by Ifreke Inyang It was a festival of talents of some sorts. Young Nigerians in Abuja and from neighbouring states stormed the Chelsea Hotel to be auditioned for the second installment of Nigerian Idol. The audition, which lasted for two days – Friday and Saturday, witnessed a large turnout of music hopefuls. The halls... Read More
by Seyi Lawal Signs that the much anticipated debut album from songstress, Waje, is drawing ever nearer receives a boost as the singer drops yet another single from the album, Words Aren’t Just Enough (W.A.J.E.). The new track, ‘Na The Way’ features contemporary highlife music producer cum performing artist, J.Martins. Listen to track below. [audio:http://static.ynaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/WAJE_-Na-The-Way_ft-J-Martin.mp3|titles=WAJE_... Read More
by Toni Eghosa Kruz Nigeria is a nation blessed with numerous meal delicacies and in all this, I find one, Starch and Banga, always mouth-watering, luscious and palatable; it is my favourite food. Starch and Banga soup is the food known to those that come from the South-South of Nigeria. It is known to be... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang On the 7th of October, Funke Akindele premiered the eagerly anticipated ‘The Return of Jenifa’. The movie features cameos from several high profile celebrities including eLDee, Banky W, Sasha, Denrele, Antar Laniyan, Iyabo Ojo, Ireti Osayemi, Helen Paul, the late CD John, Omawumi and Yinka Quadri amongst other stars. And it... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang Ferdinand Adimefe launched his new book, Pulse on the 2nd of October. The book can be classified under the emerging genre called creative non-fiction. In a sense it is like a two pronged literature, on one level it seeks to tell some of the untold stories of the people on our streets... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang Ferdinand Adimefe launched his new book, Pulse on the 2nd of October. The book can be classified under the emerging genre called creative non-fiction. In a sense it is like a two pronged literature, on one level it seeks to tell some of the untold stories of the people on our streets... Read More
by Yemi Olowu In the spirit of Breast Cancer Awareness month, luxury fashion house, Elizabeth Waldorf is celebrating inspiring women. Through the month of October, entries are being received in form of an essay with images, or a short video (recorded with a camcorder or mobile phone) about a woman who inspires you to live... Read More
by Onyeka Nwelue When I tell people that I sleep for two or three hours at night, they don’t believe me. At all. I honestly do. Not because I’m insomniac. I do, because I am afraid of the dark. I fear death. I don’t still know how death looks, but I stay awake all night,... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang Kingsley Okonkwo, who used to be a member of the group, KC Presh, has released a video for his song, ‘Okpekete’. The artiste, who is now known simply as ‘Kcee’ has been in the music industry for over twelve years alongside erstwhile band-mate, Precious John; they recorded hits like ‘Ginger your swagger’,... Read More
by Yemi Olowu Factory78tv recently caught up with Afrobeats Star 9ice backstage at the Julius Agwu comedy tour “crack ya ribs”. He talks about coping with media gossip and being an inspiration to his fans in Bariga where he grew up . He also touched on his next album details as well as Alopomeji’s artist... Read More
by Yemi Olowu Factory78tv recently caught up with Afrobeats Star 9ice backstage at the Julius Agwu comedy tour “crack ya ribs”. He talks about coping with media gossip and being an inspiration to his fans in Bariga where he grew up . He also touched on his next album details as well as Alopomeji’s artist... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang Profyle has dropped his new collabo with YQ titled ‘Foto’. Profyle, who was formerly known as Suzpekt, is a versatile artiste who majorly sings in English and Pidgin English. Foto was produced by Drew for Classick Tunes. Profyle is signed onto Fly-Kings Entertainment and is currently working on his debut album,... Read More
Fast rising Flytime songstress and Headies awards nominee in the Next Rated category, Tiwa Savage has released the music video for her scorching single, ‘Love Me’. The video is directed by Sesan of the Mo’ Hits fame. Watch video below.
Fast rising Flytime songstress and Headies awards nominee in the Next Rated category, Tiwa Savage has released the music video for her scorching single, ‘Love Me’. The video is directed by Sesan of the Mo’ Hits fame. Watch video below.
by Seyi Lawal MTN Project Fame Season 3 winner Chidinma has released two new singles, Kedike and Run Dia Mouth. The singer who is currently on a 10 city tour with a host of other mainstream acts on the MTN Power of 10 Concert teamed up with producers, Cobhams Asuquo and Oscar Heman Ackah respectively... Read More
What: The MTN Power of 10 Concert Where: Cultural Centre Benin When:
by Yemi Olowu Fresh off his presentation at the African fashion week in London, Ouch! opens a new store in the Lekki Phase 1. The event kicked off with a press conference, a prayer session to dedicate the store to God and a fashion show. See pictures from the launch below. ... Read More
On the roads Some forget logic Throw reasoning out On our roads Some stop, reverse on the express road To insult a bad driver On our roads Its a competition to get ahead By all means, by any means On these roads The louder the honk The smaller the auto... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang Samson Siasia says his team deserves all the criticisms they have been getting since Saturday. The Nigerian senior side will not be at next year’s Africa Cup of Nations, after they conceded a late goal to draw the match against Guinea. The game ended 2-2 and the Syli Stars qualified as group... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang Samson Siasia says his team deserves all the criticisms they have been getting since Saturday. The Nigerian senior side will not be at next year’s Africa Cup of Nations, after they conceded a late goal to draw the match against Guinea. The game ended 2-2 and the Syli Stars qualified as group... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang Mai Nasara, the author of the ‘Missing Clock’ has been declared the winner of this year’s NLNG Literature prize. Real name Adeleke Adeyemi, Mai Nasara beats fellow finalists, Ayodele Olofintuade and Chinyere Obi-Obasi to the top prize. Adeyemi was announced as the winner at a World Press Conference held at the Eko... Read More
Hollywood veteran action hero, Arnold Schwarzenegger has opened a museum dedicated to his life in his birth country, Austria. According to Reuters, the American who was governor of California for eight years was met by hundreds of locals at the museum opening on Friday October 7, 2011 the soggy southern village of Thal. “It is... Read More
by Olwatobi Soyombo The Mark Zuckerberg created Social Networking platform has seen a huge growth since 2004 when it was founded. Really, facebook is one of the greatest things that happened to Socail Media and the internet as a whole. As at September 2011, facebook has over 800 million active users. It is difficult to... Read More
by Yemi Olowu These hot beauties go off on each other in a metallic Herver Lerger spring 2011 dress. The 40 year old broadcaster and day time TV queen, Funmi Iyanda, is showing Hollywood actress, Tiki Sumpter, who also played singer Jason Derulo’s girlfriend in the video for his song ‘It Girl’, how hot she can... Read More
by Yemi Olowu Jolitown is an exciting new Metro-Pidgin Lifestyle, Music and Movie community that debuts on Nigerian television screens this October. It launches on the digital cable platform, Star Times on RealStar Channel 13. First in line on the syndication block it comes 6 days a week on the RealStar Channel on Startimes from... Read More
“And when thou art come in, thou shalt shut the door upon thee and upon thy sons, and shalt pour out into all those vessels, and thou shalt set aside that which is full.” 2 Kings 4:4 (KJV) There is an anointing that you can only receive behind closed doors. When you are behind... Read More