by Ifreke Inyang [@ifreke] Demilade ‘Quakes’ Roberts is one of those tweeps that have a celebrity status on Twitter. Confident, controversial but cool, he is one of the tweeps I personally enjoy following. He lights up my timeline with his witty, outspoken and sometimes utterly irreverent tweets. He is our next YNaija Twitter Personality and... Read More
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by Bhuki Oye At about 3pm this afternoon, there was an outbreak of fire at the Kresta Laurel Complex, Maryland, Lagos, the compound which houses the studios and offices of Channels TV station. A live broadcast on the Presidential Election update and announcement of results was going on, when word went round that there was... Read More
by ‘Damilola Oyedele and Laleye Oladitan #NigeriaDecides! Barely 24 hours after Nigerians took to various polling units to cast their votes and decide who will lead the country for the next four years, the Jega-led Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is done with collation, and has begun announcing the results of the presidential elections. The Commission is... Read More
by Taiwo Damilola Trybe Production recently launched the Trybe Records’ ‘Top Talent’ initiative targeted at unsigned Nigerian artistes of all genres, giving them the opportunity to showcase their talent and get a record deal. The contest requires unsigned talent to enter an mp3 song for free by sending an email with their song attached. eLDee... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang Charlie Adam’s brilliant debut season in the Barclays Premier League was given the ultimate seal of approval by his peers after he was voted onto the six-man shortlist for PFA Player of the Year. The Blackpool midfielder, whose goalscoring exploits have given Ian Holloway’s side a real chance of beating the drop,... Read More
Excerpt from Y! Magazine – Issue 4 We searched for and found supporters of the four major candidates for the presidency, and here share their perspectives on why their choice is the best. You should enjoy this! Why Ribadu Matters by Feyi Fawehinmi Mallam Nuhu Ribadu Nigerian politics is not yet at the point where... Read More
by Sola Fasasi There’s no doubt that in this year’s round of elections the game has changed – voters are more interested and aware of what is going on at the polls. One tool Nigerians have to thank is the internet, as social media has played a massive role in voter awareness and participation at all... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang [@ifreke] The buzz about the trending topic #DeprivedNaijaChildhood was crazy last night. The interesting line of tweets and retweets that followed was started by @bubusn. What was this all about? @steph_okoh tried give an insight in her tweet, “I guess #DeprivedNaijaChildhood should just be – If u grew up sheltered or as... Read More
by Chude Jideonwo It is not a peculiar conundrum – many of my friends and associates are, like me, yet undecided. To be sure, this pondering is the exclusive preserve of a band of us who take ourselves way too seriously. Most of the voting population has made up its mind. Still, my one vote,... Read More
by Yemi Olowu What: Meet & Greet with iamISIGO & Orange Culture When: Sunday, 3rd of April Where: XL Lounge The Guests The Fashion Show Wana Sambo *** Souza *** Diamonds and Dust *** Fablane By Derin *** Orange Culture *** iamISIGO *** More Guests Photo credit: Coco for YNaija
by Akan Nweke This is how it is supposed to be. Vying for votes is supposed to be like getting a beautiful woman to marry you. After parading yourself as an eligible suitor and reeling off your list of assets, you should then sit back and let her make her choice. You may be old,... Read More
by Sola Fasasi In case you’ve been wondering where to get the RSVP Issue of the Y! Magazine that everyone is talking about, we have the lo’ down. Get a copy of the magazine at: Lagos Terra Kulture, VI The Hub Palms Delina Bistro Café, VI Laterna, VI House of Tara, VI & Ikeja. MAI... Read More
by Ayodotun Osunkojo Two years after the inadvertent commencement of my clothing business, there is some kind of lull. Maybe this business was never meant to be. My money is scattered around in painful fragments, there’s no overseas trip in sight and my regular paying job has monopolized my financial, customer service and business management... Read More
by Taiwo Damilola One of my many misguided tours of cyberspace brought me to this; US-based Nigerian-born singer Siji’s recently released video for his exciting single ‘Ijo’. The single is a result of Siji’s most recent collaboration with New York based producer/DJ Alix Alvarez. A crowd pleasing, dance floor hit, sung entirely in Yoruba, ‘Ijo’ is the heartfelt... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang There are few people that do not know @GbaGaunDetector. He has either detected your gbagaun or you’ve come across a retweet of his hilarious remarks when he detects gbagauns. He’s one tweep that cracks all those who follow him up. However he’s a mystery to a lot of people, and even in... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang WARNING: The next 400 words that you’ll be reading were penned by a self-confessed die-hard Genevieve Nnaji groupie. So please refrain from raising eyebrows at his impassioned and excessive use of superlatives for the Nollywood beauty. Thank you! Finally, a select few of which I was part, have seen bits of the... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang This week Prince William and his bride-to-be Kate Middleton embarked on their last official engagement together before the royal wedding later this month. Joined by William at the opening of a school in Darwen, Lancashire, Kate Middleton braved the rain, holding her own oversized black umbrella. She opted for a smart navy blue... Read More
by Taiwo Damilola Since 2003, Innocent ‘Tuface’ Idibia is one performer who has managed to remain relevant with every single or album he has released. Now he returns with yet another socially conscious single; “Man Unkind”, produced by J. Sleek, with the accompanying video directed by Emma Gecko for Buckwyld Media Network. The single addresses... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang [@ifreke] [4th – 9th Apr, 2011] MONDAY: “Morning twitter… I’m enjoying seeing y’all complain about work and school… From my bed.” @mrfabulash tweeted as the first working day of the week swung by. @lyrical9 didn’t complain about school. He instead prayed for success. “I’m on my way 2 skool,” he said in his tweet.”Pls... Read More
by Yemi Olowu The Expo center of Eko hotels was transformed into an exhibition ground from 6th-8th April as Oaken Event brought ‘Flare’ to Lagos. ‘Flare’ is an events fair that featured top shots in events planning and management, educational sessions and consultations with the vendors. World renowned event designer Preston Bailey, award winning bridal... Read More
by Chi Ibe After the fiasco of the cancelled election two week’s ago, all eyes were on INEC to deliver a safe and credible National Assembly election last week Saturday. Many Nigerians had downloaded the ReVoDa application, and used it to report activity in their various polling stations. EnoughisEnough Nigeria, the platform upon which ReVoDa... Read More
by Yemi Olowu Friends and well wishers came out on Thursday, 7th April to celebrate with Julius D’ genius Agwu as he added another year, and to support the launch of his new album. As expected, it was a night of fun and laughter, with comedians like Princess, Tee A, Gbenga Adeyinka, Teju Babyface, and AY... Read More
by Sola Fasasi After three successful editions, the editors of Y! Magazine are pleased to announce its elections issue! Themed The RSVP Issue, (Register.Select.Vote.Protect), this historic edition achieves an impressive string of firsts. In an unprecedented show of acceptance, President Goodluck Jonathan sits down to a live interview with Y! – a two-hour exclusive with Chude Jideonwo, the Editor,... Read More
by Sola Fasasi Ivory Coast and the world breathed a sigh of relief a few hours ago as finally, reports filtered in that former leader Laurent Gbagbo was captured in his home, after months of holding on to power and causing unrest in his home country. “Gbagbo has been arrested by French special forces in... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang After a five-game touchline ban for the manager and another for their star player – all in one month – Manchester United might be losing their air of invincibility. It started as a message of disobedience at away games, a belligerent response to the instruction of home officials to sit down. Then,... Read More
by Ore Fakorede Most red-blooded males have a natural desire to have sex. This urge is more cranked-up in some of us, manifesting in a keen hunger to tap any and every booty that strays into our fields of vision. While that’s all good for the masculine ego and predatory sense, the ability to keep... Read More
by Taiwo Damilola Dipo came into the limelight late last year, and we were excited to listen to his peculiar brand kind of music – what I’d call ‘Folk Afro-soul’, though the genre may not make sense till you listen to Dipo and feel the talking drums making you excited and calm all at once.... Read More
by Taiwo Damilola Does anyone remember Eric Arubayi? I’m sure the ladies do – the tall, light skinned, good looking guy who came off as 4th runner-up in West African Idol Season 1. Since the show, he has appeared on numerous TV and radio shows, touring with the entire cast of the first season of... Read More
by ‘Damilola Oyedele [@damioyedele] What do you get when you put a fiery filmmaker, her trusty friends and like-minded young people together with the opinionated national campaign manager of an unconventional presidential candidate? Lights, camera and action, of course! In the course of his campaign, presidential candidate Bashorun Dele Momodu, has drawn parallels between himself and US... Read More
by Ore Fakorede In all honesty, I’ve never really had any interest in Nigerian politics. From an intellectual perspective, I have been discouraged by the shady elements that often parade themselves as politicians and the consequently inordinate nature of political dynamics in Nigeria. It is as if thugs, touts and unintelligent persons pick up politics when... Read More
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