by ‘Seun SALAMI It was your birthday, that day. But you had to catch up with your boss very early in the morning at Victoria Garden City, from Ajah where you live, so you could attend a television interview with him, somewhere on the mainland. As you jumped into the car, your boss began to... Read More
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by Ore Fakorede Please note that the language used throughout this article, while not crude, is frank and undisguised. A friend of mine once said, “sex was intended to be dirty”, and nothing is more of a case in point than the hush-hush business of anal intercourse. Because it is a nerve centre, the anus... Read More
by Hauwa Gambo Lovers of luxury all over the world have one more reason to smile as Amosu Couture recently launched the world’s first 24ct Gold version of Kindle, the Amazon.com bestselling eBook reader. “It’s beautifully designed with a gorgeous display offering a superbly integrated book coated in 24ct gold. This makes it a sought-after product, exclusively... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang Shakar is a Nigerian born artiste based in the UK. Shakar’s music is presently making waves in Nigeria, the UK and all over the world. Right now, Shakar’s latest single has topped the Channel O Video charts for several weeks. He was born and bred in the Coal city, Enugu, and attended the... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang [@ifreke] As the race for the title of April’s Twitter Personality gets more interesting, YNaija pumps up the fun and games. We start off a new series this week called the Twitter Personality Campaign. What is this about? We will be conducting a second set of short interviews which we have tagged ‘Twampaigns’.... Read More
by Ore Fakorede The cloud is not a make-believe extraterrestrial holiday destination existing only in one of Richard Branson’s worrisome high-tech reveries, neither is it as prosaic and within reach as a mass of water droplets suspended in the sky. On the contrary, it balances itself in-between those two extremes. In basic geek-speak, the cloud... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang A review of the stories that made headlines last week (2nd – 8th May, 2011). MONDAY The most prominent face of terror, Al-Qaeda Leader, Osama Bin Laden was killed by US Forces in a raid in the early Morning of May 1st, 2011 in Pakistan. His two wives and six children were... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang You may have read somewhere on Facebook or Twitter that the rapture will take place on the 21st of May 2011, but for L.A.G.O.S (acronym for Learning and grinding on the street), that’s the day he will drop his new mix tape titled RAPture. Of course, it is not hard to see... Read More
by Ifreke Iyang Nyore is cut from a different cloth. While other female artistes seek prominence by dabbling into Hip Hop, R & B and other attractive genres, she has steadfastly stuck to Reggae/Ragga. Now it’s paid off, as the engineering graduate has been signed to Sound Sultan’s record label and has already collaborated with... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang As the race for the title of April’s Twitter Personality gets more interesting, YNaija pumps up the fun and games. We start off a new series this week called the Twitter Personality Campaign. What is this about? We will be conducting a second set of short interviews which we have tagged ‘Twampaigns’. It... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang As Carlo Ancelotti trudged towards the tunnel at Old Trafford after the final whistle on Sunday, he cut the uncharacteristic figure of a conventional grumpy old man. The body language of the defeated Chelsea manager, who had just seen his side lose 2-1 to Premier League champions-elect Manchester United, resembled more that... Read More
by Eric Nwanso I was very excited to attend the much publicised AY Live Show at The New Expo Hall of Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos. The event kicked off at the exactly 5pm with the arrival of guests – young and old, celebrities and corporate professionals – on the green carpet. The hall was filled beyond capacity, and some... Read More
by Ore Fakorede In today’s list: one sci-fi music video, a hot new single, one free album from a massively talented rapper and the epic preview of an epic movie. Watch: Owl City’s electronic sounds gained universal acclaim with the mushy chart-topping single ‘Fireflies’ from the synthpop musical project’s 2009 major label debut, ‘Ocean Eyes’.... Read More
by Ore Fakorede With the way that Google’s user-friendly mobile operating system, the Android OS and the highly sophisticated mobile devices on which it runs have taken huge bites out of Research In Motion’s share in the world mobile market, the Blackberry smartphone range has been long overdue for a total reboot. In the third... Read More
by Eric Nwanso When I first heard “Taruwa”, I thought it was a name of a beautiful girl from the North. Or a hangout with Northern themes and designs. Or a Northern stage play. I was in for the shock of my life when I got to the venue of Taruwa, (Bogobiri, Maitaima Sule Street, Ikoyi), and saw... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang In November 2010, MI Abaga’s sophomore album release received a rare level of acclaim. Yes, we readily assert that he is a genuinely gifted rapper and performer – so are Mode 9, Ruggedman, Freestyle and other wordsmiths – but there were other factors that worked in his favour. As soon as his... Read More
by WriterSpeaksPoetry My friend the Lizard My neighbour the Lizard My tenant the Lizard Uninvited, unpaying Is content to live in the holes in my fence He’s content to peek at me from his home He won’t let me near though He’s happy to lay his eggs & care for his young right there But... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang The candidate of the All Progressive Grand Alliance, Rochas Owelle Okorocha has officially been announced by INEC as the winner of the 2011 Governorship Elections in Imo State. Okorocha polled 336,859 votes, while the incumbent governor of Imo state and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lost the race, scoring Mr. Ikedi Ohakim... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang Up until last week, Manchester United were clear favourites to clinch the EPL title for a record 19th time. But Arsenal, at the home, played party spoilers as Aaron Ramsey’s 56th minute finish clinched victory for the faltering Gunners. The win ensured there were only three points and a goal difference of... Read More
by Taiwo Damilola You may remember Yung Chido from Bigiano’s ‘Shayo’ remix a few years ago. Now the young man is back with his first ever video – for his single ‘Get On The Dancefloor’ ft Cmion, where Chido calls on the world’s pretty women to hit the dancefloor! This track is guaranteed to have... Read More
by Idiare Atimomo The woman got into the bus strapping a baby to her back. As she wobbled in, she also led in front of her a little girl of about two years. I was seated at the back seat and watched her maneuver her way in. She sat down and made the little girl... Read More
by Seyi Akinwale Over the past months, I have been locked in a room with people of a similar age group and perhaps aspiration from various parts of the world. Apart from the formal learning I have encountered, the informal educational interaction has been my most profound. I have learnt that regardless of where you... Read More
by Ifeanyi Dike JR True, Newcastle is very cold, even in the summer. It’s also true that it takes four hours to get there by train from London’s Heathrow Airport. It would be nice to chat about the landscape and all the fun places in the city, but I know for a fact that what... Read More
by Taiwo Damilola At YNaija we love music, and we are especially committed to shining the spotlight on young artistes who have the potential and grit to make the big leagues. Hence we unveil our TheNextBigThing Competition! In this first edition, we present to you Sugar Boy A1, Runz and Sopheeyah. Sugar Boy A1 is... Read More
by Oluwole Olabanji Four years after Mallam el-Rufai left his position as the Minister of the FCT, none of the subsequent Ministers have been able to hold a candle to his achievements in that office. While many people may justifiably quarrel with some of his methods and actions, there is near complete unanimity about the... Read More
by Taiwo Damilola For a better part of last year, we found ourselves humming the tunes to Anogiri’s two singles ‘Oyinbo’ and ‘You No Know Me’, both off his debut effort ‘Ignition’ which was released early in 2010. His videos were also a favourite with music lovers, especially the colourful ‘Oyinbo’. Now, the Nigerian born... Read More
by Chi Ibe Are you a writer-reporter looking for a vibrant platform to showcase your work? Are you a driven journalist looking for fresh challenges; and keen to be part of a fast-growing news organization that’s breaking new grounds and reaching millions of readers across the world? Nigerian Entertainment Today (NET) is looking for you! Please send... Read More
by Ahmed Adeyanju (Excerpt from Y! Issue 4) Title: City Dog, Country Frog Author: Mo Willems and Jon J. Muth Pages: 64 Publisher: Hyperion Book I started my search for a book to review a few months ago. I went through all the motions, searched for big name authors, browsed through the literary prize lists.... Read More
by Sola Fasasi Mania Magazine launched on the 20th of February 2011 at the prestigious Federal Palace Hotel, and now fashion lovers all over can get their hands on a copy, on sale for N1000 only, with your nearest vendor. For further enquiries call 07058109821 or visit the Mania Magazine office at 15, Deji Odunuga, off Adebayo Mukolu, Anthony... Read More
by Ore Fakorede To re-phrase a popular quote, the fear of cancer is the beginning of good health practices, and there’s good reason to be afraid – statistics show that in 2007, cancers caused about 13% (7.9 million) of all human deaths in the world. Inhale, exhale. For the purpose of clarity, it should be... Read More
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