by Yemi Olowu Uyai is a design label jointly owned by two remarkable friends, Amanda Etuk (20) and Ngozi Elendu (23). When they met, it didn’t take too long to discover they had the same passion; not just for fashion but also for affordable clothing – hence Uyai was birthed. Their lovely designs are all priced below N10,000 and their... Read More
by Tolu Ogunlesi Warning: If Nigeria doesn’t drive you to anger and/or despair, please skip this entire article. When the Nigerian experiences uninterrupted power supply, courtesy of PHCN, guilt and befuddlement are bound to follow. What have I done to deserve this? Has the man (or woman) on duty, who is supposed to ensure the... Read More
by Oyindamola Olofinlua A phone call from a friend was all it took to get to House on the Rock, Victoria Island, Lagos. The church holds three services, making it easier for people to choose which one they’d like to attend. My friend had mentioned time and again that she attends two services, so I... Read More
by Yemi Olowu The 2011 Golden Globe red carpet was filled with many gorgeous dresses as the stars, designers and stylists went all out to achieve jaw-dropping looks. The stars may have different personae, but fashion always brings them together. We took note of a few things they had on. Photo credit: Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA)
by HD He was absolutely crazy about his wife. Actually they were both crazy about each other. This was her fifth birthday since they first met and he really wanted to celebrate with something a little different from the nice romantic dinners of the past four years (not that those weren’t nice, but variety is... Read More
by Abisola Johnson Twenty years ago on this day, I woke up and I was nine years old. I had only one question in my head “what am I wearing to school today?” Ten years ago on this day, I woke up and I was nineteen. I had two questions “what’s my boyfriend going to... Read More
by Chi Ibe CodRead was born in Lagos but in 2005 he left Nigeria to pursue a modelling career. He had started to make music earlier, in 1999 under the pseudonym Boldman and then as part of a group known as Beat Block Boys. The artiste was nominated at the last Nigeria Music Video Awards... Read More
by Chi Ibe Harrysong, who is a singer, producer and vocal coach recently released his new single, ‘Jonzing world’. The track, which is produced by Del B is “bound to be a party favourite – catchy hook, playful delivery and groovy enough to start any party,” says the artiste’s management. Harrysong has worked as a... Read More
by Abisola Johnson Twenty years ago on this day, I woke up and I was nine years old. I had only one question in my head “what am I wearing to school today?” Ten years ago on this day, I woke up and I was nineteen. I had two questions “what’s my boyfriend going to... Read More
by Ore Fakorede The 68th Golden Globe Awards is held annually by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) to honour excellence in American and foreign film and television, and it took place on Sunday, 16th January at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, Beverly Hills, California. Each year, the highly anticipated Golden Globes are regarded as the... Read More
by Sayo Owolabi Hey, sporting YNaija peeps! It’s been an eventful week in the world of sports and just like that Week 2 in 2011 has come to an end leaving us with about 50 weeks in the year. A few days into the year, Nigeria’s sports doesn’t look like it will improve from where... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang [@ifreke] [ 10th Jan 2011 – 15th Jan 2011 ] MONDAY: “Morning Twitworld,” @obiasika tweeted. “Shout out to anyone on my timeline and let’s get some positive energy out there to kick off our year!” @Omawumi kicked off our week on a fantastic note with her new single, ‘If you ask me’.... Read More
by Hauwa Dada The 2011 elections are on the lips of everyone, and Nollywood refuses to be left out – 0ur stars have come together in an explosive voter awareness campaign! In this unprecedented display, a diverse range of top Nollywood actors and personalities unite to Get the Vote Out. Expect to see Joke Silva, Desmond Elliot, Gbenga Adeyinka,... Read More
by Chizitere Ojiaka I curled up at a corner in the room close to the living room and peeked at my parents as they spat curses at themselves. “You’re the biggest mistake I ever made!” my mum screamed out in a high soprano voice. Her neck veins were all out and obvious, protruding from under... Read More
by Onyeka Nwelue We know of our literary stars shining in the UK and the US, but never in India, which is the second biggest book market after China. But this month, Serene Woods, a publishing firm based in Delhi, will be releasing Binyerem Ukonu’s The Water was Hot. It is a collection of short... Read More
by Kenneth Oliko Vitiligo, sounds like chocolate, what is it all about? Chocolate? “Vitiligo (vit-ill-EYE-go) is a pigmentation disorder in which melanocytes (the cells that make pigment) in the skin, the mucous membranes (tissues that line the inside of the mouth and nose and genital and rectal areas), and the retina (inner layer of the... Read More
Pop diva Omawumi has opened up another medium of excitement for fans. Courtesy of Mtech, you can now download your favourite Omawumi song on your mobile phone! Work sometimes gets hard; life sometimes gets boring. It’s time to jazz it all up with those amazing songs you have always loved from this wonderful artiste: In... Read More
The Future Pre-Awards “Do Something” Conference is a rare opportunity for young Nigerians to meet with high-achieving role models who they would otherwise not have the opportunity to meet. The speakers don’t give lectures – rather, the participants ask them any questions on their minds about how they succeeded or how they achieved and get real time... Read More
by Stanley Azuakola The management of the University of Benin dispelled rumours last week that it intended to suspend ongoing semester examinations in order for students to participate in the voters registration exercise. Their decision to proceed with the exams could well mean that most of the over 60000 students of the university would be... Read More
– Event holds Sunday, January 30. The organisers of The Future Awards have formally announced the Keynote Speaker for this year’s edition which holds on Sunday, January 30, 2011. This is the sixth edition. The Keynote Address is a yearly tradition that has seen some of the nation’s most respected role models from across the world address... Read More
by Chi Ibe The Kids’ Clean Club is a Non-Governmental Organisation that aims at raising a generation of physically, mentally and environmentally clean children across Nigeria and the World. “We intend to do this by creating awareness amongst children, about the effects of pollution and global warming, and how they can make a change in... Read More
by Emmanuel Osanedum Call it a little clichéd, but the political games have begun. This week, there was a gale of presidential primaries resulting in confirmed candidates President Goodluck Jonathan for the PDP, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu for the Action congress of Nigeria, Prof. Patrick Utomi for the Social Democratic Mega Party and Chief Dele Momodu for the National Conscience Party.... Read More
by Cheta Nwanze One thing we must bear in mind is this: elections are easier to rig when people do not turn up to vote. 2011 is a pivotal year for our country. Those of us who are within the age range must vote. Before you can vote, you must register. After you register, you must... Read More
By Our Editors As the voter registration progress has begun, some young people have complained of hiccups in the process. It is important to understand that these hiccups are only natural due to the hurried preparation by the electoral commission; so usually it is a matter of logistics rather than a deliberate attempt to disenfranchise the... Read More
by Kev D (@KevinwithanL) Note: Humour is never outdated, so we just had to put up this hilarious piece by a friend of the house! If you’re hooked to Twitter (admit it, you are) you’ll love this one! WARNING: This edition is going to be exhaustive and cumbersome. It is also Rated ‘TWITTER’ because it... Read More
by Ore Fakorede Faisal Hakeem a.k.a Paedae Da Pralem and Rashid Mugeez a.k.a MugeezXMugeez, known together as the hiplife act, R2Bees, are not unfamiliar to Nigerians. They collaborated with our very own Wande Coal on the massive hit single, ‘Kiss My Hand’. More recently, the Ghanaian duo was featured on the remix of rapper Lynxxx’s... Read More
by Hauwa Gambo Each year the numbers go up – more and more women are affected by breast cancer, and it is clear that there cannot be too much awareness. Stand Up To Cancer Naija is happy to announce its signature fundraising event for breast cancer awareness tagged “Bowling for Boobs”. The event involves a... Read More
by Tolu Ogunlesi The attention on Abuja’s Eagle Square yesterday, January 13, 2011, was to be expected; Nigeria’s ruling party was electing its presidential candidate for the April 2011 elections. For a party that has held on to the Presidency since the beginning of this latest stretch of democracy, it has come to be taken... Read More
by ‘Damilola Oyedele We were simply skating past, minding our own business… when we stumbled upon a very recent article by Africa correspondent of the Guardian UK, David Smith (@SmithInAfrica). In the piece, titled “Nigeria looks to youth, internet and Barack Obama for poll inspiration”, the writer took a look at Nigeria’s upcoming elections – from all indications, the defining election for... Read More
by Ore Fakorede In 2011, several long-running movie franchises will be re-booted with new installments while some blockbusters will get a deserved second take with reloaded sequels. Here are some that will easily make spines tingle with excitement. Pirates Of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides Opening: May 20 Rating: Unrated Genre: Action/Adventure Who’s In It:... Read More