by Ifreke Inyang Only eight weeks ago, Arsenal appeared well on course for a much different outcome. Then they suffered a shock Carling Cup final defeat to Birmingham at Wembley, went out of Europe to Barcelona and then lost their FA Cup quarter-final at Old Trafford. Six draws from the last nine of an unbeaten... Read More
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by Ore Fakorede World-renowned Japanese tech company Sony today announced not one but two stylish Honeycomb (Android 3.0) tablets at a press event in Tokyo. The first, referred to as the S1 Media Tablet is wedge-shaped, sports a brilliant 9.4 inch display, front- and rear-facing cameras and has a Tegra 2 SoC dual-core processor under... Read More
by Bukola Oyebode First a radio anchor and TV show host, Kemi Adetiba is now a cinematographer with a Masters Degree from New York Film Academy, president of K’Alpha Innovations and creative director of music videos, films, and commercials. She is known for the picture quality of her production and the interesting storyline of the... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang The Copa De Rey final at the Mestalla stadium saw Jose Mourinho cement his status as one of the best coaches ever in the game of football. Implementing an unexpected, shockingly rapid transformation in Real Madrid’s style of play, the Portuguese manager led his squad to victory over arch-rivals Barcelona and to... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang There must be few people that don’t know who Afolabi Durotoye, more popular as Beazy is. For the past 35 weeks, he has been dropping a single! The buzz that leads to each track and greets its release is always massive. But that’s the much some folks know about the uber-talented rapper.... Read More
by Sola Fasasi With only a few days to go to the start of Big Brother Africa, the ‘Amplified’ edition, fans all over the world eagerly anticipate what will be the most exciting season of the show yet. Every year the Big Brother Africa house gets a makeover – stunning architecture, beautiful fittings and intriguing... Read More
by Sola Fasasi Read2Rise Initiative, in conjunction with Spicy Media Solutions (SMS), C.R.E.A.T.I.V (a UK-based Charity Org.) and L.O.T.S (Love on the Streets), presents ‘CelebrityRead Africa, the (Special) 8th Edition’! This edition holds at 3pm on Saturday 30th April 2011 at Terra Kulture, Victoria Island, Lagos. “Come watch our special celebrities read off their favorite... Read More
by Ore Fakorede Diminutive dreadlocked rapper Lil Wayne is a prodigy of some sort. Born Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr., the New Orleans native was signed onto Cash Money Records label at age nine. At seventeen, he released his debut solo album, The Block Is Hot, which sold over a million copies worldwide. Although his sophomore... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang A new drama series, Ka Anyi Si Ebi, is coming to various TV screens nationwide! Starring Chizoba Boye, Godfrey Azikiwe, Oluchi Duru, Chioma Igwe and others, Ka Anyi Siebi prides itself as the first Igbo Series ever. The engaging plot is set in modern day Lagos and the major characters are Chidi... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang [18th Apr – 23rd Apr, 2011] Did you miss any of these? We present a review of news that made the headlines last week! Monday The CEO of Kennis Music and Primetime Africa, Mr Kenny Ogungbe is releasing his own music album. The music mogul featured in Eedris Abdulkareem’s Calabar Girl song... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang [@ifreke] [18th Apr – 23rd Apr, 2011] MONDAY: “I don’t even know where to start this morning,” @SamDeeNaija tweeted. “Bout to just shower and drive outta this house. I just need to get so much done!” While his plan must have been to get something positive done, some people in the North... Read More
by Taiwo Damilola Mr Incredible’s album was released late last year, but the buzz it generated is in no hurry to go down. Now, Cokobar.com and Ultimalt Drink are set to present ‘MI2; The Movie’, UK Album Launch featuring the Choc Boiz. Alongside MI will be Ice Prince, Jesse Jagz and Brymo, rocking at the... Read More
by Aninoritse Odeli-Serrano I know almost everybody reading this knows or has heard a Lady Gaga song. I love Lady Gaga; I think she is crazy, witty and downright smart. Right now, she is one of the most talked about celebrities of our time. Love her or loathe her, it does seem like she is... Read More
by Taiwo Damilola Anyone born before 1995 will remember this song – the first single off Tony Tetuila’s debut album ‘Morning Time’. It was one of the first beef songs in ‘Nigerian hip-hop’ and still ranks high on this audiophile’s ‘Top 5 Naija Beef songs list’. The single featured one of the top rap groups... Read More
by Ore Fakorede In recent years, the apparent failure of the Christian Church to save itself from internal strife and divisions has taken a hammer to its reliability and public image. The fragmentation of a once cohesive unit into several denominations whose doctrines are light-years apart, has eroded the influence that the Church had in... Read More
by Ore Fakorede Fireworks, cake, chicken and carols. All over the world, Christmas has always been the holiday that no one wants to miss out on. Distant relatives show up at your doorsteps bearing gifts, old friends gather to reminisce, and everyone generally looks forward to the beginning of a new year. Here in Nigeria,... Read More
by Chioma Obiekwe I had followed the news, seen the pictures and read the broadcasts. There was a crisis in the North over the elections and non-Northern National Youth Corpers were victims! It’s not the first time we have seen this kind of thing – everyone knows how volatile the Northerners can get, so I... Read More
by Taiwo Damilola Organisers of the esteemed HipHopWorld Awards recently announced a change in the location of the 2011 edition of Nigeria’s biggest music honours event. Executive Producer of the awards, Ayo Animashaun, also gave remarkable news that the organising committee has agreed to change the name of the award to ‘THE HEADIES.’ ‘We’re moving... Read More
by Yemi Olowu Duchess, Nigeria’s premier luxury fashion retailer is starting a series of fashion incentives to place the Nigerian fashion industry on the international map. The store will be hosting clothing brand Issa, in an exclusive soiree, themed ‘The Issa Dress Party’. England’s princess-to-be Kate Middleton wore a long-sleeved silk-jersey dress by Issa when she... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang It seems that Good Friday has turned out to b quite the opposite for the family of Pastor Tunde Bakare, as their fire razed the top floor of their home at Biodun Close, off Henry Adefowope Crescent in Awuse Estate, Lagos. Neighbours say the fire started around 2pm and was put out around... Read More
by Yemi Olowu Yesterday, 22nd April, friends, fans and movie professionals of the late rapper Dagrin gathered at the Silverbird Galleria, Victoria Island Lagos to celebrate his life as well as the premiere of the Stingomania produced ‘Ghetto Dreamz’, the film which depicts the life of the artiste who passed away a little over a... Read More
by Ifeanyi Dike Jr On the 21st of April, a varied crowd of Nigerians – from nobel laureate Professor Wole Soyinka and Lagos state governor Tunde Fashola, to corporate professionals and students – gathered at the New Expo Hall, Eko Hotel Lagos to see the highly acclaimed musical, Fela! Just before the actors took to... Read More
by Chude Jideonwo Yesterday, Goodluck Jonathan caught my attention. Speaking to the nation in a long overdue but still welcome address, he spoke directly to those who have chosen to exploit the lines that divide us over the beautiful things that unite us: “You may hurt and bring grief to some innocent families momentarily, but... Read More
by Dele Olojede Last weekend, we trooped to the polls on street corners and under almond trees in this rough and ready city of 10 million to elect a new president. Everything seemed orderly and peaceful and oddly celebratory. This time, unusually, we even believed our votes would count. The results that trickled in suggested that... Read More
by Odilu Richard Just one question: What would you do if on the eve of your honeymoon, a band of robbers storm into your hotel room? They discover that they are in the wrong location, and rather than leave you in peace, they decide to take a parting gift – the newly wedded wife who... Read More
by Taiwo Damilola Questionmark signed Singer, Songwriter and multi – instrumentalist Harrysong, will be launching his debut album ‘Testify’ in his hometown of Warri on Easter Sunday. The launch will be held at Club 19 Lounge in Warri where Harrysong is expected to perform tracks off the new album with support performances from Questionmark All... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang [@ifreke] Onome Ovwori, more popular as Mr. O is a Nigerian jazz keyboardist based in the US. His album drops in a matter of weeks. In between his hectic studio recordings YNaija up with him to share his twitter experience. How did you get on Twitter? I signed up last year via my... Read More
STATEMENT BY PRESIDENT GOODLUCK EBELE JONATHAN, GCFR, ON THE POST-ELECTION CRISIS IN PARTS OF THE COUNTRY ON THE 21st APRIL, 2011. Fellow Citizens and compatriots, 1. Three days ago, I addressed you to express our pride on the successful conduct of the Presidential Election. I said then that we are all winners and that there... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang Veteran Nollywood actor, Ashley Nwosu is dead. The thespian passed on after going into a deep coma at The Military Hospital in Yaba. Sources report that the actor could not talk, eat or walk and his eyes and mouth were hanging open. Food had to be passed from a tube inserted through... Read More
by Taiwo Damilola Finesse Entertainment is the newest entertainment outfit to hit Lagos, Nigeria, co-ordinating production, marketing & promotion of Sound Records & Music Videos. It also covers talent hunt/scouting and artist management. The outfit also owns a record label and prides itself with its roaster of brilliant acts set to make a lasting mark... Read More
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