by Ifreke Inyang The organizers of the popular annual music awards, The Headies (which used to be known as HipHopWorld Awards) have announced the nominees for this year via the official website www.theheadies.com, and on the Beat 99.9 FM yesterday. Chocolate City rapper Ice Prince, tops the list with nine nominations. The rapper behind the monstrously... Read More
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by Taiwo Damilola Akwa Ibom born Sleek Daniell discovered his passion when he fell in love with music at the age of 12. He started as a break dancer, mimicking dance moves by the late pop star Michael Jackson, Usher Raymond, Sisqo and Ginuwine. Professionally, he started as an artist in 2004 when he recorded... Read More
by Chi Ibe Over 300 job positions in Nigeria. Check them out below! Project Managers, Electrical Engineers, Mechanical Engineers http://www.getnaijajobs.com/project-managers-electrical-engineers-mechanical-engineers-t8488.html Oil & Gas Coy: Mechanical/Piping Designer /Auto Cad Engineer http://www.getnaijajobs.com/oil-gas-coy-mechanical-piping-designer-auto-cad-engineer-t8481.html Oil & Gas Coy: OIMR Vessel Rep, Document Controller http://www.getnaijajobs.com/oil-gas-coy-oimr-vessel-rep-document-controller-t8480.html ROV Specialist – Deep Water, Rotating Equipment Engineer http://www.getnaijajobs.com/rov-specialist—deep-water-rotating-equipment-engineer-t8479.html Leading Oil & Gas company recruiting,... Read More
by Sola Fasasi In April Nigerians witnessed an unprecedented use of social media tools and electronic applications to bring people together to demand for change and monitor a credible election process. But just how did we bring about this change? The Social Media and Governance (SMAG) project will attempt to answer this question by exploring... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche The doubly talented duo Peter and Paul Okoye, current wave-making sensation Wizkid and talented rapper Ice Prince will all perform at the 2011 Afrobeats festival in London. The carnival is set to hold at the HMV Apollo Hammersmith London on Sunday 28th, August and will be hosted by DJ Abrantee of Choice... Read More
by Stanley Azuakola Nollywood shines again The countdown is on to the most anticipated event of the year: the release and screening of six new thrillers from the stables of the award winning producer of Iyawo Obama. The event will take place next Sunday at the Silverbird Cinema, Lagos. The movies to be screened include... Read More
by Ifeanyi Dike Jr Title: Moments with Mo Category: Television Executive Producer: Mo Abudu IT’S common to find people attempting to compare Moments with Mo to the Oprah Winfrey Show. I think the only similarity between them is the sitting arrangement. The show gets a lot of DSTV street cred, so there are high expectations.... Read More
by The Toolsman Two out of three theory? I’m sure some readers are wondering what the heck that is. Well, just as it is, two out of three, thats all a woman needs to meet the “I’ll bed you/I’ll wife you” criteria for most guys. You might have heard guys talking about TAF, TFA or... Read More
by Taiwo Damilola ‘Carnival Queen’ is the fresh single from rapper Cyrus tha Virus. A potential monster party hit, Cyrus takes a step away from his usual style and manages to deliver high-octane, adrenaline pumping music already making its way to dance halls, clubs playlists and radios all over the country. Listen to the track... Read More
by Taiwo Damilola Model and singer, Ego, has released songs like ‘Omalicha’ and ‘Thinking about you’, and now she gives fans her new offering, ‘Alcohol’. Ego Omalicha (born Jennnifer Oduah), made an impressive debut with the release of ‘Omalicha’, written and produced by Harrysong and Del B. She was featured on the popular MTV Iggy... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang Who said what last week! “Lawmakers failed to ask the CBN governor very probing questions about the workability of the Islamic bank, the plot to Islamise the country which has already begun by re-introduction of Arabic symbols in the nation’s currency notes, and why Lamido Sanusi is using state funds to promote Islamic... Read More
by Taiwo Damilola Self styled Akpako master Terry G, covers Chaka Demus & Pliers’ hit from back in the day, ‘Murder She Wrote’ to give us his version titled (quite naturally), ‘Akpako Bum Bum’. As always, Terry G shows the utmost regard for good music. Listen to the track below. Terry G-Akpako Bum Bum
by Taiwo Damilola Nigerian superstars, Wizkid and Mo’Cheddah were on hand to amplify the stage at the finale of the 6th season of Big Brother Africa, with Wizkid performing ‘Holla At Your Boy’ and Mo Cheddah, ‘Ko Ma Roll’. Watch their brief performances below! WizKid & MoCheddah Performance At BBA6 Finale
by Taiwo Damilola The Eberipapa 1 of Bayelsa, Timaya hits us with another video for a song off his ‘Rebirth’ album. Shot and directed by godfather productions and is nothing over the top. Check the video below.
by WriterSpeaksPoetry Why would a little girl talk like this Why would she yell at her sister Why would her mother standby Only repeating “She’s a small child, she doesn’t know what she’s doing” Where does civilisation meet traditional values Do we have to give up one for the other Can we successfully marry the... Read More
by Richard Odilu Toyosi Ogunseye is a young brave and vivacious Nigerian. She dared to follow her dreams and convictions and was recently rewarded with a CNN African Journalist Award. YNaija’s Richard Odilu speaks with her… So you, a young female Nigerian, wins a CNN African Journalist Award. The question that comes to my mind... Read More
by Stanley Azuakola MEMO: TO ALL ELECTED PUBLIC OFFICIALS. The Nigeria that you lead is a land of too many critics. Whoever came up with the concept of free speech had obviously never met Nigerians. Such impossible people! I salute your courage and humility in seeking to be their ‘servant leaders’. They have come again.... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche Spice TV, a fashion, beauty and lifestyle channel from the stable of Consolidated Media Associates (CMA) presents the 2011 edition of Spice Haute Party. Fashion and music lovers will gather at the pool side of the swanky Four Points Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos on 5th August, 2011 for a night of fun and... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang [@Ifreke] [25th – 30th July, 2011] MONDAY: @mandilicious01’s first tweet as the new week began was: “Good morning twithrts wishing y’all a stress free week. Stay blessed.” @Nsuaha started his with stress, as his lecturer made him wake up early but was nowhere in sight. “Dat man shd just come and... Read More
by Tayo O We interview award winning short story and children fiction writer Uche Umez. He answers 10 questions, speaking about his latest work, The Runaway Hero which made the shortlist for the NLNG Prize for Literature, 2011. What is the name of your first published piece? The Little Hawker – a poem. How will... Read More
by Yemi Olowu Super Sun was one of the most anticipated albums this year, and when it launched, Bez’s fans made it obvious that it was worth the wait. SS lounge, Victoria Island was filled with soul music lovers, with guests like Sound Sultan, Eku Edewor, Yvonne Ekwere, Audu Maikori, Azuka Ogujiuba, Eric, Timi Dakolo... Read More
by Sola Fasasi They came they saw and they were Amplified! The winners of the 6th season of Big Brother Africa were revealed in a sensational finale which kicked off powerfully with Nigeria’s youngest and finest, WizKid and Mo’Cheddah performing ‘Holla at Your Boy’ and ‘Ko Ma Roll’. The host of the show IK Osakioduwa... Read More
by Lagun Akinloye This Week: News British Prime Minister Visits Nigeria British Prime Minister David Cameron visited Nigeria on Tuesday and pushed the messages of trade, aid and democracy, with more than a passing snipe at China’s lack of respect for the latter. Cameron flew into Nigeria’s commercial capital Lagos alongside a UK business delegation where he... Read More
by Idiare Atimomo I grew up with the story of the Pied Piper told to us almost like a movie thriller. In a land “far far away” a man existed who could play his flute so well that all the children in every town dropped what they were doing to listen to him and followed... Read More
by Sola Fasasi Talented singer Tiwa Savage, who is popular for her soulful voice and catchy tracks like ‘Love Me’ and ‘Kele Kele Love’ has recently been the victim of a vicious audio leak. Just a few moments ago, she announced with dismay on Twitter that her songs which have been circulating the internet lately, are... Read More
by Taiwo Damilola Though he has been off the scene for a while, Lambo returns with ‘Efaraburuku Bale’. Back in 2006, he featured on a track with Sound Sultan who still collaborates with him as he puts finishing touches on his up coming album, ‘Kososhee’. The video for the single is being shot alongsde those... Read More
by Sola Fasasi We’ll get right to it. In a few hours, Africa’s biggest double music export, PSquare, will invade Lagos in a massive concert titled ‘Invasion’. Powered by Flytime Productions and Square Records, the concert will hold at 7pm at the Expo Hall of Eko Hotel & Suites. YNaija is giving 2 readers the... Read More
by Taiwo Damilola Novo is a UK based rapper signed and managed by GMW. The Benin-born MC moved to the UK at an early age where he developed his interest in music inspired by the likes of Michael Jackson, MR Dry Gin, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, 50 Cent and more. Novo raised eyebrows in 2009 when... Read More
by Lucy Goosey We are happy to launch YNaija’s spanking new column, ‘The Beauty Spot’. Stay with us for makeup and beauty tips, tricks and how-tos for day, night and the all hours in between! Ever since I discovered a mirror, I’ve had an unhealthy obsession with my looks – particularly my face. Some call... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche M-Net has revealed the star-studded line-up for the two hour Amplified season finale. Talented performers that will rock the stage come Sunday evening include Nigeria’s WizKid, teen sensation Mo’Cheddah and Congolese sexy dancer Fally Ipupa among others. According to M-Net Africa Managing Director Biola Alabi, “we are going all out to amplify... Read More
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