by Seyi Lawal The publishers of the posh quarterly FAB Magazine have revealed plans to introduce a new weekly Nigerian fashion and lifestyle online magazine, starting from this month, September. According to a press statement issued by the publishers, FAB Weekly, which will be available for free download, “will include the biggest Nigerian events, fashion... Read More
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by Abidemi Dairo The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, organizers of the annual Oscar Awards, have announced that the 2011 installment of the awards will be hosted by veteran Hollywood comedian, Eddie Murphy. A press release issued on Tuesday September 6, 2011, by the telecast producers, Brett Ratner and Don Mischer, reveals that... Read More
Ifreke Inyang The final shortlist of three for the 2011 Nigeria Prize for Literature has been announced. A statement issued by Ifeanyi Mbanefo on behalf of the organizers today, September 6, 2011, reveals that the initial shortlist of six released last month has further been thinned to three. The three finalists are ‘Eno’s Story’ by... Read More
By Seyi Lawal Grammy Awards nominated American singer, music composer/producer and rapper, Ryan Leslie will be collaborating with Storm Records on some projects real soon. According to Obi Asika, Storm Records’ boss, the American is a friend of the Storm music imprint and he’s in talks with the label’s management presently on working together on... Read More
Ifreke Inyang Now Music, management company of the producer cum singer, Terry G, has denied reports that the ‘Free Madness’ singer has tied the nuptial knot secretly. According to an entertainment news website, the highly controversial singer, Terry G, has wedded secretly; however, the management of the singer affirmed that nothing could be more... Read More
by Seyi Lawal The Orderly Society Trust, an NGO aimed at different governance project, is kicking off debates for aspiring Local Government Chairmen and Ward Councilors. In a press statement issued by the Foluso Idumu, project coordinator for Orderly Society Trust, plans are in top gear to spar aspiring politicians seeking election... Read More
by Stanley Azuakola NTA in denial over UN House bomb blast An organizational analyst, Mr Selle Itte has diagnosed the Nigeria Television Authority (NTA) with a peculiar case of post-traumatic denial (PTD) following their coverage of the August 26 UN House Bombing in Abuja. While other media outlets reported extensively on the incident, the... Read More
by Onyeka Nwelue Last night, I got the news of the death of one of Nollywood’s finest ladies, Geraldine Ekeocha. I felt terrible for so many reasons. There are a lot of deaths in the industry already, and they are all happening at the same time. Loss is something that thwarts the mind; just like... Read More
The 2011 installment of the annual Nigerian Entertainment Awards usually held in America concluded proceedings last night. The award ceremony which ran over four days, was concluded at the Sharp Theatre, Symphony Space, New York. See winners’ list bellow. Best Album of the Year – MI2- M.I Hottest Single of the Year – Oleku –... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang Red Media, parent company for ynaija.com, yesterday September 4, 2011 held a sendoff party for Damilola Oyedele, it’s erstwhile online editor at Brown Café in Ikeja. Oyedele, a graduate of Economics from the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, with her vision, drive and innovation brilliantly led the YNaija team from inception. The intimate... Read More
Capital Hill Music’s in-house producer cum performing artist, Tha Suspect, has released two new singles; The Way You Love Me and Gbogbo Suspect. ‘The Way You Love Me’, an Electro-House kind of music, is co-produced by Brazilian DJ, Bruno Barudi and features Soundcity Music Video Awards winning label mate, Illbliss while ‘Gbogbo Suspect’ is a... Read More
Hauwa Gambo Yanju Kusamo, a nursing mother of a five month old baby has been released by her kidnappers. Sources close to YNaija say she was set free by her captors 24 hours after the ransom was paid. Yanju says the kidnappers dropped her along Lagos-Ibadan expressway at about 1am... Read More
Ifreke Inyang “The last 100 days of President Jonathan has smirked of Olympian phlegmatism and byzantine anchorage. The truth is that Nigerians are righteously indignant of the years of locusts that they are not in the mood to put up with any vacillation or vacuous rhetoric on issues that have to... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche Nigerian gospel/dance music sensation, Kefeee, will get the biggest gig of her career so far when she opens for multiple Grammy Award winning singer, Indie Arie at the African festival of the Arts (AFA) in Chicago today. The ‘Kokoroko’ singer, who is listed as an official performer on the festival’s website, revealed... Read More
Sola Fasasi Kennis Music songstress, Essence Okoro Uwale – simply known as Essence, had her car jacked around Egbeda area of Lagos today Sunday September 4, 2011. According to a twitter update by the singer’s label mate, Kenny Saint Brown, the ‘Facebook Love’ crooner lost her Nissan Ultima this morning. “My girl Essence [just] had... Read More
by Yemi Olowu The Management of Fahrenheit Entertainments has exclusively revealed to YNaija that a full musical album by the late comedian, CD John will be released under the music imprint on the comedian’s first memorial. Speaking exclusively to YNaija, Ikechukwu Monyke, Fahrenheit Entertainments’ Executive Director, revealed his record label cum management company have the... Read More
by Yemi Olowu Artists from this year’s Hennessy Artistry were unveiled at the Likwid Lounge on Friday August 26, 2011. The theme song, which features Empire Mates Entertainments’ boss, Banky W; Flytyme act, Tiwa Savage; Trybes Records’s founder, eLDee Tha Don and is produced by Chocolate City’s Jesse Jagz, was performed at the event.... Read More
Ifreke Inyang [@Ifreke] Ohimai ‘MrFixNigeria’ Amaize is one of Nigeria’s youngest anti-corruption advocates. He is also is a communications strategist who expresses passionate belief in the use of the media as a tool for social reconstruction. He came into more prominence when he acted as Dele Momodu’s Campaign Manager during the Presidential election in April.... Read More
by Yemi Olowu Syndik8 Records’ front line act and Pepsi ambassador, Lynxxx, will kick off the northern region part of the ongoing ‘Lynxxx & Friends’ Campus Tour on Monday September 5, 2011 at the Medical Facility Auditorium of Benue State University. According to Wunmi Bakare, Syndik8 Records’ publicist, the ‘Change Ur Parade’ crooner will be... Read More
Starting from Sunday, September 4, 2011, the weekly Theatre at Tera will be hosting the Beeta Universal Arts foundation for four consecutive Sundays as they present the ‘Castle in the Air’ play. The play is directed by Israel Eboh and is scheduled for 3pm and 6pm every Sunday at the Terra Culture Centre, Tiamiyu Salvage... Read More
by UpNepa Test your knowledge of the Nigerian entertainment scene and stand a chance of winning free airtime from any network. Also, you can win VIP tickets to a comedy show, featuring ace comedians including Basketouth and Yaw, holding at Scintila, Lekki-Epe Express way today Friday September 2, 2011. Simply state which of the statements... Read More
by Abidemi Dairo Soundcity Music Video Awards and The Future Awards winning music producer, Esosa Douglas Osemwengie popularly known as Sossick, has released a new single, ‘Kosofo‘. The producer who got popular for lacing beats for mainstream acts including Storm Records rapper; Naeto C; erstwhile TC Records act, Durella and the late wordsmith, Dagrin... Read More
Banky W, eLDee Tha Don, Tiwa Savage and Jesse Jagz unite for the 2011 installment of the annual Hennessy Artistry Hennessy Artistry 2011 theme song
Taruwa celebrates fourth anniversary with its hundredth episode by Feyisayo Adeyemi Popular creative forum, Taruwa, hosted its 100th edition yesterday August 31, 2011 while celebrating its fourth anniversary. The event which was held at Bogobiri House was packed with lots of creatively entertaining artists who turned up to showcase their arts as well as to... Read More
Ifreke Inyang With just over a month to go till the 16th MOBOs take place in Glasgow, the nominees for this year’s Awards have been announced. And the impressive line-up of talent includes GOOD artiste, D’banj, Wizkid, Seun Kuti, Liquid and other African acts, who will all compete for Best African Act. In the... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang In a controversial move, the Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation, NBC, has banned D’banj’s new single,’ Oliver Twist’. According to an early morning tweet from the Mo’Hits’ boss and producer of the track, Don Jazzy, the new viral hit song has been banned by the NBC for containing lyrics the body categorizes as... Read More
by Yemi Olowu Rouge Vallari is a brand that provides women with classy designs that breeds timeless elegance. Each piece stands out with it’s own unique design. The Head Designer, ChiChi Iyiegbuniwe, is a graduate of Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Lagos who has transformed her childhood passion for fashion into her present brand.... Read More
by Nwilo Bura-Bari Vincent Nwilo Bura-Bari Vincent recently emerged as runner up in the inaugural Creative Wings Short Story Competition. Click! It comes twice. The first click may have a flash. But the second click does. The flash light comes blinding. But that isn’t my problem. I like it, especially when I’m placed on serious smiles with crisp... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche Though Jim Donnet is a Civil Engineering student of Covenant University, he has music on his mind. He is steadily focused on his craft as he works his way to the top. He shares the journey so far with YNaija. Describe yourself in one sentence. I’m simplicity personified. What kind of music... Read More
by Taiwo Damilola Title: Yes I Am Artiste: Etcetera Category: Album At a time when we hope and constantly pray for succor for our ears – succor from ‘tragic’ music – Etcetera’s indigenous brand of soft rock saves the day yet again! Yes I Am, Etcetera’s sophomore studio effort, comes a year after his 2009... Read More
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