by Wilfred Okiche Vlisco fabrics recently launched a new collection called ‘Delicate Shades’ at the posh Protea Hotel, Ikeja. This is its first launch in Nigeria and it featured a collection from uber designer; Lanre Da-Silva Ajayi. We caught up with the jet-setting beauty at the show (our second in the quarter, just because we... Read More
Source: A24 Media The history of DRC has been one of war, terror and corruption. Ordinary citizens are poor, hungry and under-informed. The government is unable to provide decent education or health services. Women, men and children live in fear with violence a part of their daily lives. It is estimated that 48... Read More
by ‘Ifreke Inyang The Christmas songs are now rushing in. This time it’s the talented Onos and Eric Arubayi who cook up this cool Yuletide tune titled ‘Silent Night’. Although the title of the song is familiar, this is not your usual embellished and fluid Silent Night. It cannot even be called a remix of... Read More
On Thursday, a Lagos High Court judge put an end, at least for a while, to the charade led by the National Drug Law and Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to pin a drug conviction on Babatunde Omidina, the indigenous-language comic actor popularly known as Baba Suwe. First, the court rescued him from the endless... Read More
Location: HICC Mainland Centre Start Time: 12:00:00 End Time: 15:20:00 Date: 3 December, 2011 How many times have you walked past a homeless person, or seen a child begging alms on the streets? Do you know that over a third of Nigeria’s population are classified as ‘rural poor’ and that by 2015, there will... Read More
Here every other day, you’ll find the latest jobs in Nigeria. Please Note: To apply for any of the jobs below, click on the job of your choice, Do not reply! Aviation Services Company recruiting in 9 Positions ST Mary’s Hospital Ikeja recruiting in 6 Positions NOBEL Medicals Ltd Recruiting Ikeja Based Hotel recruiting.... Read More
by Chi Ibe Adindu Linus Nnamdi popularly known as Lynox has just released the remix of Psquare’s Asampokoto song. At the end of this track Lynoz announces that the girls tell him he brings relaxation to their souls. Let’s hope he’s right… Ladies, there’s only one way to find out. We’ve got his music... Read More
by Chi Ibe Knighthouse’s Pop princess, Mo’Cheddah, drops a video for her chart-topping single ‘See Me’ featuring Phenom. In its first week of release, this track has become the radio DJ’s go to song. ‘See Me’ is the first single off her upcoming sophomore album. So far not much has been revealed about the album rumoured... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche Following up on YNaija’s report earlier this week, all roads lead to the Sleek Symphony of Style grand finale on Sunday 27, November at Harbour Point, Victoria Island by 5pm. One fabulous model will be crowned the ‘’Face of Sleek 2011’’ and her life will be changed forever. We know that for... Read More
by Seyi Lawal Reports reaching YNaija can confirm that the Ikemba of Nnewi and Biafran warlord Dim Chukwuma Odimegwu Ojukwu is dead. He passed on late last night at Hammers-field hospital London where he was transferred to from the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital Enugu after suffering from a fatal stroke. He was 78 years old. The leader of the All... Read More
by Seyi Lawal It’s that time of the year when Christmas carols go up in the air. But Tflava’s new release is not just a carol, it’s a Christmas hit. Following up on the successful release of his 1st 2 singles “How Low”... Read More
Yomi Kazeem Nna mehn! This Abia NYSC camp thing is not a bed of roses. Being far away from civilisation, decent food and luxury- no matter how minute it would have been, is not easy. A typical day begins with the blast of a soldier’s whistle and it ends with that same whistle. The military... Read More
by Ndidi Ekeh I try to never forget my first time… … how nervous I was when I first started thinking about getting a tattoo. I had finished with secondary school and had been saving to get a mark for the new chapter. Like most enthusiast, I had worked hard for my money and... Read More
by Seyi Lawal Storm Records and Naeto C’s official DJ, Int’l DJ Neptune is back with 80 minutes of non-stop Naija Mix. This is Volume 8 of the ‘Let’s Party Naija Mixtape Series by DJ Neptune’ featuring the very best of the Urban Nigerian Superstars. Nuff Said! This is where the... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche Clearly, this is no Harry Porter. The first part of the fourth film in the Twilight saga, based on author Stephanie Meyer’s series of bestselling novels, was released last weekend. While ‘Breaking Dawn Part 1’ conquered the box-office with a $135million opening weekend gross, critical reception begged to differ. Here are some... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche The week began on a sad note with the passing of Alex Ibru, Publisher of the Guardian newspapers. Quite a number of blogs paid tribute to the late media mogul including People in the Limelight, Naija Entertainment and others. May his soul rest in peace. We are hoping another man in the... Read More
By Rachel Ogbu If you’re a student with a creative eye and you’re reading this, then you’ve come into some luck! The British Council’s presenting its first Creative Industries Expo in December and is looking for aspiring, emerging or established professionals in any of these creative industries – Advertising, Architecture, Art, Crafts, Design, Fashion, Film,... Read More
By Eddie Madaki Friday: It’s TGIF but I’ll have to sleep in tonight only because I have an amazing line up this weekend. I want to be fresh for all the goodness Saturday and Sunday has to offer. Hmn…Let’s see, what shall I start off with…? Saturday: I guess I’ll hit the first ever... Read More
by Chi Ibe In celebrating excellence and achievement in Africa, six Nigerian developmental organisations are set to host Leymah Gbowee, 2011 Nobel Prize Winner, on 2 December. GOTNI, African Women Development (AWDF), WIPSEN Africa, International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), Women in Management and Business (WIMBIZ), African Women and Youth Development are coming together next... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche As YNaija reported from the courthouse yesterday, popular actor Baba Suwe (Babatunde Omidina) was awarded the sum of N25million naira by a judge sitting at the Ikeja High Court as damages for his unlawful arrest and detention by officials of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on the suspicion of ingesting... Read More
by ‘ Ifreke Inyang [@Ifreke] When you hear someone say, “Twitter keeps me company when I’m in traffic”, then obviously that Nigerian isn’t following @Gidi_Traffic. When you want up to speed, real-time updates on which routes are free and where there’s been traffic for days – especially in Lagos – this is go-to guy. YNaija... Read More
Here every other day, you’ll find the latest jobs in Nigeria. Please Note: To apply for any of the jobs below, click on the job of your choice, Do not reply! Leading Oil, Gas and Power Service Provider recruiting Graduate Vacancies in New Generation Bank Group of 4 Engineering firms in Otta... Read More
by Yemi Olowu Who is prettier as a girl? Yes yes we know, Osita comes off looking like the local village belle and Denrele channels his inner diva – still, go beyond the make up and the hair, tell us: who’s rocking the look? We’re standing by! [poll id=”34″]
by ‘Ifreke Inyang There is a vibrant breed of young stylists in Nigeria these days. From the omnipresent Dimeji Alara to the nerdy Adebayo Oke-Lawal, they all have an enviable resume already in fashion and have styled some of the most spectacular shoots. Whether it is for outdoor photography yet another fashion magazine, they have... Read More
by Yemi Olowu Damien O’daniel is owner and creative director of O’daniel Clothing. He is an economics graduate of Covenant University, Ogun state, whose journey as a designer started officially, about two years ago. What is the origin of your label? O’daniel actually started off designing ties for an accessories company named ‘Knots and Cacks’.... Read More
by ‘Ifreke Inyang “Yvonne Vixen, enough with the fake herve dresses already. Besides the price, wasn’t sure bout the others but the design on this one is a dead give-away. Also, wroNgggg shoes on a herve. Try better next time pls,” went the comment cool cat TheAmaka on a BellaNaija.com post titled ‘So Exquisite! All... Read More
by Yemi Olowu If you find yourself on this list, don’t fret – every one has off days. Though, if you already have a stylist and this accident still happened, then you need to fire her – or him or whatever – after all stylists perhaps out-number the stars these days *Straight face*. So ,... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche So what exactly do fashion stylists do? In these times when it seems like everyone and your friend’s sister is a stylist, we caught up with pioneer, uber-stylist and Editor-in-Chief of StyleMania, Dimeji Alara, and he puts us in the know. What exactly does it mean to be a stylist? Being a... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche They are everywhere these days. Wherever you go, there seems to always be one lurking around the corner. ‘’I am a fashion stylist’’, they say with the self-satisfied smirk that comes with the full confidence of youth. ‘’I style celebrities’’. Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! If we had a nickel for every time we... Read More