May 15, 2026

Afrobeats Found a Cheat Code for the Streaming Algorithm. It’s Called the Joint EP

BNXN and Sarz dropped their five-track joint EP The Game Needs Us on May 11. It immediately climbed the Apple Music charts. They join a rapidly growing field.… Read More

Deep Dive, The Music Blog

May 15, 2026

The Weekend Watchlist | These Are Films/Series To Watch This Weekend

The weekend is underway, and in true Ynaija fashion, we are committed to helping you have the most relaxing time ever. With a blend of action thrillers, comedy,… Read More

The Film Blog

May 15, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | CBN Warns 2027 Election Spending Could Push Inflation Higher

CBN warns 2027 election spending could push inflation higher Sandra Edoho breaks silence on marriage crash with Frank Edoho Mo Abudu warns fans over fake AI video promising… Read More

Story of the day

May 14, 2026

YNaija Daily Recap | Top Headlines Today

EFCC Arrests Energy Commission DG Over Alleged ₦500bn Fraud Guinness World Records Reacts to BBNaija Queen’s Viral Bread-Inspired AMVCA Outfit Peter Obi Condemns EFCC Raid on Uyo Teaching… Read More

The News Blog

May 14, 2026

Afrobeats Meets the World in the 2026 World Cup as ‘Dai Dai’ May Be This Decade’s ‘Waka Waka’ 

What began as a genre with a niche international audience has grown into one of the world’s most influential sounds. And now, with Burna Boy joining Shakira on… Read More

The Music Blog

May 14, 2026

5 Underground Rappers We Should All Have On Our Playlist

The Nigerian rap industry is exciting, and even more so, the underground scene. While rap is a notable genre in Nigeria, it does not receive as much recognition… Read More

The Music Blog

May 14, 2026

Nigeria’s Entertainment Industry Is Worth $10.8 Billion. Its Creators Are Not Seeing That Money. Both Things Are True.

The US International Trade Administration suggests Nigeria’s entertainment industry generates $10.8 billion in revenue. PwC’s 2026 Nigeria Economic Outlook places the sector’s growth trajectory at $4.9 billion by… Read More

Deep Dive, More

May 14, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | 2026 World Cup Visa Rules Raise Questions for Nigerian Fans

2026 World Cup visa rules raise questions for Nigerian fans Genevieve Nnaji returns to TV with New BBC drama ‘Wahala’ Tinubu arrives in Rwanda for Africa CEO Forum… Read More

Story of the day

May 13, 2026

YNaija Daily Recap | Top Headlines Today

EFCC Arrests Energy Commission DG Over Alleged ₦500bn Fraud Court Sentences Ex-Power Minister Saleh Mamman to 75 Years Over ₦33.8bn Fraud José Mourinho’s Real Madrid Return Talks Enter… Read More

The News Blog

May 13, 2026

AMVCA Fashion: Are the Outfits Only Presentable in Photoshoots, Not on the Red Carpet? 

The AMVCA has been a trending topic of conversation in the fashion scene since the award ceremony on Saturday, the 9th of May. The looks curated and posted… Read More

Fashion

May 13, 2026

Remembering Alexx Ekubo: 10 Films To Celebrate the Nollywood Actor’s Decades-Long History Of Standout Acting

Outstanding Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo has died at the age of 40, and to us, that is a great loss of one of the most talented actors in… Read More

The Film Blog

May 13, 2026

Why Tems Is Rejecting the Fairy Tale Version of Celebrity Romance

Tems sat on a couch across from Angie Martinez in April and dismantled the primary product of the global celebrity machine. She did it without raising her voice.… Read More

Deep Dive, Entertainment

May 13, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | INEC Plans to Deploy 1.4 Million NYSC Members for 2027 Elections

INEC plans to deploy 1.4 million NYSC members for 2027 elections Nollywood mourns as Alexx Ekubo dies at 40 FG says UTME exemption could boost admissions by 1.5… Read More

Story of the day

May 12, 2026

YNaija Daily Recap | Top Headlines Today

Alexx Ekubo Reportedly Dies After Illness Don Jazzy Denies Favouritism Claims at Mavin Records Hansi Flick Extends Barcelona Contract Until 2028 Genevieve Nnaji Returns to Acting in BBC… Read More

The News Blog

May 12, 2026

Best 5 Nollywood Films To Watch That Promote Mental Health

May is Mental Awareness Month, and it reminds us of the importance of knowing about mental health and mental disorders that people struggle with. In this article, we… Read More

The Film Blog

May 12, 2026

What is Hantavirus and How is it Transmitted?

Orthohantavirus, commonly known as ‘Hantavirus,' is a genus of viruses that includes all hantaviruses that cause diseases in humans. They are naturally found in the bodies of rodents,… Read More

Health