CelebrityRead© is a monthly not-for-profit reading event that brings together at least 3 celebrities from 3 different industries, to read a small portion from their respective chosen and favorite literature/book to a live and listening audience. It’s happening again this month and you are invited to Come watch your favorite celebrities read off their favorite... Read More
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by Sola Fasasi On Thursday, singer Goldie launched her new album and celebrated her birthday at Number 10 in Victoria Island, Lagos. Guests included Banky W, Jay Jay, guys from Kennis Music, Eldee and others. Enjoy the pictures! [nggallery id=22] Pictures by Femi Abolade
Name: Cindy Talabi Occupation: Legal Practitioner Three words that describe you best: playful,funny and easgoing Mario or Luigi? What’s Mario or Luigi? What song always makes you happy when you hear it? Can’t decide Your favourite TV shows? I can’t decide between House & Fresh Prince of Bel Air, and that’s because they appeal to the different natures... Read More
Darey, who suspended the release of his US album following the death of his label Chairman Dick Griffey (of SOLAR Records fame) has been busy working with his producer-collaborator Cobhams Asuquo on a new album – his third – planned for Nigerian and international release in a matter of months. And now, with the full... Read More
by Richard Odilu and Demola Adesina Last weekend, there was a three-day buildup of rave events to welcome BBA winner Uti Nwachukwu back to Nigeria. The first was at the airport in Lagos, the second was the official Mnet reception at Rehab, and then finally a no-holds-barred party at Aura on Saturday! Our reporters were... Read More
YQ has dedicated a track from his current album, titled Miss You as a tribute to his late friend, Dagrin. This song, from the I am YQ album, was composed by YQ himself. YQ says “Dagrin remains evergreen in my heart – a true friend and a brother. Things are not the same without him here, but I’ll... Read More
Name: Yox Kunle Yoloye Occupation: Real Estate Consultant Describe you in three words: I need just one… GREATNESS!!! If you weren’t you, who would you be? I cannot not be me Mario or Luigi? Yox What was the best vacation you ever had? Badagry beech with my ex Favorite TV show of all time and... Read More
by Demola Adesina From the time she caught the attention of the country over a year ago in the Knighthouse hit Won Beri, Mo’Cheddah has continued to emphasise her relevance on the psyche of Nigerian music lovers. She is indeed a breath of fresh air in a society very wanting of diva-powered musicians. As if... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu Connect the dots, what do we, Ibrahim Babangida and Muhammadu Buhari have in common? Yeah, we all want to be president even though we suck at it and YES we all can rock the military outfit. There’s only one thing though – this generation can do it better. The military inspired... Read More
by Sola Fasasi Inale, the groundbreaking movie, is the first musical to be produced on Nigerian soil. The movie premiered on Friday the 23rd of October, 2010 at Genesis Deluxe Cinemas at the Palms Mall, Lekki, Lagos. Inale features an A-list cast, most of whom were in attendance – Dede Mabiaku, Keppy Ekpenyoung, Omawumi Megbele,... Read More
by Demola Adesina On the Saturday, 23rd October 2010, the Nigeria Leadership Initiative (NLI) organized a gala to sensitise executives about the activities of the organisation, celebrate members and raise funds for future plans and activities of the Initiative. The event, tagged Champion of Values, was held at the Landmark Village Event Centre, Lagos. The... Read More
In the spirit of Independence, Nigeria’s leading men’s magazine, Mode, features the ‘young’ men running for president and other various positions in this month’s issue of the magazine. “We feel it’s important to inform our readers, and help them decide who to support towards 2011,” said AbubakarTafawa-Balewa, the editor of Mode.
by Glory Enyinnaya Ever so often, fashion urges us to update our wardrobes. With budgets in crunch mode this year, is it really feasible to purchase a new wardrobe to keep up with each season? If your answer is no, then this guide will give you some innovative ideas that will make your older clothing... Read More
Ifreke Inyang [@ifreke] MONDAY: The excitement on tweetville was massive. Nigeria’s representative at The Big Brother Africa All Stars, Uti Nwachukwu, emerged the winner. Of course, you can trust tweetgerians to take it from different dimensions. @Tyvn couldn’t understand some of the things people were up to. “So because Uti won d money, everybody is... Read More
Rubbin’ Minds. 3pm. Channels TV. Sunday, October 24 2010 Presenters: Chude Jideonwo, Lydia Sobogun Guests: Orode Uduaghan, Onye Ubanatu, Omawumi Megebele, Ochuko, Asha Gangali, ‘Damilola Oyedele Its Rubbin’Minds Live on Channels TV… The Colour Pink Damilola Oyedele gives insight into what Y! is… I am so passionate about Y! Online because it’s my thing… Visit Ynaija.com…... Read More
Greetings Young Nigerian, We are delighted to inform you have The Lagos State Government in collaboration with Afterschool Graduate Development Centre (AGDC) with help from The Future Project and others is hosting the first ever high-level interactive session between the State Government and the youth. The event is tagged “Youth Stakeholder Forum” and will also present... Read More
by Aramide Abe Event Hotlist ———— FRIDAY: *Cinema Lagos *Bishops Cottage Family Dinner SATURDAY: *Monthly Speaker Series *Alter Ego Sale *6th Lagos Motor Fair *New Horizons Job Fair & Entrepreneurship Seminar SUNDAY: *Theatre @ Terra: Monologues!! in GHANA *House of Nwocha Fashion Show FRIDAY —————— 1) CINEMA LAGOS EAT PRAY LOVE... Read More
by ‘Damilola Oyedele “I wanna meet my President, and that for me would be a dream come true,” 24-year old Munya confided in Botswana’s Kaone during the 90 day stretch that was the Big Brother All Stars competition. Little did he know that he was months away from actualising this dream. But there were a... Read More
by Sayo Owolabi The Props 1) ANDY MURRAY: He has been the World No. 4 in Tennis since I was born (now that’s a joke). Seriously though up till now he has not lived up to the hype, he surprised his critics by defeating Roger Federer in the Shanghai Masters. 2) FIFA: Hate it or love it,... Read More
We are turning our attention fully to cancer this weekend. On Rubbin’ Minds this Sunday, we are having the Pink Pearl Foundation, which has been working hard on cancer issues for years now. The organization has been very active, using mobilization, entertainment – including celebrity endorsements and involvement with the recent Felabration – and other... Read More
by Sayo Owolabi Never mind that the title sounds a little stereotyped, it’s simply for want of a better title that I decided to settle for this one. All the same to the business of the day: On Sunday October 17, 2010, the International media was awash with the news of a Bribe for Vote... Read More
by Onyeka Nwelue Editor’s Note: This is a rejoinder to Cheta Nwanze’s piece, ‘Ije Doesn’t Impress’, in the current issue of Y! Magazine. Get the magazine to know the origins of this! Dear Cheta Nwanze: Many years ago, when I was young like you, I used to watch movies without thinking of how they were... Read More
by Chinelo Ibeziako Retta is a new soul/pop artiste on the block, who aims to bring a “fresh, unique and new sound” to Nigerian music. In the soulful, ‘Kolo For You’, produced by Oscar Heman Ackah, Retta pours out her heart in song to the one she loves. We’ll keep you posted about her soon-to-be-released... Read More
by Anino Odeli-Serrano A few years ago, the best thing you could do to ‘take your relationship to the next level’ was to couple together. Not that kind of coupling o, I mean living together. (Some minds have done ten to the dozen already). Make a home together. Buy a house together. This used to... Read More
by Tolu Ogunlesi ABIA You have two cows. No, you had two cows – until both were kidnapped. The kidnappers demand a ransom of five billion naira. You wait patiently for the kidnappers to come down to N5,000. Two weeks later they do. You blame the police for not protecting your cows. ABUJA You have... Read More
by Sola Fasasi Mo’Cheddah is undoubtedly one of Nigeria’s hottest young artistes, and she has just taken her acclaimed debut album a notch higher. Her label, Knighthouse, just released the video for the second single off Mo’Cheddah’s ‘The Franchise Celebrity’. The ‘Ko Ma Roll’ video is directed by Gini, who was also behind Dagrin’s ‘Pon... Read More
by Sola Fasasi As Nigeria marks its 50th year of independence, Unveiling Africa Foundation presents the 1st Annual Nigerian Teenagers’ Conference. Themed ‘Nigeria @50 – the role of Nigerian Teenagers in Nigeria’s Development’, The Unveiling Africa Teenagers’ Conference will provide a platform to nurture this new generation of Nigerians who are the teenagers of today... Read More
We have here Essien’s new single ‘Ariwo Ko’, from his sophomore album ‘Fr3style’. Without further ado… For ‘Ariwo Ko’ audio version: http://bit.ly/dxqxLy For Blackberry, download here: http://www.4shared.com/video/hi_Mu8e_/ARIWO_KO_video_for_bb.html And here’s the video download link: http://www.4shared.com/video/LEGKezil/fr3style.html Enjoy!
by Chinelo Ibeziako ‘The magazine for MADE men’, recently released it’s October-November issue, named ‘Best of MADE’, and rightly so. MADE’s ‘coverboy’ is none other than 2face Idibia, who’s undoubtedly at the top of his game right now. Also, the new issue features a star studded line up of interviews with Oluchi, Nneka, Lynxxx, Banky... Read More
by Ore Fakorede 1. Once In My Life – Uti Featuring M-Trill Still reveling in his Big Brother Africa 5: All Stars victory (here’s the full gist), Uti Nwachukwu appears keen to milk his new-found fame to the very last drop. ‘Once In My Life’ is by no means his first foray into music, having... Read More
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