by Ifeanyi Dike Jr On Saturday, 29 June, thirty-four girls had their minds set on one thing – the MBGN 2011 crown. So they strutted with all their hearts in their traditional attires, swimsuits and evening gowns, hoping that in exchange they would receive favourable judgement. However, like every competition (except perhaps the BET Awards... Read More
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by Sola Fasasi Searching for work? Whether you’re looking for your first job or a new one – even if you want to change careers, YNaija’s Job Hub brings you fresh updates from the continent’s leading career platforms! Group ED-Services, Head-Asset Management @ leading Edge. http://www.getnaijajobs.com/group-ed-services-head-asset-management-leading-edge-t7891.html Financial Accountants at a Reputable Construction Company http://www.getnaijajobs.com/financial-accountants-at-a-reputable-construction-company-t7890.html... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche The atrium of the Silverbird Galleria was brought to life on Sunday 19th June, 2011 as prolific Nollywood producer Emem Isong premiered ‘Kiss &Tell”, the latest effort from her Royal Arts Academy. The stars came out in their numbers and glittered with a wattage befitting of such a high profile event. It... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche Following their splendid performance in the dance task, Big Brother rewarded the gang with loads of goodies which they all enjoyed greatly, except for Kim who seems to have lost her sweet tooth. Vina is still brooding over her fight with Vimbai and accused Hanni of neglecting her since the union of... Read More
by Sola Fasasi Searching for work? Whether you’re looking for your first job or a new one – even if you want to change careers, YNaija’s Job Hub brings you fresh updates from the continent’s leading career platforms! NIMASA Vacancies: Principal Masters, Senior Masters, Chief Marine Engineering Applications are here by invited from suitable qualified... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche Sharon O apologised to Millicent this morning about their fight last night which left Millicent in tears after Sharon accused her of butchering her native language while attempting to learn a Ugandan song. Housemates were then instructed to make candles that would provide light for the evening’s Task presentation. They spent a... Read More
by Taiwo Damilola What do you get when you pair a brilliant director with a singer known for pushing the limits in her videos? On screen magic is what it is! Clarence Peters and Goldie raise the standard so high with ‘Don’t Touch’, that other artistes and producers will have to play catch-up for a... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche Anyone should be forgiven for harboring suspicions about this movie for a few reasons. First it looks, feels and sounds like a chick flick, then the promotional poster bears more than a striking resemblance to that of the Sandra Bullock film “The Proposal”. And you know how Nollywood can be. Seeing the movie... Read More
by Taiwo Damilola In the new reality of the Nigerian music scene, only the most ingenious material makes it to the top, and it’s comforting to see new rappers or singers release excellent tracks every day. Cee Boi (or Christ Boi) is one of these bright young stars. His first two singles ‘Jesu Lo Kami... Read More
by Taiwo Damilola Nigeria’s Lady of Songs, Christy Essien-Igbokwe, passed on yesterday morning, a few months before her 51st birthday. She reportedly died around 9.15am in a private hospital after a brief illness. Many who got the news, could not help but remember the last time they saw her perform at the season finale of... Read More
by Sola Fasasi The Expo centre of the Eko hotel and suites will come alive once more on Saturday 9, July as La Reve Events presents Music Meets Runway, an industry event fusing the best of both worlds as music meets fashion in one explosive combination. It will feature performances by some of the hottest... Read More
by Taiwo Damilola The self-dubbed drummer king, Kas shows no sign of slowing down as he recently released two singles. The funky house/techno production by Kas Beatz, sounds like something the ladies will want to swing to. Listen below! Kas – Do That Thing
by Chude Jideonwo The people who come to read NEXT op-ed pages usually want to hear a hot rant about Nigerian politics and all that ails it – so it’s not usually advisable, if you want to catch their attention, to start by asking if they’ve heard Beyonce’s hot new track – ‘Who runs the... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang [@ifreke] Off Twtter, his official documents bear the name Seyi Longe. A graduate of the University of Lagos, he works as a marketer at an Italian decor company. Known for his wit and down to earth nature on Twitter, Seyi is a lover of rap music who says he is... Read More
by Sola Fasasi According to recent reports, Nigeria’s ‘Lady of Songs’, Christy Essien-Igbokwe passed away today, at the age of 51 after a few days illness. A true music diva, whose hit songs include ‘Hear the Call’ and all-time favourite ‘Omo Mi Seun ReRe’ among several others, the one of a kind Essien-Igbokwe was the first... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche Housemates took advantage of the lack of electricity to get down and dirty. What happens in the dark stays in the dark, right? Wrong. Not when Big Brother is involved. Kim and Lomwe hopped into the same bed last night and Weza and Luclay snuck under the covers for an early morning... Read More
by Ore Fakorede In today’s list: Drake and JoJo make an unlikely couple, Beenie Man ogles the ladies, Brian McKnight gets tempted and Chris Breezy is just… bad. Shuffle the playlist. 1. DJ Khaled – It Ain’t Over Til It’s Over (Featuring Mary J. Blige, Fabolous & Jadakiss) Genre: Hip-Hop Download 2. Drake &... Read More
by Emmanuel Chidiogo Two members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) were, on Wednesday, killed by armed robbers during a raid on a bank in Ewekoro Local Government Area in Ogun State. They, also, robbed a fuel station where, sources alleged, they killed three persons. One of the corps members was said to work... Read More
by Ore Fakorede There are worse diseases and several that kill faster, but the notoriety that AIDS has managed to build up for itself in its near three decades of existence stands out in the history of pathology. Legends are usually a mix of fact and fiction, with the later often in greater proportion. But... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang He tweets with the handle @Moji_Uche and depending on his mood, he could be humorous or point blank irreverent. Although much is not exactly known about him, he is one those people you’d enjoy following on Twitter. He however reveals that he plans to drop an album once he gets a good... Read More
by Taiwo Damilola In 2010, South African music powerhouse Channel O crowned L-Tido as the most gifted new comer on the scene. This wasn’t enough to make the rapper rest on his oars as L–Tido has been putting major work in to meet the expectations of many with his upcoming debut album ‘All or Nothing’.... Read More
by Feyi Fawehinmi I only just got round to reading Lola Shoneyin’s novel; The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives and I thought I’d try my hand at a review. The story of the normalisation of madness in Nigeria has not yet been fully told but Ms Shoneyin’s effort with this novel is a cool... Read More
by Sola Fasasi Searching for work? Whether you’re looking for your first job or a new one – even if you want to change careers, YNaija’s Job Hub brings you fresh updates from the continent’s leading career platforms! Vacant positions in Microfinance Bank http://www.getnaijajobs.com/vacant-positions-in-mircofinance-bank-t7868.html Account Execs wanted at a reputable organisation http://www.getnaijajobs.com/account-execs-wanted-at-a-reputable-organisation-t7863.html Reputable... Read More
by Taiwo Damilola Tosin Martins has been a household name ever since he dropped his single ‘Olo Mi’ back in 2006. Since then he’s been busy with other projects close to his heart. This family man, who has been dubbed ‘the wedding singer’, returns with a smashing single featuring Nigeria’s own sweetheart, Tiwa Savage on... Read More
by Taiwo Damilola To answer the question quickly – Yes it’s true! What eventually turned out to be known as ‘Oroki Social Club, Osogbo’, started out as a political pressure group and metamorphosed into one of the most formidable social groups in the ancient Western
Region of Nigeria. The movement was a political youth wing... Read More
by Taiwo Damilola Nigeria’s high flying, Gospel Hip Hop super tag team, Rooftop MC’s make a comeback with their new single ‘Eromplaini’ featuring their hit-making collaborator Cobhams Asuquo. Remember the trio brought us the award winning song ‘Lagi Mo’ in 2008 – they remake magic on this track and do it with the unconventional genius... Read More
by Taiwo Damilola Kaduna born, Terry Tha Rapman recently concluded paperwork with one of Nigeria’s leading multi-media companies, Dudu Toonz Studios. The award winning artist who dropped his sophomore album ‘Boyz Are Not Smiling’ late last year signed a deal which makes him the company’s official spokesperson and ambassador in the music industry. The one... Read More
by Ify Okoli Biros do not have long lifespan like human beings. They live for, say, one or two weeks and then they join their ancestors in the great beyond; not honourably but pretty decently. Their hearts just stop pumping blood and we, the users, just scrunch our faces in annoyance and toss them over... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang 20, June 2011 Tragedy struck in Enugu and Oyo states as 46 persons died in separate auto accidents. The accident in Enugu, which occurred at Egede village on Ninth Mile-Nsukka Highway, involved a commuter bus belonging to Peace Mass Transit with number plate BENUE – XB 504 TKP and another bus owned... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang “I have officially terminated my contract with BadBeat Records. Firstly, I wanna advice any upcoming artist to be careful before signing any record deal. Promises BadBeat Records gave to me were not fulfilled. After building my career to a certain level, I expected any partnership with a record label to take me... Read More
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