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
by Ore Fakorede [Jan 10 – 15 2011] Behold the top tracks of the week! 1. If You Ask Me (Na Who I Go Ask?) Omawumi Listen Here 2. H.A.M. Kanye West & Jay-Z Watch The Throne (Due March, 2011) Listen Here 3. Hustler Sammy Listen Here 4. El Lay Snoop Dogg Featuring Marty James... Read More
by Oyindamola Olofinlua As I got up on Sunday and prepared for my first assignment as a Church Crawler, I wondered what the experience would have in store for me. I arrived at the Yaba Centre of Covenant Christian Centre church at 9:12am, and as I was ushered into the main auditorium by a well... Read More
by Kenneth Oliko What excites you about radio? It’s the power of radio. When I was a boarder at Abeokuta Girls Grammar School, having a radio was like contraband, but we found ways to sneak things in. On school vacations I was always with my radio, on a camp bed outside my uncle’s house, I... Read More
by Kay Omar On the 2nd day of this year, I had a near-death experience. I was on an okada. In my long years of okada hopping, I have come to find that okada man is like a machine; he can be programmed. Once you get on the okada or just before you do, you can... Read More
by Ore Fakorede H.A.M., the first official single from Kanye West and Jay-Z’s much anticipated collaborative album, ‘Watch The Throne’, debuted online on Tuesday. On the first verse, ‘Ye drops aggressive and explicit lyrics on a synth-heavy instrumental produced by fast-rising 19 year-old maverick, Lex Luger (Rick Ross’ B.M.F., Wacka Flocka Flame’s Hard In Da... Read More
by ‘Demola Adesina Not many people know that Sasha is just a pseudonym for Yetunde Alabi. For this lady, though, there really is not much difference between the persons of Yetunde Alabi and Sasha. “We are one and the same person”, she explains. “When I am not on stage though, I am a bit reserved”.... Read More
PIN, a Lagos-based social enterprise, addresses the gap between Nigeria’s disadvantaged youth and economic opportunities by providing demand-driven Information and Communication Technologies, entrepreneurship and life skills training. Peery Foundation, a Palo Alto-based family foundation established in 1978 by Richard Peery, has invested in Paradigm Initiative Nigeria (PIN). “We’re excited to be supporting PIN’s work! Following... Read More
by Yemi Olowu The MAD fashion and charity show was organised by a group of young Nigerians who formed The M.A.D (Making A Difference) Foundation. With a desire to change Nigeria, they set up the charity event on the 22nd of December, 2010, which featured the collections of nine young designers. The venue of the... Read More
by Yemi Olowu Nigerian super model Oluchi Onweagba-Orlandi shows off wearable pieces – swim suits, eyewear, jewellery, and other accessories – from designer houses like DKNY, BCBG Max Azria and Gucci for Nordstrom’s January 2011 catalog. The model-mom looks like she’s having a lot of fun and from each picture we can see Oluchi’s still got game! Photo credit:... Read More
by Chi Ibe Singer Zara recently released the video for her hit single, Aboko Ku. The video, which features Kenneth Okolie (Mr Nigeria) as Zara’s leading man, was produced by Toni Payne Concepts. This is video is an interesting interpretation of the song! Watch here: Aboko Ku
by Yemi Olowu Our StyleEYE is back! He talks to budding stylist, Onyinye Fafi Obi, the bubbly lady who stands out as a grounded young woman who knows her industry and is prepared to put in the required work to excel as a stylist. “Hard work pays! Don’t focus on the money. Focus on the... Read More
by Sola Fasasi For the past few weeks on Nigerian Idol, host Misi Fajimolu handles the contestants before they go on stage, while her co-host Anis Holloway manages them in front of their audience. It seems the question on everyone lips is this “Why does Misi seem to be doing just backstage interviews with the contestants?”... Read More
by Cheta Nwanze “Dem give us dem culture, we no understand.” —Fela Anikulapo-Kuti from Why Black Man dey suffer. So the re-run elections in Delta state have come and gone, and while a result was declared, it has been the same old story of snatched ballot boxes, voter intimidation and massive disenfranchisement of the electorate... Read More
by Linda Diokpa Nigeria marked her 50th anniversary as an independent country on October 1, 2010. The Jubilee celebration was however overshadowed by growing distrust and dread concerning the future in several quarters. This fear is fuelled by the malevolent nature of the on-going campaigns for the 2011 general elections. At a time when we... Read More
by Hauwa Gambo Singer/songwriter Adol was born Solomon Adewole and is also known as Ajikoigbaorin which means “One who wakes and writes 200 songs”. The young artiste is currently working on his debut album. Adol began singing as early as his years in primary school. After which he became a part of a group called “Three... Read More
by Akan Nweke Mr Ibu’s wife and one year old son have not seen for about a week now. The actor-comedian whose real name is John Okafor said he has been waiting to hear from the kidnappers for about four days now to no avail after they had called to reduce the ransom from fifty... Read More
by Sylva Nze Ifedigbo I was there to see the dentist. One of my molars was due to go, but to satisfy the requirements for seeing the dentist I had to answer a couple of questions from the lady receptionist, amongst which was my state of origin. “What exactly did my state of origin have... Read More
by Bola Aduwo Passionate, vivacious, funny, fierce. Those are the words that come to mind when you meet Uru Eke. An actress of great depth and much promise, Uru burst unto the scene in 2007 when she acted in the movie, Widow’s Men. Since then she has been building her portfolio, acting in other movies like Ebony,... Read More
by Eresuyi Eguae Let me say from the start that a lot of people will have an issue with the idea behind this piece because it suggests strict adherence to certain rules and imposes discipline on young people (which is our greatest fear). We have somehow picked up on living life to the fullest; living... Read More
The Freedom Issue of Y! Magazine featured the “50 Young People Who Will Change Nigeria”, former recipients of The Future Awards who are still relevant in their fields today. It is our belief that these people will shape the next 50 years of Nigeria’s story. Here they are! The best of Banke is yet to come... Read More
by Chi Ibe A few months ago YNaija brought you Moyeen’s new single, “Follow My Dreams”, and for the past few weeks the new artiste has been promoting her single, “Follow My Dreams” in Lagos, Nigeria. “Moyeen is becoming a whirlwind sensation,” said Linda Anukwuem, Moyeen’s media representative. Moyeen’s fans have been itching for the... Read More
by HD Happy New Year!! 2011 has finally come. We’ve resumed work, all is firmly underway, and this is a reality check on our New Year resolutions. Let’s do a quick check our love meters and see how it rates on our resolution ladder. That’s right, let’s see how much love means to you this... Read More
by ‘Demola Adesina The annual Rhythm Unplugged held on the 26th December 2010 at the Expo Centre of the Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. It lived up to the brand quote, ‘Anything can happen’, from the choral backup of Banky W to the fact that the show started and ended on time –... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang [@ifreke] [ 3rd Jan 2011 – 8th Jan 2011 ] MONDAY: “Gud mornin tweeps…hols r ova…its bak to hustle…paper chasin…av a lovely day ahead!” @brainchyld007 tweeted as the holidays thinned out. @Possicon was interested in what other tweeps were doing. He asked in his tweet, “Hey guys, today is first working day... Read More
by Yemi Olowu The YNaija ‘Cutting Edge’ series is a platform for fashion designers who are new on the Nigerian fashion scene. Our aim is to project our highly talented youth, and to motivate other gifted young people who dream of starting their own fashion label. 21-year-old Francisca Tolulope Da-Souza developed an interest in designing... Read More
by Sola Fasasi Ladybrille Magazine, enters 2011 with a powerful punch, with a new issue tagged the January ‘New Year, Powerful You’ Edition. The cover features Teresa Clarke and Obi Asika, two groundbreaking African CEOs. Teresa Clarke, the first black female Managing Director in the investment banking division at Goldman Sachs, left the firm to pursue... Read More
by Sola Fasasi Omawumi drops hot new single “If You Ask Me”! Omawumi spent a whole year working hard in the studio, refining her sound and re-loading for bigger impact after the success of the first album, Wonder Woman, and now the multi award winning Omawumi is on the road to her new album. Today she’s released... Read More