by Taiwo Damilola On April 22, 2011 it will be a year since rapper Dagrin passed on from injuries sustained in a ghastly car crash on his way back from an event. NET Newspapers Ltd, publishers of Nigerian Entertainment Today (NET) have announced plans to organise a memorial lecture in honour of the rapper. In... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang 25 year old Nigeria international, Olubayo Adefemi, was killed in a car accident on Monday, 18th April. Adefemi played for Skoda Xanthi in the Greek Super League and had won three international caps for his country. He was driving from Xanthi to Salonika on the Egnatia motorway, travelling to the airport to... Read More
By Sola Fasasi Just minutes ago, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Prof Attahiru Jega, announced incumbent President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan as the winner of the election which held on Saturday, 16th April, 2011. With 22, 495, 187 votes out of 39, 469, 484 total votes cast, it would seem that the President’s good... Read More
by Taiwo Damilola Self styled ‘drummer king’, Kas has finally dropped a video for ‘If You Wind For Me’, the second single off his debut album ‘Kas a.k.a. Fimile’. The video is complete with the necessary ingredients for a ‘buzzfest’ when it hits the screens – Hot women with hot bodies? Check! Racy dance routines?... Read More
by Taiwo Damilola A few weeks ago YNaija broke news that Warri-born Yung6ix signed a record deal with Storm and 411 entertainment. The artiste has spared no time in hitting the studio, and he recently officially released ‘Follow Me’ featuring Wizkid, his first single since signing with Storm/411. Unlike his previous releases which have been... Read More
by Taiwo Damilola Kriss Rose is a Nigerian born pop fusion artist signed to Dubai-based Flicker Show Records. His deep passion for his roots is evident in his music, as he aptly blends modern music with a trado-folk sound. ‘Thug’ is his second single, coming on the heels of the ‘Shitta Anthem’. The single is a bouncy... Read More
by WriterSpeaksPoetry She glows Glad to have found love She sings Grateful for this love My bride in waiting reminds me of a butterfly Out of love came this beauty The day she was born, I saw her That picture was incomplete Because as hours become days, days become weeks And as the rose blossoms... Read More
by Sola Fasasi On a day when many Nigerians are rejoicing at the close of a history-making presidential election process, reports have just come in that today, Monday 18th, Northerners have taken to the street in violence. In parts of Zaria, Kaduna, Kano and Yobe, lives and property are at risk, and according to blogger and... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang [@ifreke] Demilade ‘Quakes’ Roberts is one of those tweeps that have a celebrity status on Twitter. Confident, controversial but cool, he is one of the tweeps I personally enjoy following. He lights up my timeline with his witty, outspoken and sometimes utterly irreverent tweets. He is our next YNaija Twitter Personality and... Read More
by Yemi Olowu Fashizblack magazine recently released a new edition tagged The Afro-luxury Issue. The vibrant cover features a model in a catchy wax print outfiit, complemented with luxurious accessories. Flip the pages and read an interview with David Tlale, speaking about success, Paris and his favorite muse. The new edition also includes a feature... Read More
by Bhuki Oye At about 3pm this afternoon, there was an outbreak of fire at the Kresta Laurel Complex, Maryland, Lagos, the compound which houses the studios and offices of Channels TV station. A live broadcast on the Presidential Election update and announcement of results was going on, when word went round that there was... Read More
by ‘Damilola Oyedele and Laleye Oladitan #NigeriaDecides! Barely 24 hours after Nigerians took to various polling units to cast their votes and decide who will lead the country for the next four years, the Jega-led Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is done with collation, and has begun announcing the results of the presidential elections. The Commission is... Read More
by Taiwo Damilola Trybe Production recently launched the Trybe Records’ ‘Top Talent’ initiative targeted at unsigned Nigerian artistes of all genres, giving them the opportunity to showcase their talent and get a record deal. The contest requires unsigned talent to enter an mp3 song for free by sending an email with their song attached. eLDee... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang Charlie Adam’s brilliant debut season in the Barclays Premier League was given the ultimate seal of approval by his peers after he was voted onto the six-man shortlist for PFA Player of the Year. The Blackpool midfielder, whose goalscoring exploits have given Ian Holloway’s side a real chance of beating the drop,... Read More
Excerpt from Y! Magazine – Issue 4 We searched for and found supporters of the four major candidates for the presidency, and here share their perspectives on why their choice is the best. You should enjoy this! Why Ribadu Matters by Feyi Fawehinmi Mallam Nuhu Ribadu Nigerian politics is not yet at the point where... Read More
by Sola Fasasi There’s no doubt that in this year’s round of elections the game has changed – voters are more interested and aware of what is going on at the polls. One tool Nigerians have to thank is the internet, as social media has played a massive role in voter awareness and participation at all... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang [@ifreke] The buzz about the trending topic #DeprivedNaijaChildhood was crazy last night. The interesting line of tweets and retweets that followed was started by @bubusn. What was this all about? @steph_okoh tried give an insight in her tweet, “I guess #DeprivedNaijaChildhood should just be – If u grew up sheltered or as... Read More
by Chude Jideonwo It is not a peculiar conundrum – many of my friends and associates are, like me, yet undecided. To be sure, this pondering is the exclusive preserve of a band of us who take ourselves way too seriously. Most of the voting population has made up its mind. Still, my one vote,... Read More
by Yemi Olowu What: Meet & Greet with iamISIGO & Orange Culture When: Sunday, 3rd of April Where: XL Lounge The Guests The Fashion Show Wana Sambo *** Souza *** Diamonds and Dust *** Fablane By Derin *** Orange Culture *** iamISIGO *** More Guests Photo credit: Coco for YNaija
by Yemi Olowu There is much fuss in the fashion world right now, as the king of red soles, Christian Louboutin sues fellow brand YSL for featuring a pair of Tribute pumps with red soles in their Spring 2011 collection. Christian Louboutin first painted the sole of a pair of heels with red nail polish... Read More
by Akan Nweke This is how it is supposed to be. Vying for votes is supposed to be like getting a beautiful woman to marry you. After parading yourself as an eligible suitor and reeling off your list of assets, you should then sit back and let her make her choice. You may be old,... Read More
by Sola Fasasi In case you’ve been wondering where to get the RSVP Issue of the Y! Magazine that everyone is talking about, we have the lo’ down. Get a copy of the magazine at: Lagos Terra Kulture, VI The Hub Palms Delina Bistro Café, VI Laterna, VI House of Tara, VI & Ikeja. MAI... Read More
by Ayodotun Osunkojo Two years after the inadvertent commencement of my clothing business, there is some kind of lull. Maybe this business was never meant to be. My money is scattered around in painful fragments, there’s no overseas trip in sight and my regular paying job has monopolized my financial, customer service and business management... Read More
by Taiwo Damilola One of my many misguided tours of cyberspace brought me to this; US-based Nigerian-born singer Siji’s recently released video for his exciting single ‘Ijo’. The single is a result of Siji’s most recent collaboration with New York based producer/DJ Alix Alvarez. A crowd pleasing, dance floor hit, sung entirely in Yoruba, ‘Ijo’ is the heartfelt... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang There are few people that do not know @GbaGaunDetector. He has either detected your gbagaun or you’ve come across a retweet of his hilarious remarks when he detects gbagauns. He’s one tweep that cracks all those who follow him up. However he’s a mystery to a lot of people, and even in... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang WARNING: The next 400 words that you’ll be reading were penned by a self-confessed die-hard Genevieve Nnaji groupie. So please refrain from raising eyebrows at his impassioned and excessive use of superlatives for the Nollywood beauty. Thank you! Finally, a select few of which I was part, have seen bits of the... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang This week Prince William and his bride-to-be Kate Middleton embarked on their last official engagement together before the royal wedding later this month. Joined by William at the opening of a school in Darwen, Lancashire, Kate Middleton braved the rain, holding her own oversized black umbrella. She opted for a smart navy blue... Read More
by Taiwo Damilola Since 2003, Innocent ‘Tuface’ Idibia is one performer who has managed to remain relevant with every single or album he has released. Now he returns with yet another socially conscious single; “Man Unkind”, produced by J. Sleek, with the accompanying video directed by Emma Gecko for Buckwyld Media Network. The single addresses... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang [@ifreke] [4th – 9th Apr, 2011] MONDAY: “Morning twitter… I’m enjoying seeing y’all complain about work and school… From my bed.” @mrfabulash tweeted as the first working day of the week swung by. @lyrical9 didn’t complain about school. He instead prayed for success. “I’m on my way 2 skool,” he said in his tweet.”Pls... Read More
by Yemi Olowu The Expo center of Eko hotels was transformed into an exhibition ground from 6th-8th April as Oaken Event brought ‘Flare’ to Lagos. ‘Flare’ is an events fair that featured top shots in events planning and management, educational sessions and consultations with the vendors. World renowned event designer Preston Bailey, award winning bridal... Read More