By Seyi Lawal Indigenous rapper, Kash 11, real name, Azeez Olanrewaju Ojutiku, has released two new singles this week. The rapper, who birthed his musical career in 1994 in the group DLB alongside two other friends, released these tracks; ‘You know Who I Be’ and ‘Airplane‘ under Tuaile Records/Goodmorning Entertainments a record imprint and... Read More
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by Seyi Lawal Yoruba lyricist, Material Elegbeje Ado has released the music video of his ’16 Bars’ single of the ‘Da Undisputed’ Mixtape. The new video features fellow music upstart rappers, DL and AY.
Ifreke Inyang I have been an Arsenal supporter for more than eight years. Before then, I followed Real Madrid from a distance. I was completely enamoured by the Galacticos and the sparkling football they produced game after game. My Arsenal love affair started from the middle of their unbeaten season. For some reason, I... Read More
By WilfredOkiche Barbados born pop star Rihanna has been named Esquire Magazine’s Sexiest Woman of the year. She celebrated this honor by posing nude on the cover of the latest issue of the men’s magazine. It is not her first nude cover as she has been photographed in various stages of nudity for other magazines... Read More
by Seyi Lawal Raising Bayelsa State born artist, Korkomikor has released the music video of his current single ‘Delete ‘em All’. The music video of the slow tempo riding track which was targeted at perceived enemies and haters, is plotted round the Mario Puzo’s classic mafia story, ‘The Godfather’ and was directed by James... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche As part of efforts to rebrand Nigeria, a group of young people have put together an online campaign tagged ‘419 Reasons to like Nigeria’. According to a press release from the group, the concept involves collating 419 positive attributes about Nigeria from as many contributors as possible including Nigerian bloggers, personal website... Read More
By Seyi Lawal To commemorate its tenth anniversary, telecommunication company, MTN Nigeria has, amongst many other activities, schedule a ten city musical concert across the country tagged ‘Power of Ten Concert’. The concert which will be ignited tomorrow September 9, in Markudi, will feature performances from ten artists from the mainstream music circle, including D’Banj,... Read More
By Yomi Kazeem My heart bleeds every time I see the news awash with reports of people gone missing. It’s a sad phenomenon we may, sadly, have to live with. Asides the occasion of kidnapping, a lot of people just don’t know where they are, hence they are lost. In service to humanity – without... Read More
On Monday September 5, 2011, the World Bank Vice President for Africa Region Obiageli Ezekwesili in Lagos gave a speech on ‘The Role of Media in Development’ at a policy dialogue with media top executive and linked with about 30 other African Countries by video conference. See speech below. The Role of Media in Development... Read More
by Sola Fasasi Remember the brilliant remix, “Oleku – ft. Snoop Dogg” which made waves last year? The talented music producer/DJ behind it, Teffler also known as Gidi’s Finest, is back this time with a load of even hotter remixes to share. Teffler presents Gidi’s Finest, the EP which features perfectly blended remix tracks from... Read More
by Seyi Lawal In a dramatic and romantic style, FAB Magazine’s Style Editor, Yoanna Pepper Okwesa got a marriage proposal from her fiancée at a cinema hall at Silverbird Galleria this evening. According to an eyewitness’ account, movie goers were settling in to watch the new Hollywood action flick starring Harrison Ford and Daniel Craig,... Read More
By Seyi Lawal The head office of Multi Choice Nigeria, was shut down earlier today, Wednesday September 7, 2011, over non remittance of tax. According to a New Agency of Nigeria (NAN) report, officials of the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS), had to shut down the owners of the cable television outlet, DSTV, after... Read More
Minister for Youth Development, Bolaji Abdullahi By Willfred Okiche The Honorable Minister for Youth Development, Alhaji Bolaji Abdullahi will host a Twitter town hall meeting with Nigerian youth tomorrow September 8, 2011, between 3 and 5pm. The initiative, which strike as a first from a public office holder in the country, will serve as the... Read More
by TheToolsman Our society is one where certain actions, phrases and words have been bastardized to levels where they mean little or nothing. I could go over a few of them but today, I’ll just go with the one currently riding my gears the most, ‘LOVE. Yes, the world’s favourite four-letter word (no, it’s not... Read More
By Isaac Anyaogu I knew I was in for an experience the moment I saw the guest list; Lola Shoneyin, Professor Akachi Adimorah-Ezeigbo, Joy Isi Bewaji, Seye Oke and Simidele Dosekun. If literature were a religion, I’d say I have been introduced to her most ardent fanatics. Then again, it was purposely intended to be... Read More
Ifreke Inyang [@Ifreke] @RIPFaceboook, a handle shrouded in mystery, says he killed Facebook all by himself. Off Twitter, he is studying in a Malaysian University and loves Tupac to no end that he blocks people that diss the rapper on his timeline. The anonymous @RIPFaceboook tells us a bit more about his experience on the... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang A few months ago, Yeka Onka won the first ever Nigerian Idols musical reality show, a feat she credits to her drive and determination. She was turned down twice during the show’s audition before she was finally picked at her third attempt. Apart from the huge cheque she... Read More
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
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
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