by Onyeka Nwelue This is my personal story of the trip to Kenya for the Africa Academy Movie Awards Nomination Night in Nairobi. There were others and they have their own stories to tell too. Day One: It is 24th February, 2011, I’m at the airport, waiting at the Kenya Airways Counter for other delegates to arrive, waiting for the airlines... Read More
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by Sola Fasasi Aspiring Filmmaker Series: Scriptwriting and Directing Masterclass BLUES & HILLS Consultancy and Africa Film Academy call for interested aspiring filmmakers to register for the Scriptwriting and Directing Masterclass Workshop, to be facilitated by Indian filmmaker and cinematographer, Naresh Sharma on 25 March, 2011 at Niger Delta Wetland Centre, Ekike, Yenogoa, in Bayelsa State. He will be joined by Nigerian filmmaker, Bond... Read More
by Hauwa Gambo The city of Yenogoa is known to host the world at the African Movie Academy Awards every year. This time, the city takes art one step forward as Blues & Hills, the arts consultancy, in collaboration with All Media International, in conjunction with the Bayelsa State Culture & Tourism Bureau brings the first edition of... Read More
by Chi Ibe A few months ago Overdose released his latest album Hustle or Die, and the single Drinks In A Glass to rave reviews. The hip hop artist recently upped the ante with the release of a video for the single, which attracted the attention of the Amstel Malta Box Office production house. Consequently, Drinks... Read More
by Emmanuel Osanedum Who would have thought that one single Tweet could cause such a riot? But then we’re talking Kanye West here – global god of the cool block. So it happened that just after midnight yesterday, at exactly 1.47, the man with over 2.5 million followers, but only 1397 Tweets since he started... Read More
by Chi Ibe The Future-Photography Workshop announces TEN (10) more slots for ONE (1) week! The most eagerly anticipated workshop on photography is organised by The Future Project under its The Future Enterprise Support Scheme (TF-ESS) and features the best photographers on its faculty. Organised in partnership with Kelechi Amadi-Obi Studios, the workshop promises to be... Read More
by Olajide Taiwo You know the way certain things stare you in the face, yet you never notice until they poke you in the nose? That’s how this matter is to me – it has always been occuring, but I have never paid attention. I was standing over a bidet in a densely populated men’s room at... Read More
by Chi Ibe The Underground is an original initiative by the Inner Circle, a group of young individuals with a passion for music. The event is centred on discovering musical talent, and on the 26th of December, 2010, a special edition titled The Underground Exclusive held at Rehab, Victoria Island. The event was powered by Drunknmunky and supported by... Read More
by Chi Ibe Urban contemporary R & B singer TolumiDE is still riding on the wave of the success of her new album and single My Love. Last year she received three award nominations including the Channel O Music Video Award nomination for Most Gifted R & B artist, the Covenant Awards nomation for Urban/R&B/Soul Album of the Year, ... Read More
by Chude Jideonwo Yes, Libya is the rave right now, but I can’t get the people of Egypt out of my head. I haven’t been to many countries, but Egypt (make that Cairo) was one of my most remarkable. It is not just a city of culture and history; it is a city of breathless,... Read More
by Sola Fasasi The Oscar Awards mark the climax of the Hollywood movie calendar, and year after year, Tinseltown and movie enthusiasts wait with bated breath for the announcement of the nominees and winners of the prestigious Academy Awards. The 2011 edition of the Oscar Awards held last night, 27th February at The Kodak Theatre, Los... Read More
by Sola Fasasi Last year, Facing the Giants gave young people an opportunity to learn how to run an event management outfit from the masters in the field. This year, the event returns with a more explosive session that concentrates on every phase of owning and running an events management company. Organised by premier events outfit, Yvent Kouture, Facing the... Read More
by ‘Funmilayo Akinosi Chief Olabode George did not ‘steal’ – at least, no one has proven that he has. Yet, social media is still warm from the fiery fumes of righteous anger burning from a large number of Nigerians. We are convinced that the former chairman of the Nigerian Ports Authority was convicted for theft of... Read More
by TY Fajj When did we become a country that celebrates thieves? I was driving through Kingsway road, Ikoyi yesterday, 26th February, and there was a lot of traffic, which is quite strange for a weekend. Then I noticed banners, loads of buses parked, people wearing branded t-shirts, some others in aso-ebi. I thought it... Read More
by Emmanuel Osanedum It has been two weeks of BB broadcasts and status updates – many of them inaccurate – but this morning came good news, and one that we’re glad to confirm as accurate. YNaija spoke to Enioluwa’s aunties this morning, and we are glad to confirm that, indeed, the baby has been found!... Read More
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
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
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