New Video: ‘Kine Kine’ – Dello

by Daniel Essien Dello, whose real name is Hassan Ahmed Oladele, released the track, ‘Kine Kine’ sometime last year, and has followed the club banger with a video. The video is directed by Gini of Ajeh Filmworks – the newest kids on the block. The song was produced by Kash 11. Dello is signed onto... Read More

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February 23, 2012

New Video: ‘Drum Song’ – God’s Own Radicals

by ‘Ifreke Inyang God’s Own Radicals, a gospel duo made up of a couple, have released the video for the uptempo song, ‘Drum Song’. The video was directed by Lawrence Omo Iyare for Hawk Eye Entertainment and Houseofradikalz. And features cameos from some leading lights of Nigerian Gospel hiphop scene. Watch the video for... Read More

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February 23, 2012

Temitope Shittu-Alamu: Is there any hope for the Nigerian graduate?

by Temitope Shittu-Alamu Of course many will get jobs whether by merit or by some mysterious “long legs” but it doesn’t change the fact though that unemployment is a big issue in Nigeria. Last week, I celebrated with friends who were recently called to the Nigerian bar. As usual, besides the speeches and long talks... Read More

graduates, Jobs, lawyers, nigeria, unemployment

February 23, 2012

“One after the other, the writers left…” – Olatunji Dare grieves for NEXT Newspapers

by Olatunji Dare The boldest and most ambitious experiment in Nigerian journalism since the founding of The Guardian in 1983 ended three weeks ago after a run of nearly three years. And what a run it was! Its very name, 234NEXT, signalled a departure from the ho-hum titles of newspapers, not just in Nigeria,... Read More

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February 23, 2012

Chido Nwakanma: The Five Fs and the Whitney Houston funeral

by Chido Nwakanma Whitney Houston’s funeral bears out the wisdom of Solomon. Over three hours on Saturday, 18 February, the world watched and prayed along with the Houston family as they held a funeral service for their dearly departed daughter, Whitney Houston. Major international cable stations, notably CNN, BBC and Sky, aired the programme live.... Read More

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February 23, 2012

Everyone hates Tinapa! 10 takeaways from the Cross River governorship debate

by Emmanuel Osanedum Y! was Media Partner for the country’s first youth-focused gubernatorial debate hosted by EnoughisEnough Nigeria in partnership with the Cross River-based Aftershool Peer Mentorship Project. The immediate past governor Liyel Imoke (People’s Democratic Party) declined to attend and the candidate of the All Nigeria People’s Party cancelled attendance following the ex-governor’s absence.... Read More

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February 23, 2012

Photo of the Day – How does our Dame Patience Jonathan look today?

by Hauwa Gambo The president, Goodluck Jonathan and the first lady, Dame Patience Jonathan are in London now as part of an international summit on Somalia. Don’t ask us whether he has first solved the Boko Haram menace on our shores. We just have one question – doesn’t Mrs. Jonathan look regal? Go ahead –... Read More

dame, first lady, jonathan, London, patience, somalia

February 23, 2012

Yomi Kazeem: Working in government- The rules of engagement

by Yomi Kazeem When you do get in, maintain a set of principles, draw a line between working in government (to make things better) and working with government (to loot and plunder). ‘The government is bad!’, ‘Things need to get better!’, ‘We cannot continue like this!’, ‘shey na like this we go dey?’ These are... Read More

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February 23, 2012

Airtel shares fall as Econet seeks $3.1billion in damages.

Airtel shares have fallen by as much as 4% as African telecoms operator Econet Wireless yesterday sought 3.1billion dollars in damages from the Indian company with whom it is locked in a legal battle over control of its Nigerian operations. Bharti Airtel termed the developments “grossly spurring and misleading” claiming it had no notice or... Read More

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February 23, 2012

Something New: ‘True Love’ – Ibiyemi feat. Sound Sultan

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Vocal powerhouse, Ibiyemi, has dropped a new single titled ‘True Love’. The song which features Naija Ninja, Sound Sultan, was inspired by a conversation between both artistes. And the final product is an ideal fusion of Ibiyemi’s unmatched vocal ability and Soundsultan’s undisputed street credibility. Ibiyemi, who is famous for a body of... Read More

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February 23, 2012

My bad! – Charlie Sheen apologises to Ashton Kutcher

Charlie Sheen has issued an apology to his Two and a Half Men replacement Ashton Kutcher in the form of an open letter on his website. Tiger-blood Charlie Shee, apologising? Is the world coming to an end? The letter reads “Dear Ashton- My bad. I was disrespectful to a man doing his best. I got... Read More

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February 23, 2012

Christians disguising as Islamic terrorists? – All in last week’s news…with a pinch of salt

by Stanley Azuakola The last thing Nigeria needs right now is another fiery religious tongue that wags for the sole purpose of polarising. Mandela provokes jealousy The South African government recently honoured their former president, Nelson Mandela by releasing new sets of rand banknotes with his picture featured on them. That move in faraway South... Read More

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February 23, 2012

Patricia Omoqui: Have the “Low Self-Esteem Virus?” Try this remedy

by Patricia Omoqui Do voices of judgment from your growing up years still echo through your mind? Low self-esteem is a widespread mental affliction—a “virus” that has reached epidemic proportions. Almost all people carry this virus and few are symptom free. Typical indications of infection include anxiety, helplessness, depression, addictions (to work, food, alcohol, drugs etc.)... Read More

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February 23, 2012

Countdown to the Oscars! We give you 8 predictions

by Lekan Olanrewaju As you probably already know, The Oscars is taking place this weekend. So in preparation for this year’s edition of the biggest film event and without the help of Octopus Paul, we’ve decided to pick our own “winners”, we are also taking a calculated risk by guessing, sentiments aside, who might actually... Read More

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February 23, 2012

Sarah Lacy delves into Iroko TV’s Jason Njoku: “This entrepreneur is hardcore”

Wilfred Okiche Online platform, Irokotv, is the biggest collection of Nollywood movies ever gathered in one place at a particular time. They boast of popular and obscure home video titles that date as far back as the ‘Living in Bondage’ era and at least, till June this year viewers can view these titles in their... Read More

iROKOtv, Jason Njoku, nollywood, youtube

February 23, 2012

Y! is still looking for campus representatives!

Y! – the leading Nigerian youth culture brand – comprises of various platforms including a magazine (Y! Magazine), a television show (Y! TV), a radio show (Y! Radio), and a website (YNaija.com). Founded in August 2010, the Y! brand has quickly grown into a popular and reliable source of all things hip and fresh in... Read More

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February 22, 2012

HoodStarz talent show set to make its debut

by Daniel Essien HoodStarz, a new music/talent appreciation show for the unsigned and underground artistes, is set to make its debut. The show which is mainly for unknown acts will be an avenue for the entertainment industry movers to appreciate the numerous budding talents and also discover exceptional talents of the underground artiste. The show... Read More

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February 22, 2012

BB Viral: “Nigeria’s president has the highest vehicle convoy in the world,” #9jaFacts

by Daniel Essien A few days back, a Twitter handle, @9jafacts, which was registered this week trended in Lagos. And the reason was simple: it tweeted a lot of witty, hilarious and even mean ‘facts’ about Nigeria and Nigerians. The account has been suspended but we were able to get some of the tweets before... Read More

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February 22, 2012

“Worst in recent years”– Friends of the Earth on Chevron Oil Rig Fire in Nigeria

According to the BBC, a Chevron representative, Lloyd Avram has stated that a gas-fuelled fire burning in waters off the Niger Delta may last for “conceivably months”. The fire which started in January due to an explosion at the KS Endeavour exploration rig owned by the company, and in which two workers died, has been... Read More

Chevron, Fire, Niger Delta, Oil rig

February 22, 2012

I’m still coming! Bobby Brown confirms trip to Nigeria

by ‘Ifreke Inyang After the uncertainties that arose as a result of Whitney Houston’s death, Grammy award winning American musician Robert Barisford Brown – Bobby Brown – is coming to Nigeria. It will be his first trip ever to the West African nation and he will be touching down with his pop group, New Edition.... Read More

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February 22, 2012

Researchers link hair relaxer use to the risk of Uterine Leiomyomata in African-American women

By Seyi Lawal According to a recent study released on the American Journal of Epidemiology website, hair relaxers used by millions of black women, could be exposing them to various chemicals through scalp lesions and burn which could increase the risk of uterine Leiomyomata. Uterine Leiomyomata defined by the free online medical dictionary is a... Read More

African Americans, female, hair straighteners, leiomyoma, prospective studies

February 22, 2012

TFESS Photography Workshop kicks off in full swing: Kelechi Amadi-Obi, Ade Plumptre, Body Lawson, Isaac Emokpae, Obi Somto act as faculty

By Chi Ibe On Wednesday 15 February, Nigeria’s most progressive youth development initiative, The Future Project kicked off the 2012 phase of The Future Entrepreneurial Support Scheme [TFESS] workshops on photography. The TF-ESS workshop, which is run in conjunction with Kelechi Amadi-Obi studios, has as development partner Lighthouse Television and Filmworks. “I am honoured... Read More

Ade Plumptre, Body Lawson, Isaac Emokpae, kelechi amadi-obi, obi somto, The Future Entrepreneurial Support Scheme

February 22, 2012

New Video: ‘Shining Light’ – Nneka

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Soul singer, Nneka, has released the video for her song Shining Light. The track is the second single from her new album, ‘The soul is heavy’. The video is shot on a beach and Nneka walks out from the water onto mashy land on her quest. Watch the video here:

Nneka, shining light, Soul is Heavy

February 22, 2012

Adele: “I flung the middle finger”. See what else happened at the BRIT Awards last night.

By Lekan Olanrewaju. What The BAFTAs are to The Oscars, The BRITs are to The Grammys. Broadcast live from the O2 centre, the transformation of the show over the years from what was once considered dull, to a lively and exciting celebration of U.K music and style, was more than evident last night. One... Read More

Adele, BRITs, bruno mars, Coldplay, Rihanna

February 22, 2012

A life of lies? See the trailer for ‘Chidera’

by Seyi Lawal ‘CHIDERA’ is the story of a 19-year-old Dera who due to family pressure gets pregnant for her boyfriend and in that confused state leaves her baby in the hospital for her boyfriend to take care of. 10 years later, Dera resurfaces but is unrecognisable due to a face surgery. She meets her baby daddy, Jay... Read More

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February 22, 2012

VIDEO: Whitney Houston Rocks Out To Madonna’s Halftime Show

By Lekan Olanrewaju. As the world still mourns the death of one of the greatest superstars of it’s time, we’ve been given even more reminders as to what we loved so much about her. A video has surfaced of the late star dancing to Madonna’s Superbowl half time show. The video was taken at a... Read More

February 22, 2012

Something New: Kenny Saint-Brown feat Eldee- ‘Live Ur Life’

By Hauwa Gambo Kennis Music “gospel singer” Kenny Saint Brown (KSB) drops new single ‘Live Your Life.’ The song was written and first produced by Eldee Tha Don with some additional lyrics by KSB. It is an inspirational song to encourage everyone through life. Click here to listen:

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February 22, 2012

Thought Couture: I don’t expect D’banj to be intelligent, but…

By Joy Isi Bewaji If absurdity could feed a people we would all be obese by now. Imagine Femi Fani Kayode’s rants as the appetizer, GEJ/Boko Haram as main meal, and just when you thought nothing could be so delicately disastrous to bloat you to shameful flabbiness, here comes the dessert – a full bowl... Read More

D'banj, GEJ, Sahara Reporters

February 22, 2012

What abomination? 7 reasons a Nigerian won’t be lead ‘actress’ in the Chimamanda movie

by Emmanuel Osanedum On Wednesday last week, there were auditions for the movie everyone’s talking about – the movie for Chimamanda’s Adichie’s seminal book Half Of A Yellow Sun, driven by Nigerian writer and film maker Biyi Bandele. Shooting is scheduled to begin around March and our actors dusting up their knowledge of the novel,... Read More

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February 22, 2012

YNaija Editorial: What happened to the right to peaceful protest?

On Saturday, the security forces were at it again. Peaceful protesters, under the joint action force, had gathered to officially mourn the lives that were lost during the #OccupyNigeria rallies. Many of those lives were lost following police brutality across the country from Lagos to Kano. Unfortunately, without any justification, policemen not only obstructed the... Read More

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