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
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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
by Rotimi Martins Just last year, a teenage rap maestro, Kida Kudz stormed into our consciousness. He seized the attention of fans and entertainment critics at the Peak Talent Show 2 where he impressed the audience with his infectious rap performances. For a 15 year old, Kida’s swag and energy was captivating. So, it... Read More
by Yemi Olowu On August 6, 2011 Actress and Singer, Lala Akindoju hosted sections of Lagos’s acting community to the first ever Open Mic Theatre, an evening of performances, drama and excitement. It was an informal evening to share with the best acting talent as well as the upcoming – and saw performances by Nse... Read More
by Sola Fasasi Tunde Bakare is the leading pastor at the Latter Rain Assembly, Lagos who was running mate to 2011 presidential candidate General Buhari. On Sunday, 28th August the preacher delivered a fiery sermon where he lamented about the Boko Haram attacks, national violence, President Jonathan, General Olusegun Obasanjo and the state of the... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang [@Ifreke] The second quarter of the Twitter Persona series has produced its first monthly winner. In the month of July, we profiled four Twitter personalities who let us into their individual experiences on the social networking site. That list included @BabaOloriokoBB, @Prodeegy, @sm1hot and @ItsjustAYO. They then took their turns in campaigning... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang [@Ifreke] Once more, YNaija congratulates @Prodeegy who won the July Twitter Personality Poll. Seyi Longe, as his official documents bear, finished ahead of @BabaOloriokoBB, @sm1hot and @itsjustAYO. The Second Quarter of the competition is still in full swing, and this is where it all begins. It’s time to vote and decide who... Read More
by Yomi Kazeem This, for obvious reasons, might anger Arsenal fans. However it is important to state that it was written from the perspective of a soccer neutral without bias for any of Arsenal’s adversaries. It should read as what it is – A pure piece of literature. Enjoy. On August 28, soccer fans witnessed... Read More
by Chiagoziem Onyekwena Title: Endowed (Remix) Artiste: D’banj Category: Video To paraphrase a popular catchphrase – in Nigeria, music videos are getting richer and richer while the music itself is getting poorer. Piss-poor. By steadily making mediocre cameos on other people’s songs – Lagos Party (Remix) – and recording iffy singles of his own –‘I... Read More
culled from Y! Magazine (Issue 4) Kemi Awoyemi, Student How would you describe your faith? I would describe my faith as an absolute, unflinching belief in God and His Word. Is your faith a product of what you believe in? Faith and belief system are two words that can be used interchangeably and not necessarily... Read More
by Sola Fasasi Praiz currently released two new singles I Love You and Jekalo, and he’s already setting our ears ablaze. YNaija caught up with Praiz for a brief chat on his music and the man behind it. What inspired your new singles? I Love You was inspired by the need for lovers to re-ignite their... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche AGDC creative careers summer camp is a 2-day summer camp aimed at enlightening teenagers on how to start off careers in the media and information technology sectors with particular focus on filmmaking, TV presentation, mobile application development and photography. The aim is to get your wards thinking about their career goals so... Read More
by Stanley Azuakola President Jonathan lists achievements As President Jonathan counts down to his first 100days in office, his spokesman, Reuben Abati has released an impressive list of achievements by the government in so short a time, promising Nigerians more of the same in the coming months and years. Below is a reproduction of Mr... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang What a year it is turning out for super producer, Don Jazzy and his protege, D’banj. Earlier this year, to everybody’s surprise, they got signed to Kanye West’s GOOD record label. Don Jazzy already has production credits to his name on the track ‘Lift off’ by Jay Z & Kanye West, which... Read More
by Yemi Olowu On Tuesday 30th August 2011, Taruwa is celebrating 4 years and 100 shows at Bogobiri, Ikoyi Lagos. The Taruwa crew, headed by founder Lydia Idakula-Sobogun were on the Rubbin’ Minds TV show, Channels Television yesterday where they shared the story so far. Taruwa has been the hub for creative minds to meet... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang [@Ifreke] Last weekend, it wasn’t twitfights that set Twitter alight – it was, er, blog fights. Apparently put off by the concept of ‘Twitter celebs’ on the social networking site,@TheGothPrince decided to pour out his venom as a guest blogger on @Terdoh’s blog. “Remember when twitter was the fun go-to site where... Read More
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