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September 18, 2019

Second time’s the charm at love for Ireti Doyle and Wale Ojo in new blockbuster ‘Kasanova’

Love conquers all in Fojo Media’s new romantic-comedy ‘Kasanova’ staring Ireti Doyle, Wale Ojo, Toyin Abrahams, AY, Odunlade Adekola and Ayo Mogaji.  The love comedy; one of the first features between FilmOne and Fojo studios, presents a tale directed to capture the possibilities of old love whilst shedding light on the ups and downs of ... Read More
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September 18, 2019

5 Things that Should Matter Today: 26-year-old Joana Nnazu Kolo has been nominated as commissioner in Kwara

In Nigeria, youth representation in governance and politics is still a mirage. That said, we’ve seen Seun Fakorede (27) and Debo Ogundoyin (31) emerge as commissioner for Youth and Sports in Oyo and speaker of the Oyo House of Assembly respectively. Now, in Kwara, the state governor Abdulrahman Abdulrasaq has nominated 26-year-old Joana Nnazua Kolo... Read More
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September 17, 2019

Eventi to host Lagos Cocktail Week for entrepreneurs, bar attendants

Africa’s largest cocktail experience is almost here again! Lagos Cocktail Week 2019 (LCW) is set to take place from October 16th – October 17th 2019. LCW stakeholders and partners including, Freya Doessel , Brand Manager, Fayrouz Nigerian Breweries Plc; Tiyan Alonge, Brand Ambassador, Diageo Reserve Brands; Funke Babs Kufeji, Editor-in-Chief, Thisday Style and Kola Oshalusi,... Read More
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September 17, 2019

Here are the terrible tweets from men about the serial killer on the loose in Port Harcourt

Although the activities of a Port Harcourt serial killer murdering women in hotels has trapped the state in a haze of fear for months, social media is only just coming to terms with these murders when yet another woman turned up dead recently. #ProtectPHGirls and #PHSerialKiller became buzzy hashtags pushed towards drawing attention to this... Read More
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September 17, 2019

New Show Alert: Ndanitv’s F.O.M.O premieres this September

F.O.M.O is a brand new web series coming to your screens this September. The show explores the complexities of friendships and relationships and is centered around the life of Sukanmi, a young man trying to secure funding for his start up while also trying to find love. Starring Tosin Ibitoye, Tobi Bakre, Tomike Adeoye, Bukola... Read More
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September 17, 2019

5 Things that Should Matter Today: Is ‘Kasanova’ the best romantic comedy since ‘Isoken’?

Frankly, I’m yet to see Oluseyi Asurf’s Kasanova, which is out in cinemas. And although the film’s marketing was quite anaemic, it has trickled in some positive, glowing reviews nonetheless. One of them is Daniel Okechukwu’s review for Culture Custodian – it’s a pretty insightful take that plumps the complexity of the film, which stars... Read More
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September 16, 2019

Here are the funny tweets we saw from Nigerians on the internet today

Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social issues, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. Here are the ones we saw today: Are people from Mali automatically Marlians??? — valking♔ (@_valkiing) September 16, 2019... Read More
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September 16, 2019

Stay ALAT this December with Africa’s first fully digital bank

In recent years, research has shown that digital platforms remain a rising factor due to synergies of qualitative data, flexibility, and faster response to market changes. No banking app has provided these more effectively than ALAT by Wema, earning it several accolades including the ‘Best Digital Bank in Africa’ at the Asian Bankers Award and... Read More
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Serial Killer
September 16, 2019

An alleged serial killer has killed 9 women in Port Harcourt & the Nigerian police is blaming the victims

The first time I heard about the serial killings in Port Harcourt, it wasn’t from the Nigerian police. There was no public statement detailing the deaths of young women in hotel rooms across the state, no warnings to the citizens to avoid certain hotels, no details of an investigation to catch the culprit or culprits.... Read More
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YIAGA
September 16, 2019

YIAGA Africa, the World Movement for Democracy (WMD) and the African Movement for Democracy (AMD) have released the single, ”Democracy” in commemoration of this year’s International Day of Democracy. The single which is off the Music as a Messenger for Democracy Project featured musicians from Senegal, Mali, the Gambia, Nigeria and Togo. The song’s lyrics,... Read More
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September 16, 2019

5 Things that Should Matter Today: Beyoncé is releasing a behind-the-scenes documentary on ”The Lion King: The Gift”

The release of Disney’s 2019 remake of The Lion King, and Beyoncé curating a soundtrack for the project, were two big cultural events this year has witnessed. And although the singer recently lost in all her categories in the Emmys, she’s still making black-centered art which we love her. Now, she has collaborated with U.S.... Read More
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September 15, 2019

Postpartum depression, African tech, patriarchy – Here are the best Nigerian articles of the week

Each week here at YNaija, we round up the best Nigerian writing on the internet, highlighting the stories, profiles, interviews and in-depth reporting that rise above the daily churn. Here are the ones that caught our attention: How to Survive a Heat Wave – Chika Unigwe ”What happened next, happened quickly. She remembers the phone... Read More
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September 13, 2019

The YNaija Cover – 13th of September

Follow the links below to check out our latest stories: 5 Things that Should Matter Today: The PDP has advised FG to reverse its decision on VAT increase from 5% to 7.2% Don’t be deceived by the recent support for Bobrisky, TERFs are still a big problem https://ynaija.com/7-times-tiwa-savage-ruled-with-sexual-autonomy-in-her-music-videos/
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September 13, 2019

Are you ready for Lagos Comic Convention 2019? Africa’s biggest geek and pop culture event returns this September!

In its eight-year of growing Africa’s creative industry, Nigeria’s own Comic Convention goes FEARLESS and triples the fun from 19th to 21st of September 2019. Lovers of comics, animation, film and gaming are in for the time of their lives at the Fearless Lagos Comic Convention 2019 – their first ever 3-day event. The Lagos... Read More
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September 13, 2019

Sunlight sponsors the LFW Fashion Focus Talks 2019

This year, as part of Sunlight Nigeria’s women empowerment agenda, Sunlight Nigeria sponsored the Fashion Focus Talks. At the session, Mai Atafo was invited as the Sunlight facilitator for the event which took place at the Alliance Francaise, Mike Adenuga Building Ikoyi, Lagos on the 10th of September 2019. This year’s theme, #BeyondCreativity, addressed the... Read More
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September 13, 2019

Glitz, glamour as inaugural class of MultiChoice Talent Factory Academy graduates

History was made on Thursday as the inaugural set of students of the MultiChoice Talent Factory West Africa Academy graduated in flying colours after a full year of training in film and television production. The graduation ceremony held at the Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos. The students, both Nigeria and Ghana, underwent a 12-month tuition-free training in... Read More
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Shade corner
September 13, 2019

The shady bunch are back for a third season of The Shade Corner

The shady bunch are back. Accelerate TV’s sleeper hit The Shade Corner, has finally overcome its growing pains to become the premier commentary driven talk show on the Nigerian webseries circuit. Anchored by Akah Nnani, the show has covered a myriad of topics, encapsulating that crucial millennial mix of ennui, cynicism and sarcastic humour. Now, The Shade... Read More
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September 13, 2019

5 Things that Should Matter Today: The PDP has advised FG to reverse its decision on VAT increase from 5% to 7.2%

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has advised the Federal Government to reverse its decision to increase the Value Added Tax (VAT) from 5 per cent to 7.2 per cent. The party in a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr Kola Ologbondiyan on Thursday in Abuja said that the PDP rejected the decision. Ologbondiyan... Read More
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Bobrisky
September 13, 2019

Don’t be deceived by the recent support for Bobrisky, TERFs are still a big problem

Everyone expected it, but we were all still genuinely surprised when it happened. For nearly a year, Idris ‘Bobrisky’ Okuneye, Nigeria’s most prominent transwoman, had teased preparations for her 28th birthday party. Born into a comfortable middle class, and having been interrogated persistently for her decision to lighten her skin and her somewhat dodgy public... Read More
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September 12, 2019

5 Things that Should Matter Today: Here’s what you need to know about Asa’s upcoming album ”Lucid”

It’s been five years since Asa released her last album Bed of Stones, and while we have been waiting for her to release another project, she’s been magnanimous enough to release singles off her upcoming album, which she announced yesterday on her Instagram page. Titled Lucid, which is her fourth body of work, we’ve been... Read More
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Gambia
September 12, 2019

Sex tourism is thriving in the Gambia, but is it wrong if it is consensual?

West Africa has sex tourism situation. I would ordinarily call it a ‘problem’ but I believe the situation requires more nuance than that. In Nigeria, sex tourism manifests as white homosexual men choosing long connecting flights that have a long term detour through Lagos to engage the country’s queer community. In Ghana and Gambia, the... Read More
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