by Yemi Olowu One would have thought if the uber stylish hip hop star, Kanye West was ever going to have a fashion line, he would start with menswear, but Mr West showed how much of a gentleman he is by debuting his first collection, DW, named after his late mom Donde West on Saturday,... Read More
by Yemi Olowu One would have thought if the uber stylish hip hop star, Kanye West was ever going to have a fashion line, he would start with menswear, but Mr West showed how much of a gentleman he is by debuting his first collection, DW, named after his late mom Donde West on Saturday,... Read More
by Yemi Olowu What: Joke Silva at 50 Where: Freedom Park, Lagos Island When: 29th, September 2011 Read YNaija’s previous post of the event here
by Yemi Olowu What: Joke Silva at 50 Where: Freedom Park, Lagos Island When: 29th, September 2011 Read YNaija’s previous post of the event here
by Yemi Olowu The Unveiling Africa Foundation will be hosting over 600 teenagers at its 2nd Annual Teenagers’ Conference, scheduled for Saturday, October 15, 2011 at ST & T Regency, Ikeja G.R.A. The event is themed Teens, Media & Social Change, this event will be an inspiring swagger full Independence Day event aimed at engaging... Read More
By Onyeka Nwelue Nigerian actress and producer, Lilian Bach has lamented about the poor management and what she called ‘the lackadaisical approach of the management of Silverbird cinemas towards Nigerian films, today at Abuja Film Festival. ‘Eletan’, a Yoruba film, subtitled in English, produced by Bach starts showing today at Silverbird cinemas in Abuja. As... Read More
By Onyeka Nwelue Nigerian actress and producer, Lilian Bach has lamented about the poor management and what she called ‘the lackadaisical approach of the management of Silverbird cinemas towards Nigerian films, today at Abuja Film Festival. ‘Eletan’, a Yoruba film, subtitled in English, produced by Bach starts showing today at Silverbird cinemas in Abuja. As... Read More
by Yemi Olowu TW Magazine hosted a pack of women who are successful in their respective field to a Veuve Cliquot Champagne Brunch, on 29th September 2011. The event was attended by Genevieve Nnaji, Tara Fela Durotoye, Bimbo Roberts, Latasha Ngwube, Azuka Ojiuguba, Tayo Sonekan, Tokini Peterside, Biola Alabi, Lanre DaSilva Ajayi, and Joke Silva whose... Read More
By Wilfred Okiche Forbes magazine has released it’s annual list of the highest paid women on TV. From the women of Wisteria lane to those at the crime scene units, these lovelies are smiling all the way to the bank. Tina Fey and Eva Longoria; $13million –Tying for number one, the duo of Eva and... Read More
For too long, Nigeria and Nigerians have been readily associated with the online scams, financial crime and impersonation – termed ‘419’. However, beyond the unfortunate stereotyping, there are several positive characteristics and cogent intriguing traits of the country, Nigeria and its people, some of which are highlighted below as part of the ‘419 Reasons to... Read More
by Rev. Sam Adeyemi Genesis 1 : 26-27 , 31 Man is God’s ultimate piece of creation, specially crafted after His image and likeness. He created man after He had created every other thing. He put everything in place for man and gave him dominion over them. This dominion mandate from God defines man’s leadership... Read More
by Yemi Olowu If you’ve always wanted a career in fashion, here’s an opportunity to get your dream job, apply for any of the posts below. RETAIL CONCESSIONS MANAGER (1) Role Description: The successful applicant will hold full accountability for the concessions including staff motivation, play a major part in staff training and schedule shifts,... Read More
by Yemi Olowu If you’ve always wanted a career in fashion, here’s an opportunity to get your dream job, apply for any of the posts below. RETAIL CONCESSIONS MANAGER (1) Role Description: The successful applicant will hold full accountability for the concessions including staff motivation, play a major part in staff training and schedule shifts,... Read More
Compiled by Wilfred Okiche YNaija wishes you a happy Independence Day celebration. Below are tunes, from the past and present, to spice up your day! Nigeria My Beloved Country -Funmi Adams: We may not know the current whereabouts of Ms Adams but we cannot forget the early 90s when her golden tones provided the soundtrack... Read More
Compiled by Wilfred Okiche YNaija wishes you a happy Independence Day celebration. Below are tunes, from the past and present, to spice up your day! Nigeria My Beloved Country -Funmi Adams: We may not know the current whereabouts of Ms Adams but we cannot forget the early 90s when her golden tones provided the soundtrack... Read More
by Yemi Olowu If you love Nigerian art, then you shouldn’t miss Pulse. It’s an evening of poetry, stage plays, music and book presentation, which would hold on Sunday, October 2, 2011 by 4pm at the Oriental Hotel, Lekki. The event would feature stage performances by Crown Troupe Africa, Exploits, an up and coming theatre crew... Read More
Why do people die? In a split second, life ends. Sometimes avoidable: where care should have been taken but was ignored due to negligence. I saw a near-fatal incident at the swimming pool last week. Two young men were with me in the pool, both comfortably swimming in the deep end; I regularly looked out... Read More
by Seyi Lawal Digital Peers International and The Future Project’s #ProtectTheCorpers continue the crusade for a reform in the mandatory National Youth Service Corp scheme as the groups call for an online conference on the matter. The conference which will be over the social networking portal, Twitter with the hashtag #Nyscreforms, will hold on Monday... Read More
by ‘Damilola Oyedele Consider this writer’s shock, when a while ago, on a bus from Ikoyi to Ikeja, a mobile-pastor (to put it politely) rose to preach. With his back against the rusty board that demarcated the driver and two front seats from the rest of we passengers, he preached (read: boasted) about how, on... Read More
by Kola Dairo Jnr I am Nigeria, the heart of Africa – at least by virtue of my geography; a nation uniquely designed and endowed by God on account of my deposit of vast natural resources, possessing the potential for exponential growth and prosperity. I am a wealthy nation of many accolades. I am the... Read More
by Kola Dairo Jnr I am Nigeria, the heart of Africa – at least by virtue of my geography; a nation uniquely designed and endowed by God on account of my deposit of vast natural resources, possessing the potential for exponential growth and prosperity. I am a wealthy nation of many accolades. I am the... Read More
Ifreke Inyang The story of Carlos Tevez refusing to come on as a second half substitute in Munich didn’t interest me. Not one bit. I smiled knowingly as football writers milked everything they could from the story, tilting it in a this-and-that direction. As they filled up their columns with every angle, rival coaches,... Read More
by Seyi Lawal Telecommunication giant, MTN continues its tenth anniversary rave across the country, stopping it’s Power of Ten concert in three towns last weekend. The concert which has already made stops at Makurdi and Enugu, stormed the Civic Center in Port Harcourt on September 18, raved at the Romeich Hall in Ilorin on September... Read More
by Yemi Olowu It wasn’t just a Golden jubilee celebration for Joke Silva, but also a Silver jubilee anniversary of her marriage with veteran actor, Olu Jacobs. The celebration was kickoff with the celebrity couple renewing their wedding vows at the Freedom Park on Lagos Island, yesterday, September 29 2011. “A celebration of love” says... Read More
by Leke Obadimu Since the creation of Odeda local government in Ogun state over 15 years ago, the Odeda Youth Council, of National Youth Council Of Nigeria, organized the first ever Odeda Youth Summit/Arts & Crafts exhibition with the theme: Accelerating youth empowerment for sustainable development. Declaring the Summit open, the chairman Odeda Local Government,... Read More
Grammy Award-winning rapper T.I. completed an 11-month sentencing yesterday Thursday 29 September 2011 at the Federal Halfway house in Atlanta. T.I, was locked up for possession of weapons and drug charges. According to reports, the rapper was sentenced in October 2010 and was doing time at an Arkansas penitentiary before being transferred to the Halfway... Read More
by Seyi Lawal The art of blending 2011 Hennessy Artistry headliners, must have been an exciting experience as Hennessy gets Tiwa Savage, eLDee and Banky W to jump on a Jesse Jagz beat. YNaija presents you pictures from the studio session, the video shoot and interview trips to The Beat 99.9 FM.
Clement Odia The Senate has once again stamped their feet against same sex marriages in Nigeria. Any gay person in Nigeria who plans to get married to his/her partner will risk spending three years in jail. Those who are involved in the union will also suffer punishments – any person or group of persons who... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche ‘’Beautiful Imperfection’’ the second studio album by Nigerian singer Asa entered the Billboard’s top world music album chart at the number 5 position last week following the U.S release of the album, almost a year after it was released in Nigeria. It made a steady climb this week following decent reviews and... Read More
Seyi Lawal A graduate of Onabisi Onabanjo University, Olayinka John Koleade has decided to go into music making full time. Going by the alias, J.O.H.N., he birthed his music making desire in 2009 and was featured by fast raising rapper ‘Jah Bless’ in the track ‘Far Away’. The rapper has debuted with a solo single,... Read More