by Lanre Azeez Erstwhile Soundcity Veejay and movie actor, Denrele Edun had a brief chat with YNaija. The Glo Naija Sing’s backstage host revealed how he hooked up with Africa’s leading music channel, Channel O for his new gig. What’s the new job? Channel O is re-branding and so they have picked 5 new faces... Read More
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by Ifreke Inyang On Rubbin’ Minds today, we will have three segments of interviews. The first segment will be a brief discussion on the Legislative Internship Programme at Africa Leadership Forum (ALF). The Africa Leadership Forum (ALF) was initiated in 1988 by former President Olusegun Obasanjo. It was adopted by leaders of other African... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang On Rubbin’ Minds today, we will have three segments of interviews. The first segment will be a brief discussion on the Legislative Internship Programme at Africa Leadership Forum (ALF). The Africa Leadership Forum (ALF) was initiated in 1988 by former President Olusegun Obasanjo. It was adopted by leaders of other African... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang Former member of KC Presh, Kcee was in the UK recently. He stopped over at the Factory78 where he talked explicitly about the rumours about the breakup of the group and their respective solo journeys. Mr Okpekete as he is known these days talked about the support he has been getting for... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang Elvis Chuks’ next production comes in the wake of recent rape incidents across the country. In a bold step aimed at raising awareness, Elvis is set to release a new movie titled ‘Victims of the Society’. “This movie is intended to educate people on the ills that the children and the society... Read More
Hundreds of young Nigerians in Port Harcourt trooped out in their numbers to compete for a chance to win the $100,000.00 (One hundred thousand naira) prize money for winning the Season II of the Nigeria Idols reality TV show yesterday. With registration still open at the venue, more of that number is expected today the second day of... Read More
by seyi Lawl Scandalous comedian, Baba Suwe, real name Babatunde Omidina has done his first excrement since his arrest by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, when scans showed he had substances believed to be cocaine in his stomach. According to an official statement issued by Ofoyeju Mitchell, the agency’s Head of public Affairs,... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche ‘’Everybody Loves Ice Prince’’, the debut album from Chocolate City rapper Ice Prince Zamani finally arrives amidst the kind of hype and hoopla that would make many an industry veteran green with envy. Is it the best thing to hit the market since M.I sent everyone packing with “Talk About It” or... Read More
by Seyi Lawal Maybach Music boss, Rick Ross threw his fans and associates into a big scare after he experienced a brief heart seizure aboard a Memphis, Tennessee bound flight today, Friday October 14, 2011. According to reports from popular celebrity gossip news website, TMZ.com, the self-proclaimed Teflon Don, fell unconscious minutes after his flight... Read More
By Willfred Okiche British singer Adele leads the pack of nominees for this year’s American Music Awards with a total of four nominations including Artist of the Year. Her sophomore record ‘21’ is the highest selling album this year yet in the U.S. with 3.5million copies sold so far. Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, Katy Perry,... Read More
Upmarket retailers, Woolworths, are set to open up outlets in Nigeria, only weeks after hitting the Tanzanian and Ugandan market. In a major announcement, the South African giants listed Lagos, Lekki and Ikeja and the Polo Park in Enugu as cities where they will open up shop. The business deal is a joint venture with... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang Former Destiny’s Child member, Kelly Rowland has dropped a video for her song, Lay it on me. The song is the second single off her third solo album titled ‘Here I am’. But this, is not even the talk making the rounds in music circles. In a steamy clip directed by Sarah... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang Former Destiny’s Child member, Kelly Rowland has dropped a video for her song, Lay it on me. The song is the second single off her third solo album titled ‘Here I am’. But this, is not even the talk making the rounds in music circles. In a steamy clip directed by Sarah... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang The Super Eagles handler, Samson Siasia, has been the target of abuse and criticism after the National team failed to qualify for the 2012 African Cup of Nations. And the voices from most quarters have called for his sack. The Nigerian Football Federation however says a decision will not be taken till... Read More
by Seyi Lawal The highly anticipated Nollywood movie, Two Brides and A Baby is scheduled to start screening from November 25, 2011 in cinemas across the country. “However before the cinema debut for the Blessing Effiom Egbe’s movie, a grand premiere will be held at the prestigious Genesis Deluxe Cinema on Thursday, November 17,” a... Read More
by Seyi Lawal The highly anticipated Nollywood movie, Two Brides and A Baby is scheduled to start screening from November 25, 2011 in cinemas across the country. “However before the cinema debut for the Blessing Effiom Egbe’s movie, a grand premiere will be held at the prestigious Genesis Deluxe Cinema on Thursday, November 17,” a... Read More
by Seyi Lawal Multiple award winning Congolese movie, ‘Viva Riva!’ will be screened in Nigeria from December 1, 2011. The Djo Tunda wa Munga directed MTV Movie Award winning feature film has been launched in many other African countries including The Democratic Republic of Congo, South Africa, Botswana, Kenya, Uganda, Lesotho and Swaziland. “This is... Read More
by Seyi Lawal Multiple award winning Congolese movie, ‘Viva Riva!’ will be screened in Nigeria from December 1, 2011. The Djo Tunda wa Munga directed MTV Movie Award winning feature film has been launched in many other African countries including The Democratic Republic of Congo, South Africa, Botswana, Kenya, Uganda, Lesotho and Swaziland. “This is... Read More
Do you think you can sing? Become the next Nigerian Idol and win a USD100,000 in cash and recording contract as Nigerian Idol auditions comes to Port Harcourt. Auditions hold on Friday 14th and Saturday 15th October 2011 at the Presidential Hotel by 7am. You can also get a chance to Party with Nigga Raw,... Read More
Capital Records’ Soundcity Music Video Award winning rapper, Illbliss has released yet another single, ‘Anam Achi’ off his upcoming sophomore album, Oga Boss. Listen to track below. [audio:http://static.ynaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Anam-achi-kwanufinal-1.mp3|titles=Anam achi kwanu(final) 1]
Capital Records’ Soundcity Music Video Award winning rapper, Illbliss has released yet another single, ‘Anam Achi’ off his upcoming sophomore album, Oga Boss. Listen to track below. [audio:http://static.ynaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Anam-achi-kwanufinal-1.mp3|titles=Anam achi kwanu(final) 1]
by Seyi Lawal Veteran comedian and Yoruba movie actor, Baba Suwe, real name, Babatunde Omidina, is reportedly arrested at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport for allegedly possessing outlawed substance. According to reports from different media platforms including national dailies and online portals, the ace comedian was remanded by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA,... Read More
Singer KCee of the now defunct group KC Presh has dropped a new single titled “Carnival’’. The record is a theme song for the Calabar carnival and was originally recorded by the duo KCPresh last year but KCee has gone ahead to record a new version sans his former bandmate. Is it any good? You... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche ‘’Yes Boss’’ is the first solo single from rapper Slim Boribo, real names Michael Nwanokwai. He was born in Asaba, Delta state and was formerly in the group Da Legion before branching off solo. The single was produced by Mecca E, keyboardist and producer for P-Square and mixed by Leony who also... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang The last Rubbin’ Minds show was an exciting one. Usually, the one hour programme starts with a review of the issues that made headlines during the week. But last week, the focus was in Chude Jideonwo’s words “not on the news but on the newsmakers”. True enough, the guests were Karen Igho,... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang The last Rubbin’ Minds show was an exciting one. Usually, the one hour programme starts with a review of the issues that made headlines during the week. But last week, the focus was in Chude Jideonwo’s words “not on the news but on the newsmakers”. True enough, the guests were Karen Igho,... Read More
by Yemi Olowu Now that BlackBerry service across Europe, Middle East, Africa and India has been restored, with users being able to operate their device effectively, the Research In Motion (RIM) Founder and Co-CEO, Mike Lazaridis has released a video on Youtube to explain the reason behind the BlackBerry service outage and to assure users... Read More
by Yemi Olowu Now that BlackBerry service across Europe, Middle East, Africa and India has been restored, with users being able to operate their device effectively, the Research In Motion (RIM) Founder and Co-CEO, Mike Lazaridis has released a video on Youtube to explain the reason behind the BlackBerry service outage and to assure users... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang The first edition of the annual New Media Gathering Africa will hold in Lagos on the 7th and 8th of March, 2012. This announcement was made by leading media content and communication company Red Media Group (RMG) and frontline ICT consulting firm, Paradigm Initiative Nigeria (PIN), who will partner together for the... Read More
by Ogunyemi Taiwo Bankole Technology grows wide and Africa’s level of Adoption has been quite revolutionary especially with the use of social network which makes information accessed more easily. From hi5 to Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and other mediums, information has been easily accessed and this is an open ground to explore maximally just like the... Read More
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