Three days ago, Funke Akindele posted a picture of herself sitting in a director’s chair, her back turned to the camera. No face, no caption, no release date, no teaser. Not even a countdown. Just one picture. And yet, the internet caught fire. Within hours, the image had found its way across Nollywood Twitter, entertainment blogs, fan pages, and even WhatsApp groups. People...
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Best Amakhian is the Founder and Creative Director of Glitch Africa, a pan-African media and entertainment company he bootstrapped from the ground up. Under his leadership, Glitch Africa has grown into a multi-market content platform with studios and teams across Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, and South Africa, united by a vision to build a connected African...
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Big Brother Naija Season 11 launched this week into an internet ecosystem that operates at unprecedented speed. Winning over housemates or securing a grand prize check no longer guarantees lasting relevance. In 2026, the true contest inside the house is a battle for algorithmic reach, where turning a 24-hour feed into digestible, viral content determines...
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Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Senate says FRSC bill does not introduce new ban on preaching The Senate has clarified that the proposed ₦50,000 penalty for preaching, hawking and trading in commercial vehicles is not a new law. It said...
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Asherkine’s New Video – Trench Boy’s New Skit – Paper Chaze’s Latest Video – Trending video of Bride and Groom on their wedding day First teaser for ‘CHILDREN OF BLOOD & BONE’. Peller Took Jarvis To A Lagos Central Mosque Ahead Of Their Wedding On August 1 Cristiano Ronaldo Set To Star In A New...
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The media publishing companies in Nigeria shape the country’s literary, musical, educational, and public information landscape through diverse publishing formats. Some of these publishing companies have been responsible for platforming the most internationally known creatives, while some have contributed to the most informative articles. Here are 10 media publishing companies and what they do. Cassava...
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Project X, the acclaimed stage production by The MECT Company, brought its successful run to a fitting close on Sunday, July 26, 2026, with a captivating final performance at the MUSON Centre, Lagos. The finale delivered an unforgettable evening of compelling storytelling, powerful performances, and immersive theatre, earning sustained applause from audiences and members of...
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This weekend was filled with exciting news in the film industry, and music industry from new movie announcements, to recastings and drama from a famous Fuji singer. It was an exciting weekend in entertainment news. KWAM1 Facing Backlash Over Viral Video Veteran Fuji singer, KWAM 1 is facing backlash from Nigerians after a video of...
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Feyikemi Abudu, professionally known as FK Abudu, is a podcaster, entrepreneur, and activist best known as the co-host of one of Africa’s biggest podcasts, “I Said What I Said.” Feyikemi’s career began with She Leads Africa, where she worked in business development and in organising business development training for banks and start-ups. She is notable...
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When Big Brother Naija launched its eleventh season yesterday night, leading today’s top daily headlines, it returned to a media landscape dominated by Netflix, TikTok, and Showmax. Traditional television continues to lose ground to fragmented digital feeds, yet MultiChoice’s flagship reality show remains Nigeria’s premier appointment-viewing event. Its longevity relies on a clear strategy: Big...
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Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. BBNaija season 11 unveils the 24 housemates The opening night of Big Brother Naija Season 11 has introduced the 24 housemates, who will compete for the show’s record ₦160 million grand prize. Among those unveiled...
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The 7th Ordinary Session of the African Telecommunications Union (ATU) Conference of Plenipotentiaries (CPL-26) concluded in Abuja on Friday, marking the successful end of Africa’s highest decision-making conference on telecommunications and the digital economy. Over two days, Ministers responsible for ICTs, Heads of Regulatory Authorities, industry leaders, and policymakers from across the continent reached key...
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The last public holiday in Nigeria was over a month ago, on June 12th, in celebration of Nigeria’s democracy day, but before that, the country enjoy two occasions of public holidays, from the Eid al-Adha holiday which lasted for two days, May 27th to May 28th, to the worker’s day holiday celebrated on May 1st,...
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The Nigerian gospel scene has a lot of legendary artists who have changed the game and revolutionized the gospel music industry. However, in this article, we list 5 Nigerian gospel artists who we would put in our gospel hall of fame. Evangelist Bola Are is a veteran pioneer and icon of classic Nigerian gospel music,...
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Trenchboy Drops New Video Layi Wasabi Releases a Skit, Featuring Falz Ariana Grande Teases New Video For Her Song, ‘Petal’ – Kanye West becomes the first rapper in US history to sell over 70k tickets to his show – Financial Expert Gehgeh Shares Why He Has 4 Baby Mamas Mavo’s “Ice Cream” hits 295,064 Streams...
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Every year, Nollywood has a film that starts out slowly in the Nigerian box office, with some not even making it to the box office but still recording high ratings or having the biggest box office success. These films are often from unlikely directors or cast members, who eventually become the talk of the moment....
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When influencer James Brown responded to a recent confrontation by declaring that looking soft does not mean breaking easily, he articulated a conflict at the heart of Nigerian pop culture. His statement that confusing femininity with weakness is a mistake pushed past personal defence into a direct challenge against industry norms. Nigerian entertainment operates on...
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Diddy allegedly placed in solitary after prison fight Sean “Diddy” Combs has reportedly been placed in solitary confinement after an alleged fight with another inmate at the Federal Correctional Institution in Fort Dix, New Jersey. Reports say the confrontation began after another inmate allegedly insulted the rapper before the exchange turned physical. Prison officials have...
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From new album releases to new skits, these are the top content pieces that made the YNaija list today. 2. Mavo drops new album ‘Business’ – 3. Greatman Takit drops new album ‘Flames of a Wildfire’ – 4. Nigerian streamer Enzo stuns Funny Mike and his crew with the Nigerian Mara dance 5. TikToker Peller...
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Chude Jideonwo released the first episode of his three-part series “Madam President,” and before you catch up on it, we have compiled a list of characters we believe you should keep an eye on when you start the series. These characters we’ve listed below played their roles perfectly and kept us glued to our screens....
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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...
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When Jimmy Donaldson married South African creator Thea Booysen in a private ceremony on Necker Island, he made a choice that stunned digital media strategists. The world’s most subscribed YouTuber built a massive empire by turning every physical stunt, dollar spent, and social interaction into high-yield algorithmic content. Yet when it came to his own...
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This weekend in Lagos is perfect for the lovers of night themed events, movies, art and music, from raves to movie watch nights, improv circles and exhibitions, there is something for everyone. Happening at Soto Gallery on the 24th of July, this is the perfect place to be for poets, musicians and lovers of art...
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Nnamdi Odom is a 25-year-old singer and songwriter notable for his contribution to the now-beloved genre “Nepopiano,” a mix of amapiano and the elegance of a “Nepo baby.” NO11 first came into the Abuja underground music scene in 2022 and began making music with a blend of hip-hop, Afrobeats, and trap in a bid to...
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The High-Level Segment of the 7th Ordinary Session of the African Telecommunications Union (ATU) Conference of Plenipotentiaries (CPL-26) commenced today in Abuja, with the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency Senator Kashim Shettima, GCON, serving as Special Guest of Honour. The Conference brings together Ministers responsible for Information and Communication Technologies...
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Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Senate pushes bill requiring social media firms to open Nigerian offices The Senate has moved forward with a bill that would require global social media companies operating in Nigeria to establish physical offices in the...
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Return of Destiny’s Child with a new album – https://x.com/beyoncegarden/status/2080077028972265671?s=46 I said what I said podcast new episode – https://open.spotify.com/episode/78hbh2VqC2AHlzrY3Ayi5V?si=-9SgbVz-THyIOhcrfKZPlQ&utm_source=copy-link Lasisi Elenu new skit – https://www.instagram.com/reel/DbDAbwGMewD/?igsh=MWxnNGZkdDY4ZDV0dQ== Trim says she doesn’t sound like Nicki Minaj when asked questions for Coconut Water – https://www.nme.com/features/music-interviews/trim-nobody-boat-interview-radar-3958239 Big Sol new skit. Watch here. – https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSXtQyW7K/ Cardi B and Maduka Okoye spotted together in Italy...
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Oyinkansola Badejo–Okusanya is the second elected female president of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), 93 years after its establishment and 67 years after it was formally registered; but before becoming president of the NBA, Oyinkansola had an impressive career growth that not many people know about. Here’s everything you need to know about her career...
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The release of Habeeb ‘Peller’ Hamzat and Elizabeth ‘Jarvis’ Amadou’s official pre-wedding photos marked the latest high-production drop in a carefully calculated media rollout. Ahead of their August 1 ceremony, the TikTok creators treated the photo shoot less as a quiet romantic keepsake and more as a prime-time audience anchor. Every frame was styled for...
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Bukayo Ayoyinka Temidayo Saka is a 24-year-old British-Nigerian footballer who plays as a right winger for the Premier League club Arsenal and as a player representing the England national team. Bukayo began his football career as a teenager playing in the Arsenal U16 team before signing a professional contract with Arsenal after turning 17 and...
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