by Yemi Olowu What: An evening with the Troubadours When: Saturday November 26 Where: Swe Bar Photos: Hycentt Iyerosah for YNaija
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by Hauwa Gambo On Thursday 24 November 2011, LEAP Africa celebrated five young leaders at its 8th Annual Nigerian Youth Leadership Awards at MUSON Centre, Lagos. The winners: Oladipupo Ajiroba, Babatunde David, Babafemi Oyediran, Tolulope Sangosanya and Priscillia Usiobaifo were showcased for their exemplary efforts to creating positive social impact in communities across Nigeria. Every year, LEAP solicits applications and nominations of youth who... Read More
by Hauwa Gambo On the 21st of December 2011, Art Lovers and beyond will congregate at the Civic Centre in Victoria Island, Lagos as part of the activities leading to the July 2012 Launch of the 1st solely Modern Arts University in Nigeria/ The Modern Day School of Arts. The Modern Day School of the... Read More
by ‘Ifreke Inyang The awaited launch of AfricanLiberty.org, Africa’s foremost Libertarian platform will go live at 12 noon on Thursday, 15 December. It will feature content from across the African continent mostly on issues concerning the economy with respect especially to free markets and individual liberty. It will also be the hub of several essay... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche Christopher Okagbue, the Anambra State born model has emerged the ultimate champion for winning the 2011 edition of the wildly popular Gulder Ultimate Search reality television show. For the final arc of the show, the four finalists: Christopher Okagbue, Tony Igwe, Kelvin Durst and Anastasia Azike were briefed by the show’s host, actor... Read More
by ‘Ifreke Inyang So, what? Just because it’s Banky W – it had to be hot? Snort. So we took our time to listen and find out if Mr. Capable brought it home again? And.. Oh yes he did! Banky W has given us a taste of what to expect from his forthcoming album titled ‘R &... Read More
by Hauwa Gambo Now taking place in Lagos on Tuesday 17 January, 2012, its talk-back time as 1,000 youths aged 15-30 years come face-to-face with 50 Brand / Marketing Managers in a no-holds barred Youth To Brand (Y2B) Session! They will reveal their favourite and not-so-favourite brands and take you, the custodians of those... Read More
by Chi Ibe Popularly known as “Miss Lexxie” Alexandra Klein (born January 24 1995) stage name Alexis, has everything it takes to be one of the brightest rising stars in the country. Though she is sixteen years old, she really is an old soul, mainly because of her love for the 50’s and 80’s musical... Read More
by Yemi Olowu The Nigeria Symposium for Young & Emerging Leaders presented by The Future Awards, just got richer with Dr. Kayode Fayemi, Executive Governor of Ekiti State joining the list. “The Symposium is driven by and centered around the next generation of Nigerian leaders between the ages of 25 and 40; and the discussants for the Symposium... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche From billionaire inventors, enduring movie stars to most wanted men, 2011 had its fair share of grim reaping. We recall some of the more famous – for those who touched our lives spectacularly – Jobs, Winehouse, Myers, Taylor, Whitfield – we say Rest in Peace. Muammar Gaddafi – It wasn’t a great... Read More
Samsmooth has returned with a brand new single titled “Ur Loving“. The Rapper/producer brings us a fine mixture of HipHop/High life and an appealing beat that will get you moving instantly. A lovely hook, crazy lines and amazing delivery. Check the song out and also watch out for samsmooth on several other tracks that will... Read More
by Chi Ibe RnB solo artiste, Djinee, sent us present on the 12th day of Christmas. His premiere single titled “Din Din” dropped yesterday. Djinee is quoted describing the idea behind the song as: “When a child is genuinely happy and grateful, he/she shows uncontrollable joy. Sometimes he/she makes unintelligible sounds that tell the joy inside.... Read More
By Adebola Williams Of course, Gene – superstar in every way – made it all worth it. As I drifted away to sleep on the couch in my bedroom, the phone rang again for the third time, with half-open eyes, I looked at the wall clock, it was 12:23 a.m. I had come home... Read More
by Hauwa Gambo Yes his flow is seamless! Yes the ladies love him! Yes he has opened shows and performed with Rick Ross, Plies and Gorilla Zoe! And oh yes he is Nigerian! With attention-grabbing performances from all around the world, TONESTAR isn’t a novice artiste. And he has decided to not wait till he’s no.... Read More
by Ndidi Ekeh We now live in a generation of phantom personalities… I admit! I do have a Facebook account with over 2000 friends and a Twitter account with over 500 followers. It is not because I am a local champion, a celebrity or even a popular self-accomplished individual. On the other hand, I simply... Read More
by Yomi Kazeem The letters were shared and in no time, shouts of joy and screams of agony filled the air. Finally, camp is over. I don’t know how that makes me feel actually. Three weeks ago, I could bet I wouldn’t miss it one bit but here I am, remembering good ol ‘mammy times’ and... Read More
Get a Job in Nigeria: INTAFACT Beverages recruiting in 33 Positions Federal University Wukari Taraba State recruiting En-Masse RTI recruiting SENIOR TECHNICAL MANAGER Sunlek recruiting in several positions RIDA NATIONAL PLASTIC LTD recruiting Senior marketing Execs International Supermarket recruiting in 6 Positions Brunel Energy recruiting National Institute for Legislative Studies (NILS) recruiting Pathfinder recruiting in... Read More
by ‘Ifreke Inyang Grammy award-winning ,’Dutty Rock’ crooner and dancehall/reggae superstar, Sean Paul, was in the UK promoting his upcoming single “She doesn’t mind” off the soon to be released 5th studio album ‘Tamohawk Technic’. He took time out of his busy schedule to sit with Factory78tv’s Adesope and Lanre to discuss all things Sean Paul, his new music directions as... Read More
by ‘Ifreke Inyang He is not 30 yet, but Chukwudi Osakwe is a Senior Architect with the reputable FMA Architects Ltd. The firm is one of the best indigenous Architectural & Design consultancy firms. They are responsible for some of the great buildings that adorn our city’s skyline such as the Saint Nicholas building which we gracefully occupy... Read More
by ‘Ifreke Inyang It is not always an easy task to pick the top ten phenomena in a year. But here we go. Here’s a quick warning: Our list is dominated by football, but we have chipped in a few moments from other sports that we absolutely enjoyed this year. And it is in no particular... Read More
The battle line appears to be drawn. Tomorrow, the president, Goodluck Jonathan is set to make real his decision to get rid of the subsidy on fuel. EnoughisEnough Nigeria, easily the premium voice for young people in politics, thinks it’s all bull, and says so without mincing words! See the release below: Despite the concerns... Read More
The British Council’s Creative Industry Expo – iCreative – ended last weekend and was no doubt a welcome milestone: a delightful coming together of the brightest and best from the arts, entertainment and all round creative industries. For a nation that witnesses few of such events centered on the creative, you can understand the excitement... Read More
by Chi Ibe Hitting the scene under independent self-owned Label Pillars Records, Seun (DJ ElShawn) and Adeniyi (Phlexdenary) picked up their skills whilst working the campus circuits and disc jockeys and developed an array of dance acts and choreographed performances during their spare time. They have both enjoyed a huge acceptance of their music,... Read More
By Aziza Uko Name: Sheraton Hotels & Suites Location: Abuja Category: Hotel My only comfort was the global brand name. On a two-day working visit to Abuja, my client lodged me in Sheraton Hotel. All-expense-paid the stay was, but you can trust Corporate Nigeria to drown you in enough work so that you forget to enjoy... Read More
Compiled by ‘Ifreke Inyang MONDAY *France and Germany says Europe needs a tougher treaty by March to cope with the eurozone debt crisis, in a move welcomed by European markets. *Ivory Coast’s Laurent Gbagbo becomes the first former head of state to appear at the International Criminal Court in The Hague. *A dozen luxury sports cars... Read More
Papy J says he does not have a particular style but he just flows with the rhythm, so expect a new style with every song he launches. His New single ‘Injure me’ was produced by the fast rising DJ. Klem, and true to his words, it’s a potpourri of flavours. He is very selective about the... Read More
by Hauwa Gambo Young Paperboyz have released the first single titled “I’M A Boss” featuring RacenNext from the upcoming Mixtape, “Naija Boss Mixtape” which would be coming out in January 2012 off the Bandamusic label. Young Paperboyz is a Hip/Hop, R&B and Pop group made up of Nigerian boys based in Ukraine. Follow Young Paperboyz twitter @YoungPaperboyz and look... Read More
“You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.” – Zig Ziglar Prince William and Kate had no need to start small. There is a ready empire for them but most people have to pursue their wild dreams from the start, taking an exotic flight of adventure... Read More
by Seyi Lawal ‘Mogbona’ is the brand new video from K-SOUL featuring UK-based female rapper, Momo. It was directed by Tomrobson (Lynxx – ALABUKUN)/Special effects by MEX (M.I. – SAFE)… The video boasts choreography from “Watch It” (Malta Guinness Street Dance Runners up) and outrageous cameo appearance from Channel O VJ Derenle doing what he does best! A definite PXC signature,... Read More
Get a Job in Nigeria: “Microsoft Nigeria Job Vacancy for Business Development Manager” plus 10 more Microsoft Nigeria Job Vacancy for Business Development Manager Lekki Concession Company Recruits Financial Reporting Accountant WAEC recruiting Computer Programmmer Leading Commercial Banking Institution recruiting ED. EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN PLASTIC INDUSTRY Sunlek Recruiting in Lagos, Abuja and kaduna VIXA... Read More
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