by ‘Ifreke Inyang Temisan has released his debut effort titled ‘Ole’, and all pun intended, he is here to steal our hearts. Temisan is the next music sensation set to win the over good music lovers across Africa and beyond. Born Tonnie Temisan Francis, this young artiste has been a performer all his life. From the early age of five, he... Read More
by Yemi Olowu BETH Model Management Africa has teamed up with MARTINI for a new modelling competition with a twist. The Male Model Search competition is looking for guys who are interested in casting for commercials and headlining fashion shows with the drive to become the next Tyson Beckford. Casting begins on Novemeber 26, 2011 at the Rehab Pool Lounge, Victoria Island-Lagos. BETH Model... Read More
by Yemi Olowu Time to spice up your wardrobe with a little fun. “Accessories by Naledi” are handmade, fun and trendy pieces that reflect the beauty of the true African. It is no jewellery for the faint hearted in fashion as this collection is an eclectic combination of ankara and other materials including buttons, studs and beads. These creative pieces... Read More
“…maybe we have in fact given these hormone raging males too much leeway to continue in their despicable acts.” by Ndidi Ekeh She was just a little girl when he paid her his first visit. These are suppressed memories she has buried for a long time. But the pain resurfaces from... Read More
‘by Ifreke Inyang In 2004, Jimi Odumosu released the heart wrenching movie, The Mourning After. The story line revolved around the plight of widows and their ordeal in the hands of in laws. In some parts of Africa, Nigeria inclusive, tradition insists that nobody dies naturally and someone must take responsibility for the death in order for burial rights... Read More
By Wilfred Okiche U.S rapper Heavy D, born Dwight Arrington Myers passed away on Tuesday after climbing a flight of stairs in his Beverly Hills home. He was 44 years old. His friends and colleagues took to social network sites twitter to pour out their heartfelt condolences. We sampled some really moving ones here: ‘’How... Read More
By Wilfred Okiche Entertainment label. Chocolate City Group, has been announced as a finalist in the running to win the Africa Awards for Entrepreneurship. The list of the top ten finalist was released this month in preparation for the grand ceremony on the 6th of December in Nairobi, Kenya. Two other Nigerian companies were shortlisted... Read More
By Mercy Abang & Hauwa Gambo What was expected to hold as a peaceful protest calling on the Nigerian federal government to call off its planned oil subsidy removal tagged #HungerStrike didn’t quite turn out as planned. For one, the young people were no more than 30 at best, and then the police ended... Read More
Runway Abuja Hosted by Denrele Edun and Big Brother Africa’s Vina Date: Friday 11th November 2011 Time: 6 PM Venue: This Day Dome, Abuja Ticket Price: Gallery N3500 | Regular N 5000 | VIP N 20,000 | Table For 8 N150,000 Contact: For more info, general enquiries and tickets Call 08030822698 | 08123912124 | Follow... Read More
by ‘Ifreke Inyang Nigeria’s hottest pop act, Dbanj was nowhere to be found at the 2011 Channel O Music Video Awards, perhaps confirming reports that he had turned back from the airport after discovering he was booked in Economy, but still Nigeria had a fine day out at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg. The... Read More
By Tolu Ogunlesi Title: Open City Author: Teju Cole Publisher: Faber and Faber Ltd, UK (2011) Pages: 259 Category: Fiction “AND SO when I began to go on evening walks last fall, I found Morningside Heights an easy place from which to set out into the city,” declares Julius, a young German-Nigerian psychiatrist, and... Read More
by StyleEYE Where ever there is a red carpet, the Style Police panel will always gather. This week we go off on premiere of The Return Of Jenifa. From Funke Akindele herself to Rita Dominic, we give you the worst and best of the much awaited movie. This week’s Panel Ms Bell – Fashion photographer Dayo Ephraim – Celebrity... Read More
New track coming from the headquaters of producer/singer Domin8, brings together a crop of the finest rappers around. The song titled “Wat U Feeling Like” features Abuja’s finest “Magnito”, fire spitting “Steaze” and Unilag’s best kept secret “C-Jay” all delivering nice rhymes with their master delivery and punch lines. This song is produced by Domin8... Read More
abisonaspeaks…my reality…Nigerian Idols…what they wore: The variety this year is quite impressive-the cuties, the hotties and boy can they sing. They only thing more we needed to find out was if they could give a 5 star paparazzi pose…and they delivered on a high note.
by “Ifreke Inyang England will square up against Spain in a friendly match at the Wembley stadium tomorrow. Once again, the Spaniards would emerge victorious. It is really that predictable. However, the last time they both met in a game the story was different. It was the European Championships in 1996, England managed to eliminate Spain on... Read More
by Yemi Olowu Edo Business Connect 2011 is the first of its kind to take place in Edo State. The event aims to create awareness of Edo State’s vast natural and mineral resources, as well as showcase its opportunities and talents. The sponsored event would hold between Friday 11th – Saturday 12th November 2011 at the... Read More
by ‘Ifreke Inyang Darey’s Double dare album is one we are totally loving at the moment. Over and over again he continues to prove his ability to wow the crowd and put on a great show by working very hard for his gigs. He’s still got the swagger and the star quality that makes him adorable. Once more, Darey Art... Read More
by Yemi Olowu Nigeria Idol judge, Jeffrey Daniel recently led one of Soul’s biggest groups ever, the Shalamar, in a reunion concert at the O2 arena. The well attended event took place on the 29th of October in London. Joining him on stage was original member of Shalamar- Howard Hewett and the group’s newest member, Carolyn Griffey who happens... Read More
by ‘Ifreke Inyang The jury has spoken, the fans had their say, the media reported, now lets see things from another angle. #MichaelJacksonTrial: Doctors have their say We watched with keen interest when the trial of Michael Jackson’s Doctor began. On the Internet; twitter, facebook and in office reception halls turned into mini-courts, we heard... Read More
by Yemi Olowu Michael Jackson’s doctor Conrad Murray was found guilty on November 7, 2011 of involuntary manslaughter over the death of the King of Pop in 2009. The six-week trial took place in Los Angeles, southern California and there was reports of people crying in the courtroom, while MJ fans were cheering outside. Dr Murray himself gave no reaction when... Read More
by ‘Ifreke Inyang A recent update on the Wale Ajani SSS custody can confirm that the youth council leader has been released. “I was officially released yesterday around 11pm, but I came home this morning as I didn’t have access to my phones,” he said in a telephone conversation with YNaija. Ajani who is planning a... Read More
by Onyeka Nwelue Over the years, I have followed the growth of Nigeria’s music industry. In that span, I have also tried to understand its failings. I know there is no structure in place, even though they pretend there is, it’s all part of the act they put up. The musicians in the industry live... Read More
Nigerian Idol judge, Charly Boy, takes on new project by Hauwa Gambo Staying true to his label as Area Fada, Charles ‘Charly Boy’ Oputa took to the streets early October in search of his very own street idol. As expected, there was a massive crowd waiting to be auditioned. It was made up of the... Read More
by ‘Ifreke Inyang Highlife sensation, Flavour, has released a tribute video for the single, Iwe. The dedicated track for his friend, Obiajulu Nwaozor, popularly known as MC Loph started with a moving scence where Favour lights a candle. He goes on to sing in his native Igbo dialect. Although a lot of people might not... Read More
By Rachel Ogbu The build up to the Oscars show next year is already littered with scandals as host, Eddie Murphy drops out after an uproar over Brett Ratner’s gay slur at ‘Tower Heist’ screening. Murphy bailed out of hosting the Academy Awards a day after his producer and friend, Brett Ratner was shamed into... Read More
By Hauwa Gambo The latest edition of One Mic’s independence show took place at the swanky Browns Cafe in GRA Ikeja, Lagos and recorded an even bigger turn out than it had ever had before. Fans and people ready for a laugh came out... Read More
Sports medicine expert and consultant, 2010 FIFA World Cup speaks to YNaija. Excerpts: How and when did you decide to pursue a career in Sports medicine? During my first year of clinical school at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, it immediately hit me that the life of a clinician gave little room for experimenting. This... Read More
by ‘Ifreke Inyang Earlier today, we reported that Wale Ajani was picked up by men of the SSS. In a statement following the arrest, Wale Salami on behalf of the The Coalition against Fuel Subsidy Removal wrote: “Apparently in a bid to halt the momentum gained by the ‘National Hunger Strike’ of Friday in Abuja, the State Security... Read More
by ‘Ifreke Inyang Mohammed Ali was most famous for bragging. He would intimidate his opponents and say, “I fly like a butterfly and sting like a bee.” But when he faced Joe Fraizer, aka Somokin Joe, the tables turned as Fraizer taunted Ali. Frazier famously wrote of Ali in his autobiography: “A white lawyer kept him out of jail. And... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang On November 11, 2011, Wale Ajani plans to stage a huge campaign by encouraging young people to stay away from food that day. This course of action is going to be taken as a protest showing disapproval with government’s recent plans to remove the fuel subsidy. He spoke to us briefly about it. 1.... Read More