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“Bintu – The Musical” brings the crisis in Nigeria’s Northeast to the stage
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) on Thursday, 19 December premiered Bintu - The Musical, at the MUSON Centre in Lagos, Nigeria. The theatre production is a bold and…
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SERAP petitions UN over violent attacks on protesters in Abuja
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has petitioned Mr. Clement Voule, UN Special Rapporteur on the right to peaceful assembly and association urging him to “publicly express concerns about the…
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Fela’s Republic and the Kalakuta Queens’ spotlights prevalent social issues
Bolanle Austen-Peters’ Fela’s Republic and the Kalakuta Queens, which returned to Lagos this December continues to spotlight prevalent social issues in the country, with the musical scheduled to run till…
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Y! TV’s Busola Dakolo interview makes YouTube list of most-watched videos in 2019
Y! TV’s viral interview with celebrity photographer, Busola Dakolo, has been listed as one of the most watched video in Nigeria for 2019 by YouTube. [embedyt] ] The top trending…
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Special: Sex education is vital if we will stop the scourge of sexual violence
Shortly after I turned eight, my father threatened to shoot me. Now, my university-educated father was a pacifist; an upright accountant. But he had the temper tantrum of a stormy…
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Financial Services Innovators launches first Nigerian Industry Innovation Sandbox with backing from Flourish, EFInA, NIBSS, and CBN
The Financial Services Innovators (FSI), a community of fintech enthusiasts passionate about driving innovation in the financial services industry, announced today the launch of the Nigerian Industry Innovation Sandbox, at…
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‘Nigeria is not just your heritage, it is your legacy.’| Top talking points from @DebolaLagos’ #ThursdayTalksLagos chat
It is believed that '1 in every 3 Nigerians want to leave the country for foreign shores.' To examine creative ways of stemming the disturbing trend, therefore, in lieu of…
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Media Queens, Simi Drey and Faith History to host ‘Her Network Woman of the Year Awards’
Media Queens, Simi Drey and Faith History will be hosting the 3rd Annual Her Network Woman of the Year Awards at the Lagos Oriental Hotel on Sunday, 15th December 2019. Simi Drey, who…
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Cool FM hosts Cardi B in first ever live radio interview in Nigeria
Queen of HipHop, Cardi B sat with Cool FM 96.9, Nigeria's No.1 Hit Music Station's duo of N6 (@n6oflife) and Taymi B (@taymib) for a lengthy conversation during her short…
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Paul Adefarasin hosts Travis Greene, Sinach and newcomer, Todd Dulaney among others at The Experience 2019
It is that time of the year again! The most anticipated inspirational gospel music concert The Experience Lagos holding on Friday, 6th December 2019 at the Tafawa Balewa Square, Onikan from 7pm till…
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What do you wear to a presidential inauguration ball?
Guests invited to the premiere of Your Excellency ponder how to slay on Nollywood’s biggest night of 2019 Ever since invitations to the grand premiere of EbonyLife Films’ Your Excellency…
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Mitsubishi Motors congratulates winners of The Future Awards Africa 2019, Africa’s biggest youth awards
The Future Awards Africa held last Sunday in spectacular fashion with major support from Massilia Motors sole distributor of Mitsubishi Motors in Nigeria. At the event, the heritage automobile company…
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AGF silence misleading, urges Lawan to halt all deliberation on the controversial Hate Speech Bill
Efforts to sell the hate speech bill to Nigerians suffered a setback as an activist delivered a court judgement to President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, to guide the Senate…
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The BBC is leading a new path in African music history and we are here for it
For the longest time, the African music scene has been of dazzling fascination to the outside gaze. However, it has remained amongst many things for us, a means to outperform…
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Shady, exciting; the latest episode of Rubbin’ Minds Plus reviewing the fashion at TFAA 2019 is a must-watch
In this new episode of Rubbin’ Minds Plus, YouTuber and red carpet host for The Future Awards Africa (TFAA) 2019 Gaffy and show host Desmond Ekunwe, talk about their most…
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Mo Abudu becomes first African to chair 47th International Emmy Awards Gala
Last night in New York City, Mo Abudu, CEO of EbonyLife Media, chaired the 47th International Emmy Awards Gala. She is the first African, male or female, to land the…
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The fight against child sexual abuse in Nigeria
Sexual abuse is traumatic – and more particularly for unassuming children who believe the best of abusive uncles, aunties, cousins and other adolescents or adults who easily take advantage of…
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FG to offer free train rides from Lagos to Ibadan for 3 months
Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has announced free train rides for Nigerians from Lagos to Ibadan for the next three months. This was announced at the 14th edition of The…
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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie honoured with UN Global Leadership Award
The multi award-winning author, speaker, fashion and feminist icon, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, on November 20, received a Global Leadership award from the United Nations Foundation. She is the first Nigerian,…
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Here’s our top 20 looks from TFAA 2019
Asides being recognized by the United Nations as the Nobel Prize for young people, The Future Awards Africa (TFAA) also doubles as the continent’s most glamorous youth event as celebrities,…
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Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) honours young public servants at The Future Awards Africa 2019
The Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), as part of the delivery of its mandate to remove all regulatory obstacles towards ensuring businesses thrive in Nigeria endowed the Prize for…
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Burna Boy wins The Future Awards Africa 2019 ‘Young Person of the Year’
Damini ‘Burna Boy’ Ogulu emerged the ‘Young Person of the Year’ at The Future Awards Africa 2019, having captivated the local and global audience with his signature sound and undeniable…
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Nigeria successfully hosts maiden African Congress on Sickle Cell Disease
Last October, key stakeholders including medical & sickle cell experts, governmental and non-governmental organizations from across Africa and the World came together as a collective on one international stage to…
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Burna Boy, 2face, Tiwa Savage, Joe Boy and others honoured at AFRIMA
The 6th All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), hosted by Nigeria for the fifth time, was held on Saturday at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. One of the…
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The Future Awards Africa 2019: Check out full list of winners
The 2019 edition of Future Awards was held on Sunday November 24, at the Balmoral hall of the Federal Palace Hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos. The event which was hosted…
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Rotimi Amaechi, Segun Osoba, Jumoke Adenowo, Shaffy Bello, Muhammadu Sani Abdullahi attend The Future Awards Africa 2019
Rotimi Amaechi, the Minister of Transportation; Segun Osoba, the Former Governor of Ogun State; Jumoke Adenowo, the Special Adviser to the President on Ease of Business; and Shaffy Bello, actress…
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Surprise! The Future Awards Africa unveils Falz and Toni Tones as surprise hosts for 2019 edition
Africa’s biggest youth awards, The Future Awards Africa, has announced musician, actor, entertainer and President of the Sweet Boy Association (SBA), Folarin ‘Falz’ Falana and award-winning photographer, singer and critically-acclaimed…
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Funke Akindele-Bello, Akin Lewis, Deyemi Okanlawon, other stars of Your Excellency turn out in force to meet the press
EbonyLife Films today staged an opportunity for the Nigerian media to meet the star-studded cast of its latest feature film, Your Excellency. Eager to talk about their performances in the…
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Wema Bank partners YNaija and The Future Project to present YTECH 100 2019
Wema Bank and The Future Project in collaboration with YNaija will be hosting and celebrating the brightest and the best in Tech. Theme: “FREEDOM, FINANCIAL AND THE FUTURE OF TECHNOLOGY”. Time:…
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The Future Awards Africa presents ‘The Future Festival ‘19
The Future Awards Africa (TFAA) presents a 1-day festival that includes conversations on technology and the future of gender. The festival consists of The Future Women Conference and YTECH 100…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy