by Sola Fasasi Talented singer Tiwa Savage, who is popular for her soulful voice and catchy tracks like ‘Love Me’ and ‘Kele Kele Love’ has recently been the victim of a vicious audio leak. Just a few moments ago, she announced with dismay on Twitter that her songs which have been circulating the internet lately, are... Read More
by Taiwo Damilola Though he has been off the scene for a while, Lambo returns with ‘Efaraburuku Bale’. Back in 2006, he featured on a track with Sound Sultan who still collaborates with him as he puts finishing touches on his up coming album, ‘Kososhee’. The video for the single is being shot alongsde those... Read More
by Yemi Olowu It’s LPM weekend again, and they have amazing first timers. New brands and designers are making their LPM debut, and this means shoppers can fill up their closet with new finds! So come Sunday 31st July, bring your friends & family between the hours of 12 and 7 pm to Get Arena,... Read More
by Sola Fasasi We’ll get right to it. In a few hours, Africa’s biggest double music export, PSquare, will invade Lagos in a massive concert titled ‘Invasion’. Powered by Flytime Productions and Square Records, the concert will hold at 7pm at the Expo Hall of Eko Hotel & Suites. YNaija is giving 2 readers the... Read More
by Taiwo Damilola Novo is a UK based rapper signed and managed by GMW. The Benin-born MC moved to the UK at an early age where he developed his interest in music inspired by the likes of Michael Jackson, MR Dry Gin, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, 50 Cent and more. Novo raised eyebrows in 2009 when... Read More
by Lucy Goosey We are happy to launch YNaija’s spanking new column, ‘The Beauty Spot’. Stay with us for makeup and beauty tips, tricks and how-tos for day, night and the all hours in between! Ever since I discovered a mirror, I’ve had an unhealthy obsession with my looks – particularly my face. Some call... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche M-Net has revealed the star-studded line-up for the two hour Amplified season finale. Talented performers that will rock the stage come Sunday evening include Nigeria’s WizKid, teen sensation Mo’Cheddah and Congolese sexy dancer Fally Ipupa among others. According to M-Net Africa Managing Director Biola Alabi, “we are going all out to amplify... Read More
by Taiwo Damilola Beazy makes some time away from BMM to finally release the video for his 2nd single, ‘Over N Over’ featuring producer/singer Dr Frabz. The single came after his first, ‘Bad Guy’, which was released last year. Beazy has been dropping it hot non-stop for 48 weeks on Beazy Music Monday with four... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche Grammy Award winning British soul/jazz singer Amy Winehouse passed away on Saturday after a long battle with alcohol and substance abuse. Results of a post-mortem carried out were inconclusive and no cause of death has been identified. She was 27 years. Tributes from her friends and colleagues have continued to pour in,... Read More
by Ada Igboanugo Bouqui’s Place Entertainment recently announced the launch of a new open mic show called D’Attic. The organisation, which is headed by female rapper Bouqui, describes the event as an evening of fine company, networking, relaxation and appreciation of God. The event debuts this Friday, 29th July 2011, and is scheduled to be... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche Sunday 31st July will witness the grand premiere of yet another Nollywood heavy hitter. Award winning actress Uche Jombo is set to premiere “Damage”, the first film from her eponymous studios at the Silverbird Galleria Lagos. The thrilling movie tells the story of love and the pain of domestic violence in a... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche 5th August, 2011 has been confirmed as the date for the Nigerian premiere of the highly publicized film ‘Mirror Boy’. Already generating a lot of buzz among Nollywood stakeholders and the media, speculations are high that the ‘Mirror Boy’ premiere will turn out to be another constellation of stars and celebrities. The... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche The Nollywood movie ‘Ghetto Dreamz’ a biopic about the late Nigerian rapper Da Grin held it’s final premiere in London recently. The glamorous evening saw celebrity guests and moviegoers turn out in their numbers to see the movie on the big screen for the final time at the Odeon Cinema in Greenwich,... Read More
by Taiwo Damilola Chykay releases a brand new follow up single to ‘Drama’, which he dropped in February. Chykay teams up with highlife singer and producer, Wizboyy for ‘Ohemaa’ which means ‘Queen’ in one of the Ghanian languages. On the love song, he sings in Pidgin English and his native Igbo language, in a beautiful... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang The summer transfer window is one of the most boring periods for a football crazy person. Or how do you explain the weekends without the excitement that the matches generate? The controversial goals, results, celebrations and refereeing decisions? The fired up arguments about the teams we support? Most times though,... Read More
by Taiwo Damilola Oritse Femi became popular after he featured on the song ‘Mercies of the Lord’ some years ago. He also released the remix where he featured late rapper Dagrin. The Warri born, Ajegunle representing singer, just released a brand new video for his single ‘Better’. He sings about where he’s from, how he... Read More
by Yemi Olowu Pako is the first of a series of designs that will be released under the Stick-Up Collection. “Pako” (pronounced as kpa-ko), is a man who, regardless of the mediocrity around him, holds his head high. His confidence in himself is often interpreted as arrogance and he responds to accusations of conceit by sticking out his tongue... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche WED Magazine – a premium wedding planning magazine that also focuses on relationships and family – officially launched in Lagos on 15th July, 2011. The debut issue beams a spotlight on bridal couturier Yemi Osunkoya of Kosibah. Wedding experts from across the globe also share from their expertise, and the style section is sure to... Read More
by Yemi Olowu Shades always make a statement, and they are needed especially in our sunny weather. From the bold colorful trends to the oversized seventies frames; whether shopping or strolling on the beach, a trendy fashionista must not be seen without a pair. Premium sunglasses are cut out and assembled by hand. They are... Read More
by Maryanne Alabi Have you thought of adding colors to that look to make it pop? Let’s get ‘bright-sparked’ with shoes, this season. Get a pair of brightly coloured shoes – could be heels, peep toes, wedges, flats or what ever style you love. Just make sure the color pops. Get sparked with any of the styles below!... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche Luclay took a moment to pacify both Sharon O and Vina who were stressing mightily about Sunday’s finale results. Housemates wagered a bottle of their favourite booze individually on the final task. The first task was an exercise in creativity as they painted portraits of each other. In the chatroom, they told Big Brother how they... Read More
by Taiwo Damilola Umunnamu Boss, 2Shotz hits us with a video for his hot single ‘Damn’, which features Top Left singer Funbi. The track was released in May 2011, and received rave reviews all over, keeping 2Shotz in the spotlight since then. Otoide Ayemere makes a directorial debut with this video as 2Shotz tries to... Read More
by Tolu Ogunlesi So China gets into the news, and it’s for Amy Chua and Wendi Deng. Tiger Mom and Tiger Wife respectively. Chua is the Yale Law School professor whose January 2011 memoir, ‘Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother’, about “the rewards – and the costs – of raising her children the strict ‘Chinese’... Read More
by Eric Nwanso The much anticipated launch of Eric Arubayi of West African Idols’ debut album held at SS Lounge Victoria Island, Lagos on 14th July, 2011, with notable guests such as M.I, MC Abbey, OC Ukeje, Lolo of Wazobia FM, Lara George, Nikki Laoye, Wale Dizzy, Elvina, Gloria & Obukome Ibru in attendance. Guests at the event enjoyed performances... Read More
by The Toolsman Eyes from Tolu Lips from Jennifer Face… hmm… definitely Sarah Hips from Oge The Booty has to be Shola Leg’s from Ngozi Jugs from Aisha (But the nipples can come from Lizzy) Feet…nails and even fingers from Yetunde Hair. Hmmm… I think Jennifer too Yeah, I think that about does it. She’ll... Read More
by ‘Yomi Kazeem To whom it may concern, my name is Dr. Kazeem and I’m here to report an epidemic that has severely decimated our nation. This is worse than SARS and AIDS! It is with dismay and sadness that I have, in the fullness of my medical expertise, noticed this ailment that is plaguing... Read More
Ifreke Inyang [@ifreke] Charity Owoh, who tweets with the handle @sm1hot, is actually more popular off twitter. The Mass Communication (Public Relations and Advertising) student is a video model and has appeared in countless music videos from prominent Nigerian artistes. The fun loving young woman has a charming smile and loves basketball, music and the... Read More
by Yemi Olowu Amy Winehouse’s death was shocking to hear. She was just 27, and had been battling with drug and alcohol addiction. Many of us had our fingers crossed, hoping that the five time Grammy award winning rocker would get a come back soon. With her signature beehive up-do and 50’s inspired style, we... Read More
by Taiwo Damilola While it’s difficult for most to understand how Terry G manages to stay relevant in the music market with his unconventional sound, we must face the fact that his music is infectious. True, it might not make sense. True, you can swear by a host of things that you’ll never pay for... Read More