by Ore Fakorede There’s really no place like Twitter to make serious things seem downright ridiculous. Want a few examples? Take a look at these ten tweets from the rib-cracking ‘#RelationshipKillers’ trend. ROTFL! 1. @walegates: “#Relationshipkillers Only you have d BB PIN of 2face, donjazzy, BankyW, Wande,Jim Iyke,M.I,Ruggedman since u not a promoter U bi... Read More
by Chi Ibe A leading media content and communication company with a focus on New Media, Demographic Marketing and Public Relations is searching for resourceful professionals willing to work in an exciting and evolving environment: 1. COMMUNICATION LEAD Qualification/Requirements: i) B.SC/HND in Mass Communication or other related discipline from a reputable institution ii) Must... Read More
by Chi Ibe Basketmouth’s Laffs ‘n Jamz is back! It’s now bigger and better and will feature Nigerian comedians and musicians alongside foreign comedians and musicians. The venue has also shifted to the beautiful lagoon-front venue – Ember Creek in Ikoyi. The first edition of the new series will take place on the Saturday 25... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang [@ifreke] HUGOverified won Timeline Invader in the first YNaija’s Twitter Awards and it’s not hard to see why. This Computer Science graduate is one of those tweeters (well, almost(everyone wants to meet. He sounds crazy online, he likes to call himself a ‘fine boy with a very good sense of humour’, but... Read More
by Ore Fakorede In today’s list: Brandy, 50 Cent, Jagged Edge, Styles P, Olivia, Wale and Day 26 gear up for comebacks with new singles. All the ingredients of the perfect DIY mixtape. 1. Pitbull – My Kind Of Girl (Featuring Nelly) Genre: Hip-Hop/R&B Download 2. 50 Cent – Outlaw [EXPLICIT] Genre: Rap Download 3.... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche Eviction day dawned, but the nominated housemates were relaxed as they chatted with Big Brother on what could be their final chat session. A visibly excited Luclay spoke about his relationship with his two “wives”; Karen and Weza and admitted to being at peace finally. Alex sang a familiar tune and highlighted... Read More
by Ifeanyi Dike JR I asked Rashid- “how many wives do you want to marry, four abi?” “No o!” He looked at me for a brief second, raising his right brow, then he looked back into his textbook. “No! I said I’d rather have one wife and three kids. This way I’ll have plenty of... Read More
by Babajide Jinadu Oluwafemi Yesterday, – when i was a kid, I believed in everything: I believed that tomorrow was gonna be alright; I believed in my dreams; I believed in my friends, parents, And most importantly, – I believed in God. I know that my today – A product of my yesterday, And a... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang (13th – 18th June, 2011) MONDAY Turkey’s PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan promised to build consensus after winning a third term in office with a reduced number of seats. Award winning actress Rita Dominic and celebrated artiste Eldee will host the 2011 edition of the Headies, the organisers announced. UK Prime Minister David Cameron pledged... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang Who said what last week? “We are responsible for the bomb attack on the police headquarters in Abuja which was to prove a point to all those who doubt our capability.” The group known as Boko Haram, accepting responsibility for the blast that killed a police officer and the bomber, wounding several... Read More
Ifreke Inyang [@ifreke] [13th June – 18th June, 2011] MONDAY: There was quite some excitement on Twitter this Monday. The previous day was Wizkid’s album launch and tweeters couldn’t stop talking about it. @ivorymalinov however had a confession. She tweeted: “If I and @Ebuka had not met years ago, but last night, I would totally... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang What happened last week? 13, June 2011. Jenson Button won a chaotic and rain-affected Canadian GP on the last lap from Sebastian Vettel as Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso failed to finish. 14, June 2011. GTBank Managing Director Tayo Aderinokun died from a brain tumour. Mr Aderinokun (fondly called ‘Uncle T’), who... Read More
Ifreke Inyang A few years back, Tunde Ednut was only a Nigerian comedian based in the UK. Now he’s easily A-list, shuttling between Lagos and the UK, and just recently dropped his second single, Catching Cold after the massive success of My Kinda Song. The graduate of Graphic Arts spared a few minutes to talk... Read More
by Obi Somto Many Lagosians will regale you with stories of how dangerous life on the ‘okada’ can be, but from the eyes of this photographer, it’s another view entirely! Photo captions by YNaija Editor _________________________________________ About the artist: For Obi Somto, photography is more than an art, it’s an obsession – a whole new world. ... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche So, in case there were still any doubters for the news that D’banj and Don Jazzy were signed to Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. music label, the guys at Mo-hits, who held a press conference last week to give details to the media, they have provided a video of the signing. G.O.O.D. Music signed... Read More
by Ore Fakorede The ’#DearFutureKid’ hashtag trended globally on Twitter for almost a week, and just in case you weren’t following, here’s a list of the most hilarious tweets spawned by the trend. Try to contain yourself. 1. @attaswitch: “#dearfuturekid you will learn kung fu, karate. play 4 isntruments, speak 4 languages, play 3 sports... Read More
by Ore Fakorede It is safe to say that since its inception, the Joint Admissions And Matriculation Board-conducted University Matriculation Examination (UME) has guaranteed the failure of more students than the success of others. Notoriously marred by exam malpractice every year, the UME has come to be regarded as a courtroom in which the qualification... Read More
by Sola Fasasi Well, you’d heard the rumours, and it’s been many months in coming – but finally, singer, songwriter and actress, Omawumi Megbele, has confirmed the news: it’s a girl! YNaija had broken the news earlier today of the delivery of her baby in the United States following an ‘It’s a girl!’ Blackberry display... Read More
by Chi Ibe The Africa Film Academy (AFA) invites filmmakers to submit their Feature, Short, and Documentary works for consideration by the 8th AMAA, the premier Africa film awards, from June 01 to 30 December 2011. The African Movie Academy Awards – founded in 2005 – celebrated its 7th edition on March 27, 2011. Held... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang “A child is God’s reward – welcome, sweetie,” that was the message on pop diva, Omawumi Megbele’s Blackberry status this morning as she announced the safe delivery of her baby girl. The 28 year old singer and actor gave birth to her bundle of joy at a United States hospital – she... Read More
by Chude Jideonwo The truth is: I don’t feel safe. I, like many others living in Nigeria, will myself to feel safe, know I must take the risk and get into the road each day; we have no choice. But when it comes to the meat of it, you cannot possibly, really feel safe. Children... Read More
by WriterSpeaksPoetry LAGOS, RAINS, LESSONS When it rains in Lagos It really rains The black tar becomes brown moving liquid Making it difficult to tell road from hole When it rains in Lagos Please use only familiar routes Because by now, even your car knows when to swerve to dodge the potholes When it rains... Read More
by Eric Nwanso Sunday, 15 May 2011 – As guests walked into the intimate setting of The Metropolitan on Kofo Abayomi, Victoria Island, they were greeted with beautiful lights, and more beautiful people gathered to enjoy the music of sultry jazz diva, Yinka Davies. Anchored by veteran TV personality Femi Segun, the guests included dignitaries... Read More
by Yemi Olowu On Saturday 11 June, the Lagos fashion crowd found its way to De Marquee for the David Bowler Exposure – to officially present the luxury fashion brand to the Nigerian market. We have the red carpet pictures – feed your eyes! The red carpet ... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang The English FA reawakened the excitement of EPL fans by releasing the new fixture list. Premier League champions Manchester United will begin the defence of their title away at West Bromwich Albion, while newly-promoted Swansea open the season with a trip to the richest club in the top flight, Manchester City. Sir... Read More
With her popular site CP-Africa.com, Nmachi Jidenma is no longer just a student: she is a “digital media publisher, social media engager” and an enabler of change projects across the continent. ‘Ifreke Inyang had a few words with her… If you were asked what you do in one sentence, it would be… I am a... Read More
by Taiwo Damilola So, we recently got this video and we just had to share! The hot dance single from Yinka Lawanson aka Lamboginny, you’ll find this a high-energy infectious video that’s bound to arrest any viewer and compel you to join in the fun. “In life, we all need a minute to our self at some... Read More
by Sola Fasasi Congratulations are in order for “Lagos Stories”, an episode of My Country Nigeria, a three-part documentary on Nigeria produced by Funmi Iyanda and Chris Dada and aired on the BBC, was nominated in the News Competition of the 51st Monte Carlo Television Festival in the category Best News Documentary. Lagos Stories was... Read More
“Young Nigerians must continue to engage government,” the US Consul-General, Joseph D. Stafford, has said. This was part of his Keynote Remarks at the consulate’s New Tools, New Government town hall meeting with young leaders and icons held at the US Consulate’s Public Affairs Section office in Lagos. The event was presented by leading development... Read More
by Ore Fakorede With rap fans eagerly awaiting the June 28 release date of his debut album ‘Finally Famous’, rapper Big Sean dominates today’s list in multiple collaborations with Wiz Khalifa, Chiddy Bang, Lupe Fiasco, Kelly Rowland and Soulja Boy. 1. Kelly Rowland – Lay It On Me (Featuring Big Sean) Genre: R&B/Hip-Hop Download 2.... Read More