by Abisola Johnson I started today with my usual quote: “my name is Abisola Johnson….my mission today is to be a patriotic Nigerian”. I woke up excited, not exactly sure whether it had more to do with the fact that my country turned 50 today, or that it was a public holiday. Determined to be... Read More
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by Ifreke Inyang [@ifreke] MONDAY: “I hate Mondays but life goes on,” @saucekibaba tweeted. Yes it does. And other tweeples were busy setting their targets. “Everyday I get up and look through the Forbes list of richest ppl in the world, if I’m not there, I go to work!” @ivorymalinov said in her tweet. Tuface... Read More
by Our Reporter “The comedy business [has] blown beyond expectation, and Nigerian comedians deserve to be honoured in a grand style,” says Biodun Caston-Dada of the Nigerian Comedy Awards. The maiden edition of the awards, titled “Earn this, Earn Respect!” is set to hold in December at the Muson Centre, Onikan, Lagos. Caston-Dada continues: “we... Read More
Written by Tunde Aladese/Directed by Awoba Bob-Manuel, Bimbo Manuel & Olarotimi Fakunle Review by Prince Wale Oreshade Onikaluku jeje ewure ewure ewure Onikaluku jeje aguntan aguntan aguntan Oluronbi jeje omore omo re apkon bi epko Oluronbi o jo in jo in Iroko jo in jo in Thus goes the evergreen theme song of Oluronbi. The... Read More
by Our Reporter The BON (Best of Nollywood) Awards, which celebrates the accomplishments of Nigeria’s actors and filmmakers, has released the list of nominees for the 2010 edition of the awards. For this year’s BON awards, the organizers have added four new categories. Also, four events will precede this year’s awards ceremony, including the unveiling... Read More
by Our Reporter Carlos Moore, the author of Afro-beat legend, Fela Kuti’s authorised biography will be touring Nigeria this October. Speaking on why he wrote the book, Dr Carlos Moore, says “I want each and every African to feel that s/he OWNS Fela; that his legacy must be defended as a vital part of the Pan-African... Read More
– Nominations now open for The Future Awards 2011 The highly anticipates launch of the sixth season of Nigeria’s biggest youth event, The Future Awards, held on the eve of Nigeria’s 50thanniversary, Thursday, Sept 30 – at Terra Kulture in Lagos. The event was hosted by Tinsel’s Gideon Okeke and Omalicha of Rhythm FM. The event, which as... Read More
By Chude Jideonwo Being Keynote Address, delivered at the launch of The Future Awards Season 6 at Terra Kulture, Lagos on Thursday, September 30, 2010. Last year, on this same stage, we spent a few words reminding Nigerians about what we have to celebrate as a nation. One year after, celebration is, literally, in the... Read More
This Sunday, all roads lead to J-ville, the youth arm of City of David Church, as they present praise like you’ve never seen it before. Themed “Celebrate Nigeria, Celebrate You”, the event is set to feature Muyiwa and the Riversongs, Tim Godfrey and the Extreme Crew, and the Sounds of Heaven. The Extreme Praise Party... Read More
By Ohimai Amaize Tahir was too much a fine gentleman to have been wasted just like that. He was an amiable young man who put smiles on the faces of all those around him. He was lively. He always spoke to me and his friends about his dream of a new Nigeria. I first met... Read More
by ‘Damilola Oyedele Once again, the brightest and best young Nigerians came out to play – the playground was Terra Kulture, Lagos, and ‘recess’ was the #TheAuthenticCelebration – the launch of Season 6 of The Future Awards. The evening began with cocktails on the red carpet as guests chatted, posed for photographs and chatted some... Read More
By Our Reporter The Africa Independent Television (AIT) is reporting that, less than a km from the Eagle Square, where the Nigeria@50 celebrations are presently on the way, with a display by riders from the Nigeria Police and Airforce, (at Bayelsa’s Izon House) in the Central District, a car bomb has gone off. Five people... Read More
The future of bulk SMS messaging is here AfriSMS, a low cost bulk text messaging platform, is now available in Nigeria. AfriSMS provides unique services for small and medium scale businesses, individuals and corporate clients through its website www.AfriSMS.com. With its wide coverage, and delivery to international mobile numbers, AfriSMS can provide services such as... Read More
Leaving the comfort of the United States to come and practice medicine in Nigeria ; for nothing but charity. Why would you do that? It’s a mandate from God and my comfort is with the people who need quality health care even if it’s in Makoko. Did any member of your family... Read More
Join TV presenter and journalist Funmi Iyanda on BBC World on October 2nd 2010 as I present a three part documentary on Nigeria called “My Country” The first episode of the documentary “Lagos Stories” airs this Saturday October 2nd on BBC World at 5:10 am (for all you early birds) and 6:10pm There will be repeat... Read More
I cannot stop grinning, we made it! Nigeria is almost exactly 50 (fifty years since we gained our independence) and we are all here to experience it. Glory to God and may this be the beginning of bigger and better things for our country! AMEN. We are in celebratory mode but have also come to... Read More
“There is nothing as powerful as a idea whose time has come ” – Victor Hugo Ferdinand Adimefe On a sweltering Tuesday afternoon in March 2010, over four hundred young Nigerians embarked on a rally in the nation’s capital Abuja. We marched from Eagle Square to the National Assembly, in what seemed to be a... Read More
9:22pm It’s a WRAP!! Go to www.thefuturenigeria.com – nominate young individuals within the ages of 15 and 31. Now!!! 9:21pm Sage sings…. Arise, Make a change…. 9:16pm “One day Nigerian business owners will control the world’s economy” – Debola Lewis comes for his award #FacesOfTheFuture 9:13 Matse Uwatse comes for her award! “Na Wazobia we... Read More
Change we should believe in: Alder Consulting and Covenant Christian Centre launch Governance 500 and Enterprise 500 On the 2nd of October 2010, Alder Consulting will launch the first edition of Governance 500 and Enterprise 500 in partnership with Covenant Christian Centre. The programmes will take place in November 2010 and February 2011, respectively. The... Read More
The following three lucky people have emerged as winners of FREE passes to the launch of The Future Awards Season 6! * Obinna Obidike * Taiwo Are * Tosin Ajibade Congratulations! If you’re one of them please check your email for further details, or contact damilola@ynaija.com
Anino I recently got rid of my Mohawk. I just thought I needed a new hairstyle; after all I’d been sporting a Mohawk for a year now, and a change was definitely needed. So one fine Thursday evening, I dragged myself to the barber’s to get a haircut. Now let me explain my situation to... Read More
Hadiza Duncan Time is slowly counting down and everything is perfect, I think. Apart from the English issue (my English is really becoming something else – as I’m trying to learn Spanish, I’m confusing the two) and having to watch people totally pressed up against each other smooching in public everywhere I go (am I a... Read More
After breaking new ground with our 1st exciting edition and getting rave reviews from the public, the team behind Y! magazine have gone all out in this second edition – setting a brand new standard! The second edition is a line-up of Nigeria’s biggest stars and role models not just featured, but also as writers.... Read More
Yes, it’s true! The Future Awards Season 6 kicks off tomorrow, 5pm at Terra Kulture and three lucky people will get FREE tickets to the strictly-by-invitation, VIP event. The winners will be the first to hear all the gist about Season 6 – the awards categories, the Town Hall Meetings, the judges and other exciting... Read More
Cassava Republic is set to release the re-publication of the biography of the undisputed King of Afro-beat, Fela: This Bitch of a Life written by Dr Carl Moore. With Nigeria celebrating its Golden Anniversary, it’s clear that there is no time more perfect to celebrate Fela Anikulapo Kuti, one of the breed of those who shaped the... Read More
Ayomide Oke Sitting in the belvedere lounge of Caliente, a hedonist’s heaven and Lagos’s answer to Jalousie Mayfair London, I lay back and watch as my 45 year old boss at the media conglomerate where I work pours champagne down the throat of a twenty something year old hottie. As tequila shots are passed around,... Read More
#TheAuthenticCelebration with 50 of Nigeria’s most influential young leaders After weeks of excitement, the 6th season of Nigeria’s biggest youth evenmt, The Future Awards will finally be launched at an invitation-only media and VIP event in Terra Kulture Lagos at 5.30pm. The event, anchored by Tinsel’s Gideon Okeke, and Rhythm’s Omalicha, will be a fine... Read More
Ifreke Inyang In three words, Asa is back! And it’s as if she was never away. She has just done a world premiere of her new single titled ‘Be my man’ off her hotly anticipated sophomore album,’Beautiful Imperfection’. And quite frankly, Asa has taken it a notch higher and this single will only leave your... Read More
Award winning Nigerian actress Nse Ikpe-Etim has been asked by the Nigerian Students Association, Harvard University to be a part of a distinguished panel to share with the world the growth and potential of the Nigerian film industry, “Nollywood” as it is popularly called on the 1st to 3rd of October 2010 at the University.... Read More
‘Demola Adesina The year is 1992. I’m with my family at a church in No-man’s-land, Kano to celebrate a relation’s event. We’re sharing the pew with Mr. Mabadeje (as a child I was in the habit of arbitrarily naming the people I met), who sleeps throughout the service. As soon as we say the closing... Read More
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