My bias against Nigerian social media influencers is always justified when I’m on Twitter and I see them tweeting something homophobic, misogynistic, sexist or colourist. For some of them, it’s their modus operandi, and because Nigerians are willing receptacles for bigoted messaging that aligns with their beliefs, these influencers owe their popularity and internet fame...
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The Cece Yara Foundation, a leading child focused and non-profit organization with focus on child sexual abuse prevention in Nigeria on Thursday, 1 August 2019, hosted open day at her Child Advocacy Centre. The Cece Yara Child Advocacy Centre was established to bring all the resources, services and expertise required to respond to child sexual...
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This year’s #IYD2019 celebrates the transformative power of education. It seems a curious subject to tackle considering we often overlook the power of education to change the lives of young people and focus instead on festivities that center public officials. But anyone who has struggled to express themselves, knows that education provides a language for...
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Deliberate or not, Tekno has been piggybacking off the viral moment created two weeks ago, when he was found at the Lekki toll gate shooting a music video in a see-through van with semi-nude women. Swiftly, the display was condemned by the Lagos state government for ”indecent public exposure” for which Tekno apologised on his...
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If you follow politics in Nigeria, then the events of last weekend must have caused you some concern. The Nigerian army released a statement on Twitter ‘explaining’ the events that had led to the escape of a kidnap kingpin, Alhaji Hamisu Wadume, who had been arrested by members of the highly lauded Special Intelligence Response...
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Follow the links to read all our weekend stories: Here are the best Nigerian articles of the week Who are we? | The Daily Vulnerable
Each week here at YNaija, we round up the best Nigerian writing on the internet, highlighting the stories, profiles, interviews and in-depth reporting that rise above the daily churn. Here are the ones that caught our attention: Patriarchy and the Limits of Feminism’s transformative power – Joshua Segun-Lean ”Our willingness to consider the severity of sexual...
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Have you heard? For the month of August, Rubbin’ Minds is getting a guest host. Ebuka’s away hosting Big Brother Nigeria, and while we miss his ability to cut through the bullshit and get the guest really talking, this time means that we get to see other hosts take on the Rubbin’ Minds mantle. For...
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by Jonathan Brakarsh Most of us are striving to be stronger, smarter, cooler, richer, more beautiful and many other things. When we step out, presenting ourselves to the world as who we would like to be, we are one person and when we lay in our bed, sleepless at night, thinking our private thoughts we...
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When you are the biggest star in the world with the weight of the almighty Disney corporation behind you, a commission to curate a side project for one of the year’s most anticipated films might mean something different. A chance to further burnish an already shining legend yes, but also an opportunity to broaden musical...
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Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social issues, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. Here are the ones we saw today: I thought Lagos drivers were crazy but they’ve hit my car twice...
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The Rivers state government makes it on today’s Cover, with the announcement of placing a N30million bounty on a notorious criminal called Bobrisky, who has been terrorising Gokana LGA in the state. Sure, this shouldn’t be mistaken for Snapchat sensation Bobrisky, but she’s been the subject of jokes and memes on the internet. Follow the...
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To further cater to every possible segment of the Nigerian smartphone market, the fashion-forward, innovative smartphone brand OPPO has unveiled another smartphone, OPPO A1k. Boasting a 32GB ROM and long battery life, A1k features the year’s most popular waterdrop screen, as well as a stylish metallic texture back cover. With a robust 4000mAh battery, OPPO...
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Following the Success of the 2018 smash hit “Moms at War”, Inkblot Productions and Dioni Visions are back with “Love is War.” Staring Omoni Oboli and Richard , Love is War is about a married couple who run against each other for Governor in the same state! Written by Chinaza Onuzo and directed by Omoni...
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TV Host, Actress, Executive Producer and conveyor of TheVimbai.com – Vimbai Mutinhiri alongside BET will be showcasing the documentary ‘Killer curves; bodies to die for’, the documentary executively produced by Lala Anthony is centred on women who have undergone cosmetic surgeries with breast enlargements and buttocks augmentations as the main focus. The screening is to hold on...
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2019 has been a weirdly surprising year for Nollywood, the first six months saturated with terrible movies that I don’t even know where to begin, while the other half has the potential to be the polar opposite. Filmmakers like Imoh Imoren has churned out four movie trailers this year already, two of which look compelling....
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In a turn of events that will confound even the most open minded of political commentators, the Nigerian Police Force, via its official Twitter handle tweeted a series of tweets. One of them was this one, complete with a photo caption. #ProvideAnswersNigerianArmy pic.twitter.com/uCDAjMLV1e — Nigeria Police Force (@PoliceNG) August 8, 2019 The tweet (and...
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Just when I thought we will never get to see a winner announced for the 2018 9mobile Prize for Literature, the telecommunication company recently revealed that Stay With Me author Ayobami Adebayo is the recipient of the award. Adebayo gets the cash prize of 15,000 pounds, and a 4-month fellowship at the University of East...
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I have to admit, once the Nigerian advertising industry sank its claws into CNN’s African Voices, it lost much of its edge as a platform highlighting innovation and courage across the continent. Sure, there were the occasional good stories, but by and large, African Voices while helmed by capable journalists, simply didn’t have the nuance...
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Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social issues, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. Here are the ones we saw today: Pastor [begins to speak in tongues]: kalazoo kalazam spropopos skrapaboos… Congregration [fired...
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Afrobeats artist Tekno makes it on today’s Cover, releasing the video for his comeback single Agege just after manufacturing a rather controversial viral moment last week, wherein he was seen with semi-nude strippers in a see-through van in Lagos. He later apologised after the Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency strongly condemned the act. Follow...
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PhotoWaka Africa has scheduled a photo walk in Lagos on August 17 with more than one thousand participating photographers, content creators and individuals. Social enterprise, PhotoWaka Africa, focused on youth empowerment, creativity and job creation in the photography and creative space, is pleased to bring the sixth photo walk on August 17. The sixth photo...
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It is hard not to feel like no matter the kind of progress we achieve as a continent, we will continue to struggle with patriarchal ideas that try to sideline and alienate women and minorities from participating in governance. Even when women and minorities are allowed to participate, it feels like the people in charge...
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The discord between Africans and African Americans was resurrected recently, when a Hispanic woman posted a picture of herself in braids on Twitter and thought of herself as ”beautiful.” Sure, this drew criticisms from the African American community, especially women who have existed with hair discrimination and told that their natural hair and braids and...
Read MoreAfrican Americans,
Africans,
Children of Blood and Bone,
Disney/Fox,
EFCC,
Kay Oyegun,
Kenyan MP,
Maurice Iwu,
Parliament,
Tomi Adeyemi,
Zulekha Hassan
Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social issues, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. Here are the ones we saw today: Can’t wait to be a Nigerian billionaire so I can write...
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The governor of Oyo state Seyi Makinde makes it on today’s Cover, for saying that his administration will continue to prioritise education as the foundation upon which sustainable development will be built. To this effect, he approved 500,000 to be paid as bursary to each indigene of Oyo at the Nigerian Law School. Follow...
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ORDINARY FELLOWS is a Coming of Age drama set against the back-drop of Nigerian academia and African myths. It’s about Prof. Jega (Wale Ojo); an alcoholic Nigerian professor going through agonizing mid-life crises, who takes his students to an African themed resort for an academic excursion despite the pressure from Dr. Mgbu (Chiwetalu Agu) and...
Read MoreChen Emmanuel,
Chiwetalu Agu,
Diamond Okoh.,
Ezinna Offor,
Ikenna Aniekwe,
Ken Erics,
Lorenzo Menakaya,
Martins ”MC4God” Neboh,
Nnamdi Agbo,
Nnamdi Kanaga,
Oluchi Amajuoyi,
Somadina Adinma,
Wale Ojo
The Xperience Womanity Awards and Conference 2019 [Ghana Edition] held successfully on the 26 & 27th of July respectively at Swiss Spirit Hotel and suites Alisa, Accra – Ghana The Summit was insightful and inspiring as participants left with lots of knowledge from the panel of speakers in attendance. The award ceremony was a night...
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It was a night of glamour, mystery and drama as celebrities and influencers strutted their stuff at the premiere of the most anticipated Nollywood movie of the year ‘The Set-Up’ which was celebrated on the 4th of August 2019 with a masque ball themed event at the Filmhouse Cinemas, Lekki phase 1. The movie directed by critically acclaimed and the most...
Read More“The Set-Up Film”,
Adesua Etomi-Wellington,
Anakle Films,
Banky W,
Dakore Egbuson-Akande,
Fablane,
FilmOne Distribution,
IK Osakioduwa,
Ini Dima-Okojie,
Inkblot productions,
Jim Iyke,
Joke Silva,
Kehinde Bankole,
Lala Akindoju,
Linda Ejiofor-Suleiman,
mai atafo,
Mo Abudu,
Naz Onuzo,
Niyi Akinmolayan,
Sola Sobawole,
The Set Up,
Timini Egbuson
Last year, as part of the events to launch its new investigative journalism video series called ‘AFRICA EYE’, the BBC held a press conference at the Sheraton in Ikeja. I’d gone in, unsure of what to expect. What I did end up experiencing was the powerful work of Ruona J. Meyer. As the head journalist...
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