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Patoranking
Considered by many to be one of the forerunners of the contemporary African music scene, Patoranking leaves his imprint with his new album, “WORLD BEST.” It features sounds from throughout the globe, such as Afrobeats, Dancehall, Hip-Hop, and Reggae, all blended to fit a new era of African rhythms.  In an interview with African contemporary... Read More
It’s another Tech Tuesday with Ynaija and we bring you the latest tech updates within the last week. Meta Introduces New Features for WhatsApp Business Owners. Meta (Facebook’s social media platform) has disclosed plans to launch a company verification process on WhatsApp. Nikila Srinivasan, Meta’s Vice President of organization Messaging, stated at a virtual media... Read More
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Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Peter Obi lectures the Nigerian government on searching for investors abroad The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, recently shared his views on the search for foreign investments at an event in... Read More
Cloud adoption in Nigeria
Lagos, September 26, 2023 – Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company (NASDAQ: AMZN), commissioned a new report quantifying the relationship between public cloud computing adoption, national productivity, and economic growth in Nigeria. The report highlights the potential for the Nigerian market to unlock NGN $30.2 trillion of additional economic value over the... Read More
The Nigerian film industry witnessed a spectacular and star-studded affair at the private screening of renowned media mogul and filmmaker Mo Abudu’s directorial debut productions, “Iyawo Mi” and “Her Perfect Life.” The screenings of these highly anticipated projects drew Nollywood stars and significant figures from Nigeria’s entertainment industry. Adesina Etomi, Etim Effiong, Rita Dominic, Juliet... Read More
YNDiscovr
The Nigerian music industry has a very vibrant scene, with new and talented artists constantly emerging. On today’s YNDiscovr, we bring you our top 5 new and rising artists of the week.  KHAID Signed to Sydney Talker’s Neville records, Khaid has become a familiar name in the Nigerian music industry. He ascended to prominence with... Read More
5 things that should matter today
Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. The tribunal validates Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s victory, throws out Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour petition The Lagos State gubernatorial petition tribunal has confirmed that Babajide Sanwo-Olu won the election against Gbadebo due to the lack of merit of the... Read More
Tech News
These are the tech-related news that you have missed over the previous week. are the tech-related news that you have missed over the previous week. Telemarketers, lending firms, set to face prosecution for data breaches The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has warned all telemarketers and lending firms, advising them against illegal usage of phone numbers... Read More
Tems
A lot has happened since we last briefed you on the things that occurred recently in the Nigerian entertainment industry. Here is the weekend recap, in case you missed these things. Anxiety grips Big Brother Naija fans as the show ends next week The grand finale of this season’s Big Brother Naija All-Star is right... Read More
Central Bank of Nigeria
Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Landowners of Revoked 189 Abuja plots Receive 3 Months To Develop their land This was good news for the 189 titleholders who had been given an ultimatum of 3 months to develop their lands.  They... Read More
Mohbad and the Nigerian music industry
Born in June 1996 and died in September 2023, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba (Mohbad), the Nigerian rapper and singer-songwriter, has become the latest reason for Nigerians and Africans abroad to protest against the ill-treatment of artists signed under sketchy record labels in the music industry, especially the Nigerian music industry. Since the announcement of the death... Read More
The stage is set for Africa’s biggest youth celebration — The Future Awards Africa, a spectacular event created to honour the milestone achievements of youth across the continent. As the award day approaches, TFAA sets the ball rolling with strategically orchestrated events that will ultimately culminate into a grand finale. Starting with the announcement that... Read More
Did you miss out on last week’s 5 top podcasts of the week? Here is your chance to stay updated on recent and refreshing content as these hosts dive deeper into the discussions revolving around different aspects of life. We have compiled a list of the top podcasts in NIGERIA this week, hoping that no... Read More
The Black Book
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, drama and adventure, we’ve done the work, compiled the movies, and given you a list that will keep your weekend fun, entertaining, and engaging. Our mantra is... Read More
Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Federal Government Raises Salaries of Tertiary Institutions’ Workers by 25% The Federal government of Nigeria has increased the salaries of tertiary workers nationwide by 25%; this increase includes all teaching and non-teaching staff, colleges of... Read More
Funke Akindele is set to take the spotlight in the five-part mini drama series, “She Must Be Obeyed” set to launch exclusively on Prime Video September 29th. The five-part mini series takes a deep dive into the intriguing world of stardom and secrets as it follows the lives of three successful music superstars. It depicts... Read More
The Black Book
Good quality is expensive, and this is the case for Editi Effiong’s much anticipated Netflix movie, The Black Book. With a staggering budget of one million dollars, Nollywood is set to record a one of a kind movie expenditure, making it the largest amount ever spent on a Nollywood production. However, this budget wouldn’t have... Read More
The Nigerian luxury streetwear brand, Vivendii, have announced what could be one of the biggest fashion collaborations in recent times. The collaboration would involve the Nigerian clothing brand Vivendii, teaming up with premium audio brand JBL and renowned Liverpool footballer and model Virgil Van Dijk in a collection titled “Exploring Afrobeats”.  The Vivendii Afrobeats Capsule... Read More
President Tinubu
Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Panic as US dollar trades at ₦1000/$ in the parallel market The dollar has been appreciating against the Nigerian Naira currency; although its official rate is capped at ₦738/$, it has been staggering around ₦900/$... Read More
Nigerian Cooking Content Creators
Being recognised globally as the giant of Africa is not an easy feat, as Nigerians bring the heat wherever they are. This week, we’re listing our top 10 cooking content creators who bring the heat into their kitchens, serving us exciting delicacies that leave us drooling and wanting a bite of whatever they choose to... Read More
5 Things That Should Matter Today
Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Lekki Mall Up for Sale As Novare Reportedly Begins Plan To ‘Leave’ Nigeria The executives behind Novare Properties have made a shocking move in the Nigerian Real Estate industry. The agency has chosen to put... Read More
The Nigerian fashion industry records another huge win as Nigerian Women’s brand, DWL, is selected for the Scale7 Fashion Accelerator programme, funded by the Qatar Development Bank.  The Scale7 Fashion Accelerator programme, supported by the Qatar Development Bank (QDB), has accepted the luxury women’s fashion business, DWL, founded by Nigerian designer Ivie Odemwingie-Osula. The programme,... Read More
5 Things That Should Matter Today
Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Nationwide Power Outage as National Power Grid Collapses Yet Again On Tuesday, September 19, Nigeria again experienced a nationwide power outage as the national power grid collapsed, making it the third grid to have collapsed... Read More
Created by ‘Oma Areh, directed by Adeoluwa Owu to be released exclusively on ROK TV DSTV & UK African and diaspora audiences in Nigeria and the United Kingdom are in for a treat as a brand-new young adult sitcom is set to make itsexclusive first season debut on ROK on DStv and GOtv as well as ROK UK on Sky TV UK and Free view. After concluding principal photography... Read More
Nigerian Streetwear Brands
Streetwear fashion in Nigeria has transcended beyond cultural limitations and evolved into a vibrant subculture, one which is fast becoming globally recognized. While some streetwear brands are quite conventional, some have stood out in terms of style, design and marketing. With a blend of colour, fun and personal style, we explore our ten streetwear brands... Read More
The Black Book
Richard Mofe Damijo (RMD), Ireti Doyle, Denola Grey, Others, Star in Netflix Nigeria Movie “The Black Book” With a star studded cast and brilliant storyline, Director/Actress Kemi Lala and Nigerian filmmaker and producer, Editi Effiong prove their mettle once again in the Netflix movie, “The Black Book”. It follows a story of a bereaved deacon... Read More
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