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June 29, 2021

UTME reportedly records mass failure again, and restructuring is the only answer

Participating in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) is more of an indispensable necessity than just another exam checklist in the educational careers of Nigerian students. Students across the 36 states have to actively participate in this ‘annual ritual’ organised by the Joint Admissions Matriculation Board (JAMB) if they dream of having a career beyond... Read More
Counter Culture Blog, Deep Dive
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June 29, 2021

Brands aren’t immune to cancel culture… or are they? 63% of Nigerians will patronize a brand even if they disagree with it

The Issue Cancel culture particularly sprouted and dug in its tentacles in the year 2020 as celebrities, brands, and even pancake mixes were getting cancelled right, left, and centre. In the midst of a global epidemic, the Black Lives Matter demonstration, and a nationwide protest against police brutality and racial injustice, people took to social... Read More
What The Streets Are Saying
June 29, 2021

Alian Tribe, Bandhitz, and Elixir Bands emerging as fan favourites on Trophy Extra Special Band Season 2

Last week, the ten bands competing to become the Extra Special Band of this season had the opportunity to rehearse and work with their celebrity coach Ade Bantu to prepare their performances ahead of this week’s competition.   It was a HighLife themed night, with six out of the ten bands performing their rendition of famous Nigerian highlife tracks. The bands that... Read More
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June 29, 2021

Nigerian becomes Boston Celtics’ 18th head coach, COVID-19: FG adds South Africa to travel restriction list | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top news stories you shouldn’t miss. Nigeria’s Ime Udoka becomes Boston Celtics’ 18th head coach A Nigerian, Ime Udoka has been given the title of head coach of Boston Celtics, making him the 18th head coach of the organisation’s 75-year history –... Read More
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June 28, 2021

#BBNaijaReunion: Is Laycon a ‘snake’ or is he being misjudged for his gentle nature?

On tonight’s episode of the Big Brother Naija Reunion, the show largely revolved around Erica who has since its beginning being absent. Like most of the other ex-housemates, she had some unresolved issues with a number of persons in the room; none more tough than her fallout with Laycon and the episode presented the opportunity... Read More
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Next Rated
June 28, 2021

YNaija Next Rated: Discover Jahblend, SOLIS, Moshfire, and KØKØ

This month’s roundup of Next Rated interviews features a dancehall/reggae artiste, a promising Afrobeats act and two female indie pop singers. Here they are: Jahblend In today’s overcrowded music landscape where individuality is dwindling, Lagos-based dancehall/reggae artiste Jahblend is worth noticing. On SoundCloud, where he’s uploaded dancehall covers for Dave’s Burna Boy-featured Location and YCee’s Juice with Maleek Berry, was an... Read More
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June 28, 2021

African giant, Burna Boy, scoops his third consecutive BET Award as Best International Act

Nigeria’s Burna Boy bagged his third consecutive Best International Act award. BET honoured an incredible and inspiring lineup of artists, entertainers and cultural icons across more than 20 categories at The ‘BET AWARDS’ 2021. The iconic show, hosted by Academy Award-nominated and Golden Globe-winning actor, filmmaker, and philanthropist Taraji P. Henson, aired live this morning... Read More
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Nollywood
June 28, 2021

Nollywood movies coming to Netflix this July

One of the surprising things that happened this June was Netflix picking up Kingsley Ogoro’s Osuofia in London, the classic comedy that captured audiences back in 2004, and proved pivotal for Nkem Owoh’s acting career. The internet was overjoyed. Acquiring older Nollywood titles churned around the early ’00’s hasn’t been that common with the streamer,... Read More
The Media Blog
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June 28, 2021

Nasty C opens up about racist police raid in New York

Popular South African rapper, Nasty C has opened up about a raid that happened at a music video shoot in Harlem, New York. The rapper whose latest single, Jack, is currently rocking charts, described the incident as ‘shocking.’ Nasty discussed the ‘racist’ police raid in an episode of Def Jam’s ‘Here Comes The Break podcast’.
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BET Awards 2021
June 28, 2021

Culture’s biggest night, the ‘BET Awards’ 2021, will air live Monday, June 28 on BET Africa DStv Channel 129

Hosted by Academy Award-nominated and Golden Globe-winning actor, filmmaker and philanthropist Taraji P. Henson, the “BET AWARDS” 2021 will air LIVE, Monday 28 June on BET Africa (DStv channel 129) at 1:00 WAT/02:00 CAT. You can also catch the repeat at 19:00 WAT/20:00 CAT on the same day from the Microsoft Theatre. The “BET AWARDS”... Read More
Extra
June 28, 2021

Super TV CEO: Family threatens suit, Femi Gbajabiamila advocates Social Media regulation | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top news stories you shouldn’t miss. Super TV CEO: Family threatens suit The family of Usifo Ataga, the murdered Chief Executive Officer of Super TV, has urged anyone with useful information about his death to approach the police and share such with... Read More
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June 27, 2021

#NigerianIdol: Is the battle for the crown going to be between Francis and Kingdom?

Nigerian Idol tonight inched a week closer to its finale, and while it may difficult for fans of the show to say goodbye to one of Nigeria’s most entertaining TV shows, it is a welcome development to finally crown our season six Nigerian Idol. Fortunately, the top 3 finalist have been the top 3 best... Read More
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June 26, 2021

#PrideMonth: Violence in Same-Sex Relationships – An epidemic yet invisible

The pointless wailings of homophobia in Nigeria – perpetrated by state and non-state actors – notwithstanding, the reality that two people of the same sex can be in love and in a relationship — Civil or otherwise, remains thriving. This is not to say this irrational loathing doesn’t have indirect consequences on queer relationships in addition to the... Read More
Non-binary Blog
June 26, 2021

IndyCar’s ‘Defy Everything’ campaign delivers a ‘tyre’d commercial, but its aggressive digital strategies serve as its saving grace

Racecar driving is all about the adrenaline rush. Fast cars, incredible speed and fierce competition, are the things that characterise the major racing sports that people enjoy. The phrase “extremely dangerous” has come to symbolize this sport of speed. Perhaps this is precisely what keeps people enthralled, turning them into avid fans. American journalist and... Read More
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June 25, 2021

Glo-sponsored African Voices features Nigerian artificial limbs maker

Empathy for others is the discourse this week on African Voices Changemakers as Crystal Chigbu, a Nigerian prosthetics maker, and Tendekayi Katsiga, a Zimbabwean hearing aid manufacturer, relive the circumstances that birthed their passions. The programme is sponsored by Globacom, Africa’s foremost telecommunications firm. For Chigbu, a 2002 graduate of Biochemistry from the University of Lagos, the... Read More
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June 25, 2021

Five days to go until the Call to Entry for the MTF Academy 2022 closes

Tick Tock! The countdown has begun to the end of the application for the MTF Academy Class of 2022! Five days – that’s all the time left for you to register for the MultiChoice Talent Factory Academy! The Academy is offering eligible applicants, emerging filmmakers with industry experience or relevant post-school qualification in film, who... Read More
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June 25, 2021

#PrideMonth: The Gospel of the Nigerian Messiah, as told to me by the Lord Himself

By Kanyinsola Olorunnisola When the boy was five, when he first learned about Jesus Christ, about a white man performing the miracle of resurrection, he did not know that he would someday become a miracle worker too, killing and resurrecting himself so many times that even death no longer recognized him.  His first death came... Read More
Non-binary Blog
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June 25, 2021

#PrideMonth: YNaija Non-Binary Chat in conversation with Occultist Eniitan

Religion is mostly ideologies mankind depends on to mitigate a world that can feel daunting to process even on our best days. The rest of it is rituals that habituate these beliefs in us over time, a very necessary next step that smoothens the rough edges of theological absurdities one is often able to see... Read More
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Phaemous
June 25, 2021

Phaemous navigates attraction and desire in new single ‘Girl in Garden’

With his debut EP Phaeway Vol. 1 released earlier this year, emerging Abuja-based singer Phaemous showed an inclination towards blending genres. Coasting through with a digital warping of his voice, Phaemous disrupts the boundaries around sounds, resulting in a seamless experimental fusion. In his latest single, Girl in Garden, the singer combines minamalist RnB, a... Read More
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