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Trans
June 8, 2020

#YNaijaNonBinary: These young Nigerians are challenging the trans and non-binary stereotypes

In recent years, the Nigerian queer community has sought digital safe spaces, both as an alternative to the physical spaces they cannot occupy due to the SSMPA legislation, as well as a way to platform their voices and tell their stories themselves. Recent years have seen queer Nigerians raise their voices in uproar against homophobic... Read More
Non-binary Blog
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BeatingCorona
June 8, 2020

300 Naira is the average amount spent on helping a person a day – BeatingCoronaAfrica breaks down Nigeria’s COVID-19 interventions

The leading African intervention platform www.beatingcorona.africa has released a report spotlighting ten insights on COVID-19 interventions in Nigeria. The report features vital facts that provide a comprehensive deconstruction of how non-governmental interventions fared in the early stages of the coronavirus in Nigeria and how they are coping with its steady rise.  The report has revealed... Read More
Extra
June 8, 2020

Build your own table: Why women should listen to Beyonce

by Onakoya Toluwanimi It is no surprise to learn that women, especially Black women, struggle and are exploited in the music industry. Even Queen B herself admitted to the hurdles that she faced as she climbed her way to success. In a YouTube commencement speech, she gave an opinionated direction to women on how they can... Read More
Counter Culture Blog
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Glamour Girls
June 8, 2020

Glamour Girls remake to hit cinemas December 2021 | 5 Things that Should Matter Today

The Glamour Girls remake is one of the anticipated movies in Charles Okpaleke’s massive  roaster of Nollywood remakes, which softly started with the Living in Bondage: Breaking Free. Glamour Girls tells the story of four women who resort to sex work to have access into high society, and was instrumental in launching the careers of... Read More
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June 7, 2020

Diezani Alison-Madueke continues to wax strong despite being a wanted woman

If you wish to speak about corruption in Africa, especially in Nigeria, you may end up writing an entire book about it and you wouldn’t have even scratched the surface. Government corruption is a disease plaguing the whole world, but in Africa, this issue seems to be highly persistent. Corruption is terrible here, not because... Read More
Deep Dive
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Joeboy
June 7, 2020

Interview with Joeboy, Using male privilege against sexual violence | The best Nigerian articles of the week

Each week here at YNaija, we round up the best Nigerian writing on the internet, highlighting the stories, profiles, interviews and in-depth reporting that rise above the daily churn. Here are the ones that caught our attention: Your book reading – Innocent Ilo Your book is out. Congratulations. Reviewers have used words like bold, daring, fierce... Read More
Top Stories
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June 6, 2020

Enjoy that party vibe with the Africa Magic “Owambe” Groove

As we continue to witness restriction in social activities, finally here is a chance to enjoy great live band performances, relive past owambe experiences and step up your dancing moves with the Africa Magic “Owambe Saturday Groove,” from the comfort of your home! For confirmed party goers, #extrovert gang who have been deprived of Saturday birthday hangouts, weddings, baby christening... Read More
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Access Bank
June 6, 2020

Learn, play, and earn: Access Bank’s COVID-19 message to children

There is no denying the fact that the novel Coronavirus pandemic is threatening the collective health and physical well-being of all and sundry. From the recurrent destabilization of economies, to the disruption of international and local value chains, as well as the nationwide closure of schools. In response to this, Nigeria’s largest retail Bank, Access... Read More
Partners
6 Nollywood movies
June 6, 2020

Ratnik, La Femme Anjola, Fate of Alakada | 11 Nollywood movies to expect in cinemas

With the ease of coronavirus-induced lockdown, and drive-in cinemas looking like the next big thing on the horizon, all hope for movie-goers isn’t lost. Already, there are reports that cinemas in the country are gearing towards opening, but under safety measures that won’t put anyone at risk. Since March, when the lockdown came, movies scheduled... Read More
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Funny tweets
June 5, 2020

The oppression of Adams Oshiomhole, Watching twitter porn | Funny tweets we saw from Nigerians today

Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social issues, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. Here are the ones we saw today: 1. How Adams Oshiomhole went from labour leader and freedom fighter... Read More
Top Stories
itel Mobile
June 5, 2020

A Step Faster: itel Mobile and Olamide launch itel P36 and P36 Pro in first virtual product launch

Lagos; June 6, 2020 – itel Mobile, Africa’s leading consumer-centric smartphone brand, has introduced cutting edge additions to its flagship power series with Olamide, itel P36 and P36 Pro LTE, at her first ever virtual product launch in Lagos. The P36 series consolidates the smartphone for everyone brand’sinvestments in mobile communication offerings that are budget-friendly,... Read More
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Queer
June 5, 2020

#YNaijaNonBinary: A glossary of relevant queer related terms

Ally – A person who supports and advocates for LGBTQ rights and equality. This person is usually cisgender and heterosexual. Androgyne/Androgynous – A person who appears neither clearly masculine nor clearly feminine. Asexual – A lack of sexual attraction to others or a lack of interest in sex. It can also be considered as a... Read More
Non-binary Blog
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Logan February
June 5, 2020

#YNaijaNonBinary: ‘There is Hope’, A Note from the Guest Editor, Logan February

For much of our recent past, the year 2020 was held as a symbol of futurism in collective imagination. We had various visions for this era: where the world would be, what human rights would be afforded to us all, what technology would have made possible by now, etc. We remember—or we forget—what our answers... Read More
Church Culture, Non-binary Blog
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TFAA Judges
June 5, 2020

Aisha Augie-Kuta, Melvis M. Ndiloseh, Juliana Rotich, Wanjũhĩ Njoroge, others are announced as part of The Future Awards Africa Jury, 2020

Africa’s Most Prestigious Youth Awards, The Future Awards Africa, has announced its jury. Now in its fifteenth (15th) year, the historically relevant award, known for discovering, spotlighting, and recognizing young African talents has assembled an impressive list of personalities, social activists, creatives, human rights advocates policy-movers, pioneers, culture-shapers, and leaders in their respective industry to... Read More
Extra
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Tunde Bakare
June 5, 2020

‘The church will soon be empty if it fails in its duty’ – Pastor Tunde Bakare

President, Latter Rain Assembly, and one-time presidential candidate in Nigeria, Pastor Tunde Bakare, brought fire to the hour-long conversation on The Future of Faith with Chude Jideonwo, founder of Joy, Inc., discussing governance, and the responsibility of the church during these times. Speaking about his presidential ambitions, Pastor Tunde Bakare mentioned that in the 2011... Read More
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Petrol Price
June 5, 2020

FG gives marketers freedom to fix petrol price | 5 Things that Should Matter Today

The Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency, PPPRA, has removed the cap on the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, giving marketers the freedom to fix the price of the commodity and sell above the price stipulated by it. In a statement titled, ‘Market Based Pricing Regime for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS)... Read More
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Toke Makinwa
June 4, 2020

Toke Makinwa celebrates 10 years of impact and excellence in media

Safely speaking, the origin story of Toke Makinwa’s foray into the Nigerian media can be traced to her radio career at Silverbird’s Rhythm 93.7FM. As a co-host on the station’s morning show in 2010, Toke entranced listeners with her voice that sits between silky and hoarse, caffeinated but not too jarring. Working in a respected... Read More
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