Extra

December 11, 2020

Òlòtūré, Money Heist, Love Is Blind – What Nigerians watched on Netflix in 2020

It’s been a tumultuous year, filled with uncertainty, social distancing, lockdowns and travel restrictions with Nigerians finding ways to escape, travel and connect to the real world. And What We Watched 2020 – this year’s Nigeria viewing trends on Netflix – reflects those highs and lows. This year, Nigerians watched more than triple the amount... Read More

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Arise

December 11, 2020

All the looks from Arise Fashion Week Day 1

Arise Fashion Week has returned but not without some noteworthy changes. The continent’s most prominent fashion show has had to adapt amid the coronavirus pandemic by going virtual and streaming to a global audience across multiple platforms. This means you can still be a part of the fashion frenzy and performances by some of Africa’s... Read More

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December 10, 2020

UNDP and FCTA launch Unconditional Cash Transfer Project for vulnerable households, MSMEs and informal businesses in Abuja

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), has launched an Unconditional Cash Transfer project targeting the poor and vulnerable in the FCT, with a specific focus on women and youth. With a total contribution of N264,499,200 million (equivalent to US $694,679.43), the project seeks to alleviate the socio-economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on beneficiaries and strengthen the resilience of communities in council areas across the FCT. 15,253 individual households in key hotspot areas across the FCT will benefit from the UNDP cash transfers, while... Read More

December 10, 2020

Oluwatobiloba Ajayi emerges winner of The Nigeria Prize for Difference and Diversity 2020

The Nigeria Prize for Difference and Diversity has announced Oluwatobiloba Ajayi as winner of the maiden edition of the N1million Prize. The announcement was made on December 10, 2020, to commemorate World Human Rights Day. The maiden edition of the Prize was endowed by the co-founder of human flourishing company, Joy, Inc., and host of... Read More

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December 9, 2020

#AriseFashionWeek2020 puts its weight behind new talent

In 2020, the Coronavirus pandemic provided a real world simulation to test the many anxieties that have plagued the global fashion industry over the last decade. A sudden, rapidly spreading illness all but eliminated physical gatherings of all kinds, questioning the superiority of physical events for fashion showcases, retail and manufacturing. In its place, the... Read More

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December 7, 2020

“As a person living with HIV, I am treated worse than a criminal” – TV presenter, producer, and Activist, Mary Ero tells #WithChude

On this week’s episode of #WithChude, TV presenter, producer, and activist, Mary Ero, opens up to host and founder of Joy Inc., Chude Jideonwo, about the unfair treatment she gets from health care providers on account of her HIV status, and her hope despite her despair. Speaking on her experience with stigmatization emanating from her... Read More

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December 5, 2020

#SaturdaySpecial: Why we love Kita and the Dusty Red Road; Dada Ade and the Good Hair Fairy by Vennessa Scholtz

The covers: Dada Ade and the Good Hair Fairy cover is bright and beautiful. A blend of pastel colours, it begs to be looked at. And when you do look at it, what you immediately see is the coily hair of the two black girls on the cover. The older girl is adorned and drawn... Read More

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Public Eye

November 30, 2020

“Children are dying and being molested. People need to spend their lives in jail, and you’ll see, this culture will disappear.” – Mr James Ibor on Public Eye

On Sunday, November 29, 2020, Funmi Iyanda had a conversation about sex slavery in the Keyi community of Cross River State with The Project Director Vision Spring Initiatives, Mrs Ngozi Nwosu -Juba, The Principal Council Basic Rights Council Initiative (BRCI), Mr James Ibor Esq. and the Former Lagos (now Kano) Zonal Commander of NAPTIP, Mr... Read More

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Commercial sex worker withChude

November 30, 2020

“There is dignity in being a sex worker” – Commercial Sex Worker, Gift tells #WithChude

On this week’s episode of #WithChude, commercial sex worker, Gift, opens up to host and founder of Joy Inc., Chude Jideonwo, about her hurtful past which led her into the commercial sex industry, her reasons for staying and her plans for the future. Speaking on why she chose this path, despite popular opinions on alternatives,... Read More

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November 29, 2020

“There is nothing in the present political system that young people can learn from” | Panelists discuss at The Diversity Summit 2020

On Saturday, The Future Awards Africa (TFAA), held its first-ever TV and digital edition of The Diversity Summit, incorporating a series of panel discussions covering a number of topics inclusion, equality, spirituality, identity, capitalism, environment, special needs and human rights. The Summit which brought together over 100 of the most influential voices and thinkers across... Read More

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Ogutu Okudo

November 29, 2020

“Woman on a mission to disrupt the energy sector”, Ogutu Okudo emerges winner of the coveted Young Person of the Year Prize at The Future Awards Africa 2020

Seven extraordinary individuals including innovators, activists and entrepreneurs from across Africa were shortlisted for The Future Awards Africa 2020 Young Person of the Year prize. This year, the awards received over 1500 entries for this prize from over 30 African countries. Of those shortlisted, the top candidates were selected as nominees. A Pan-African judging panel... Read More

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November 28, 2020

#SaturdaySpecial: ‘An alchemy of personal family story and untouchable myth’ | The Death of Vivek Oji

The Death of Vivek Oji is Akwaeke Emezi’s latest novel whose excerpt, courtesy of YNaija and Farafinabooks, we’re happy to share with you. The Death of Vivek Oji is mainly told using a mosaic of recollections from people who knew the eponymous character. Through their eyes (and with some input from Vivek himself) we’re able... Read More

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November 27, 2020

LBS announces Chris Ogbechie as new Dean as Enase Okonedo moves to Pan-Atlantic University

Lagos Business School has announced the appointment of Professor of Strategic Management, Chris Ogbechie, as its new Dean. The appointment made by the Governing council of Pan-Atlantic University was announced by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Juan Elegido, on November 26, 2020, and will be effective on January 1, 2021. Ogbechie has decades of academic and corporate... Read More

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November 27, 2020

University of Sussex organises Brand Management Masterclass; calls for January 2021 applications

The University of Sussex Business School on Tuesday, November 24, hosted a virtual Masterclass on Brand Management and the Challenge of Authenticity delivered by its Head of Department of Strategy and Marketing, Professor Michael Beverland. Targeted at branding and communications professionals across levels, the Masterclass explored the intersection between brand authenticity and brand purpose, storytelling... Read More

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Aproko Doctor

November 26, 2020

#DoYou: Popular Twitter Influencer, Aproko Doctor reveals how he became successful by following his passion

In a series of tweets posted via his Twitter page on Tuesday, November 24, 2020, medical doctor and social media personality, Chinonso Egemba popularly referred to as Aproko Doctor shared his inspiring story with over half a million followers on how he built a globally-recognised disease prevention platform using behavioural modification. The multi-talented media entrepreneur... Read More

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Beating Corona

November 26, 2020

The Future Awards Africa celebrates 100 COVID-19 heroes across Africa at Beating Corona Telethon | 27 November 2020

In light of the resurging cases of COVID-19 in Nigeria, leading African intervention database, BeatingCorona.Africa has announced The Beating Corona Telethon which serves as the Day 1 activity of The Future Festival by The Future Awards Africa (TFAA). The telethon is a 6-hour television program, top of every hour on Pop Central (DStv Ch 189),... Read More

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November 24, 2020

The Future Awards Africa 2020 to air this Saturday on Africa Magic, MTV Base and Pop Central TV | Toke Makinwa and Sammy Walsh unveiled as hosts

The Central Working Committee of The Future Festival has announced that its 15th edition of The Future Awards Africa will hold on Saturday 28 November 2020 from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm on Africa Magic, MTV Base, and POP Central TV. The Future Awards Africa will be celebrating extraordinary young people across the continent for... Read More

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Public Eye

November 24, 2020

Father Anselm Adodo on Public Eye: “Confusion about traditional medicine comes from religion; Christianity in particular…” | WATCH

On Sunday, November 22, 2020, Funmi Iyanda had conversations about what should comprise primary healthcare in Nigeria, and the implications of a fusion of traditional and modern medicine with the founder of Pax Herbals Clinic and Research Laboratories, Father Anselm Adodo, The CEO of Quincy Herbals, Mrs Tobi Ayodele-Keeney, and The Head of the Centre... Read More

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#WithChude

November 23, 2020

“You can be your own Babalawo” – Image Consultant, Ifeoma Williams tells #WithChude

On this week’s episode of #WithChude, leading image consultant and winner of Miss Lux, Ifeoma Williams, opens up to host and founder of Joy Inc., Chude Jideonwo, about her remarkable journey from fear to fearlessness that has since defined the trajectory for her many wins in life. Speaking on how she became a person that... Read More

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November 21, 2020

#SaturdaySpecial: Excerpts from Akwaeke Emezi’s PET

Farafinabooks, partnering with YNaija, is back again with an excerpt from one of their new releases, this time with a highly anticipated novel by the critically acclaimed author, Akwaeke Emezi. Emezi’s second novel, the New York Times called PET a “beautiful, genre-expanding debut. . . . a nesting doll of creative possibilities.” Here’s the link... Read More

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November 21, 2020

Radio Now 95.3FM announces Joke Silva as Head of Faculty for its two-week trainee program

The soon-to-launch radio station – Radio Now 95.3FM has announced award-winning veteran actress – Joke Silva as Head of Faculty for its two-week trainee programme conducted by RED|For Africa’s talent hub, REDx on behalf of Radio Now. The two-week boot camp will equip several applicants with the skills needed to begin a career in different aspects of radio presenting, audio production and other broadcasting. Successful... Read More

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November 20, 2020

This December, re-imagine fuji music like never before at Fuji: A Opera

3101 Media presents FUJI: A OPERA, a multi-dimensional entertainment platform which deconstructs the fuji music genre from its enigmatic past and re-imagines it for a new generation of music fans and culture lovers. From Monday 14th to Saturday 19th December, FUJI: A Opera will explore the belligerent past of a genre that started as Ajiwere,... Read More

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November 20, 2020

SP Bala Elkana on Public Eye: “There’s no point having a Family Support Unit but asking survivors to fund investigations” | WATCH

On Sunday, November 15, 2020, Funmi Iyanda sat with the CEO of the Stand to End Rape Initiative (S.T.E.R), Ms. Oluwaseun Ayodeji-Osowobi, SP. Bala Elkana, The Coordinator of the Domestic & Sexual Violence Response Team (DSVRT), Lagos, Ms. Titilola Vivour Adeniyi, and a rape survivor, Yinka Alaba to discuss the sensitive but crucial issue of... Read More

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NMCG 2020

November 18, 2020

The 4th New Media, Citizens, and Governance Conference is here | Register to attend

BudgIT, Enough is Enough Nigeria (EiE Nigeria) and Paradigm Initiative (PIN) will hold the fourth edition of the bi-annual pan-African New Media, Citizens and Governance Conference (NMCG) virtually on Thursday, November 26, 2020. Africa’s civic space is evolving with the application of new technologies and methods to strengthen advocacy and foster active citizenship. With the... Read More

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Ultimate Love Kachi

November 17, 2020

Mistrust, a breakdown in communication, and disagreements over an abortion ended Ultimate Love NG star couple’s relationship

On this week’s episode of #WithChude, Kachi Ucheagwu, winner of the recently concluded first season of Ultimate Love NG, broke down in tears while opening up to show host and founder of Joy, Inc., Chude Jideonwo, about the lead up to the public break up that ended his engagement to Rosemary ‘Rosie’ Afuwape. The pair,... Read More

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November 17, 2020

The Future Festival hosts Africa’s largest conversation on diversity and inclusion Saturday 28 November | To air on Pop Central TV

The Central Working Committee of The Future Awards Africa (TFAA) today, has announced that its first-ever TV and digital edition of The Diversity Summit will hold on 28 November 2020. The TV and digital diversity summit will bring together over 100 of the most influential leaders and thinkers across Nigeria and Africa to discuss and... Read More

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Global Entrepreneurship Network

November 16, 2020

Global Entrepreneurship Network celebrates the resilience of Nigerian entrepreneurs

The Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) is a year-round platform of programs and initiatives aimed at creating one global entrepreneurial ecosystem. GEN Nigeria will help Nigerians unleash their ideas and turn them into promising new ventures – creating jobs, accelerating innovation and strengthening economic stability around the world. Every year, 160 nations celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week... Read More

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November 12, 2020

Chimamanda awarded Women’s Prize for Fiction ‘Winner of Winners,’ in last 25 years

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has been awarded the Women’s Prize for Fiction ‘Winner of Winners’ for her novel Half of a Yellow Sun. The public chose Chimamanda’s novel over a stellar-line up including Zadie Smith, the late Andrea Levy, Lionel Shriver, Rose Tremain and Maggie O’Farrell, amongst others (a full list is available here). This one-off award... Read More

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November 12, 2020

Here’s a call on Africa’s Amazing Voices to win US$100 000

The Time is Now to find the best voices in Africa. Online entries to Old Mutual Amazing Voices Season 2 opened on 28 October 2020 with a grand prize of US$100 000 up for grabs. This Pan-African acapella singing competition is searching for talented unsigned singing groups from Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Zimbabwe and South Africa.... Read More

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November 11, 2020

DStv Premium Golf Day debuts this weekend and it’s worth anticipating

With over 200,000 golfers, golf is slowly becoming a sport, not only for the elite but also, interested persons who enjoy a sport that takes a whole lot of coordination, precision, and athletic ability. For a stroke play format which is one of the most common form of golf played, the golfer with the best... Read More

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