by ‘Damilola Oyedele The WOW guys are Babatunde Aka-Bashorun and Mark Alastair Slade, the founders of World of Web (WOW) Design Nigeria and UK. They talk about work, life and what gives them the ‘WOW’ factor. Educational background Tunde: International School, Lagos and University of Lagos, B.Sc Civil Engineering, Mark: St Laurence School, Bradford on... Read More
by Chinelo Ibeziako “When the show begins to air in November, our fans should expect to see two hosts,” said Adaora Mbelu, Communications Manager of Optima Media Group, licensees of the Idols franchise in Nigeria. Anis Holloway, a Sierra Leone born singer will come on board Nigerian Idol as co-host of the show. He will... Read More
by Sola Fasasi Who would have thought we could make musicals? Nollywood keeps getting better and better, and the new movie, Inale is proof that much better things lie ahead in the movie industry. Directed by veteran Jeta Amata, and produced by Keke Ikwue, Inale, the first musical to be made in Nigeria features the... Read More
by Aninoritse Odeli-Serrano Another long and bitter winter seems to be waiting ahead. Oh, such gloomy weather looms. Grrrggghh!! This girl is not smiling o, in fact let me see what warm country will take me. Trinidad & Tobago? Ghana? Brazil? USA (the sunny parts) or good old Naija? Don’t worry, I shall let you... Read More
by Sola Fasasi There’s a new blog on the block, and it’s much more than a blog! If you’re stressed out, and in need of a break or a re-energiser, have no fear for The Fairy Godsister is here! Whoosh…she waves her wand and gives you a reason to laugh. Her advise: “Get a drink... Read More
by ‘Damilola Oyedele Funbi’s story is a budding fairy tale. As a teenager, he was nicknamed ‘Shakespeare’ because of the numerous love poems he wrote after being rejected by his high school crush. With the help of a classmate, Silver Scott, these poems were turned into songs, and thus began the journey of Funbi the... Read More
by Sola Fasasi This year, the first ever EniObanke Music Festival (EMUfest) will hold in Nigeria. EMUfest is a platform for “authentic folk and roots music from across Africa and the World; celebrates diverse cultures through support for traditional multi-arts (various artistic disciplines); and creates a platform for free expression of artistic talent and initiatives,”... Read More
by Ekene Okwuegbunam On the 1st of October, Mango – the Spanish fashion line that has the Latin beauty, Penelope Cruz, as one of its faces – held a no-holds-barred shopping experience, offering amazing one-time discounts on all items in stock. The venue of the event was Mango’s outlet at Lagos’ glitziest mall, The Palms,... Read More
by Glory Enyinnaya One of the tips for a healthy financial life is to have an annual check-up. Similar to a health check, a financial check-up should be done on an annual basis to make sure your financial portfolio is healthy, trim the fat out of your budget, and make the most of your investments.... Read More
by Ekene Okwuegbunam As guests arrived at the Coral Hall on Idowu Martins, Victoria Island, strutting on the purple carpet, photographers and television anchors swarmed upon them. The were welcomed with the usual clicks and flashes of the cameras, and chitchat from the anchors. TW Magazine was 3, and it was time to celebrate! The... Read More
by Onyeka Nwelue Editor’s Note: These opinions are Nwelue’s opinions strictly. YNaija.com does not share this opinion in any way even though it sees itself as a marketplace for all ideas. I’ve never understood the Concept of God. It is amusing and at once, charming. I’m awed at anyone who came up with such School... Read More
by Chinelo Ibeziako Last week, we showed you behind-the-scenes photos from the making of the Jealous Me video, the first single off Emphirical’s debut album, titled Stop and Stare. The duo, who are signed to Vype Records, officially released their first video today! Voila, the official Jealous Me video: It was was shot in London... Read More
by Emmanuel Osanedum At a grand ceremony held at the Zinnia Hall of the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, the Nigeria LNG presented the winner of the 7th edition of the Nigeria Prize for Literature. Last year, in a controversial move, the judging Literatur committee announced a shortlist of 12 last year, but... Read More
On October 1, 2010, it was another day to drive home the message for women to take their health seriously. This was courtesy of the one-day seminar on breast and cervical cancer organized by the Pink Pearl Foundation (PPF) at the Winners Chapel Asaba, Delta State. Addressing the women, the founder of PPF, Orode Jade... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang [@ifreke] MONDAY: “So it was a long weekend!” was @alexyangs’ first tweet this Monday. Yes, it was. The Nigeria at 50 celebrations started off on Thursday and they were a big deal. According to @writegiftson however, it was time to move on. “Today is a good day to work for your... Read More
Today, the Management of the Nigeria LNG (NLNG) Limited is hosting the 7th Grand Award Night for the award and presentation of The Nigeria Prize for Literature and The Nigeria Prize for Science. The event holds 6.30pm at the Zinnia Hall of the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. The Special Guest of Honour is popular... Read More
FRIDAY 1) CINEMA LAGOS WALL STREET 2 with MICHAEL DOUGLAS & SHIA LABEOUF out at Genesis Cinema. Text GDC to 33533 or CINEMA to 33000 for other movietimes. N50/sms. Powered by One Number. 2) BISHOPS COTTAGE FAMILY DINNER Lots of fun, great company, interesting conversations and mouth watering dishes……all at the Cottage. Venue: 17b,... Read More
by Chinelo Ibeziako A few weeks ago, we featured the duo known as Emphirical and their new single, Jealous Me. Emphirical, who are signed to Vype Records, recently shot a video for the song. “The Jealous Mevideo will be officially released on Monday, October 11,” says Alex Yangs their manager. While we wait, below are behind-the-scenes photos from... Read More
by Sola Fasasi “Lagos Photo aims to establish a community for contemporary photography that will unite local and international artists, through images that encapsulate individual experiences and identities from across all of Africa. It also aims to use the medium of photography to address important social issues in Africa and capture the essence of Lagos... Read More
Rapper OD has released a new single from his second album, titled Drinks in a Glass. “It is a feel good song that shows OD in a different light – a more upbeat side [of him]”, says Ayeni Adekunle Samuel, CEO of BlackHouse Media Limited. This is the third single from the album – Got to Love me ft.... Read More
It’s the famous date 10.10.10 – and we’re back to the future! Four of the most exciting techie heads you will find in Nigeria will be joining us in the studio to talk ICTs, Nigeria and Development. How does Nigeria harness the power of New Media for development? What can we do with what we... Read More
On Saturday Oct 2, History was made as the Kwara State Government brought the best in Nigerian and global Entertainment live to Illorin, at the state’s official Nigeria@50 concert conceptualised and promoted by Outpost Investments and sponsored by the Kwara State Government with support from major co-sponsors Dana Airlines, Dansa Juice, Aquadana Water and Powerhorse.... Read More
by Sola Fasasi In celebration of Nigeria at 50, General Pype, the Podium Vybez/Storm Records recording artist, has released a piece of his new song –Forever Green, Nigeria We Hail Thee, which is his take on Jay-Z’s Forever Young. The full song will be available soon. Below are the lyrics of the song: “Me name Nigeria... Read More
by Sola Fasasi For three years, Harambe Nigeria has been a force for transformation in the agricultural sector. On the 1st of April, Harambe launched an agricultural business plan competition for agric entrepreneurs within the ages of 21 and 35. Entries for the competition came in from a broad range of agricultural activities, a few being... Read More
by Sola Fasasi Idols, an international music franchise has finally come to Nigeria. This weekend, the search for Nigeria’s next music superstar commences, as the crew of Nigerian Idols begin to hold auditions for the first season of the show. “The auditions will start with producers screening wanna-be singers on the first two days, and then... Read More
by Bunmi Babz A few days ago, I was in Abuja with a friend around Area 11, en route to the airport to reschedule a flight. It was pretty late in the evening, but I decided to take a taxi to the airport. After I’d waved down a few cabs with no luck, I jumped... Read More
by Sola Fasasi On the 9th of July the ‘Jedi Live in Laugh Wan Kill Me Die Comedy Extravaganza’, a blend of comedy, music and fashion, held at the Montgomery County Performing Arts Theatre, Tacoma Park Maryland. “The LWKMD Tour is the first of its kind…a show with class, style, a well sorted line up,... Read More
KayKay Omar I’m on the BRT bus on my way home today, and I am thinking: this nonsense BRT bus driver, please shut up! There he is threatening every ‘not-so-priviledged’ driver who tries to cut in front of him. “Enter! Enter now!” he snarls to passengers who have difficulty getting onto the bus. After sometime, it... Read More
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by Sola Fasasi On Saturday Oct 2, History was made as the Kwara State Government brought the best in Nigerian and global Entertainment live to Illorin, at the state’s official Nigeria@50 concert conceptualised and promoted by Outpost Investments and sponsored by the Kwara State Government with support from major co-sponsors Dana Airlines, Dansa Juice, Aquadana... Read More