by UpNepa (Nigerian Entertainment Police Authority) Two heads are better than one, people say. Efforts propelled by more than one person usually go further. It makes us wonder if that is the reason why many people form music groups rather pursue solo careers. We salute every music group that has made its mark on the Nigerian... Read More
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by Yemi Olowu The One Nigerian Boy Life House Exchange was inspired by Terence Sambo, for the love of poetry, spoken word and live acoustic music. The platform was created to give underground acts and unpublished writers the opportunity for a creative exchange. The first ONB Life House event saw budding writer Karen Young, read... Read More
by Yemi Olowu One of America’s legendary female vocalists, Chanté Moore is set to visit Lagos for a charity concert, which will also feature some of Nigeria’s finest musicians, including R n B crooner, Banky W and the rave of the moment WizKid. The event is organized in support of the True Health Foundation for the treatment of acute... Read More
by Tayo O This week we interview award winning story and children fiction writer Akachi Adimora-Ezeigbo. Three adjectives that best describe you? Honest, hard-working and kind. What’s the strangest question you’ve been asked about Roses and Bullets, your latest work? People have asked why I chose to write about the war, especially as so many... Read More
by Ada Igboanugo Veteran Nollywood actor and movie producer Sam Loco Efe (Efeeimwonkiyeke) was confirmed dead today, 7th August 2011, although sources say he passed away yesterday in his hotel room on set in Owerri. Sam Loco Efe was one of the most talented actors of contemporary Nigerian theatre and television. For many years, he... Read More
by Yemi Olowu This weekend on CNN Inside Africa, watch a special feature on Nigerian weddings, with an exclusive feature on Zapphaire Events MD, Funke Bucknor, who is one of the foremost wedding planners in Nigeria. Obruthe gives first hand experience of what a bride’s big day is like in Nigeria. Check out the... Read More
by Kenny Ookil In a time when most young people would rather seek security by clinging to a steady pay job, some others beg to differ and enjoy the high stakes and risk of business. The entertainment industry has indeed metamorphosed into a gold mine and apparently is becoming one of the most relevant sectors in the economy... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang This year’s Community Shield game will bring together two fierce rivals. And this of course, turns up the excitement several notches. Usually, the curtain raiser for the English season is a game between the current champions and the winner of the FA Cup. And for years on end, it has usually... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang [@Ifreke] Many don’t know that Olumide Durotoye is brother to popular rapper, Beazy. In his own words, “I’m just a guy that likes to speak his mind.” Lumi works for an energy company on the island and also manages Beazy and the company they started together, BeazyMusic Ent (BeMe). Lumi is our... Read More
by Obi Somto In this week’s edition of iShoot, Somto shows off the latest from On Point clothing on stunning backgrounds. Voila!
culled from Y! Magazine TIWA SAWAGE is a singer and a songwriter HOME Where do you live? On the Island. Favorite artist: I love Brandy. Sheets: ? Favorite Gadget: My blackberry. Favorite neighbourhood restaurant: Don’t really have one. I like the desserts at Ice-cream Factory though. Favorite cocktail: Malibu and Coke. GROOMING PRODUCTS Favourite beauty... Read More
by HD Have you had your eye on that oh so pretty girl at work but kept away because of perceived ‘work place wahala’? We spend so much time in the office or on various workplace assignments, that it is only natural for relationships to develop between some employees. Some of these relationships will... Read More
by Sola Fasasi The Naked Convos, an interactive series designed to create safe spaces where young men and women engage in open and honest conversations particularly about love, sex and relationships debuted on Sunday, July 31st, 2011 at the Bogo Biri House, Ikoyi, Lagos. Hosted by Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi, the event kicked off at 6:30pm. Wale ‘Thetoolsman’ Adetula, the convener of the... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche The Children of Haggai (COH) Foundation, a registered group set up to assist orphans get quality education introduces the 1-2-1 initiative; a programme through which individual members of the public, groups and corporate sponsors can pledge support and assume full responsibility for a child’s primary education. In this programme, fees are paid directly... Read More
by Lucy Goosey After last week’s “Back to Basics”, I was ready to dive into the world of makeup but then the beauty gods sent me a revelation: What good is a well painted face if you look like BuckWheat? So, in this week’s issue of The Beauty Spot, I will delve into the unchartered land... Read More
by Taiwo Damilola Remember Pope’s hiphop/afrobeat hit single from 2010? ‘Enjoy’ announced Pope’s arrival on the hiphop scene as a heavy hitter. He’s been working hard behind the scenes for a while, and now he’s set to push his work. Cackland Music and M.et.al proudly present new singles by POPE a.k.a Pope Da Hitman/Mr Enjoy. The new... Read More
by Taiwo Damilola Dot Star is a part of the Flygerian crew that produced Bigz and Tinie Tempah. Xpensive is one of his top hits and as if that wasn’t enough, he brought out eLDee, Lynxxx, Davido, Wizkid, Ice Prince and Dr. Sid on the remix. Listen here. Expensive Reloaded- Dotstar ft IcePrince, Lynxxx, Wizkid,... Read More
by Taiwo Damilola It’s a time of change for this artist! He first released the single Won So Pe a few months ago under the name ‘Kay D’, but this artist now goes by KDinee. He also changed the name of the song to ‘Aye Asoro’, a more befitting name, going by its hook. Listening to this... Read More
culled from Y! Magazine NIGERIA’S HOTTEST TV girl at the moment has no smiles for the selfish and the self-involved! What is your idea of perfect happiness? Waking up and being excited about a job I love, and being equally excited to return to a home and family I love. What are your favorite qualities... Read More
by Sola Fasasi If art is food for the soul, then theatre is one of its finest feasts. A few of decades ago, theatre in Nigeria thrived. The National Theatre in Lagos and hubs all over the country served as platforms for the best plays, musicals and shows to be performed and enjoyed. Renowned playwrights,... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche Hunky former Mr. Nigeria Bryan Okwara and sultry actress Nse Ikpe Etim blow up the cover of the upcoming issue of WOW Magazine. This sizzling cover shoot showcases two of Nollywood’s best for the summer body issue. Insights on how to achieve the perfect body for the summer are revealed, as well... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche On Friday, 5th August, MTV Base and Silverbird Television (STV) will celebrate the official launch of “The Big Friday Show”, a brand new Friday night entertainment show that is set to change the face of night time TV. It will every Friday night from 6:00pm-7:00pm on STV’s MTV Block. The Big Friday... Read More
by Taiwo Damilola Headies nominated IcePrince Zamani finally drops a video for his second single Superstar! Produced by Jesse Jagz and directed by Katung Aduwak, the video features cameo appearances by the GRIP Boiz, Eddie Madaki, Jesse Jagz and other Nigerians on the social scene in London. The single is the second off IcePrince’s long awaited... Read More
by Ada Igboanugo If you’ve seen the trailer, the question plaguing your mind probably is ‘how can a single train cause so much damage and chaos? What is about to pop out of the remnant of the damaged train?’ Super 8 is based on a script written and directed by JJ Abrams. As to the... Read More
by Yomi Kazeem In this day and age when every step is scrutinized and analyzed, one has to tread carefully. Very carefully. Nigerians are filled with angst, all of which is directed at the politicians of our time who have steered us away from proverbial Eldorado with steady, unnerving and hapless consistency. As such, in... Read More
culled from Y! Issue4 Why do you sing? I sing simply because I love it. It just brings a wonderful feeling I can’t explain. There’s nothing as good and passionate as doing what you love. Tell us about your music. Well, Glenn’s music is pretty much a blend of different wine. I like to think... Read More
by Ayodotun Osunkojo How many times has this been said? Too many, but have we ever stopped to think it through, maybe? I dare say this is one of the highest truths ever. Out of life’s many realities and the discoveries of man, this is a unique “revelation”. What exactly does this mean anyway? I,... Read More
by Taiwo Damilola As always, the spaceshipboi knows how distinguish himself from everyone else. IBK goes beyond the competition to drop a message through hot lyrical delivery. He teams up with mix Engineer Olaitan Dada on the Don Jazzy produced ‘Enigma’ beat. Enjoy! IBK Spaceshipboi – Enigma (I have a dream)
by Ifreke Inyang [@ifreke] Once more, YNaija congratulates @GbagaunDetector who emerged as the overall Twitter Personality for the First Quarter. Imisioluwa as he is otherwise called, finished ahead of @DrewBaba, @exschoolnerd, @eLDeethedon, @WaleGafar, @Tayo_Alayo, @MoCheddah, @TweetOracle and @Chukie_Lynxxx in the final polls and was announced the winner at the first #Hashtag party that held on... Read More
by Taiwo Damilola Young artistes are clearly on the rise all over the world, and Abdulwahab ‘Shayne’ Ayoola, Africa’s youngest music producer, rapper, singer and songwriter fits right into the group. Born on October 16, 1995, the young star got into music at the age of 12 when he teamed up with other youngsters to... Read More
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