by Stanley Azuakola Detractors detract Abia State government Nigerians were united in sympathy last week for Governor Theodore Orji of Abia State who lamented the determination of his political detractors to embarrass him at all cost. The governor produced a list of detractor-conspiracies against his government which included: a gang-up to ensure that refuse heaps... Read More
by Yemi Olowu Romeo Ifeanyi Mesik, also known as Ray, because of his light skinned look, hails from Delta state; he is the 3rd child from four brothers. The 6″3 tall, model, sheds light on how he meddles modelling with getting a degrees in Law and Political science. How were you discovered? I actually started modelling at... Read More
by Yemi Olowu K-shab is an underground artist who has been in the industry since 2004. He is currently working on his album, which features tracks like ‘Lepa Gaou’, a K-Solo production. Listen here k-shab%20Lepa%20gaou%20ft%20k-solo.MP3
by Seyi Lawal Africa’s first female Nobel Peace Prize winner, Wangari Maathai is dead. The Kenyan environmental activist died of cancer Yesterday 25 September 2011 at age 71. “It is with great sadness that the family of Professor Wangari Maathai announces her passing away on 25th September 2011 at the Nairobi hospital after a prolonged... Read More
by Seyi Lawal Mo’Hits boss and in-house producer, Don Jazzy, has dispelled reports that the label’s frontline act and multiple award winning singer, D’Banj, was arrested yesterday at a New York Airport for cocaine possession. The producer who recently merged his Mo’Hits Records with the American record imprint, G.O.O.D. Music laughed off the report via... Read More
Action series actor, Kiefer Sutherland will be staring in a new television series, ‘Touch’. Sutherland who casted as Jack Bauer in the popular action series ‘24’ will team up with ‘Heroes’ creator, Tim Kring on the new series that is expected to air on the Fox network early next year. According to a Reuters report,... Read More
By Ogbuabo Chukwudi Staring down at my cell I wondered if all was well It’s been ages since my phone rang (i think?) My funny ringtone “you got a call!” it sang. Windows fogged out with chill, (Cold that wasn’t there the night before) Could this be ill? The house seems empty Even with furniture... Read More
by Yemi Olowu The Maltina Dance All reality TV show which started on 4th of September came to an end last night Saturday, 25 September, with the Ekubo family emerging as the fifth winner of the show. After a 20 day head to head competition between the fifteen families, with the Owolabi, Dare, Ngwu, Ekubo and Utogo families... Read More
By Bishop Mike Okonkwo “Behold, bless ye the LORD, all ye servants of the LORD, which by night stand in the house of the LORD.” – Psalm 134:1 (KJV) If there is a time we needed to pray more, this is that time. God is looking for men and women fervent in prayer. This is... Read More
by Abidemi Dairo The Abia State University gang rape victim has been identified by a coalition of different human right groups. The groups include but not limited to, Project Alert on Violence Against Women, Enough is Enough, National Human Right Commission and Kudirat Initiative for Democracy, amongst others. According to Mrs. Josephine Chukwuma, director Project... Read More
by Yemi Olowu When designers present their collections, one thing that keeps the fashion audience glued to their seats (except of course it’s a Chanel show) is the final dress. Everyone wants to see it, because most designers allow their most favorite dress in the collection go out last, either worn by a celebrity or... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang After the press conference for the Afrobeats Festival, which sold out, Factory78tv had the chance to speak to P-square, on the release of their new album, working with acts such as Tiwa Savage and their new signing and protoge, May D. The F78tv crew also managed to speak to Jude Okoye, the... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang Professor Pat Utomi has been selected to deliver the keynote address at the formal launch and unveiling of Nigeria Dialogue in London. This announcement was made by The Executive Board of the organising group. According to a statement from the organisers, Nigeria Dialogue is a platform for forward thinking young Nigerians to... Read More
by Ifreke Inyang Nneka has released the music video for her song, ‘My Home’ off her upcoming album, ‘Soul is heavy’. Those who follow Nneka and her brand of music already know what to expect – emphasis on issues of poverty, oppression, war and similar themes. This time around, she dwells extensively on the plight... Read More
Ifreke Inyang Finally, winner of the maiden edition of Nigerian Idol, singing competition, Yeka Onka has released her debut single. The track, ‘Follow You’, is produced by Chocolate City’s in-house producer Jesse Jagz and is delivered in English, a bit of Yoruba and her local dialect, Igbo. Yeka, who many have called Nigeria’s Whitney Houston... Read More
by Yemi Olowu October isn’t here yet, but we’ve got magazine covers for the tenth month out already. These are some of our favourites, which include 15 years old blogger Tavi Gevinson for L’Officiel Paris, photographed by Jean – Paul Goude, ELLE’s triple delight with Chanel Iman, Miranda Kerr and Adriana Lima on three separate covers for the October... Read More
by Chizitere Ojiaka One hundred and eighty four people. There were one hundred and eighty four people at my funeral that day. Eighty of them were people who were dead and already buried while ninety nine were the living souls who showed up to pay me their last respect. My family was poor and we... Read More
By Seyi Lawal The official media launch of the global TRACE brand in Nigeria was held yesterday, September 22, 2011 at the Annex Explorer room of the Federal Palace hotel, Victoria Island. The international urban music channel has set up an office in Lagos to reach Nigeria and other Anglophone countries. “Nigeria is the place... Read More
by Seyi Lawal Chocolate City’s in-house producer cum performing artist, Jesse Jagz has revealed that he is looking to sign a talented preferably female artist. Speaking exclusively to YNaija, Jago, as The Future Award winning producer is often called, revealed that he will love to sign on a female artist to a project he’s working... Read More
by Roselyn kangara ‘Men are from Mars, women from Venus’, ‘When women go wrong, men go right after them.’ ‘ If it weren’t for marriage, men and women would have to fight with total strangers.’ These are just but a few of the gazillion phrases some self-proclaimed ‘love-doctors’ have come up with to explain strange... Read More
Olalekan Olarewaju A couple of years ago (okay maybe a bit more than a couple but you get my point either way) the norm was to aspire to be a doctor, a lawyer, perhaps an engineer; basically, something traditionally viewed as “respectable”. From those 2 lines you probably have a fair idea where this is... Read More
Daniel Ayo UNILAG is never far from drama. Just this week, a UNILAG Diploma student allegedly poured hot soup on her roommate because the poor girl used her pot to cook. It is believed that the victim actually asked for the pot. The story also has it that the offender was arrested by the school... Read More
by Seyi Lawal The Root Muvment front runners, DJ Final and illwill recruit 2face, Waje, Terry G, Edward Maya and Vika Jigulina on the new Mixtape single, ‘Stereo Love’. The track is recorded over the instrumental of the 2009 song by Romanian musician Edward Maya featuring Vika Jigulina. Listen to track below [audio:http://static.ynaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/STEREO-LOVE-ft-Edward-Maya-Vika-Jigulina-2face-Waje-Terry-G_2.mp3|titles=STEREO LOVE ft... Read More
Ifreke Inyang Nigerian raper and record executive, Oluwaseun ‘Dampte’ Oluyole, is set to break out on the international scene. He scored mainstream approval 2009 with his ‘Wine Your Tinkolo’ and followed up with ‘Mr Go Get-Her’ also enjoying noticeable spins last year. Sean Dampte, as he is popularly known, is making major moves at his... Read More
by Seyi Lawal To celebrate the Nigerian independence, DreamPlayHouse in conjunction with Bogobiri House Ikoyi, presents the play, ‘Prison Chronicle’. the play which is written by Wole Oguntokun and directed by Kenneth Uphopho, will be performed at Bogobiri House, 9 Maitama Sule Street, Ikoyi on the 3rd, 9th and 16th of October by 3pm and... Read More
by Yemi Olowu If you’re looking forward to meet Mania Magazine cover girl Funmi Iyanda, you’re in luck. She would be hosted to an exclusive party on Sunday, 25th of September, at the Radisson Blu, Victoria Island. The event is sponsored by Baileys, Spice TV, Kelechi Amadi- Obi Studios and Radisson Blu. For Further enquires write... Read More
by Ifeanyi Dike Jr I still cannot decide if this trip was more hustle than holiday. I had only just recovered from the drunken couple when the London riot threatened my plan to raid the entire stores on Oxford Circus. There was also the enduring thought of the work I had waiting on my... Read More
by Yemi Olowu The first edition of the Sideview Style Awards is set to hold on 17, December 2011. The award aims to recognise the most influential people in fashion today consisting of new and established creative people in the industry and their contributions to Nigerian fashion. It also seeks to celebrate the evolution of... Read More