Category: Rankings

Here are the top 10 influencers of the month

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…

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5 Things that Should Matter Today: Nothing says misplaced priorities than the government saying it’s going to make Tekno a scapegoat

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…

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Here are the best Nigerian articles of the week

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…

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We See You: @AndyMadaki, @fkabudu, @glory_osei, others

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,…

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Here are the top 5 movies we are most looking forward to

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…

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5 Things that Should Matter Today: Finally, ”Stay With Me” author Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀ is the winner of the 2018 9mobile Prize for Literature

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…

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We See You: @julietkego, @realFFK, @Ziziian, others

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,…

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5 Things that Should Matter Today: The feud between Africans and African Americans is a pointless exercise

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,…

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We See You: @your_stepdad, @adeyanjudeji, @is_salsu, others

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,…

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5 Things that Should Matter Today: Busola Dakolo says she was forced by the police to sign a document countering her rape case against Pastor Fatoyinbo

In the latest development in the Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo rape saga, Busola Dakolo has revealed in an interview with the Guardian UK that she was forced the police at gunpoint…

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We See You: @AfroVII, @DrJoeAbah, @sugabelly, others

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,…

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#BBNaija 2019: A ranking of your favourite housemates for the week. Guess who is at number 1?

With Jeff evicted on Sunday night and hence thinning the number of housemates in the house, this season of Big Brother Naija geared towards another not-so-surprising twist yesterday - no housemate…

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5 Things that Should Matter Today: Funke Akindele’s directorial debut ”Your Excellency” is a political comedy driven by social media

Funke Akindele will make her directorial debut in collaboration with EbonyLife Films, a political comedy titled Your Excellency and driven by social media. Akindele has been one of the industry's…

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We See You: Frodd, Oby Ezekwesili, Aproko Doctor, others

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,…

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5 Things that Should Matter Today: BamBam and Teddy A are on their way to becoming the first #BBNaija married couple

As far as BamBam is concerned, Teddy A has finally put a ring on it [cues in Beyoncé's Single Ladies]. On Sunday, social media was awash with congratulatory messages for…

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Here are the best Nigerian articles of the week

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…

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We See You: @DonJazzy, @Uchejombo, @RealSeunKuti, others

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,…

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5 Things that Should Matter Today: We hope Cindy would be the last new #BBNaija housemate

During the Thursday night presentation, a new housemate came into the house. Cindy, she calls herself, and the housemates weren't exactly surprised to see her in the lounge when they…

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We See You: Miss Igho, Jidenna, Akin Alabi, others

Every day on the 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.…

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5 Things that Should Matter Today: #BBNaija star and rape survivor BamBam is proving we can overcome rape stigma

Big Brother Naija alum and actress Bamike Olawunmi aka BamBam was the latest celebrity guest on NdaniTV's 37 Questions, and frankly the interview was seamless fun from the moment she…

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YNaija Presents: The 100 most influential people in Nigerian Politics

Editor's Note: As part of YNaija's commitment to contributing to the National discussion on politics and its place in furthering Nigeria's fortunes, we commissioned Alexander Onukwue, who has worked extensively…

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Women

Adesua Dozie, Teni Apata, Kadaria Ahmed, Ngozi Nkwoji, … these are Nigeria’s 100 Most Inspiring Women in 2019

Leading Ladies Africa presents its annual #100 Most Inspiring Women in Nigeria list for 2019. For the 5th consecutive year, the list features 100 Nigerian women drawn from a diverse…

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New Establishment 2019

Quddus King, Benita Nnachortam, Jekein Lato-Unah, Mary Edoro: Here is the Y!/YNaija 2019 New Establishment List

With each year, it becomes clearer to the editorial board at YNaija, the premium our annual New Establishment list places on the work of young emerging players in diverse field…

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Church100

Daddy Freeze, Brother Gbile Akanni, Dr Paul Enenche | See the 100 Most Influential People in Christian Ministry in Nigeria

As we celebrate the coming to earth of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, we acknowledge the contributions of Nigerian believers using their voices, lives, platforms, and wherewithal to pursue…

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Here’s the full #YNaijaPowerList2018

Genevieve Nnaji, Chris Ogunlowo, Maraji, Tony Nwulu, Falana have been unveiled as some of the most influential personalities in the 2018 edition of the #YNaijaPowerList - a roll call of…

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Amina Mohammed, Mo Abudu, Somkele Idhalama & more! YNaija.com and Leading Ladies Africa present the 100 most inspiring women in Nigeria

In its quest to inspire a generation of women to do greater things in diverse fields of endeavour, Y!/YNaija.com, in partnership with Leading Ladies Africa, brings you Nigeria’s 100 Most…

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