Funke Akindele’s the boss lady! As Issue 7 of Y! Magazine presents the ‘New Establishment’

“Dbanj don kolo finish oo” – Check out yesterday’s top ten tweets

by Lekan Olanrewaju From talk on certain perplexing quotes from D’Banj to thoughts on Nigerian online commenters, check out what had everyone talking on twitter yesterday. @ogundamisi: With the list of committees so far, fault me if I say we need 17 days prayer vigil, 1 month dry fasting 4 GEJ. Mr President is NOT... Read More

Banj, D, Don Jazzy, GEJ, Mo Hits

YNaija Giveaway: Win two tickets to see the play Little Drops at Terra Kulture

by Lekan Olanrewaju Little drops is a story rooted in the Niger-Delta crisis which gives an intriguing account of four women who meet in the strangest of circumstances, each telling her unique story. The play, slated to show every sunday in March, has already had 2 showings, and will be having two more before... Read More

Ahmed Yerima, Joke Silva, Lala Akindoju, little drops

Man on a mast: Panic at Abuja High Court as suicidal man climbs telecoms mast

by Lekan Olanrewaju A middle-aged man yesterday climbed a telecommunications mast beside the Federal High Court in Abuja. He was first feared by some to be a bomber, but was soon realised to be suicidal as he threatened to jump down and kill himself. The man, Mallam Inuwa Musa Tawakalitu, who had earlier lodged a... Read More

Abuja, Atiku, court

amfw, Arise magazine fashion week, Fashion Critics, Kanye West

#ReviewingAMFW: Where are the fashion critics?

by Lekan Olanrewaju A popular bit of news making the rounds (at least in the fashion world) last week was that of Kanye West banning critics from his fashion show during Paris Fashion Week. The popular rapper and producer turned designer apparently felt he had been treated unfairly by press in the past and proceeded... Read More

Hot Stuff: Gospel artiste Sam Adebanjo drops ‘Mama’s Love’ in time for Mother’s Day

by Seyi Lawal Sam Adebanjo, has teamed up with award-winning producer, singer and song writer, Shabach Beautiful Soundz, to release a remix of one of Africa’s most popular songs Seun Rere. ‘Seun Rere‘ (which means ‘Mama’s Love’ in Yoruba) is a mix of AfroBeat and R&B with a soulful arrangements. The song is dedicated to mothers and its release is in memory of the... Read More

'Mama's Love', Gospel artiste, Mother's Day, Sam Adebanjo

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Asa now verified on twitter

by Lekan Olanrewaju Paris-based Nigerian soul singer, Bukola Elemide aka Asa has joined the enviable league of celebrities with verified status on the popular social network, Twitter. It is not clear when the account was verified but Twitter users began to notice the blue ‘good-tick’ badge, symbol of verification on her profile this morning. Asa... Read More

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This is strange! “I own Mo’ Hits and Don Jazzy is my artiste” – D’banj tells Ebony magazine

by Hauwa Gambo We told you! Two weeks ago we shared the story about a split between Nigeria’s hottest music ‘couple’ and some you doubted it, but now it’s (well, almost) official we’d say, something is amiss in the house of Mo’ Hits between D’banj and Don Jazzy. (See the story HERE) But don’t take... Read More

D'banj, Don Jazzy, Mohits, Music, nigeria

Something New: Wunda Records- ‘Biko’

by Chi Ibe ‘Biko’ is a new track from the stables of Wunda Records with band mates; UrkelAce, Ba’yBoy, A-Track and MazedaMouth. On this track, Ba’yBoy delivers a catchy hook, switching up and lacing the track with Igbo. Click here to listen:

‘Biko’, Music, Wunda Record

The piece everyone’s talking about! How To Become A Nigerian ‘Activist’ 101

by Elnathan John (Editor’s Note: Article is posted with author’s permission) You stare at the Nigerian on CNN; at his gleaming forehead. He is taking his time answering questions about Nigeria in an accent that is improved for export. After his name comes the title, ‘Activist’. This man has gone places with this title. You... Read More

#OccupyNigeria, activist, cnn, elnathan john, nigeria

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One step above the rest: The Belvedere Arise Magazine Fashion Week Party – See Photos!

by Seyi Lawal What: Arise Magazine Fashion Week Day 2, Where: Belvedere Launch, Lagos. When: 08 March, 2012.

Video: Obiwon releases a medley of gospel classics

by Chi Ibe Urban gospel artist, Obiora Obiwon has officially released an 11-minute video which features an interpretation of gospel classics in a live performance. Obiwon also performs already released singles from his forthcoming third album, T.R2012. Watch video here:

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All in last week’s news, International Women's Day, satire, With A Pinch of Salt

The women are coming! All in last week’s news… with a pinch of salt

by Stanley Azuakola A special rendition of Beyonce’s ‘Girls who run the world,’ was performed by music legend Onyeka Onwenu… Nigeria-South Africa friendly called off A proposed football friendly between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and the Bafana Bafana of South Africa has been called off due to Nigeria’s insistence that there be no yellow cards in... Read More

Technology 101: 5 Most important plugins every blog should have

by Oluwatobi Soyombo In this Social Media driven world, you won’t want to run a blog without installing any social plugin. Plugins are simply add-ons that extends the functionality of a blog. As powerful as WordPress, Blogger and other blogging platforms are, they are still limited in terms of certain functions that are crucial to blogging.... Read More

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Two More Days To Be Part of History: Registration for The Future Awards Symposium for Young & Emerging Leaders ends tomorrow! – Channels TV to broadcast event on Monday

by Hauwa Gambo The Central Working Committee (CWC) for The Nigeria Symposium for Young & Emerging Leaders has announced that registration closes at 12 noon on Wednesday, March 14 2012. The Symposium on governance and leadership holds on March 19 & 20 – with the main event taking place on March 19 at the Shell... Read More

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Iyinoluwa Aboyeji: “Tear down this cement wall!” – Aliko Dangote and Nigeria’s Accidental Billionaires (YNaija Frontpage)

“I’m like Che Guevara with bling on, I’m complex” – Jay-Z (Public Service Announcement) Last week, Forbes released a report that showed Aliko Dangote’s personal worth of $11.2 billion actually constitutes 2.4% of the Nigeria’s GDP at $414 billion. Let us put these figures in some badly needed context: John D Rockerfeller,... Read More

“We will have no choice”: Another strike looms as NUPENG ultimatum nears expiration

by Lekan Olanrewaju The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG has threatened to embark on a nationwide strike with effect from Wednesday when a 72 hour ultimatum issued to the Federal Government is reached. Mr. Elijah Okougbo, the General Secretary of NUPENG, in a statement issued by the oil Union in Abuja on... Read More

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For charity: Julius Agu, Ali Baba and co to perform at Comedy Infusion

by Chi Ibe On the 21st of March, the Down Syndrome Foundation Nigeria will hold a comedy show to mark the World Down Syndrome Day. Comedy Infusion, as the show is called, is in its second season and will feature popular comedians like Ali Baba, Teju Babyface, Yaw, Julius Agu, Klint da Drunk and other A-list comedians. The show... Read More

ali baba, children, Comedy Infusion, Down syndrome

Report : CBN withdraws N150 Billion from circulation

by Lekan Olanrewaju In line with the new cashless economy policy, the Central Bank Nigeria (CBN) this weekend withdrew a total of N150.1 billion from circulation, through sale of treasury bills. According to Bloomberg, the CBN sold N42.97 billion of 91- day bills at a yield of 14.81 per cent, one basis point higher than the 14.80 per... Read More

Cashless Scheme, CBN, Currency

“I have to carry on the legacy”: Whitney Houston’s daughter speaks to Oprah

by Lekan Olanrewaju “She literally is an angel. I saw her hurt, I saw her cry. We held each other through that”: words of late Whitney Houston’s daughter, Bobbi Kristina who on Sunday night joined Oprah for an interview. Speaking out for the first time since her mother’s death, she said she was... Read More

Bobbi Kristina, Oprah, Whitney Houston

“I am tired of talking about this country” – Check out yesterday’s top 10 tweets

by Lekan Olanrewaju Does Arsenal deserve the term “Comeback Kings” or not? The jury is still out on that one. The public seems to agree though, that their recent performances have been stellar, judging by tweets about yesterday’s game, that is. Check it all out, as well as more soundbites, in the top tweets from... Read More

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#InCaseYouMissedIt: Arise Magazine Fashion Week (Day 2) – Runway

by Chi Ibe What: Arise Mag Fashion Week (Day 2,) When: 08 March 2012 Where: Lagos (Runway)

Something New: BuckwiLD Da Ikwereian feats. Kelly Handsome – ‘Erente’

by Seyi Lawal BuckwiLD Da Ikwereian collaborates with Kelly Handsome on a new track titled, ‘Erente’. The new single is from the album “Fulfillment” which features artist like: Duncan Mighty, Frank D Nero, M-Kaze and Maxi. Click here to listen: Bukwild-Da-Ikwerrian-ft-Kelly-Hansome-ERENTE

“Fulfillment”, BuckwiLD Da Ikwereian, Duncan Mighty, Frank D Nero, M-Kaze

The Anzisha Prize competition, Wennovation Hub

$75,000 coming up for teenage entrepreneurs! The Anzisha Prize competition calls for entries

Seyi Lawal On 14 to 19 March, the 2012 Anzisha Prize Tour will kick start in Lagos, Nigeria. The Anzisha Prize is the African Leadership Academy Centre for Entrepreneurial Leadership’s continent-wide youth innovation competition that promotes entrepreneurial projects amongst young people from age 15 to 20 in Africa. The will be a $75,000USD cast prize to be shared... Read More

Gbenga Sesan, Tolu Ogunlesi, Tosyn Bucknor and others speak at TEDxIfe

by Chi Ibe From 27 February to 27 April, 2012, TEDxIfe, an independently organised event, operated under license from TED will be held at the Conference centre, ObafemiAwolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun state. The event which is themed “Create/Redefine/Change” features 12 of this nation’s leading thinkers, innovators, artists, and entertainers. The audience is made up of young... Read More

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Almajiri, Ibori, Onoshe Nwabuikwu’s Airtime

‘Airtime’ with Onoshe Nwabuikwu: Cool FM’s not so cool, female singers impress & more

Onoshe Nwabuikwu’s Airtime comes to YNaija! Keeping an eye on Nigerian television and radio. It’s a woman’s world If a jingle could be attached to this write-up, it would be Beyoncé’s ‘Run the World (Girls)’. I know it doesn’t always feel or appear as if girls are on top of or running anything. And there may... Read More

Hot Stuff: Rooftop MCs – ‘Heroes’ feat. Karl Nova and Eben

by Seyi Lawal With help from Karl Nova and Eben, the Rooftop MCs return with ‘Hereos’ soon after dropping ‘Agbara Nla.’ The hip gospel track is a reminder that God will not leave or forsake his own. Click her to listen: 02-Heroes-Feat.-KarlNova-Eben

‘Heroes’, Eben, KarlNova, Rooftop MCs

Colour me spectacular! See photos from the ‘Eko With Love’ Exhibition

by Chi Ibe What: Eko With Love Exhibition Where: At Vice Versa Lounge Victoria Island, Lagos. What: 01 March, 2012.

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RISE Networks, The Guardian, Youth Speak

Great news for young people – You now have the Guardian back page! See details inside

by Lekan Olanrewaju With effect from 9 April, RISE Networks will be launching a unique initiative: the youth organisation “will be taking over the back page of Guardian newspapers to launch a new column known as Youth Speak”. According to RISE, this is particularly noteworthy as the Guardian does not have a tradition of back... Read More