by Seyi Lawal Drake’s sophomore album “Take Care” has been officially sentenced to death by this fast rising rapper/producer, T-Twyne. He officially tagged this track his last one for 2011 after dropping a single and couple of mix-tape tracks for his fans. Click here to listen: T-twyne_Lord-knows
by Chi Ibe Serengeti act Hakym the Dream dropped his new single on Christmas Eve. Produced by JoshBeatz, this new track is entitled Lamba. Press play and enjoy! Lamba-Reloaded1
by Hauwa Gambo New song from Dhopey of Bluemoney group, titled ‘Am so fly.’ He takes on Drake’s ‘Still fly’ beat and recreates the lyrics, listen and let’s know what you think! PS: Contains explicit language. AM-SO-FLY
by Chi Ibe Cardiff based singer, Larry B, is currently part of a gospel choir called the Shekinah Gospel choir in which he sings as a tenor. He’s worked with artists like Lefty, Apache, Asher Storm, 2kriss, Mr Ruky. He is currently studying Geology at the University of Glamorgan. Music to him is more than... Read More
10 The number of foreign accounts that ex-Governor of Lagos State; Bola Tinubu stood trial for in September in Abuja. He allegedly operated the accounts while he served as governor. The suit was brought by the Code of Conduct Bureau. 6, 000 The amount in Euros that a French court handed out as suspended... Read More
Graduate Jobs at Cement Company of Northern Nigeria Plc: Trainee Electrical Engineers Trainee Mechanical Engineer at Cement Company of Northern Nigeria Plc Graduate Trainee Mechanical Engineers at Cement Company of Northern Nigeria Plc Plant Operators at Cement Company of Northern Nigeria Plc Electrical Engineer at Cement Company of Northern Nigeria Plc Territory Sales Manager (Gombe)... Read More
Kevin Lyttle’s hit single, ‘Turn Me On’ rocked intercontinental waves some years back but the Caribbean star went silent for quite a while. Freelance journalist, Eromo Egbejule had a chat with him recently to talk about his new record label, new singles and life outside music. “I am in charge of the destiny of... Read More
by Yemi Olowu If you were wondering, we’ve already asked, and now we know, from family dinners to drinks with friends and walking on sand, what at least five celebs did last Christmas. Latasha Ngwube I was home. My whole family came to mine for xmas….fried rice, prawns, chicken in curry, vodka and champagne…ooo and... Read More
by Seyi Lawal Tillaman is quick to follow his single, ‘Baba Dadi Wan’ which dropped just a few weeks ago, with a new one titled ‘Koma Roll’. This Christmas day special is a song produced by Legendary Beats and features rapper, Vector. It’s a dance tune which will sure lighten up the dance floors as... Read More
We scoured the length and breadth of Lagos in search of something different to do during the holidays, and for a while we thought we were going to settle for the usual – window-shopping at the mall, movies at the cinemas, clubbing, fashion shows, sponsored parties, comedy shows, music concerts – you know the... Read More
by Hauwa Gambo To commemorate the 10th year anniversary of its inception in 2002, the Change-A-Life Foundation has teamed up with award-winning recording artist 2face Idibia to help put smiles on the faces of several less privileged children around the country. It was a dream come true for these children, who got the unique opportunity to record in... Read More
We love them, then we hate them, then we love to hate them, and the cycle repeats itself. Some of them go out of their way to cause trouble while some just attract scandal effortlessly to themselves. Whatever the case, they kept us entertained all year-long. In no particular order, we bring you our list... Read More
by Wilfred Okichie But Timaya is a guy easy enough to root for. He sounds like he means what he sings about and when he wails, your heart nearly breaks Word on the street is that Timaya and his ‘Dem mama soldiers’ received a huge pay off from Alaba mogul, Tjoe, to record and distribute this... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche It’s the season to be merry and the blogosphere has been alight with Christmas cheer but then a Scrooge comes along to terrorize us. It was 2009 when Abdulmutallab pulled his Christmas terrorist stunt now two years later, it’s another Christmas and yet again a young Nigerian in the U.S is in the news... Read More
by Seyi Lawal On Wednesday, 21 December popular Nigerian musicians turned up at the Maximum Prison, Kirikiri Apapa to perform in a Christmas concert for inmates and prison staff. The star line-up included musicians like Dj Zeez, Solidstar, Sammie Okposo, Eva, Irap, Korede Bello, African China, Chidinma, Mike. Hakym. Comedians like Akpororo, Jedi, Mc Bonus and CrazyLegs were also there,... Read More
by Chi Ibe Born Agabi Sunday Oyokwen, Sunny Agabi, has released a new sound that comes in a dancehall style fusing rap and singing. His first single titled ‘No more’ was recorded in 2003 in Abuja. His inspiration and role models are Bob Marley, Fela, Buju Banton, Luciano, Beenie man, Sean Paul, to mention a few. Click... Read More
Graduate Jobs at Cement Company of Northern Nigeria Plc: Trainee Electrical Engineers Cement Company of Northern Nigeria Plc (CCNN) is a public quoted company engaged in the manufacture and sale of Portland Cement. It factory is located at Kalambaina on the outskirts of Sokoto town. We are looking for experienced and fresh qualified candidates to... Read More
by Eddie Madaki Abuja is looking like the perfect spot to spend Christmas this year, with all major landmarks beautifully decorated in Christmas colours and carol tunes piping through speakers in almost every store, home and office. Well to make your holiday truly memorable i have drawn up a list of great events perfect for... Read More
by ‘Ifreke Inyang The Fashion Lounge team is wrapping up the year in style! The Baileys Fashion Lounge Xmas Edition will feature a Charity Fashion Auction by top designers such as Grey, Kiki Kamanu, Kinabuti, Rouch, Rouge Valleri, Litterati, Moofa, Prima Rouge, Lola Buttons and many other designers. It will take place on 28 December at Milk... Read More
by Seyi Lawal Ese Peters is an upcoming independent singer-songwriter and producer who has written soundtracks for movies and short films as well as songs for other artistes, he also released his first single in 2010 titled ‘Gone’. His compiled first EP (The Acoustic EP) which was self-produced and was released to the public on 19... Read More
by UpNepa.com For every occurrence, event or happening, there is a percentage of its chances to take place. For some, you are so sure that they must be, that you could wager a 100% on its chances of happening. For instance, that the sun would rise tomorrow. For others, your confidence in its chances of... Read More
by ‘Ifreke Inyang Young Paperboyz is a group made up of two Nigerian guys who are based in Ukraine. A few weeks back, they released a single titled ‘I’m a Boss’ that featured RacenNext, from their upcoming mixtape, ‘Naija Boss Mixtape’. And they have followed the track up with a cool video. Young Paperboyz is... Read More
by Chi Ibe Facundo Bacardi, the chairman of Bacardi, the world’s largest family owned spirits company, was in Lagos Nigeria recently to increase the rate of investment and growth in the African market. He was on a business tour visiting some of the most important markets in Africa, Just before commencing his trade-visit to some... Read More
by Yemi Olowu The Kardashians battle child labour allegations On Wednesday, 21 December, Star magazine reported that the Krdashians used child slave labour in their Chinese factories to produce their K-Dash by Kardashian, the Kris Jenner Kollection and ShoeDazzle lines. The Kardashians were quick to bite back threatening to sue the magazine for libel and defamation of character.... Read More
As this online magazine decided to have a little fun and launch its end of the year spoof ‘awards’ called #TheBirdies, it stimulates an opportunity to take a look at actual awards in Nigeria and what kind of year it has been for the whole system of reward that has become popular over the past... Read More
by Yemi Olowu What: AY’s DVD premiere When: Thursday, 15 December Where: The Muson Centre, Lagos. Photo s0urce: Linda Ikeji’s Blog
by Yemi Olowu Thanks to weaves, hair pieces, wigs, curling irons and so on, and a budget for flying around an expert hair stylist or two, you know those celebs know they can have lavish yet flawless hair whatever they are doing, anywhere they are, and at anytime. So here comes Sleek Studio, offering an... Read More
I consciously borrowed but adapted this title from Lennard G. Kruger’s Report written in May 2009 concerning the United States’ experience on the same subject matter. Kruger is an American Specialist in science and technology and I must admit, reading his Congressional Report on the issue finally prompted me into writing this. There’s no gainsaying... Read More
by Yemi Olowu What: MTN Project Fame West Africa Season 4 When: Saturday, 18 December Where: Project Fame Studios, Lagos. Photos: Hycinth Iyerosa for YNaija
by UpNepa.com Since they say Hollywood is all Nollywood is trying to be, it would be fun to seek out those who seemed poised to replace Hollywood characters in the take over. So please mention if you may, one Hollywood character and then our very own apt replacement in nature, role, style, attitude and appeal.... Read More