The hot new track, ‘Like a Bottle’ is a blend between the all-star talents of super-star rapper, M.I., soul-music singer, Nneka, fast-rising lyricist, Iceprince, alternative soul guitarist, Bez, and the King of Afro-Juju, Sir Shina Peters. The track was produced by Kas, the brain behind the hit songs ‘Fi Mi Le’ and ‘Wind for Me’.... Read More
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From New York’s Indiasho to Nigeria’s Betty Irabor: a galaxy of stars write for Y! magazine’s Freedom Issue! Y! berthed on the Nigerian magazine scene in July, promising to be the high priest of Nigerian youth culture, and if their independence edition Freedom Issue is anything to go buy, that’s a promise they are determined... Read More
by Chinelo Ibeziako The latest fashion editorial, Mannequin Magazine launched on the 10th of October 2010 (10-10-10) at Zamunda, Lagos. At the glitzy event were loads of fashionably dressed guests from the public, fashion and music industries who showed up to support Mannequin Magazine. Performances from Viv la Resistance, Badman floss, Yemi Alade and Big... Read More
by EN On Wednesday, the show was nerve racking because the contestants had to sing for Tosin alone in the auditorium – he’d provide zero feedback until the end of the show when the cut down began. I was a little disappointed at the performances – I mean, HOW do you stand in lines in... Read More
by TF-WW II After the first exciting session, the team behind The Future Project is pleased to announce Season II of The Future Writers Workshop! “The purpose of these trainings is to help talented young writers – whether they work in corporate organisations, are professional writers, freelance writers or just do it for fun –... Read More
Name: Oluwafunmilola Faloye Occupation: Pre-NYSC, Event Planner Describe you in three words: Soft, sincere, stylish (I call them my three S’s) What song always makes you happy when you hear it? ‘Bless The Lord’ by Tye Tribbett Who’s the funniest person you know and why? It’s a tie between my two friends Bolade Akinkuotu &... Read More
by Yolanda Gray This is the night the top 10 are revealed on TV, and this is where I start watching Naija Sings. Our host, Olisa Adibua tells us what we have long dreamed for our country – from today, the power has been moved solely to the people. We determine who stays and who... Read More
by Abisola Johnson It’s another Monday morning. I’ve snoozed my alarm eight times and I’ve decided…I’m calling in sick! I don’t have malaria, a sprained ankle or period pains, but I’m mentally and emotionally fagged out so I can pass for sick…I’m not a liar. I tossed and turned all night. It started with a... Read More
by Demola Adesina He is unarguably one of the core founders of contemporary Pentecostalism – Nigerian style. From humble beginnings, he has modelled his church to be the reference point for prosperity Christianity. Over the years, Bishop David Oyedepo has consistently resonated the model often sought after by many pastors. Since Bishop Oyedepo’s Church, Living... Read More
Name: Peter Okolie Occupation: Business Development Executive, Positive Edge Technology Describe you in three words: More than words Who would you be, Mario or Luigi? Mario, definitely Mario. Favorite TV show of all time? Robin Hood (The old Robin Hood) When you were little what did you want to be when you grew up? I... Read More
by Onyeka Nwelue Movie-making in Africa is tough and frustrating. From script-researching to scripting, down to casting and directing the finished work. The biggest challenge is – fundraising. The Africa Film Academy, an initiative of Osigwe Anyiam-Osigwe Foundation, realized this and came up with the Africa Film Fund, which was launched at Eko Hotel &... Read More
Glory Enyinnaya When expecting a new baby, it becomes important to find extra ways to save money for a baby and cut expenses. This article offers a few suggestions for cutting expenses and increasing savings. Overview When you are expecting a baby or have a newborn, finding extra ways to save money for the baby... Read More
by Sola Fasasi There was a collective cheer in the homes of Nigerians as Uti Nwachukwu was announced as the winner of Big Brother Africa All Stars and the $200,000 Grand Prize. This was no mean feat. Uti contended with the best from previous BBA seasons to emerge as the number one Big Brother All... Read More
Ifreke Inyang [@ifreke] MONDAY: It’s 11th of October, 2010, the day after the famous 10/10/10. “Good morning world. May dis week be a 10/10 week for everyone of you.” @deejayneptune tweeted irrespective of the change in date. On this date, about sixteen years ago, @da_weirdmc01 lost her mother and was in a reflective mood. “2day,... Read More
Y! TV is getting some young Nigerians making change across the world, and especially in Nigeria to share ideas on what we can do on large and small scales to make change happen in our country. The three guests work in charity, health and education. Chizoba Imoka, who is based outside of Nigeria but deeply... Read More
Event Hotlist ———— FRIDAY: *Cinema Lagos *Mixer at Reeds Bar *Bishops Cottage Family Dinner SATURDAY: *Jazz Brunch with The Diamond Band *Fela: This Bitch of a life *7 Up ‘Rock Da Hall’ Concert *Taruwa Kaduna & The Future Awards Town Hall SUNDAY: *Alternative Sunday *Theatre @ Terra: Monologues!! *Teni and the Afro-Renaissance at Felabration *... Read More
by Onyeka Nwelue Naija Sings debut winner, 19 year-old JON OGAH opens up to ONYEKA NWELUE in this exclusive interview. On August 23 this year, Jon Ogah turned 19. There are a lot of things he’s free to do now since he’s an adult – drink, smoke and have sex without the supervision of his... Read More
by Hadiza Duncan It is with deep sadness and a sense of bittersweet regret that I board a plane out of Madrid for the last time, at least for now! Let me start with the things I will not miss… I will not miss seeing some of my fellow Nigerians and having to avoid them... Read More
by Ore Fakorede 1. Like A Bottle – Shina Peters, Nneka, M.I, Bez & Ice Prince Released as a promotional track for the upcoming second edition of the Hennessy Artistry Nigeria music contest, the Kas-produced Like a Bottle is a mash-up of genres that fails to hit the bull’s eye. With the collaborators oscillating from... Read More
by Chinelo Ibeziako A few months ago Tito Da. Fire released his single, Graduation Day. Now, in collaboration with two Questionmark Entertainment signed artists, Ego Omalicha and Harrysong, he presents the song’s remix. Speaking of the remix of Graduation Day, on-air personality, singer and producer Tito Da. Fire said: “Harrysong brought the energy on the... Read More
by Kay Omar I love Lagos traffic, and I hate people who complain about them. Where are you hurrying to by the way? And anyway, y’all who complain about it are the ones who cause it in the first place. You’ll see cars coming from all corners at a junction and not one of them... Read More
by Sola Fasasi It is no news that the majority of Nigerian children lack access to quality basic education. More saddening is the fact that many desire it, but simply cannot afford basic educational materials such as books, stationery and school wear. Project Back to School (an Olamild Ent. Initiative) has identified this gap, and... Read More
by Chinelo Ibeziako Come the 27th of December 2010, all roads leads to the city of Warri, in what has been tagged to be “the most memorable Christmas ever”, as Chrome Entertainment brings forth ‘The Fuse’, a concert featuring Tuface, M.I, J Martins and a host of others. Chrome Entertainment, which is made of a... Read More
Nigeria’s very own Bright Okpocha aka Basketmouth – dubbed as the ‘king of comedy’ in some parts, will take his hit comedy show – ‘Basketmouth Uncesored’ to Ukraine from the 22nd to the 24th of October, 2010. The event, which comes courtesy of H One Entertainment and is supported by Tripz magazine and Rave magazine... Read More
by Oyesola Oyebanji Sola’s question was published in Tribune newspaper on Tuesday, 5th October 2010 in Mr. Lanre Oyetade’s financial column.’ 16 year old wins N70, 000 Dear Lanre, I am a young guy of 16. I just won N70, 000 in a promo. Please I need your advice on how to use this money... Read More
by Temilolu Odunayo What’s it with the heavy pressure on young Nigerian women to get married? I refuse to succumb! I initially brought this up question as a Facebook status update. I must admit, the pressure was getting to me! A few months ago I was feeling young and happy to be a graduate with... Read More
by EN Naija Sings Season 1 ended last year with Jon from the Abuja region carting away the grand prize of $100,000 (yup, that’s a truck load of money!) His single, Gbedu featuring Sasha, is a nice party jam, and the music video was hot too. So when the call for entries for Season 2... Read More
by Ayomide Oke “So what do you intend to do while you’re in South Africa? Are you planning to overstay your visa? How much money did you bring along?” These were some of the questions being asked of a young man in front of me as we stood on the queue, waiting to pass through... Read More
by Bunmi Babs A while ago, en route to one of my favorite destinations, I caught the fancy of Zik. He was ‘not my type’ – normally I would never have given him the time of day – so I turned him down. Little did I know that I would spend the next eight months... Read More
by ‘Damilola Oyedele The WOW guys are Babatunde Aka-Bashorun and Mark Alastair Slade, the founders of World of Web (WOW) Design Nigeria and UK. They talk about work, life and what gives them the ‘WOW’ factor. Educational background Tunde: International School, Lagos and University of Lagos, B.Sc Civil Engineering, Mark: St Laurence School, Bradford on... Read More
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