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
by Oyebanjo Farroukh (Change Nigeria Group) This open letter stems from the concerns of young Nigerians about the growth of this nation at snail speed. It is an issue which gnaws at every well meaning citizen whose hopes has been rekindled by the coming into power of President Goodluck Jonathan as the first civilian president... Read More
by Taiwo Damilola Its been 45 weeks running for Lagos rapper Beazy’s ‘Beazy Music Monday’. This week, Beazy brings in the big guns as he features Teeto Ceemos, Loose Kaynon, Ghetto P, Jimmy Flames, Yoye, Kel, Efa, 5 Mics, Cyrus Tha Virus, Olstar and 2 Shotz on the Kid Konnect produced ‘Smash N Grab‘. This song... Read More
by Yemi Olowu Ladies go crazy for Louboutins – it’s like the signature red sole gives them energy and confidence, so it’s safe to say that the hunger for these shoes will never be quenched as long as Mr Louboutin keeps creating lustful designs. Well, move over ladies, and let the Koko Master shine through!... Read More
by WriterSpeaksPoetry I weep When will it stop I pray Looking for the answer Hopeful change is near Spent an hour for a five (5) mins journey Because the rails are not working & trailers took up 2 lanes of the road Because law enforcement left for enrichment Nigeria is a great country... Read More
by Yemi Olowu Lace is one of the most iconic fabrics when it comes to Nigerian fashion. Our mothers can’t party without it, and in many circles it’s valued over the Ankara. However, if you’re wondering how it all started – how the Lace came to be socially embraced and how every Nigerian has grown to... Read More
by Sola Fasasi Lagos, Nigeria – 1, July 2010 The strategy team at Red Media, a media content and communication company based in Lagos, has announced the formal launch of the firm. Red Media enters the market as a leading media company with a prominent development subsidiary called The Future Project. “Metamorphosing from our previous incarnation as RedSTRAT... Read More
by ‘Yomi Kazeem The following took place in the mind of a young Nigerian between 10:00pm and 11:00pm. It was a colorful affair. Not British colourful, I mean Nigerian colourful. Yes, that colourful. When they coined that phrase ‘Eko for Show’, they were obviously not kidding! According to the organizers of the event, this was... Read More
by Ifeanyi Dike Jr On Saturday, 29 June, thirty-four girls had their minds set on one thing – the MBGN 2011 crown. So they strutted with all their hearts in their traditional attires, swimsuits and evening gowns, hoping that in exchange they would receive favourable judgement. However, like every competition (except perhaps the BET Awards... Read More
by Sola Fasasi Searching for work? Whether you’re looking for your first job or a new one – even if you want to change careers, YNaija’s Job Hub brings you fresh updates from the continent’s leading career platforms! Group ED-Services, Head-Asset Management @ leading Edge. http://www.getnaijajobs.com/group-ed-services-head-asset-management-leading-edge-t7891.html Financial Accountants at a Reputable Construction Company http://www.getnaijajobs.com/financial-accountants-at-a-reputable-construction-company-t7890.html... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche The atrium of the Silverbird Galleria was brought to life on Sunday 19th June, 2011 as prolific Nollywood producer Emem Isong premiered ‘Kiss &Tell”, the latest effort from her Royal Arts Academy. The stars came out in their numbers and glittered with a wattage befitting of such a high profile event. It... Read More
by Yemi Olowu African and Eastern aesthetics join in hot embrace, as Deola Sagoe infuses Japanese culture into her Ori Oke collection. Always known for her traditional African fabrics like aso oke and tie dye, Deola also uses animal prints and fur in the collection which features Kimonos, fur coats, deep cut necks, bold panels,... Read More
by Yemi Olowu You asked for it, and now you’ve got it – all the gorgeousness from the MBGN red carpet! From Vixen Ekwere to Ibinabo Fibresima and Yoanna Pepper Ikwesa, we adore the floor length gowns and the bold colours on the carpet. Our favourite, Michelle Dede led the pack, opting for a lovely... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche Following their splendid performance in the dance task, Big Brother rewarded the gang with loads of goodies which they all enjoyed greatly, except for Kim who seems to have lost her sweet tooth. Vina is still brooding over her fight with Vimbai and accused Hanni of neglecting her since the union of... Read More
by Sola Fasasi Searching for work? Whether you’re looking for your first job or a new one – even if you want to change careers, YNaija’s Job Hub brings you fresh updates from the continent’s leading career platforms! NIMASA Vacancies: Principal Masters, Senior Masters, Chief Marine Engineering Applications are here by invited from suitable qualified... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche Sharon O apologised to Millicent this morning about their fight last night which left Millicent in tears after Sharon accused her of butchering her native language while attempting to learn a Ugandan song. Housemates were then instructed to make candles that would provide light for the evening’s Task presentation. They spent a... Read More
by Taiwo Damilola What do you get when you pair a brilliant director with a singer known for pushing the limits in her videos? On screen magic is what it is! Clarence Peters and Goldie raise the standard so high with ‘Don’t Touch’, that other artistes and producers will have to play catch-up for a... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche Anyone should be forgiven for harboring suspicions about this movie for a few reasons. First it looks, feels and sounds like a chick flick, then the promotional poster bears more than a striking resemblance to that of the Sandra Bullock film “The Proposal”. And you know how Nollywood can be. Seeing the movie... Read More
by Taiwo Damilola In the new reality of the Nigerian music scene, only the most ingenious material makes it to the top, and it’s comforting to see new rappers or singers release excellent tracks every day. Cee Boi (or Christ Boi) is one of these bright young stars. His first two singles ‘Jesu Lo Kami... Read More
by Sola Fasasi The Expo centre of the Eko hotel and suites will come alive once more on Saturday 9, July as La Reve Events presents Music Meets Runway, an industry event fusing the best of both worlds as music meets fashion in one explosive combination. It will feature performances by some of the hottest... Read More
by Taiwo Damilola The self-dubbed drummer king, Kas shows no sign of slowing down as he recently released two singles. The funky house/techno production by Kas Beatz, sounds like something the ladies will want to swing to. Listen below! Kas – Do That Thing
by Chude Jideonwo The people who come to read NEXT op-ed pages usually want to hear a hot rant about Nigerian politics and all that ails it – so it’s not usually advisable, if you want to catch their attention, to start by asking if they’ve heard Beyonce’s hot new track – ‘Who runs the... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang [@ifreke] Off Twtter, his official documents bear the name Seyi Longe. A graduate of the University of Lagos, he works as a marketer at an Italian decor company. Known for his wit and down to earth nature on Twitter, Seyi is a lover of rap music who says he is... Read More
by Sola Fasasi According to recent reports, Nigeria’s ‘Lady of Songs’, Christy Essien-Igbokwe passed away today, at the age of 51 after a few days illness. A true music diva, whose hit songs include ‘Hear the Call’ and all-time favourite ‘Omo Mi Seun ReRe’ among several others, the one of a kind Essien-Igbokwe was the first... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche Housemates took advantage of the lack of electricity to get down and dirty. What happens in the dark stays in the dark, right? Wrong. Not when Big Brother is involved. Kim and Lomwe hopped into the same bed last night and Weza and Luclay snuck under the covers for an early morning... Read More
by Ore Fakorede In today’s list: Drake and JoJo make an unlikely couple, Beenie Man ogles the ladies, Brian McKnight gets tempted and Chris Breezy is just… bad. Shuffle the playlist. 1. DJ Khaled – It Ain’t Over Til It’s Over (Featuring Mary J. Blige, Fabolous & Jadakiss) Genre: Hip-Hop Download 2. Drake &... Read More