by UpNepa (Nigerian Entertainment Police Authority) People say ‘No man is an island’ and that’s a truth we must all face. Many times we require help from those around us, and this brings to mind another quote: ‘A friend in need is a friend indeed’. Our mission this morning is to assist our celebrities by... Read More
by Yemi Olowu All is in top gear to make history as Orange Academy; Africa’s first practical school of Integrated Brand Experience unveils its Corporate Social Responsibility project, “the Art of Positive Thinking (APT)”. The Art of Positive Thinking is a platform created by the current Integrated Brand Experience students of the Academy to discourage the... Read More
by Yemi Olowu What: NEA Nominees Party When: 16 June 2011 Where: Federal Palace Hotel & Casino Photos: Bayo Omoboriowo for YNaija Banky W
by Hauwa Gambo So one thing we do know for sure – Amber Rose will not be in Nigeria this Saturday. The organizers of a show tagged Music Meets Runway had put up the former stripper and sunglass designer as headliner for the show billed to gather 10 musicians, fashion designers and models for what... Read More
by Taiwo Damilola Nigerian Afro Hip-Hop and R&B artist Dewaves drops a new single after many years of working with other artists, his first official single since 2008’s ‘Omobaby’. On ‘Awon Eleyi’, Dewaves sings about the good life and how he’ll keep living it, no matter what. His vocals are surrounded by a bouncy signature... Read More
by Taiwo Damilola Delé is a singer, performer and songwriter based in East London. With his siblings support and the soulful, melodic tones of Boyz II Men’s musical versatility the young artist started song writing songs and fanning his desire to make a career in music. His first single, ‘She Makes Me Hot’, put him... Read More
by Hauwa Gambo Eric Arubayi first gained prominence when he contested with Timi Dakolo, Omawumi Megbele and Jodie on the first edition of the Idols’ West Africa Reality show, and since then he has been working hard on improving his skills and maturing his music. Now he is ready with his debut album which is... Read More
by Nmachi Jidenma “The trouble with Nigeria is simply and squarely a failure of leadership,” wrote Professor Chinua Achebe in his 1984 treatise, the Trouble with Nigeria. As a young Nigerian, I have always pondered the implications of Achebe’s intellectual diagnosis of Nigeria. If we know that the trouble with Nigeria is a failure of... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche Miss P and Alex had a bitter fight over boiled eggs which ended up in Alex throwing her out of the bedroom. Housemates were on to them, though some of the ladies had a laugh at Miss P’s expense and concluded that she was faking her “injury” – as another strategy to... Read More
by Taiwo Damilola ‘Dada’, is a single off Nigerian born soul singer Layori’s debut album ‘Origin’. The singer popped her singing cherry in front of a 2,000 strong audience at her secondary school, Mayflower, Ikenne in Ogun state. Many years later, this singer has grown, not only to become a beautiful woman but also a... Read More
by Yemi Olowu Jewel tone dresses are always catchy and lovely,whatever their length. Here, we have Yvonne Vixen Ekwere and Yoanna Pepper Okwesa, who are both rocking lovely blue dresses on the MBGN red carpet. Yvonne ‘Vixen’ Ekwere, Fashionista, model, accessories designer and STV presenter Vs. Yoanna ‘Pepper’ Okwesa, Stylista, vintage die-hard, T-shirt designer, and... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang [@ifreke] Once more, YNaija congratulates @DrewBaba, @tayo_alayo and @WaleGafar who claimed the first three positions in last month’s polls. In the month of June, we profiled nine more Twitter personalities who let us into their individual experiences on the social networking site. That list included @Chukie_Lynxxx, @AdeYossie, @HUGOverified, @TundeEdnut, @TegaMoHits, @TweetOracle, @MoCheddaH... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang [@ifreke] In the month of May, we profiled more than eight Twitter personalities who let us into their individual experiences on the social networking site. That list includes @OfficialKaphone, @WaleGafar, @PlaybackGenius, @DrewBaba, @tayo_alayo, @Jamilah11, @nyoreonline, @Shakar_EL and @Cyrus_thaVirus. They then took their turns in campaigning for our votes and for the... Read More
by Yemi Olowu Nollywood actress Susan Peters is always stunning on the red carpet. Our camera caught her at the Kiss & Tell premiere and also at the MBGN 2011 pageant. We love both outfits, as Susan has an eye for elegant dresses that would fit right in at a Hollywood red carpet event. Which... Read More
by Taiwo Damilola Austin Oweh aka A’West is a young, hard working, career focused upcoming Rapper/songwriter from the Niger Delta parts of Nigeria. Born in the 90’s and raised in Benin, he started loving music and dancing at age 8 and wrote his first rap at the age of 14. His first official single ‘Birthday Party’... Read More
by Stanley Azuakola This week we continue with our column where, in Jon-Stewart-Stephen-Colbert style, our dear Stanley takes you through the news in a way the newsmakers won’t particularly be fond of. Buckle your seatbelts – and your ribs! ‘The Fear of Boko’ A boastful statement made by the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen.... Read More
by Taiwo Damilola Joey Plus was one of the producers who mentored the band in the Nigerian Breweries sponsored Talent Hunt Show, Star Quest, a parade of tested producers including Samklef [Producer for Wizkid’s Don’t Dull] and Phat E [J’odie’s Kuchi Kuchi Baby]. Joey Plus also mentored B.E.A.T, the winning band at this year’s Star Quest... Read More
by Ifeanyi Dike Jr A few weekends ago, while most were letting off steam from the hectic work week, this writer spent a few hours with editor-in-chief, Y! Magazine, Chude Jideonwo at the swanky Fourpoints Hotel, Lekki chatting with the awe-inspiring Genevieve Nnaji for a feature interview in the upcoming edition of the magazine. We... Read More
by Chi Ibe Theatre on the Mainland kicks off! PAWS (Performing Arts Workshop and Studio) in collaboration with The Knot Centre presents ‘The Wives’, a stage play written by Professor Ahmed Yerima, starring Kate Henshaw-Nuttall, Carol King, Catherine Edoho, Kemi ‘Lala’ Akindoju, Sola Roberts, Rotimi Fakunle, Gbenga Adekanmbi and others. and directed by Kenneth Uphopho,... Read More
by ‘Yomi Kazeem The following took place in the mind of a young Nigerian between 11:00pm and 12:00pm. My fellow Nigerians, the time has once again come to take steps towards engineering a progression of our nascent democracy. I, being the General Commandant-In Chief of Armed Forces, have looked far and wide searching for ministers... Read More
by Taiwo Damilola Already being touted as 2011’s best hip hop collaboration, Suspekt brings in raps finest emcees on this version of his hot single ‘I No Send You’, off his ‘I Am Music – The Producer Album’. Remember a few months back, he released the smashing ‘femcees’ version with Sasha P, Muna, Blaise, Eva,... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche Head of House Karen woke early on a power trip and quickly marshalled her team to clean the house. She permitted no slouching and even lazy Luclay joined the others in morning duties. In her bid to take her new role seriously, she promised to wear a suit for the whole week.... Read More
by Taiwo Damilola The NEA nominated, JTon records signed singer makes her video debut on YNaija.com with a depressingly dark video for her single ‘Tomorrow’. Directed by the innovative Clarence Peters, the video stays in tune with the lyrics and emotions the song conveys. Check it out below. Retta- Tomorrow
by Glory Enyinnaya Aisha is an outstanding administrator. She is competent and has a strong work ethic. However, she has been passed over for promotion two years in a row because her supervisor feels she is not yet ready to play a managerial role. How has he formed this negative impression? From her dressing.... Read More
by Glory Enyinnaya Sometimes we forget the awesome privilege that God bestowed on mankind when He entered Time as a baby. To think that an Infinite Being took on the cloak of lowliness in order to teach us how to earn our place in heaven by living our lives on earth sensibly is quite humbling.... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang Emmanuel Adediwura life’s work has gone into education consulting and building the capacities of young people – ‘Ifreke Inyang takes a trip into that world. Describe your work I am into a lot of things. I am involved in an NGO, I am into Business Development and also have my hands in... Read More
by The Toolsman How many times have you sat by your laptop listening to the words it’s over now coming from the voices of the men of 112 over and over and over again? Or you stayed in bed for hours listening to Trey Songz croon Black Roses, Toni Braxton sing Unbreak my heart and... Read More
by Taiwo Damilola Yemi Pade (Pronounced ‘Paid’) is an upcoming singer/song writer who was born in Lagos, Nigeria but moved to Northampton at a young age. He plays a number of instruments and also works in production. He experiments with different genres of music, but focuses more on a mixture of RnB, Pop & Dance.... Read More