The Future Pre-Awards “Do Something” Conference is a rare opportunity for young Nigerians to meet with high-achieving role models who they would otherwise not have the opportunity to meet. The speakers don’t give lectures – rather, the participants ask them any questions on their minds about how they succeeded or how they achieved and get real time... Read More
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by Stanley Azuakola The management of the University of Benin dispelled rumours last week that it intended to suspend ongoing semester examinations in order for students to participate in the voters registration exercise. Their decision to proceed with the exams could well mean that most of the over 60000 students of the university would be... Read More
– Event holds Sunday, January 30. The organisers of The Future Awards have formally announced the Keynote Speaker for this year’s edition which holds on Sunday, January 30, 2011. This is the sixth edition. The Keynote Address is a yearly tradition that has seen some of the nation’s most respected role models from across the world address... Read More
by Chi Ibe The Kids’ Clean Club is a Non-Governmental Organisation that aims at raising a generation of physically, mentally and environmentally clean children across Nigeria and the World. “We intend to do this by creating awareness amongst children, about the effects of pollution and global warming, and how they can make a change in... Read More
by Emmanuel Osanedum Call it a little clichéd, but the political games have begun. This week, there was a gale of presidential primaries resulting in confirmed candidates President Goodluck Jonathan for the PDP, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu for the Action congress of Nigeria, Prof. Patrick Utomi for the Social Democratic Mega Party and Chief Dele Momodu for the National Conscience Party.... Read More
by Cheta Nwanze One thing we must bear in mind is this: elections are easier to rig when people do not turn up to vote. 2011 is a pivotal year for our country. Those of us who are within the age range must vote. Before you can vote, you must register. After you register, you must... Read More
By Our Editors As the voter registration progress has begun, some young people have complained of hiccups in the process. It is important to understand that these hiccups are only natural due to the hurried preparation by the electoral commission; so usually it is a matter of logistics rather than a deliberate attempt to disenfranchise the... Read More
by Kev D (@KevinwithanL) Note: Humour is never outdated, so we just had to put up this hilarious piece by a friend of the house! If you’re hooked to Twitter (admit it, you are) you’ll love this one! WARNING: This edition is going to be exhaustive and cumbersome. It is also Rated ‘TWITTER’ because it... Read More
by Ore Fakorede Faisal Hakeem a.k.a Paedae Da Pralem and Rashid Mugeez a.k.a MugeezXMugeez, known together as the hiplife act, R2Bees, are not unfamiliar to Nigerians. They collaborated with our very own Wande Coal on the massive hit single, ‘Kiss My Hand’. More recently, the Ghanaian duo was featured on the remix of rapper Lynxxx’s... Read More
by Hauwa Gambo Each year the numbers go up – more and more women are affected by breast cancer, and it is clear that there cannot be too much awareness. Stand Up To Cancer Naija is happy to announce its signature fundraising event for breast cancer awareness tagged “Bowling for Boobs”. The event involves a... Read More
by Tolu Ogunlesi The attention on Abuja’s Eagle Square yesterday, January 13, 2011, was to be expected; Nigeria’s ruling party was electing its presidential candidate for the April 2011 elections. For a party that has held on to the Presidency since the beginning of this latest stretch of democracy, it has come to be taken... Read More
by ‘Damilola Oyedele We were simply skating past, minding our own business… when we stumbled upon a very recent article by Africa correspondent of the Guardian UK, David Smith (@SmithInAfrica). In the piece, titled “Nigeria looks to youth, internet and Barack Obama for poll inspiration”, the writer took a look at Nigeria’s upcoming elections – from all indications, the defining election for... Read More
by Ore Fakorede In 2011, several long-running movie franchises will be re-booted with new installments while some blockbusters will get a deserved second take with reloaded sequels. Here are some that will easily make spines tingle with excitement. Pirates Of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides Opening: May 20 Rating: Unrated Genre: Action/Adventure Who’s In It:... Read More
by Ore Fakorede [Jan 10 – 15 2011] Behold the top tracks of the week! 1. If You Ask Me (Na Who I Go Ask?) Omawumi Listen Here 2. H.A.M. Kanye West & Jay-Z Watch The Throne (Due March, 2011) Listen Here 3. Hustler Sammy Listen Here 4. El Lay Snoop Dogg Featuring Marty James... Read More
by Oyindamola Olofinlua As I got up on Sunday and prepared for my first assignment as a Church Crawler, I wondered what the experience would have in store for me. I arrived at the Yaba Centre of Covenant Christian Centre church at 9:12am, and as I was ushered into the main auditorium by a well... Read More
by Kenneth Oliko What excites you about radio? It’s the power of radio. When I was a boarder at Abeokuta Girls Grammar School, having a radio was like contraband, but we found ways to sneak things in. On school vacations I was always with my radio, on a camp bed outside my uncle’s house, I... Read More
by Kay Omar On the 2nd day of this year, I had a near-death experience. I was on an okada. In my long years of okada hopping, I have come to find that okada man is like a machine; he can be programmed. Once you get on the okada or just before you do, you can... Read More
by Ore Fakorede H.A.M., the first official single from Kanye West and Jay-Z’s much anticipated collaborative album, ‘Watch The Throne’, debuted online on Tuesday. On the first verse, ‘Ye drops aggressive and explicit lyrics on a synth-heavy instrumental produced by fast-rising 19 year-old maverick, Lex Luger (Rick Ross’ B.M.F., Wacka Flocka Flame’s Hard In Da... Read More
by ‘Demola Adesina Not many people know that Sasha is just a pseudonym for Yetunde Alabi. For this lady, though, there really is not much difference between the persons of Yetunde Alabi and Sasha. “We are one and the same person”, she explains. “When I am not on stage though, I am a bit reserved”.... Read More
PIN, a Lagos-based social enterprise, addresses the gap between Nigeria’s disadvantaged youth and economic opportunities by providing demand-driven Information and Communication Technologies, entrepreneurship and life skills training. Peery Foundation, a Palo Alto-based family foundation established in 1978 by Richard Peery, has invested in Paradigm Initiative Nigeria (PIN). “We’re excited to be supporting PIN’s work! Following... Read More
by Chi Ibe Singer Zara recently released the video for her hit single, Aboko Ku. The video, which features Kenneth Okolie (Mr Nigeria) as Zara’s leading man, was produced by Toni Payne Concepts. This is video is an interesting interpretation of the song! Watch here: Aboko Ku
by Sola Fasasi For the past few weeks on Nigerian Idol, host Misi Fajimolu handles the contestants before they go on stage, while her co-host Anis Holloway manages them in front of their audience. It seems the question on everyone lips is this “Why does Misi seem to be doing just backstage interviews with the contestants?”... Read More
by Cheta Nwanze “Dem give us dem culture, we no understand.” —Fela Anikulapo-Kuti from Why Black Man dey suffer. So the re-run elections in Delta state have come and gone, and while a result was declared, it has been the same old story of snatched ballot boxes, voter intimidation and massive disenfranchisement of the electorate... Read More
by Linda Diokpa Nigeria marked her 50th anniversary as an independent country on October 1, 2010. The Jubilee celebration was however overshadowed by growing distrust and dread concerning the future in several quarters. This fear is fuelled by the malevolent nature of the on-going campaigns for the 2011 general elections. At a time when we... Read More
by Hauwa Gambo Singer/songwriter Adol was born Solomon Adewole and is also known as Ajikoigbaorin which means “One who wakes and writes 200 songs”. The young artiste is currently working on his debut album. Adol began singing as early as his years in primary school. After which he became a part of a group called “Three... Read More
by Akan Nweke Mr Ibu’s wife and one year old son have not seen for about a week now. The actor-comedian whose real name is John Okafor said he has been waiting to hear from the kidnappers for about four days now to no avail after they had called to reduce the ransom from fifty... Read More
by Sylva Nze Ifedigbo I was there to see the dentist. One of my molars was due to go, but to satisfy the requirements for seeing the dentist I had to answer a couple of questions from the lady receptionist, amongst which was my state of origin. “What exactly did my state of origin have... Read More
by Bola Aduwo Passionate, vivacious, funny, fierce. Those are the words that come to mind when you meet Uru Eke. An actress of great depth and much promise, Uru burst unto the scene in 2007 when she acted in the movie, Widow’s Men. Since then she has been building her portfolio, acting in other movies like Ebony,... Read More
by Eresuyi Eguae Let me say from the start that a lot of people will have an issue with the idea behind this piece because it suggests strict adherence to certain rules and imposes discipline on young people (which is our greatest fear). We have somehow picked up on living life to the fullest; living... Read More
The Freedom Issue of Y! Magazine featured the “50 Young People Who Will Change Nigeria”, former recipients of The Future Awards who are still relevant in their fields today. It is our belief that these people will shape the next 50 years of Nigeria’s story. Here they are! The best of Banke is yet to come... Read More
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