One of the ways rape culture perpetuates itself is through sexual harassment. Sexual harassment which includes language that demeans women by targeting and sexualizing their physical appearance and non-consensual touching happens in every facet of life in Africa. But it is most pervasive in African markets. Because markets are often, cramped environments bustling with life...
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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: The Fabric of Nigerian Weddings – Adenike Olanrewaju ”Material made of lace is also popular for many Nigerian brides...
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OPPO Mobile Nigeria left former BBNaija ‘Pepper Dem’ housemates, Nelson, Thelma, Jeff, Joe and Enkay in awe as the brand surprised each of them with brand new OPPO F11 Pro smartphones during the #BBNaija Homecoming party. The former housemates smiled excitedly throughout the night as they couldn’t believe the amount of love, cheers and affection...
Read More@oppomobileng,
@opponigeria,
#BBNaija Homecoming party,
Avala,
BBNaija,
BBNaija ‘Pepper Dem’,
DJ Kentalky,
Ella,
Enkay,
Isilomo,
Jeff,
Joe,
KimOprah,
Nelson,
Nengi Akinola,
Ollie,
OPPO F11 Pro,
OPPO F11 Pro smartphones,
OPPO Mobile Nigeria,
Thelma,
Tuoyo
We’re drawing close to the end of our month with Japheth Omojuwa on Rubbin’ Minds and we have had compelling interviews, unexpected gems and quite a few insights. But he’s not quite done yet. This week on Rubbin’ Minds, Omojuwa will delve deeper into one of the most controversial topics of the week, the recently...
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At the April9ine headquarters in Abuja, the CEO of April9ine, Aluwaye Philip Ilegar announced Jake Okechukwu Effoduh Esq., as the Brand Ambassador of the company. “I am honored to have a great man represent our brand. Having known Effoduh for 13 years, my team and I are inspired by his personality and his dedication to...
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It’s been six months after February 23 National Assembly election with 109 Senatorial seats occupied and Senators sworn in. The All Progressives Congress (APC) maintains a commanding lead in the upper legislative chamber with the inauguration of Benjamin Uwajumogu, and former Borno governor Kashim Shettima returning as a Senator representing Borno Central. In perspective, APC...
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Lawyer and TFAA Alumnus, Jake Effoduh has just released his fashion collection to demonstrate “sustainable fashion.” Announcing the production of his fashion debut in collaboration with bespoke fashion company, April9ine, Effoduh spoke about the inspiration for his work. “By recycling fabrics; using only environmentally-friendly materials; and, cutting down on production waste by thirty percent, we...
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by Damola Morenikeji Yesterday, as I laid on the bed, after meditating, I started thinking of the person I am becoming. I caught myself in this thought and stopped. I had done this before; defining what I want, who I want to be, and what gifts I want to share with the world with love...
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Since it was published in 2007, The Wives (Kraft Books Limited) a play written by Professor Ahmed Yerima has become a prominent theatre staple, going through several reruns, rejigs and productions. With award winning titles like Little Drops and Hard Ground to his credit, Yerima, a former director of the national theatre, the national troupe...
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Yesterday, the United States Department of Justice released a statement announcing that 80 defendants, most of whom are Nigerians, have been charged with conspiracy to commit fraud, conspiracy to launder money, and aggravated identity theft. A number of the defendants, the statement said, are also facing substantive fraud and money laundering charges. Follow the links...
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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: Invictus Obi gets arrested and next thing the FBI releases a list...
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In 2009, pop singer Ciara released Never Ever, a self-referential R&B song about her past relationships where the love she received was nowhere near the love the gave. She says in an interview, ”I fought so long to try and keep it up — keep it afloat and to keep it together, and you got...
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Edwin’s passion for self-expression and creativity is built on two parallels – writing as a description of thought and fashion, in this case, crochet designing, as a medium for art and aesthetics, whereby every single yarn and pattern basically invokes nostalgia and often, a need to celebrate the unexpected. While crochet is rapidly making a...
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It has become somewhat farcical at this point. For months before hand, Endemol and Multichoice heavily promote their new season of Big Brother Nigeria, giving the federal government ample time to either censor the show or ban it entirely (spoiler: it can’t, Big Brother and the BBNaija franchising is aired on pay-per-view cable and not...
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Nigeria’s global identity, for so long, has been associated with internet scams and while nothing has seemingly been done to fix this smeared image, more cases of Nigerians committing fraudulent acts keep springing up. Yesterday, the United States Department of Justice released a statement announcing that 80 defendants, most of whom are Nigerians, have been...
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In the list of things that are fairly obvious but you would have never think to predict, is Davido’s music label DMW world arraigned in a public list alongside Hubmart Stores and The Assemblies of God Church in Nigeria. They were all part of a comprehensive list the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) published about...
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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: Is it possible for a wife to remain without sex while...
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Singer Jidenna has been making some online buzz for tweeting about wanting a wife and endorsing polyamory. His interview on The Breakfast Club sparked conversations online around polyamory and its misconceptions, and presented another configuration of relationships other than monogamy. Follow the links below to check out our latest stories: 5 Things that Should Matter...
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With her September 1 concert looming, award winning R&B star and vocalist, Waje has just released the visuals for the single video ‘Udue’ featuring Johnny Drille. ‘Udue’ is one of the fan favorites from the singer’s latest album ‘Red Velvet.’ Starring Waje’s stunning daughter Emerald as Johnny Drille’s love interest, the video was shot on location at...
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Ifan Michael’s supernatural period drama Foreigner’s God has to be one of the longest gestating Nollywood movies I have known, a movie brimming with star firepower in its cast. Just think of any actor working today, you will find them in this movie and now, we have been given a first look. Set in 1947...
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It has taken Nigeria a long, long time, but finally, we are Polio free. It has taken 30 years of continuous global intervention, and billions of Naira to tackle the infectious disease that primarily infects children causing significant nerve damage and in extreme cases, paralysis. As a childhood disease, Polio ravaged the world, causing millions...
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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: Real men don’t eat jollof rice with a spoon or worse,...
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On the internet today, controversy have lightly trailed the appointment of 53-yr-old Sunday Dare as the Minister of Youths and Sports by President Buhari. Dare has over two decade of journalism experience spanning over 25 years before 2016 when he was appointed as Executive Commissioner, Stakeholder Management, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). Follow the links below...
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The US Consulate in Nigeria launched its inaugural 4-day Documentary Film Festival from the 19th to the 23rd of August 2019 in Lagos. The festival brings award-winning contemporary American documentaries, independent narrative films, and storytelling know-how to its audiences in order to highlight the value of film in fostering understanding and cooperation. Declaring the event open, the...
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Chef Fregz,
debola williams,
IMagneto Dance company,
Inya Lawal,
Kemi Dasilva-Ibru,
Mahmood Ali-Balogun,
Maymunah Kadiri-Yusuf,
MTV Base,
Nike Majekodunmi,
Oma Areh,
Robin Hauser,
Russell Brooks,
US Consulate in Nigeria,
WARIF,
WIldflower PR
The annual Tour de France, unarguably the biggest cycling tournament in the world since its inception in 1903, has been dominated by Europeans, but with a few winners from the United States and Australia. Generally, France has the highest number of wins (36), Belgium (18), Spain (12) and Italy (10). But this year, history was made,...
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“Kit and Kin Initiative”,
African Continental Championship,
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Sustainable Development goals,
The Kit and Kin initiative,
Tour de France,
Victor Hugo Peña
The rising case of ‘illegal immigration’ globally is not a secret. It is a migrant problem that has been exacerbated by extreme poverty, war, corruption, wealth inequality, and famine. While it has its obvious consequences as seen in Europe and United States, the circumstances leading to migration have not been addressed and this has created...
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Last week, the internet went wild when the Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi posted via his twitter, a photograph of the first sex offender to be publicized from the Ekiti State sex offender’s list. Though the tweet has been deleted now, the photo has been reposted by several high profile feminists and social activists and...
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Jidenna has maintained an internet staying power for a while now, an infectious buzz that started when he radically transformed his looks from the suit-wearing slave-owner to an innocuously cool gangster. As such, women are drooling over him and men are becoming jealous. It has also helped that he’s released singles to generate a talking...
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Anyone in the music industry in Nigeria has long anticipated Osayaba Andrew Ize-Iyamu (known to you as Santi)’s debut album. Ever since his genre defining single Rapid Fire hit airways, it became obvious that the rapper turned singer had divergent ideas on how to market a media plan to his audience. But conversation had also revolved...
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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: Important first date question: What’s your ideal AC temperature? Mine is between...
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