 49 in the Big Brother Naija house is no doubt the disqualification of Erica. It was a domino effect, leading to a rather interesting chain of events. From the idea of opening a go-fund-me account by her ostentatious fan base, which by the way amassed much over 3 million Naira in... Read More

Reality TV, The Media Blog

‘Ozo, Big Brother Naija, Dorothy, Erica, Kiddwaya, Laycon, Lucy, Nengi, Neo, Prince, Vee

September 6, 2020

#YNaijaBBNUpdate: “Abegi” Lucy exclaims after Ebuka announced her eviction, following Erica’s unceremonious exit

Yesterday, to say the least was really exhausting, so exhausting in fact that its implications managed to spill over to today. Most prevalent of these aftermaths is no doubt the disqualification of BBN sweetheart and actress, Erica. Read reason here… After receiving her third strike for her actions last night, which Big Brother described as... Read More

Reality TV, The Media Blog

big brother, Ebuka, Erica, Lucy, praise

September 6, 2020

#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

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

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

The Lost Okoroshi

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

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

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