Greetings Young Nigerian, We are delighted to inform you have The Lagos State Government in collaboration with Afterschool Graduate Development Centre (AGDC) with help from The Future Project and others is hosting the first ever high-level interactive session between the State Government and the youth. The event is tagged “Youth Stakeholder Forum” and will also present... Read More
by Aramide Abe Event Hotlist ———— FRIDAY: *Cinema Lagos *Bishops Cottage Family Dinner SATURDAY: *Monthly Speaker Series *Alter Ego Sale *6th Lagos Motor Fair *New Horizons Job Fair & Entrepreneurship Seminar SUNDAY: *Theatre @ Terra: Monologues!! in GHANA *House of Nwocha Fashion Show FRIDAY —————— 1) CINEMA LAGOS EAT PRAY LOVE... Read More
by ‘Damilola Oyedele “I wanna meet my President, and that for me would be a dream come true,” 24-year old Munya confided in Botswana’s Kaone during the 90 day stretch that was the Big Brother All Stars competition. Little did he know that he was months away from actualising this dream. But there were a... Read More
by Sayo Owolabi The Props 1) ANDY MURRAY: He has been the World No. 4 in Tennis since I was born (now that’s a joke). Seriously though up till now he has not lived up to the hype, he surprised his critics by defeating Roger Federer in the Shanghai Masters. 2) FIFA: Hate it or love it,... Read More
We are turning our attention fully to cancer this weekend. On Rubbin’ Minds this Sunday, we are having the Pink Pearl Foundation, which has been working hard on cancer issues for years now. The organization has been very active, using mobilization, entertainment – including celebrity endorsements and involvement with the recent Felabration – and other... Read More
by Sayo Owolabi Never mind that the title sounds a little stereotyped, it’s simply for want of a better title that I decided to settle for this one. All the same to the business of the day: On Sunday October 17, 2010, the International media was awash with the news of a Bribe for Vote... Read More
by Onyeka Nwelue Editor’s Note: This is a rejoinder to Cheta Nwanze’s piece, ‘Ije Doesn’t Impress’, in the current issue of Y! Magazine. Get the magazine to know the origins of this! Dear Cheta Nwanze: Many years ago, when I was young like you, I used to watch movies without thinking of how they were... Read More
by Chinelo Ibeziako Retta is a new soul/pop artiste on the block, who aims to bring a “fresh, unique and new sound” to Nigerian music. In the soulful, ‘Kolo For You’, produced by Oscar Heman Ackah, Retta pours out her heart in song to the one she loves. We’ll keep you posted about her soon-to-be-released... Read More
by Anino Odeli-Serrano A few years ago, the best thing you could do to ‘take your relationship to the next level’ was to couple together. Not that kind of coupling o, I mean living together. (Some minds have done ten to the dozen already). Make a home together. Buy a house together. This used to... Read More
by Tolu Ogunlesi ABIA You have two cows. No, you had two cows – until both were kidnapped. The kidnappers demand a ransom of five billion naira. You wait patiently for the kidnappers to come down to N5,000. Two weeks later they do. You blame the police for not protecting your cows. ABUJA You have... Read More
by Sola Fasasi Mo’Cheddah is undoubtedly one of Nigeria’s hottest young artistes, and she has just taken her acclaimed debut album a notch higher. Her label, Knighthouse, just released the video for the second single off Mo’Cheddah’s ‘The Franchise Celebrity’. The ‘Ko Ma Roll’ video is directed by Gini, who was also behind Dagrin’s ‘Pon... Read More
by Sola Fasasi As Nigeria marks its 50th year of independence, Unveiling Africa Foundation presents the 1st Annual Nigerian Teenagers’ Conference. Themed ‘Nigeria @50 – the role of Nigerian Teenagers in Nigeria’s Development’, The Unveiling Africa Teenagers’ Conference will provide a platform to nurture this new generation of Nigerians who are the teenagers of today... Read More
We have here Essien’s new single ‘Ariwo Ko’, from his sophomore album ‘Fr3style’. Without further ado… For ‘Ariwo Ko’ audio version: http://bit.ly/dxqxLy For Blackberry, download here: http://www.4shared.com/video/hi_Mu8e_/ARIWO_KO_video_for_bb.html And here’s the video download link: http://www.4shared.com/video/LEGKezil/fr3style.html Enjoy!
by Chinelo Ibeziako ‘The magazine for MADE men’, recently released it’s October-November issue, named ‘Best of MADE’, and rightly so. MADE’s ‘coverboy’ is none other than 2face Idibia, who’s undoubtedly at the top of his game right now. Also, the new issue features a star studded line up of interviews with Oluchi, Nneka, Lynxxx, Banky... Read More
by Ore Fakorede 1. Once In My Life – Uti Featuring M-Trill Still reveling in his Big Brother Africa 5: All Stars victory (here’s the full gist), Uti Nwachukwu appears keen to milk his new-found fame to the very last drop. ‘Once In My Life’ is by no means his first foray into music, having... Read More
The hot new track, ‘Like a Bottle’ is a blend between the all-star talents of super-star rapper, M.I., soul-music singer, Nneka, fast-rising lyricist, Iceprince, alternative soul guitarist, Bez, and the King of Afro-Juju, Sir Shina Peters. The track was produced by Kas, the brain behind the hit songs ‘Fi Mi Le’ and ‘Wind for Me’.... Read More
From New York’s Indiasho to Nigeria’s Betty Irabor: a galaxy of stars write for Y! magazine’s Freedom Issue! Y! berthed on the Nigerian magazine scene in July, promising to be the high priest of Nigerian youth culture, and if their independence edition Freedom Issue is anything to go buy, that’s a promise they are determined... Read More
by Chinelo Ibeziako The latest fashion editorial, Mannequin Magazine launched on the 10th of October 2010 (10-10-10) at Zamunda, Lagos. At the glitzy event were loads of fashionably dressed guests from the public, fashion and music industries who showed up to support Mannequin Magazine. Performances from Viv la Resistance, Badman floss, Yemi Alade and Big... Read More
by EN On Wednesday, the show was nerve racking because the contestants had to sing for Tosin alone in the auditorium – he’d provide zero feedback until the end of the show when the cut down began. I was a little disappointed at the performances – I mean, HOW do you stand in lines in... Read More
by TF-WW II After the first exciting session, the team behind The Future Project is pleased to announce Season II of The Future Writers Workshop! “The purpose of these trainings is to help talented young writers – whether they work in corporate organisations, are professional writers, freelance writers or just do it for fun –... Read More
Name: Oluwafunmilola Faloye Occupation: Pre-NYSC, Event Planner Describe you in three words: Soft, sincere, stylish (I call them my three S’s) What song always makes you happy when you hear it? ‘Bless The Lord’ by Tye Tribbett Who’s the funniest person you know and why? It’s a tie between my two friends Bolade Akinkuotu &... Read More
by Yolanda Gray This is the night the top 10 are revealed on TV, and this is where I start watching Naija Sings. Our host, Olisa Adibua tells us what we have long dreamed for our country – from today, the power has been moved solely to the people. We determine who stays and who... Read More
by Abisola Johnson It’s another Monday morning. I’ve snoozed my alarm eight times and I’ve decided…I’m calling in sick! I don’t have malaria, a sprained ankle or period pains, but I’m mentally and emotionally fagged out so I can pass for sick…I’m not a liar. I tossed and turned all night. It started with a... Read More
by Demola Adesina He is unarguably one of the core founders of contemporary Pentecostalism – Nigerian style. From humble beginnings, he has modelled his church to be the reference point for prosperity Christianity. Over the years, Bishop David Oyedepo has consistently resonated the model often sought after by many pastors. Since Bishop Oyedepo’s Church, Living... Read More
Name: Peter Okolie Occupation: Business Development Executive, Positive Edge Technology Describe you in three words: More than words Who would you be, Mario or Luigi? Mario, definitely Mario. Favorite TV show of all time? Robin Hood (The old Robin Hood) When you were little what did you want to be when you grew up? I... Read More
by Onyeka Nwelue Movie-making in Africa is tough and frustrating. From script-researching to scripting, down to casting and directing the finished work. The biggest challenge is – fundraising. The Africa Film Academy, an initiative of Osigwe Anyiam-Osigwe Foundation, realized this and came up with the Africa Film Fund, which was launched at Eko Hotel &... Read More
Glory Enyinnaya When expecting a new baby, it becomes important to find extra ways to save money for a baby and cut expenses. This article offers a few suggestions for cutting expenses and increasing savings. Overview When you are expecting a baby or have a newborn, finding extra ways to save money for the baby... Read More
by Sola Fasasi There was a collective cheer in the homes of Nigerians as Uti Nwachukwu was announced as the winner of Big Brother Africa All Stars and the $200,000 Grand Prize. This was no mean feat. Uti contended with the best from previous BBA seasons to emerge as the number one Big Brother All... Read More
Ifreke Inyang [@ifreke] MONDAY: It’s 11th of October, 2010, the day after the famous 10/10/10. “Good morning world. May dis week be a 10/10 week for everyone of you.” @deejayneptune tweeted irrespective of the change in date. On this date, about sixteen years ago, @da_weirdmc01 lost her mother and was in a reflective mood. “2day,... Read More
Y! TV is getting some young Nigerians making change across the world, and especially in Nigeria to share ideas on what we can do on large and small scales to make change happen in our country. The three guests work in charity, health and education. Chizoba Imoka, who is based outside of Nigeria but deeply... Read More