by Chi Ibe A few minutes ago the African Movie Academy Awards announced its 2011 nominees list. This year’s edition of the well-respected awards ceremony will hold from 21-27 March in Yenagoa, Bayelsa. According AMAA, the awards “will incorporate many activities, making for a rounded event that will have something for everyone”, and the nominations party... Read More
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by Richard Odilu “Pls let us join voices tonight to pray & lift our voices to God about the disappearance of Enioluwa Odegbaike who has been missing since last Sunday…” This was the cry for help – solidarity, if you may – that went round in BlackBerry community a few days ago. In its wake followed the... Read More
by Chi Ibe Adol, whose video Orin is currently on air, is set to release the eponymous 13-track album on the 14th of March! “The album covers many topics like destiny, celebration love, hardship, and having fun; all delivered with the exceptional vocals Adol is known for. The album contains hit songs like Orin, a soulful... Read More
by David Nnaji The sudden and unnecessary deaths of young people in and around Unilag were not naturally caused and so should be mitigated. A few weeks ago, social media sites were abuzz with different stories, all of which were unpleasant tales about the sudden and painful death of a young female student of the University of Lagos whose... Read More
by Abisola Johnson Bisola shares her Valentine’s Day experience… I have a super strong sense of smell and somehow it makes my life more interesting. I take a deep breath and even though the skies are clear, I can smell the rain coming. I’m not fooled by the creamy, healthy look of oats, I smell... Read More
by Sola Fasasi Learn photography from the masters: Join Kelechi Amadi-Obi and others at The Future Photography Workshop REGISTER NOW! “We are proud to announce that the first session of The Future Photography Workshop is held in partnership with Kelechi Amadi-Obi Studios – certainly the leader in the industry – so students are in for a picture... Read More
by Sola Fasasi Mania, Mania on the wall, who struck the funniest pose of them all? Check out our candid shots from the launch of Mania Magazine and decide for yourself!
by Sola Fasasi It’s a double whammy! Multiple award-winning singer-songwriter, Darey Art-Alade, finally releases his new double album, set to hit the streets on Monday February 28, 2011. Double Dare was “specially created over an extensive period”, by Darey and several collaborators from across the world. The two new albums, titled Heart and Beat, feature surprise appearances... Read More
by Chi Ibe The plan is simple, yet classic: Bring a host of bright, successful and colourful characters under one roof, feed them, serve them cocktails and let the discussions roll! Champagne Conversations is set to debut on Sunday 27 February, 2011 at the pool side of the Eko Hotel Lagos at 6PM. Here’s what the organisers say... Read More
by WriterSpeaksPoetry I’d work today maybe tomorrow I’d run today maybe tomorrow I’d write today maybe tomorrow I’d sing today maybe tomorrow I’d apply today maybe tomorrow I’d do one of these today if I was sure what the tomorrow of each one would bring Which then should I do seeing I want the highest... Read More
by Adaora Mbelu Adaora continues on her eye-opening voyage through the her mother’s homeland, Sri Lanka. “Ad eundum quo nemo ante” – “To boldy go where no man has gone” I woke up to the dogs barking loud, the birds chirping and the squirrels running on the panes – basically natural noise, a break from the sound... Read More
by Chika Uwazie In all cases, the term Diaspora carries a sense of displacement; that is, the population so described finds itself for whatever reason separated from its national territory, and usually its people have a hope, or at least a desire, to return to their homeland at some point, if the “homeland” still exists in any... Read More
by HD If we go by what Celine Dion says, then you know that you “can’t stop, can’t fight and can’t resist it when the wrong one loves you right…” I have often wondered if she was speaking from experience here. It’s an interesting take on things, but be careful of using it on your lover because... Read More
by Sola Fasasi The highly anticipated fashion magazine, Mania was launched yesterday, 20 Februray 2011 to a selection of top entertainment and fashion industry professionals. The editorial team – which includes the talented duo, stylist Dimeji Alara and photographer Kelechi Amadi-Obi – promised to push all the boundaries, and from all indications, they have delivered on... Read More
by Abolore Babatunde Most ladies say they can never play the second banana. I thought so myself – in fact I was always quick to criticize anyone who played ‘assistant’, especially if she played the part intentionally. Then I met Laolu. Laolu is not every girls dream – not even mine – but there was... Read More
by Abolore Babatunde Most ladies say they can never play the second banana. I thought so myself – in fact I was always quick to criticize anyone who played ‘assistant’, especially if she played the part intentionally. Then I met Laolu. Laolu is not every girls dream – not even mine – but there was... Read More
by Sola Fasasi Once again, Nollywood breaks new grounds! For the first time, on February 24th 2011, a Nollywood movie – The Mirror Boy – will hold its world premiere at the famous Empire, Leicester Square. The Mirror Boy is a film written and directed by Obi Emelonye and produced by The Nollywood Factory in association with OH Films. The... Read More
by Afeni Samson Olayiwola On a young man’s sojourn in the Niger Delta in service to his country, he meets and falls in love with the woman of his dreams. We present the winning write-up from our ‘From YNaija, With Love’ competition! I met my wife Nkechi in the year 2003 (I guess it must... Read More
by Sola Fasasi While the comedians worked their magic on stage, the Y! team captured a few humourous red carpet moments at the Comedy Titans Show. Take 2!
by Editor (Source: Ozute.com) Blackberry owners who enjoy a Tweet or two are not best pleased with Twitter officials who have blocked the popular UberTwitter app from being able to use it’s service from this evening (Friday). A Twitter spokesperson claims that the UberTwitter app as well as the Android client Twidroid will not receive service due to violations... Read More
by Hauwa Gambo What: The Comedy Titans Show Where: Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos When: 8pm, Friday 11th February 2011 Photo credit: Ibrahim Sule of Syrus Photos
by Sola Fasasi Upcoming R&B artiste Funbi recently released the video for his single, ‘Clockwork’, where he soulfully expresses the dilemma of a guy caught between two loves. The video was shot by Walter (Walt Banger 101 productions) in Lekki, Lagos. Check it out: Clockwork (Video) Lyrics below [opening phone dialogue] Funbi: hello Girl: hey funbi Funbi: hey... Read More
by Kay Omar Last weekend, we were all rushing into a bus as usual when this lady suddenly starts to yell at some guy, “Give me my phone! Give me my phone!” Before anyone became fully aware of what was happening, the rather brief altercation ended. The lady got back on the bus almost immediately... Read More
by Ini Obong If you walk into the club, Larry D is the dude with the sincere smile and a microphone in his hand. In his many years abroad, Larry worked as a broadcaster by day. For seven years he had his own show on Unique FM 101.2 in London. Along with several years of... Read More
by Ayodotun Osunkojo A befitting alias for this column would be ‘The Adventures of the Hustler’, because we all, one way or another, run a ‘PP’ (private practice) apart from our ‘main jobs’. That’s no news! The phenomenon of having a main job and a side hustle is a multifaceted one, especially in our environment.... Read More
by Sola Fasasi On Saturday 12th February 2011, a stampede broke out at a presidential campaign of The Peoples Democratic Party at the Liberation Stadium, Port-Harcourt, Rivers State. According to reports, at least 20 people died, and about 25 others were injured during the rush at the rally. According to media reports, this was caused by the refusal... Read More
by Sola Fasasi J’odie (born Joy Odiete Eseoghene) sprung to the limelight in 2007 when she contested in the Idols West Africa show. She grew up in Lagos, singing in church and school choirs, and since her stint on the musical talent show she’s been honing her musical talent. She’s performed at various events and... Read More
by Sola Fasasi New reality game show ‘Tourist Treasure’ aims to bring peace to the Niger Delta. According to the show’s Chief Strategy Officer, Yomi Olaniwun, “Tourist Treasure will redefine reality game show in Africa”. The game show, which will be lauched soon, is centred around the search for the hidden treasure in South-South –... Read More
by Akin Oyedele When former First Lady Stella Obasanjo suddenly passed in 2005 during a tummy tuck, the reactions of Nigerians were varied. On one hand were those who felt a sense of personal and national loss because the First Man was now a widower. On the other hand, there were those (typical) Nigerians that... Read More
by Ore Fakorede Even after you’ve hit the stop button on your audio device, some songs just keep playing in your head. Last year’s breakout hit single, Oleku is one of those. Oleku dominated radio charts and private playlists, conferring superstar honours on Choc Boys Ice Prince and Brymo, quite early in their careers. Here... Read More
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