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Un-Happy Children’s Day: Nigeria Mourns Its Missing Children While Tinubu Makes ‘Promises’

Un-Happy Children’s Day: Nigeria Mourns Its Missing Children While Tinubu Makes ‘Promises’

Yesterday was Children’s Day, yet some children have been in captivity for almost two weeks, casting doubt on the holiday’s celebration. May 27, 2026, was not only Children’s Day but also Eid-el-Kabir. While one half was celebrating, another was in chaos, struggling with the fear of not knowing if their loved ones were safe from... Read More

Children’s day, crisis, government, Insecurity, Kidnapping, Nigerian crisis, Tinubu

Mental Health Awareness Month: Should We All Try Therapy?

Mental Health Awareness Month: Should We All Try Therapy?

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and it has us thinking about the importance of therapy. For many, therapy is not a thought they have considered, and while it is not the only solution to unburdening your mental troubles, it is a healthy path to take. Knowing that, the important question to ask is, should... Read More

May, mental health, Mental Health Awareness Month, should we all try therapy?, Therapy

Beyond Japa: Nigerians Share What They Sacrificed to Japa — Was It Worth It?

Beyond Japa: Nigerians Share What They Sacrificed to Japa — Was It Worth It?

No one talks about the pressure young Nigerians face as the first in their families to leave the country. In this interview, we have spoken with three people who made the daring decision to leave everything and everyone they’ve ever known behind in search of greener pastures. Has life been fair to them since they... Read More

Immigration, Japa, seeking greener pastures

What is the Beauty Standard in Nigeria, and why is Everyone Chasing it?

What is the Beauty Standard in Nigeria, and why is Everyone Chasing it?

Every few months, a conversation rises on social media about the conventional body type or beauty standard in Nigeria, and it has us wondering whether there is one and whether people are actively chasing it. What Are Beauty Standards? Beauty standards are social ideals and beliefs that often define and guide what is considered physically... Read More

Beauty, beauty standards, beauty standards in Nigeria, fashion, Health

Does Cancel Culture Work in Nigeria, and Who Has Successfully Been Cancelled?

Does Cancel Culture Work in Nigeria, and Who Has Successfully Been Cancelled?

Cancel culture has now become a part of pop culture, with more people getting cancelled over things that were either mainstream years ago or overlooked then. However, the more mainstream cancel culture gets, the more glaring it is that not everyone can be cancelled. This realisation has us wondering: does cancel culture work in Nigeria... Read More

Cancel Culture, cancelled, information, Media, News, Nigerian celebrities, pop, social media

Nigerian Films Win International Festivals, so Why Don't We Take Them Seriously at Home?

Nigerian Films Win International Festivals, so Why Don’t We Take Them Seriously at Home?

In May 2025, My Father’s Shadow made history. Directed by Akinola Davies Jr., it became the first Nigerian film ever selected for the Cannes Film Festival’s Official Selection. It screened in the prestigious Un Certain Regard section and won a Special Mention for the Caméra d’Or. Variety called it miraculous, and Rotten Tomatoes gave it... Read More

Caméra d'Or, cannes film festival, Nigerian films, nollywood, Sundance, Toronto international film festival, Tribeca Film Festival

Why Do Nigerian Artists Keep Leaving Their Labels and Who's Really Winning?

Why Do Nigerian Artists Keep Leaving Their Labels and Who’s Really Winning?

There is a pattern in Nigerian music that has become so familiar it almost feels like a rite of passage. Artist signs with the label, the artist blows up, and the artist leaves, sometimes quietly, often messily, almost always with receipts. The internet takes sides. And then everybody moves on until the next one. Except... Read More

Deep Dive, entertainment, Media, Music, ynaija

Skills‑Based Hiring is Coming: What It Means for Young Nigerians Without ‘Big’ Schools

Skills‑Based Hiring is Coming: What It Means for Young Nigerians Without ‘Big’ School Degrees

Nigeria’s job market has always felt like a party where you need the right invitation. Your school, your CV, your connections. If you did not go to a “big” university or intern at a fancy company, the door often stays shut. But something is quietly changing. Employers are starting to ask a different question: not... Read More

job hunting, job market, skills-based hiring, Work, young nigerians

What is Nigeria’s Coachella? Nigerians Want to know if We Can Host a Festival of That Scale?

What is Nigerian Coachella? Nigerians Want to know if We Can Host a Festival of That Scale?

The second weekend of the 2026 Coachella festival is approaching, and it has us wondering whether Nigeria has its own Coachella and whether we could ever host a festival like it. The Coachella festival is a two-weekend event held in the desert near Los Angeles, United States, and it draws thousands of people traveling from... Read More

Coachella, culture, events, Festivals, Nigerian coachella, parties

Hollywood Stars Are Speaking Against the Warner Bros. Deal. Why? And Why African Creators Should Be Paying Attention.

Over a thousand people in Hollywood signed a letter this week. Not a tribute to a fallen colleague, not a pay dispute. An open letter of opposition, published on a website called BlockTheMerger.com and in the New York Times, addressed to regulators and shareholders, carrying one message: stop this Warner Bros. deal. The deal is... Read More

african content creators, Content Creators, Hollywood, nollywood, Warner Bros, Warner Bros Discovery

15 Minutes of Fame: Nigeria Loves a Viral Star Like Olajumoke But Rarely Saves Them

15 Minutes of Fame: Nigeria Loves a Viral Star Like Olajumoke But Rarely Saves Them

Nigeria knows how to make people famous overnight. What it does not know how to do is sustain them. Take Olajumoke Orisaguna, popularly known as Olajumoke Onibread. Nearly a decade after TY Bello discovered her on the streets of Lagos, she is trending again, but this time the tone is different. The thrill is gone.... Read More

15 minutes of fame, Deep Dive, fame, Jumoke, virality

The Ironic Highlight of International Women’s Month 2026

The Ironic Highlight of International Women’s Month 2026

International Women’s Month in Nigeria started on shaky grounds due to tension carried over from the previous month after several viral cases of rape allegations and online bullying of women in what has been termed a targeted attack on feminists and women’s rights in the country. The Source Of Ever-Growing Gender-Related Tension After the highly... Read More

Gender War, gender-based violence, International Women's Month, IWD, men and women, nigeria, Womens Month

Four Muslims Tell Us About Their Ramadan Fasting Experience, What They Failed To Do, and What They Want to Do Better the Next Time

YNaija Interview: Four Muslims Tell Us About Their Ramadan Fasting Experience, What They Failed To Do, and What They Want to Do Better the Next Time

Ramadan is supposed to be the month you finally get it right. You get up for Suhoor without complaining, read your Quran every day, are patient with people who are hard to deal with, don’t waste time on your phone, and pray all five times. And then the month really begins. This Ramadan was a... Read More

fasting experience, Muslims, Ramadan, ramadan fasting experience, Religion

Nepo Babies: Are They Guilty by Association or Just Easy Targets?

January 27, 2026

Nepo Babies: Are They Guilty by Association or Just Easy Targets?

Every few months, Nigerian social media circles back to the same argument: nepo babies. The children of politicians, billionaires, and power brokers who seem to live a completely different Nigerian reality from everyone else. Some people think they deserve the heat. Others think the anger is misdirected. But one thing is clear: this conversation isn’t... Read More

Nepo babies, nigerians, unequal opportunities

January 26, 2026

Did Lagos Underwhelm iShowSpeed, or Was the Chaos the Point?

The Nigerian social media space was thrown into a mix of excitement, embarrassment, and confusion following the visit of American streamer iShowSpeed. The 21-year-old content creator, who embarked on a 28-day tour of Africa starting December 29, 2025, with Angola as his first stop, arrived in Nigeria on January 21, 2026. His time in Lagos... Read More

iShowSpeed, lagos, tourism, Tourism in Nigeria

From Reality TV to Real Longevity: How Bisola Aiyeola Turned Big Brother Naija Into Industry Power

January 22, 2026

From Reality TV to Real Longevity: How Bisola Aiyeola Turned Big Brother Naija Into Industry Power

Big Brother Naija has become one of Nigeria’s most reliable talent pipelines, producing entertainers who have successfully transitioned from reality television into mainstream relevance. Over the years, alumni like Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, now the long-standing host of the show, and Tobi Bakre, who has built a solid acting career, have proven that the platform can be... Read More

Big Brother Naija, Bisola Aiyeola, Reality TV

In Case You Have Forgotten Why Fela Anikulapo Kuti is the Greatest Afrobeat Musician, Let Us Refresh Your Memory

January 21, 2026

In Case You Have Forgotten Why Fela Anikulapo Kuti is the Greatest Afrobeat Musician, Let Us Refresh Your Memory

Recent social media debates involving Wizkid and Seun Kuti have reignited conversations around the legacy of Fela Anikulapo Kuti. While the discourse has been loud, it has also revealed a gap in understanding of just how foundational Fela’s work remains to Nigerian and global music culture. Fela was not simply an artist of his time.... Read More

afrobeat, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Fela Kuti, Music, Nigerian Music

January 12, 2026

#ArtNovember is the Detty December for the Elite and here’s why

Lagos has a focus problem. We have collectively agreed that December is the main character, that “Detty December” is when the city truly comes alive. And yes, December is loud. It is concerts, club nights, velvet ropes, and traffic that feel deliberately hostile. It matters, undeniably. But all that noise has drowned out a quieter... Read More

#ARTNOVEMBER, Art November

Love in the Spotlight: Celebrity Couples That Have Shaped Romance in Nigerian Entertainment

January 8, 2026

Love in the Spotlight: Celebrity Couples That Have Shaped Romance in Nigerian Entertainment

The Nigerian entertainment industry has produced some of the most talked-about relationships and marriages over the years. From unions formed long before fame to relationships born through industry connections, these couples have not only captured public attention but also set an example of how love can survive under the glare of celebrity. Many of these... Read More

Celebrity Couples, fame, Nigerian celebrity couples, romance

Funke Akindele Breaks Her Own Record With New Movie, Behind The Scenes

December 30, 2025

Funke Akindele Breaks Her Own Record, Hitting ₦1 Billion With New Movie, ‘Behind The Scenes’

Nearly three weeks after its cinema debut, Funke Akindele’s latest film, ‘Behind the Scenes‘, has officially crossed the ₦1 billion mark at the Nigerian box office. The milestone further cements Akindele’s status as Nollywood’s most bankable filmmaker and one of the most influential forces in the industry today. Over the past decade, Funke Akindele has... Read More

₦1 billion, box office, Cinema, entertainment, film, Funke Akindele, movie theatre, movies

New Age Artists: Who Do You Think Are the New Olamide, Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy?

December 10, 2025

New Age Artists: Who Do You Think Are the New Olamide, Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy?

Olamide, Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy have not only set the standard in the music industry, but they’ve also built enduring brands that have elevated them to legendary status. Even as these iconic figures continue to evolve and dominate the Afrobeat scene, the rise of new-age artists is sparking curiosity. Who are the emerging stars... Read More

Ayo Maff, Burna boy, Davido, entertainment, Fola, Mavo, Music, music industry, New age artists, Olamide, Shoday, Taves

Which Celebrity Is Your Superhero? Fela, Falz, Iyabo Ojo, and the Faces of Modern Nigerian Activism

December 8, 2025

Which Celebrity Is Your Superhero? Fela, Falz, Iyabo Ojo, and the Faces of Modern Nigerian Activism

The Nigerian entertainment industry has never been just about music, movies, and celebrity culture. It has also been a battleground for social justice, a place where influential figures challenge power structures, amplify the voices of everyday citizens, and bring national issues into public consciousness. These celebrities, often branded as troublemakers by critics, have consistently used... Read More

Activism, falz, fela, information, Iyabo Ojo, Nigerian celebrities, superhero, Tacha

Is There Trouble in Paradise in the Idibias’ New Marriage?

December 3, 2025

Understanding the Idibias | Everything the Media is Saying

Veteran Afrobeat superstar 2Face Idibia has dominated social media headlines over the past two days following the release of a controversial video showing him being arrested by the police in London. The arrest, which was later confirmed by sources close to the singer, has sent shockwaves through fans, many of whom have never seen the... Read More

2face, Annie, idibia, Marriage, Natasha

From Sold-Out Shows to Shutdowns, Is Burna Still Standing ‘Twice as Tall’?

December 2, 2025

From Sold-Out Shows to Shutdowns, Is Burna Still Standing ‘Twice as Tall’?

Burna Boy is no stranger to controversy, but his recent actions have placed him at the eye of a growing social media storm. The Grammy-winning artist’s behaviour during his U.S. tour has led to widespread backlash, including the cancellation of multiple tour dates and a sharp decline in ticket sales. The Colorado Incident: A Sleeping... Read More

Burna boy, Burna Boy controversy, concert tour cancellation, Media, Music

How Old Igbo Tradition Shaped Daniel Nkado’s Latest Book, ”Something Bigger Than Love“

YNaija recently had a delightful conversation with Nigerian author Daniel Nkado. He opened up about his writing journey and the inspiration behind his latest book, Something Bigger Than Love (SBTL). Mr. Nkado was pleased to share some of his intriguing stories about being a writer and the creative processes that led to creating such beautiful... Read More

African Novel, author, chinua achebe, Daniel Nkado, Igbo Tradition, Something Bigger Than Love

Top 50 YouTubers in Nigeria

TOP 50 YOUTUBERS IN NIGERIA

1.MarkAngel Comedy Mark Angel See Picture, Mark Angel An acclaimed household name, Mark Angel (born 27, May 1991) is a Nigerian comedian, scriptwriter and video producer who is best known for the MarkAngel Comedy series of shorts on YouTube. He was born in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria and he hails from Orlu, in Imo... Read More

entertainment, Media, Top 50 YouTubers in Nigeria

September 1, 2023

Tupac’s Towering Legacy: A Benchmark Burna Boy Can’t Reach

A recent rendezvous that sent shockwaves through the music world is the partnership between Nigeria’s ‘Afro-fusion’ performer, Burna Boy, and the American rapper, J Cole. While their collaborative track, “Thanks,” from Burna Boy’s latest album, ‘I Told Them,’ has been making waves, it’s the off-mic conversation that’s got tongues wagging. Speaking in a recent interview,... Read More

Burna boy, I Told Them, J Cole, thanks, Tupac Shakur

August 31, 2023

Bobrisky and James Brown Exhibit Delusions of Fame and Classism Amidst Delta ‘Homosexuality’ Arrests

In a world rife with contradictions and the relentless struggle for identity acceptance, two controversial figures in Nigeria’s crossdressing scene, Bobrisky and James Brown, have found themselves ensnared in a web of hypocrisy and misplaced confidence. As the recent arrest of 67 individuals in Delta State for their alleged involvement in homosexuality underscores the deeply... Read More

67 arrested, Bobrisky, delta state, Homophobia, homosexuality, James Brown, Midnight wedding

August 28, 2023

The Golden Rule of Relationship Drama – Don’t Get Involved

In a world where social media fuels the fire of sensationalism, it’s all too easy to get swept up in the whirlwind of relationship dramas that play out on our screens. From Steve Harvey’s supposed divorce saga to Keke Palmer’s birthday celebrations with ‘estranged’ baby daddy, we’re often bombarded with headlines that tantalize our curiosity.... Read More

Darius Jackson, Keke Palmer, Minding your Business, Relationship Drama, Steve Harvey

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