by Taiwo Damilola Anyone born before 1995 will remember this song – the first single off Tony Tetuila’s debut album ‘Morning Time’. It was one of the first beef songs in ‘Nigerian hip-hop’ and still ranks high on this audiophile’s ‘Top 5 Naija Beef songs list’. The single featured one of the top rap groups... Read More
by Ore Fakorede In recent years, the apparent failure of the Christian Church to save itself from internal strife and divisions has taken a hammer to its reliability and public image. The fragmentation of a once cohesive unit into several denominations whose doctrines are light-years apart, has eroded the influence that the Church had in... Read More
by Ore Fakorede Fireworks, cake, chicken and carols. All over the world, Christmas has always been the holiday that no one wants to miss out on. Distant relatives show up at your doorsteps bearing gifts, old friends gather to reminisce, and everyone generally looks forward to the beginning of a new year. Here in Nigeria,... Read More
by Yemi Olowu If you’re in love with the Toju Foyeh brand it’s time to fall to pieces. After wowing the fashion world at the Arise Magazine Fashion week in March, with floor length gowns, gorgeous designs and exquisite finishing, the label has pushed things up a notch with a new collection called “Rebirth L’or”.... Read More
by Chioma Obiekwe I had followed the news, seen the pictures and read the broadcasts. There was a crisis in the North over the elections and non-Northern National Youth Corpers were victims! It’s not the first time we have seen this kind of thing – everyone knows how volatile the Northerners can get, so I... Read More
by Taiwo Damilola Organisers of the esteemed HipHopWorld Awards recently announced a change in the location of the 2011 edition of Nigeria’s biggest music honours event. Executive Producer of the awards, Ayo Animashaun, also gave remarkable news that the organising committee has agreed to change the name of the award to ‘THE HEADIES.’ ‘We’re moving... Read More
by Yemi Olowu Duchess, Nigeria’s premier luxury fashion retailer is starting a series of fashion incentives to place the Nigerian fashion industry on the international map. The store will be hosting clothing brand Issa, in an exclusive soiree, themed ‘The Issa Dress Party’. England’s princess-to-be Kate Middleton wore a long-sleeved silk-jersey dress by Issa when she... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang It seems that Good Friday has turned out to b quite the opposite for the family of Pastor Tunde Bakare, as their fire razed the top floor of their home at Biodun Close, off Henry Adefowope Crescent in Awuse Estate, Lagos. Neighbours say the fire started around 2pm and was put out around... Read More
by Yemi Olowu Yesterday, 22nd April, friends, fans and movie professionals of the late rapper Dagrin gathered at the Silverbird Galleria, Victoria Island Lagos to celebrate his life as well as the premiere of the Stingomania produced ‘Ghetto Dreamz’, the film which depicts the life of the artiste who passed away a little over a... Read More
by Ifeanyi Dike Jr On the 21st of April, a varied crowd of Nigerians – from nobel laureate Professor Wole Soyinka and Lagos state governor Tunde Fashola, to corporate professionals and students – gathered at the New Expo Hall, Eko Hotel Lagos to see the highly acclaimed musical, Fela! Just before the actors took to... Read More
by Chude Jideonwo Yesterday, Goodluck Jonathan caught my attention. Speaking to the nation in a long overdue but still welcome address, he spoke directly to those who have chosen to exploit the lines that divide us over the beautiful things that unite us: “You may hurt and bring grief to some innocent families momentarily, but... Read More
by Dele Olojede Last weekend, we trooped to the polls on street corners and under almond trees in this rough and ready city of 10 million to elect a new president. Everything seemed orderly and peaceful and oddly celebratory. This time, unusually, we even believed our votes would count. The results that trickled in suggested that... Read More
by Odilu Richard Just one question: What would you do if on the eve of your honeymoon, a band of robbers storm into your hotel room? They discover that they are in the wrong location, and rather than leave you in peace, they decide to take a parting gift – the newly wedded wife who... Read More
by Taiwo Damilola Questionmark signed Singer, Songwriter and multi – instrumentalist Harrysong, will be launching his debut album ‘Testify’ in his hometown of Warri on Easter Sunday. The launch will be held at Club 19 Lounge in Warri where Harrysong is expected to perform tracks off the new album with support performances from Questionmark All... Read More
by Yemi Olowu To celebrate the launch of its Flagship Store, Viv La Resistance invites to you attend the Lucinda Lace Ready To Wear Collection sale on Easter Monday 25th April 2011. The Lucinda Lace Collection is a 12 piece versatile collection designed to appeal to women’s senses on every level while utilizing the finest quality fabrics. The VLR... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang [@ifreke] Onome Ovwori, more popular as Mr. O is a Nigerian jazz keyboardist based in the US. His album drops in a matter of weeks. In between his hectic studio recordings YNaija up with him to share his twitter experience. How did you get on Twitter? I signed up last year via my... Read More
STATEMENT BY PRESIDENT GOODLUCK EBELE JONATHAN, GCFR, ON THE POST-ELECTION CRISIS IN PARTS OF THE COUNTRY ON THE 21st APRIL, 2011. Fellow Citizens and compatriots, 1. Three days ago, I addressed you to express our pride on the successful conduct of the Presidential Election. I said then that we are all winners and that there... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang Veteran Nollywood actor, Ashley Nwosu is dead. The thespian passed on after going into a deep coma at The Military Hospital in Yaba. Sources report that the actor could not talk, eat or walk and his eyes and mouth were hanging open. Food had to be passed from a tube inserted through... Read More
by Yemi Olowu Gbemisola Johnson, is the designer behind Johnson O’eclat designs, a Nigerian fashion accessories brand. The label designs and makes beautiful and affordable handcrafted clutch bags, totes, wallets, slippers and belts. All O’eclat goods are locally made – it’s almost too good to be true! What is the origin of your label? O’Eclat... Read More
by Taiwo Damilola Finesse Entertainment is the newest entertainment outfit to hit Lagos, Nigeria, co-ordinating production, marketing & promotion of Sound Records & Music Videos. It also covers talent hunt/scouting and artist management. The outfit also owns a record label and prides itself with its roaster of brilliant acts set to make a lasting mark... Read More
by Yemi Olowu We know Gideon is an actor and presenter, but did you know he could sing? More surprises in this quick interview! Nickname: Ogidi gada Siblings: None My perfect date would be: My room, my bed You are most likely to see me wearing: shorts and hats My favorite film is: Schindler’s List... Read More
by Sola Fasasi One Mic, the Live Music sessions, gained popularity in the UK, and now, it comes to Lagos on Easter Sunday (April 24th). The event – a WePlugGoodMusic production, powered by Ground Zero, M.et.al and s.h.a.r.e – is set to hold at Browns Cafe, Ikeja (corner of Oduduwa and Sasegbon street, Ikeja GRA). One Mic will be hosted... Read More
by Eric Nwanso Just by walking in, one could see that the Allure Style Icons Award Ceremony, held on Sunday, 17th April, was set to be a glamorous event. As the lift rode off to the floor of the Atlantic Beach Centre, Victoria Island, guests were welcomed by beautifully clad greeters, and a waiter stood... Read More
Excerpt from Y! Issue 4 This issue of Y! Magazine’s ‘My Art’ features Olumide S. Akingbade, a Nigerian-born photographer based in the United Kingdom. “I never feel completely satisfied with my work and in a way I hope never to be,” the young artist says. Read the full interview, and view some of his work below. What is... Read More
by Sola Fasasi The After-school Graduate Development Centre (AGDC) launches The High Potential Graduate Program (HiPO), a transformational program which seeks to promote the employability of Nigeria graduates. It is geared towards building global talent locally, and raising a new generation of leaders for Nigeria’s economy and industries. It is an opportunity for graduates to launch their... Read More
by ‘Demola Adesina As the current United States President, Barack Obama begins his campaign for re-election in 2012, there are strong indicators that he may not wield as much influence as he did in 2008. Obama taught the American people to demand for change, and now, a lot of them are demanding for it from their president.... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang Seven yellow cards, one red, two penalties – both converted – some Barcelona pass mastery, the odd spat and a 10-man Real Madrid fight back. That’s the starter done. So if you can, forget last weekend’s El Clasico. This was the first of a four-course offering over 18 days that takes in... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang [@ifreke] [11th – 16th Apr, 2011] MONDAY: “I hope dis week is beta. Last week was just too hectic..” @SskyeWalker tweeted this Monday morning. @BigzFlygerian was thankful for yet another and also for the lives of his friends. “Lately, I look forward to every single day and highly anticipate them, to wake... Read More
by Taiwo Damilola On April 22, 2011 it will be a year since rapper Dagrin passed on from injuries sustained in a ghastly car crash on his way back from an event. NET Newspapers Ltd, publishers of Nigerian Entertainment Today (NET) have announced plans to organise a memorial lecture in honour of the rapper. In... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang 25 year old Nigeria international, Olubayo Adefemi, was killed in a car accident on Monday, 18th April. Adefemi played for Skoda Xanthi in the Greek Super League and had won three international caps for his country. He was driving from Xanthi to Salonika on the Egnatia motorway, travelling to the airport to... Read More