by Hauwa Gambo The coalition of groups behind #ProtectTheCorpers,m formed in the wake of the killing of young National Youth Service Corps members in the North has called on the Federal Government and the Government of Rivers State to give the nation a report on the whereabouts of the kidnapped corps members in the state... Read More
by Yemi Olowu Spoil yourself this summer with a pick from the beautiful range that is the Jidz 2011 collection. With colours, lace, patchwork, animal skin and local fabrics, you’re sure to find a reason to pop one of these into your closet!
by Ore Fakorede In a game-changing move, search giant Google yesterday announced image and voice search options for computers. According to information given out at the Google Inside Search event which held yesterday in San Francisco, California Chrome users will soon be able to ‘speak’ searches instead of typing them. Coming a little later is... Read More
by Ore Fakorede The darkest part of darkness, An endless kind of night. A place of total blankness, Without a trace of light. The echo of my voice is, A whisper and a cry. The melody of noises, In silence passes by. A pool of hopes forgotten, Is what I’m swimming in. The demons I... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche Housemates were up early and took part in the morning exercise, after which both heads of house read out the task briefs. The week’s task, titled “Shock and horror”, would involve housemates’ combating their inner fears. Headsmates went all the way and wagered 100% while the Tails’ held back some with a... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang The race is more intense and intriguing in May – a tight one so far – with votes swinging in many directions. The ‘Twi-campaigns’ essentially promote each nominee and attempt to persuade those who haven’t voted to do so for them. @Cyrus_thaVirus speaks: What’s the name of your Twi-party? Razzos Worldwide... Read More
by Taiwo Damilola We’ve given you great songs from IBK in the past, most of which have been covers preceding the first single off his soon to be released opus ‘I Come In Peace’. The spaceshipboi finally drops his first official single ‘I Have A Dream’ and we guarantee its like nothing he’s ever made... Read More
by Taiwo Damilola & Ore Fakorede At the start of the year, YNaija predicted 2011 as the year of comebacks and thus far our prediction has been on point. Now, Africa’s First Lady of Hip Hop, who has been working hard towards her forthcoming album, makes her presence felt with a brand new video for... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang Sebastien Squillaci (Arsenal, £6.5m from Sevilla) Out went Sol Campbell and William Gallas, in came £10m Laurent Koscielny and Squillaci. Arsenal’s defence has looked like an accident waiting to happen ever since. Koscielny has time to improve but at 30-years-old, Squillaci should be at his best but rarely has he shown any... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang We continue with our interview series for the Twitter Personality for May with @Jamilah11! What’s the name of your Twi-party? Kofoworola Twemocratic twarty. What’s the motto of your twi-party and its symbol? Too Strong to be intimidated and too strong to be defeated. Our symbol is a green white green triskele!... Read More
by Ore Fakorede In today’s list: Kanye West & Nas leak fresh sounds, Busta Rhymes collaborates with LMFAO and Eminem’s ‘Stan’ gets a sequel courtesy of Lil Wayne. 1. Lil Wayne – Anne (Stan Part 2) Genre: Rap/Hip-Hop Download 2. Pitbull – Come & Go (Featuring Enrique Iglesias) Genre: Dance Download 3. Jay Sean –... Read More
by Yemi Olowu For all Wizkid’s fans and for those who were not at Eko Hotel, we bring a photo album of Wizkid at the much anticipated launch of ‘Superstar’. Look at it, love it and we’ll even let you save it if you like! Photos from Bayo Omoboriowo
by Ifeanyi Dike Jr I was speaking to my friend, Dami about this week’s theme; I blurted out,-“Rags to Riches” with as much excitement as a deflating balloon. And with a look that barely hid its intention, she insinuated what I was already thinking. “I know right” I responded to the question asked by the... Read More
by Taiwo Damilola Michael Word features label mate and ex-beauty queen Muna on his third video since signing up with the RMG label. The video for ‘Pop Sugar’ was directed by DJ Tee with Kentro World, Sarz and Axterix making cameo appearances. With a pop beat produced by Sarz, good vocals from Michael Word and... Read More
by Taiwo Damilola Nigerian-born Gloria Maduka recently released ‘Love Illusion’, the first single off her debut album, ‘Of Light and Angels.’ The song is one of caution to those who may have been fooled in love. She fuses Yoruba with her lyrics, singing ‘Mashe Gbagbe’ (do not forget). The premiere video was directed by the singer-songwriter... Read More
The United States Consulate in Lagos has announced a Town Hall with Young Nigerian Leaders to discuss the use of technology during the 2011 elections and to monitor governance and accountability after the elections. The town hall meeting, which holds on Thursday, June 16 is presented by development firm, The Future Project. The by-invitation-only event... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang 6 June, 2011 The former IMF head, Dominique Strauss-Kahn was heckled by hotel workers in New York as he appeared briefly in court to deny sexual assault of a hotel maid. 6 June, 2011 Two gangsters wrongly accused of schoolboy Damilola Taylor’s murder received a £70,000 payout for “hurt feelings”. Damilola’s dad... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang MONDAY Yemen’s opposition said it has accepted the transfer of power to the vice-president after President Saleh left for medical treatment, amid confusion over his future The first tests from a north German farm suspected of being the source of an E. coli outbreak are negative, officials said. The Turkish Football Federation... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche After a wild Saturday night, Luclay was the earliest riser and had some alone time in the garden, smoking cigarettes while the others slept away the effects of the alcohol fueled night. Nic claimed not to remember flashing his male member the previous night, as he walked out of the Jacuzzi butt... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang [@ifreke] [6th June – 11th June, 2011] MONDAY: “My two 2000 words+ essays are now in the cloud and on my USB ready to print,” @AkinOyedele tweeted happily as the week started. “This weekend of madness is almost over. Good morning.” @som1twisted wasn’t as excited as Akin about the school work... Read More
by ‘Seun SALAMI The child beside you kept tugging at his mother’s breasts. You tried to get your mind off the boy and his young mother. She must have been barely eighteen. Instead, you concentrated on the officers, walking hurriedly across the long waiting room, greeting one another, some stopping to share a few jokes,... Read More
by Eric Nwanso The much anticipated launch of ‘Superstar’, Wizkid’s debut album held yesterday, 12th June, at the Expo Hall of Eko Hotels and Suites. The venue was filled with a cache of trendy looking guests, young and old, set to have a great time. Hosted by comedienne extraordinaire Basketmouth, the event kicked off with Wizkid performing crowd... Read More
by Chi Ibe A few days ago we launched a competition for tickets to the launch of WizKid’s album. Here are the winners! Adetayo Aibana Olusayo Asiwaju Wale Gafar All the winners have been contacted and informed on how to get their tickets. Congratulations, people. Have fun!
by Hauwa Gambo There must be something in the air! The buzz of American rapper Kanye West’s signing D’Banj & Don Jazzy of the Mo’Hits crew has hardly died down, and already there’s news of another mega-collaboration! About six hours ago, Senegalese born superstar Akon tweeted, revealing a ‘master plan’ in the works between Tuface... Read More
by Chi Ibe The dazzling new cover of WOW Magazine features two women who have something in common – each of them was once crowned the most beautiful young woman in Nigeria. Nike Oshinowo-Soleye, who is now the Managing Director of the Miss Nigeria Pageant held the title of the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria... Read More
by Taiwo Damilola Rebecca Akosua Acheampomaa Acheampong, known by fans as Becca, is a popular Ghanian singer who now aims to get her presence felt here in Nigeria. The singer grew up in a musical family – her mother and father sang in the church choir, as well as her brothers and in no time... Read More
by Taiwo Damilola On Monday, we brought to you Cash in records signed Ex-O’s newest single ‘Na U Go Taya’, off his upcoming mixtape. Now the producer, singer and rapper brings in fresh boy rapper Teeto Ceemos on this joint ‘Best Friend’s Girl’. The video for the song was shot by Igho Films and doesn’t... Read More
by Glory Enyinnaya Prayer has famously been described as Conversation with God. I like to think of it as the lifting up of my heart, mind and soul to God. It sounds corny until you try it and discover that it’s one of life’s most liberating experiences. Let’s start with lifting up your heart. That... Read More
by Ore Fakorede In anticipation of Sunday’s launch of Wizkid’s debut album ‘Superstar’, here are the top tweets containing the hashtag ‘#With5k’- a product of the misconception that the young artiste’s album is on sale for 5,000 NGN. 1. @puffinsposh: “#With5k I’ll go to ozone on monday or wednesday n see 5 movies n collect free... Read More
by Chude Jideonwo I am fascinated, as regular readers might have noticed, by scandals; especially those of the wealthy, the famous and the powerful. Anthony D. Weiner, the American legislator from New York, might not be seen as wealthy there (or for that matter here, considering how much his contemporaries in Nigeria ‘loan’ from the... Read More