by Ifreke Inyang Carlos Tevez’s move to Corinthians collapsed two days ago, bringing to an abrupt end the possibility of returning home to his daughters – at least that is the reason he gave for wanting to end his European venture to continue his career in South America. The Brazilian club released a statement... Read More
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by Taiwo Damilola Shedrach Omenegor, aka Kash Kay has worked with some of Nigeria’s finest musicians in the past. The Delta State native now berths with his debut single ‘Runmo Runmo’ featuring LKT, off his debut album ‘D New Me’, which is in the works. Listen to the track below. Runmo Runmo- KASH KAY ft... Read More
by Sola Fasasi Kenyan author Binyavanga Wainiana’s memoir ‘One Day I Will Write About This Place’, has just received the ‘Oprah touch’! The renowned American talk show host recently listed the novel in her book club’s Summer 2011 reading list. Books which have made it into Oprah’s Book Club reading list usually go on to experience a phenomenal... Read More
by HD Last week I discussed Titi’s side of the story. Well, Akorede, her husband, also had something to say about the whole thing. Here it is: People do not really understand what happened at all. He did not kill his wife; she killed herself after wounding him with the same knife. And about him... Read More
by UpNepa (Nigerian Entertainment Police Authority) ‘Many are called but few are chosen’, so millions of music acts may emerge over time but only a few will stand the test of time and be called legends. The principle is no different when it comes to songs. With over a million Nigerian songs, only a few... Read More
by Sola Fasasi ReNOVATE Nigeria is a movement designed to rebuild Nigeria one village at a time by providing health education and supplies to rural areas of Nigeria. In order to achieve this objective, the group will be hosting a Malaria Benefit Gala on Saturday. The tickets are already on sale for $25. Amazingly, those behind... Read More
by Mfon Ekpo How many roads must a man walk down before he is called a man? How many seas must a white dove sail before she can sleep in the sand? How many times must cannon balls fly before they are forever banned? The answer, my friend, is blowing in the wind;the answer... Read More
by Tola Sunmonu It seems this season’s hottest trend involves deliberately trying to make yourself look like a packet of skittles. You’ve probably heard of and seen colour blocking, and this weekend, at YNaija and Chocolate City’s #Hashtag party, you will be seeing a lot more of it. Even though I’m giddy with excitement because... Read More
by Taiwo Damilola Wizboyy, the singer of ‘Screen Saver’ and ‘Owusagi’, finally releases a video for his feel good track ‘Infinity’. The No Tyme records signed Wizboyy is a hit in Eastern Nigeria, and he impresses with this Akin Alabi directed video. Check it out below. Wizboyy- Infinity
by Damilola Taiwo Maytronomy, the rapper you heard on YNaija NextBigThing contestant Sophea’s debut single, ‘Cup e Don Full’, gives us a teaser of what to expect from the upcoming mixtape which the Effyzzie Records signed rapper is gearing up to release soon. Pending the release of the mixtape, here’s ‘Wetin You Dey Feel Like’.... Read More
by Lagun Akinloye This Week: News German Chancellor Meets President Jonathan in Abuja German Chancellor Angela Merkel met with Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan on Friday in Abuja. Merkel becomes the first head of state of a major world power to visit Nigeria since the April elections. The first steps in a bi-national commission were discussed,... Read More
by Sola Fasasi Last week, Nigeria’s premier jazz and soul export Asa joined an exclusive league of musical greats, as she performed at the 44th edition of the prestigious Montreux Jazz Festival. Since renowned Swiss Claude Nobs founded the event, it has become an annual gathering place for lovers of jazz from all over the... Read More
by Tolu Ogunlesi In my article, ‘Waiting for the Goodluck generation’, (April 27), I wrote: “I await, therefore, with bated breath, the emergence of the Goodluck Generation – that crop of hitherto-unknown men and women whose talent, passion and courage will set them apart, and who will establish new standards of excellence in Nigeria’s public... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang [@ifreke] YNaija’s next Twitter Personality is another crazy, humorous and cool tweeter. Off Twitter, his friends call him Tosin, but he is known on Twitter as Baba Olorioko-bambam, shortened to @BabaOloriokoBB. Tosin is at University where he’s working towards his degree in Aerospace Engineering. His other interests include ‘fine gals and... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang [@ifreke] There are only a few days to go to the first ever #Hashtag party, and we’re super-excited! Because #Hashtag is an entirely new concept, we’ll list ten things you must know about the party. 1. This is the first ever edition of #Hashtag – a night of music, fashion and networking –... Read More
by Chi Ibe A few days ago, YNaija put five invites for the exclusive #Hashtag up for grabs. The questions were: Who was the first ever YNaija Twitter Personality? Which artiste is the winner of the NextBigThing competition, who will perform at #Hashtag? What are the Twitter handles of the three #Hashtag presenters? The answers are:... Read More
by Taiwo Damilola The ID Cabasa owned CodedTunes presents its first female signing ‘Monimo’, with her debut single ‘I’m In Love’ featuring label mate Olamide. The rapper/singer was discovered by ID Cabasa and is under the management of the entertainment and publishing company, Zone Media. She shows her unique style on the track with her... Read More
by Taiwo Damilola The Capital Hill Music Viral series is an initiative designed to give back to the community from Nigeria’s most successful music video production franchise, Capital Dreams Pictures. The video was directed by Capital Dreams boss, Clarence Peters and features bright and upcoming stars Phyno, Bossta, Baron G, Big Maxx and the femcee... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche After being the only one to escape nomination, Sharon O became the second housemate to cross into the final stage of the game. She joins Head of House Vina who secured her own spot on Sunday. The psychological trauma of playing the game seems to have gotten to the trio of Hanni,... Read More
by Sola Fasasi The latest edition of one of Nigeria’s leading publications, Genevieve Magazine, is back this month featuring Ghanain actress Jackie Appiah as its cover girl. Jackie is a self-confessed “shy person”, who comes alive on set, and the talented actress has been featured in several movies in Nigeria as well as her home country.... Read More
by WriterSpeaksPoetry Mrs Abraham had just finished preparing a hot meal for her family. She’d put away pots & pans and was relaxing, trying to get some space to worship the Lord. Suddenly, hubby barges into the room, ‘Honey, we’ve got three important guests and you need to prepare hot pounded yam and okazi with... Read More
by The Toolsman So the date is set. The invitations, sent. The venue, booked. Aso Ebi – imported plus Ankara and houdine for engagement. MC and DJ – check, better still, we’ll get a live band or what the heck, get D’banj. Caterer nko? We got that. Drinks are even going to be served by... Read More
by ‘Yomi Kazeem Welcome to the Plenty Talk No Action School of Political Science. Take your seat please, as I begin my lecture, endeavour to turn off all mobile phones. How to be a politician? It’s not so difficult, all you have to do is follow a set of unofficial rules. These rules are not... Read More
by Sola Fasasi There are only a few days to go to the first ever #Hashtag party, and we’re excited to unveil the lineup! The quarterly #Hashtag – a night of music, fashion and networking – will be hosted by hot new online brand YNaija.com (sister brand to Y! – TV, Radio, Magazine) and music... Read More
by Damilola Taiwo In an insane blend of hip-hop and dancehall, Chocolate City producer cum rapper Jesse Abaga makes a return to the scene with the single ‘Las Gidi Grinding’. The anthemic track is the first off his ‘The Son Of Abaga’ sophomore album set to drop this year. On the track, the younger of... Read More
by Chi Ibe It’s all about beads! You are cordially invited to the unveiling of “Beads of Essence” on Thursday, 21st July 2011 at Terra Kulture, Plot 1376, Tiamiyu Savage Street, Victoria Island, Lagos from 6:00pm – 7:30pm. For more information contact any of the following numbers: 07031359703; 08088281596
by Taiwo Damilola Ene Egwa’s first single ‘Fyne Bobo’, is one where she sings about her shy obsession with the man of her dreams. The track is produced by Dekumzey, the hitmaker behind Bracket’s ‘Yori Yori’. Listen to the track below. Ene Egwa-Fyne Bobo
by Taiwo Damilola In this song, Sound Sultan reminds us why he remains one of the most ingenious Nigerian artistes of his generation, since his early days as a comedian to when he created the ‘Jagbagantis’ school up until he got to SS4. Once again, Mr. Fasasi, graces us with his genius as he raps all... Read More
by Taiwo Damilola Tuface Idibia, Best International Artiste (Africa) at the BET Awards 2011, drops a subtle video for ‘Be There’, a track off his ‘Unstoppable (The International Edition)’ album. Shot by Godfather productions mostly on a bowling alley, the video isn’t over the top nor is it sub-par, but good enough to suit the... Read More
by ‘Seun Salami Last night, I made a decision. Maybe because of the way the weather had been all weekend, but I wasn’t going to wear any of my shoes to work today. My pair of ALDO sandals would spare my shoes the risk of being destroyed by these rains. But then of course I... Read More
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