By Feyisayo Adeyemi Last Sunday Rubbin Minds featured an exclusive interview with The Future Awards 2011 Young Person of the Year, Nnaemeka Ikegwuonu. As the award year is almost over, Rubbin Minds presenter, Adebola Williams, interviewed Nnaemeka on his experience as a winner of that category and what he had been up to since January... Read More
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By Seyi Lawal New movie co-produced by popular Nollywood act, Emem Isong, ‘I’ll Take My Chance’ will be premiered in Akwa-Ibom State capital, Uyo on September 24, 2011. According to an official statement issued by the Isong, the movie which is expected to hit the cinemas from December will be premiered in Uyo “as a... Read More
by Yemi Olowu 411 Entertainment and Storm 360 presents Yung6ix in his new Single “Oh My Gosh” as the rapper releases a high Octane follow up to his debut single “Follow Me” featuring Wizkid. On “Oh My Gosh”, Yung6ix raps emotionally about his current status and experiences in the Nigerian music industry. The track was... Read More
Ifreke Inyang Manchester City v Napoli [Etihad Stadium] European football is back in the blue half of Manchester after decades. The ‘noisy neighbours’ of the very successful red half of Manchester will be looking to make a statement of intent. They have started their domestic campaign on the high and sit in second... Read More
Ifreke Inyang Overdose has released the video for the song, ‘I can’t shout’ from his album, Hustle or Die. The rapper who is signed to X3M music, gives off a new sound and a new feel about him in this video. Expertly directed by Clarence Peters, the video is already gathering applause in... Read More
by Yemi Olowu Adol, finally drops the much anticipated video for the track, ‘Different’, from his album Orin. The Dudutoonz directed video was a fun one from start to finish and a lot different from his first single Orin.
Ifreke Inyang The management of Venia Consulting Limited announces the launch of the Venia Business Hub. An innovation in Nigerian corporate space, the Hub is a provider of serviced and virtual offices for entrepreneurs and business men across the country. The company also offers training, seminars, conferences and more importantly, links businesses to... Read More
Ifreke Inyang Later this evening, the 57th installment of the UEFA Champions League kicks off all around Europe. The excitement, suspense and drama returns to the stadia and our homes. The first round of matches may notl decide which team of the 32 will make it to the next elimination round, but... Read More
By Ifreke Inyang Ruff N’ Smooth, Ghana’s singing sensations, were in the United Kingdom recently to perform at the annual comedy show, Crack your Ribs hosted by the Nigerian comic, Julis Agwu. Factory78tv briefly met with the energetic performers after their brilliant stage performance; watch interview below:
By Seyi Lawal The 2011 edition of the Headies, formerly known as the Hip-Hop World Awards, will hold at the New Expo Hall of Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos on Saturday 22, October. According to organizers, the urban music awards aims at rewarding musical excellence and outstanding creativity by focusing the spotlight on the finest... Read More
by Abidemi Dairo The final lap of the eighth installment of the Nigerian Breweries sponsored reality television show, Gulder Ultimate Search: Champion of Champions, kicks off with the GUS team paying a courtesy visit to the Edo State’s governor, Adams Oshiomole. See live updates below… 2:40pm The Governor is represented by his deputy, Dr. Pius... Read More
Ifreke Inyang Damilola Oloye, plying under the moniker Oloye (Mr Money), has released a new track titled ‘Mess Around’. The songwriter cum singer is based in New York but was raised in Ibadan. Signed to a Nigeria based music label, Los Caballos Entertainment, the music enthusiast grew up listening to his father’s... Read More
by Stanley Azuakola Nigerian kidnappers release new manual The Association of Registered Kidnappers (ARK) rose from its annual general meeting in Onitsha, Anambra State last week, releasing a new manual to oversee the operations of its members. Under the new rules, kidnappers are now expected to attach every kidnaping project to clear developmental objectives. Below... Read More
by Onyeka Nwelue Hello. I am from Nigeria, a nation of cowards. The country where we let things go – we don’t like making troubles, but they keep coming to us. It is a country where we stage protests to make them look fashionable. It is a country where we script our future calmly; clearly... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche Australian actor, Andy Whitfield, the lead cast of season one of the hit TV series, ‘Spartacus: Blood and Sand’ is dead. He passed on yesterday Sunday September 11, 2011 at age 39, after an eighteen month battle with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. According to a statement released by his wife the beautiful young screen... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche Australian Samantha Stosur defeated American and former world number one Serena Williams 6-2, 6-3 to win the 2011 U.S Open yesterday, September 11, to earn her first grand slam title. She becomes the first Australian woman to win a major since Evonne Goolagong Cawley won Wimbledon in 1980. Visibly excited, she said... Read More
by WritersSpeakPoetry I wanted to write Just wasn’t sure what to write about Then I thought about the chatterbox I met on a bus some weeks ago To date, I wonder how a young lady in her mid-twenties could talk so loudly about herself and in a public bus She sat beside an elderly... Read More
[5th to 10thSeptember] By Ifreke Inyang [@Ifreke] MONDAY: “Morning good ppl. Just wnt 2 wish y’all a lovely week ahead, “ @DONJAZZY tweeted as the new week swung by. “May God bless our going out & our coming in, our hustle 2. in JESUS Name. Amen.” @AyoBankole was on his way out but... Read More
The Beat 99.9 FM’s On-Air-Personality, Olisa Adibua has issued an official apology for violently attacking a colleaque, Adewunmi Oyekanmi. See below for the exclusive apology obtained by YNaija. As has been widely reported I was involved in an altercation with a work colleague during the week. I am deeply regretful of what transpired and have... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche It’s been four years since dark skinned Timi Dakolo melted our hearts with his rich baritone voice and walked away with the grand prize at the West African idol competition. Four checkered years for the young man, surviving both personal and professional battles; four long years for us as we waited patiently.... Read More
byWilred okiche Terry G is born again! Ok maybe not but it seems like the man has discovered his spiritual side and he flaunts it to no small measures in his new album. He aims for the skies, names his album Terry G.zuz (a play on Jesus), earns his wings on the album cover... Read More
Glory Enyinnaya In spite of the natural law written in our hearts by the Creator, yet, there are many obstacles which prevent reason from the effective and fruitful use of this inborn faculty. These include the senses, the imagination and the disordered appetites which are the consequences of original sin. The senses The... Read More
By Chinelo Ngene Does God really care about us? Will war and suffering ever end? What happens to us when we die? Is there any hope for the dead? How can I find happiness in life? Have you ever pondered these questions? I came across them on a screen picture a friend had posted on... Read More
By Abidemi Dairo Management of The Beat 99.9 FM has officially responded to the highly publicized altercations between two of its employees, Mr. Adewunmi Oyekanmi and popular On-Air-Personality, Mr. Olisa Adibua. According to a press statement signed by the management of the urban radio station, the station’s authority is in control of the situation and... Read More
Below is the official statement issued by Adewunmi Oyekanmi on the incident of Thursday September 8 2011 where Oyekanmi was reportedly battered by The Beat 99.9 FM’s On-Air-Personality, Olisa Adibua. “My name is Adewunmi Oyekanmi, news editor with the Beat 99.9 Fm. An incident occurred at my work place within the early hours of... Read More
by Abidemi Dairo Reactions continue to pour in after the news broke on Olisa Adibua’s alleged assault on a junior staff of The Beat 99.9 FM. Adibua was alleged to have battered Adewunmi Oyekanmi, a programme editor for Naija Fm, a sister station to The Beat FM, at about 3 am of Thursday 8 September... Read More
Ifreke Inyang Ozone Cinemas in Sabo was the place to be as it recently premiered Cowboys and Aliens. The Hollywood blockbuster was premiered before a large audience that included Nomoreloss, one half of Rooftop MCs and other notable celebrities. The event started with a red carpet where fans revealed their high expectations from... Read More
Ifreke Inyang The drama and excitement is hitting fever pitch on the Dane 234 show. The judges promised that the competition was going to be tough and thorough, and that is exactly the contestants are experiencing right now as eviction begins on the Dance234 show. Four out of the twenty finalists; Asian Ntuk, Egiro... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche The Chocolate City group has announced 9th October 2011 as the date for the release of the much anticipated debut album of fast rising rapper, Ice Prince. The LP titled ‘E.L.I’ acronym for ‘Everybody Loves Ice Prince’ has already spawned two hit singles; the monstrous ‘Oleku’ and it’s successful follow up ‘Superstar’.... Read More
By Wilfred Okiche Fun lovers now have something to look forward to at the end of the year as KOGA Entertainment is set to host one of the biggest shows of the year, ‘Top 10 Mic’, scheduled for December 23, 2011 at Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos. There will be live musical performances from top ten... Read More
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