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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by Chi Ibe A few months ago YNaija brought you Moyeen’s new single, “Follow My Dreams”, and for the past few weeks the new artiste has been promoting her single, “Follow My Dreams” in Lagos, Nigeria. “Moyeen is becoming a whirlwind sensation,” said Linda Anukwuem, Moyeen’s media representative. Moyeen’s fans have been itching for the... Read More
by HD Happy New Year!! 2011 has finally come. We’ve resumed work, all is firmly underway, and this is a reality check on our New Year resolutions. Let’s do a quick check our love meters and see how it rates on our resolution ladder. That’s right, let’s see how much love means to you this... Read More
by ‘Demola Adesina The annual Rhythm Unplugged held on the 26th December 2010 at the Expo Centre of the Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. It lived up to the brand quote, ‘Anything can happen’, from the choral backup of Banky W to the fact that the show started and ended on time –... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang [@ifreke] [ 3rd Jan 2011 – 8th Jan 2011 ] MONDAY: “Gud mornin tweeps…hols r ova…its bak to hustle…paper chasin…av a lovely day ahead!” @brainchyld007 tweeted as the holidays thinned out. @Possicon was interested in what other tweeps were doing. He asked in his tweet, “Hey guys, today is first working day... Read More
by Sola Fasasi Ladybrille Magazine, enters 2011 with a powerful punch, with a new issue tagged the January ‘New Year, Powerful You’ Edition. The cover features Teresa Clarke and Obi Asika, two groundbreaking African CEOs. Teresa Clarke, the first black female Managing Director in the investment banking division at Goldman Sachs, left the firm to pursue... Read More
by Sola Fasasi Omawumi drops hot new single “If You Ask Me”! Omawumi spent a whole year working hard in the studio, refining her sound and re-loading for bigger impact after the success of the first album, Wonder Woman, and now the multi award winning Omawumi is on the road to her new album. Today she’s released... Read More
by Sayo Owolabi I was preparing to send my bit for this week to the editor when my co-presenter came into the office. He said a friend just informed him that former Super Eagles defender, Uche Okafor was found dead in his home in Dallas in the United States. He was apparently found hung in his room,... Read More
by Chi Ibe You know him as Mr Overdose! To start off the new year on a groovy note, Storm 360 artiste YQ recently released two new singles off his album ‘I am YQ’, Get it Started and Winney ft. DaGrin and Terry G. We’ll keep it short so you can listen, download and share... Read More
by Ore Fakorede Rap is more than just laying sandlot rhymes over a beat, but apparently, this is something that many Nigerian rap artistes have failed to realize. In the hurry to craft supposedly ‘tight’ punchlines, they often exhibit a suicidal disregard for depth and true meaning. The result of this mediocre wordplay is the... Read More
by Aziza Uko Yes I Am is Etcetera’s sophomore studio album. In this effort, Etcetera unites with one of Nigeria’s finest music producers and long-time collaborator Wole Oni. The album is recorded live in the studio with an A-list ensemble of musicians including legendary guitarist, Pa Oscar Illimbi. In a music clime dominated by digitally... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang Recently word has spread of a suspected bomb attack at Motorways, Lagos within the next six hours. An eyewitness claims that there is vehicular and human traffic in Alausa. He also claims that there is heavy police presence, and from all indications, the area has been cordoned off. The present bomb scare... Read More
by Sola Fasasi Once again, WOW Magazine brings the world to our feet with dazzling new songstress, Tiwa Savage on the cover of the latest issue. In a bodysuit with bejewelled off-the-shoulder sleeves and scarf draped around her, Miss Savage boldly shows off her curves – ‘she’s no Kelekele girl’, the cover declares. WOW magazine... Read More
by Uche Peter Umez ‘Men are all the same…’ I glance across at the woman who has just blurted out that statement. Her face is clenched like a fist; sharing her table is another woman, who is quite well blessed around the chest with a rotund bust. Only an empty table separates us. There are other... Read More
by Sola Fasasi Brookstone Consult presents the Leading Ladies Summit 2011. Themed “Dare to Dream”, The event is set to hold on Sunday 16th January, 2011 at The Knot Centre, Tobi Lawal Street, off Herbert Macaulay, Yaba. Lagos at 11am. The event aims to build capacity and to motivate women aged 16-35. “The core objective of the summit is to equip young... Read More
by Tolu Ogunlesi Raise a hand if you are a Nigerian below 30 – make that 35 – and have EVER taken a driving test. For many years now (have things really changed, as the FRSC would have us believe?) Nigerian drivers’ licenses have been available for purchase over-the-counter, like pain-killers: “Er, oga give me... Read More
by Hauwa Gambo Tiwa Works, the upscale event planning and promotions company teams up with That Boi Timi, Big O. Entertainment, C. Cross Events, Botchey and Certified Events to present J5 Founders Day Celebration at the Cream Ultra Lounge, 3249 Buford HWY Atlanta GA 30329. The event holds on Wednesday 5th January 2011. For more... Read More
by Sola Fasasi Show Some Love (SSL) is a community outreach and development project that is targeted at poverty alleviation and people empowerment within the Nigeria society. In October 2010, floods destroyed the homes and property of several families in parts of Ikorodu town, Lagos State. The Agbowa Relief camp situated in Agbowa, Ikorodu provides... Read More
Writers Needed at CP-Africa.com Are you a young, passionate writer? The team at Celebrating Progress Africa (CP-Africa.com) is seeking young, talented writers to contribute to its growing online platform. Writers are needed in the following categories: Technology Mobile Phones Economic Development Commentary/Opinions on a wide range of issues Fashion Music Sports Health Interviews with African... Read More
by Kunle Durojaiye Over the past year, I have read and heard various perceptions and opinions of young Nigerians regarding the civic duty of voting. In spite of the ongoing campaigns aimed at motivating and stirring the voting spirit, some young folks still seem to be either apathetic or totally against the whole concept. This... Read More
by Chi Ibe Tosin Martins recently took his craft a notch higher with the release of the music videos for two of his songs, ‘Silent Night’ and ‘Na You’ from his album Higher. The ‘Na You’ video amplifies the feel-good theme and lyrics of the love song. It was directed by Bobby Boulders, and features... Read More
by Oyindamola Olofinlua The recent edition of the Dynamix All Youth Award presented another opportunity for Nigerian youths to be recognized for their efforts in different fields of endeavour. The award ceremony took place on 21st December, 2010 at the Eko Hotels & Suites with over 2000 students from different Nigerian universities including the Universities... Read More
by YNaija.com Dear readers, Happy New Year! How’s it going so far? Hope the new year (and decade – no pressure!) has kicked off to a great start. Even if it hasn’t, the year is still young enough for you to retrace your steps and make 2011 your best yet. We’ll tell you one thing... Read More
by Sola Fasasi Former Big Brother Housemate, Geraldine Iheme recently launched her first novel ‘Disfigured Emotions’ at the Oriental Victoria Island on 29th December, 2010. The launch kicked off with a red carpet event that hosted Geraldine’s family, friends and invited guests, including fellow Big Brother housemates from South Africa and Mozambique, who were present... Read More
by Oreoluwa Fakorede She struggled in vain, arms flailing wildly. The man pinned her to the dirty, naked mattress on the floor, one palm exerting pressure on her chest while the other muffled the moans coming out of her dry mouth. He had previously ripped the short skirt on her small waist and its ragged... 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! A rollercoaster ride Awwalu Salihu Ali Nuhu was... Read More
by Cheta Nwanze For most web developers, the default benchmark for ranking websites is the Alexa standard (www.alexa.com), and in this article I will rank the top ten Nigerian websites, using the same. It is worth noting, before we go further, that social networking and search appear to be the most important things to Nigerians... Read More
by Ore Fakorede GENRE: HIP-HOP/RAP 1. Watch The Throne- Jay-Z & Kanye West Rap mogul Jay-Z is teaming up with his one-time protégé and occasional collaborator, uber-producer Kanye West, on a five-track album due out sometime this year. Originally proposed as an EP, ‘Watch The Throne’ was later extended to a full-length feature. Although ‘Monster’... Read More
by Emmanuel Osanedum Let’s get right into it : Hollywood, as usual pushed its film boundaries last year, though the inevitable producer here and there still managed to dig us some bad movies; and in Nollywood, we had the usual one or two bright stops. We take a quick pick of the 10 movies that influenced... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang [@ifreke] [ 27th Dec 2010 – 1st Jan 2011 ] MONDAY: “I jst can’t wait 4 2011 to start!,” @seunomis tweeted. “I already hv my plans & ways 2 achieve dem. May God be wit me! Cos d impact i’m about 2 make cnt be measured.” @CapoeriraPanda was not just in a hurry... Read More
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