Kingsley Iweka: Pieces of me (Y! Superblogger)

There’s too much to say, too much fire, and what can I do with these words if I can’t write them out. It is not just the writing. There is the burning. No. I will not use that form of address. That is a relic of childhood. This blog will convey details of my journey... Read More

Kingsley Iweka, life, Love, Music, writing, Y! Superblogger

November 16, 2012

Hot Stuff: Terry G – So high [WATCH]

by Rachel Ogbu This is a brand new video from the Akpako Master Terry G. The video of his sing, ‘So high’, showcases lots of beautiful women dancing to this tune. This is another exclusive one from TGP Entertainment. Video directed by. Ak One and Terry G. Enjoy?

Akpako Master, Music, new video, So High, Terry G

November 16, 2012

Something New: Ebisan feat. Chidynma – “The Time of Our Lives” (LISTEN)

by Rachel Ogbu As follow-up to her hot singles; ‘Love Story’ and ‘Jowo’, Ebisan who has been referred to as the new ASA teams up with upcoming singer Chidynma on this new track; The Time of Our Lives. Click here to listen: The Time of Our Lives [audio:http://static.ynaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Time-of-Our-Lives-Master1.mp3|titles=Time of Our Lives Master]

"The time of our lives, chidynma, Ebisan, Music

November 15, 2012

Hot Stuff: Kel feat. W4 – Give it to you (WATCH)

by Rachel Ogbu Rapper, Kel is back with new single titled “Give it to you” which features W4 and was produced by TinTin. Here’s the official music video for “Give it to you” shot on location in Johannesburg and by Dan for Chris Don Productions. Both Kel and W4 show excellent chemistry and performance presence... Read More

frican Hip-Hop, Give it to you, Kel, Music Video, W4

November 14, 2012

#Congratulations: J Martins named African music ambassador at the Golden Icon Academy Movie Awards

by Isi Esene Prolific artiste, J Martins, has been named African Music Ambassador by the organisers of the Golden Icon Academy Movie Awards at an event which took place at the Morris Cultural Center, Houston, USA recently. The organisers of the awards said the music artiste was chosen because of his achievements in the African... Read More

African Music Ambassador, Golden Icon Academy Movie Award, J.Martins

November 13, 2012

Did Alicia Keys pull off the sheer dress look? You decide (PHOTOS)

by Rachel Ogbu Alicia Keys appeared at the 2012 MTV Europe Music Awards in one of Stella McCartney’s wildly popular “Miracle” dresses. A few celebrities have worn the same bodycon frocks but Alicia’s green and black version of the flattering design, which she paired with Gianvito Rossi pumps and a Repossi necklace, was a daring step considering... Read More

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November 13, 2012

Ifeanyi Ibeabuchi: Rap is more than entertainment (30 Days, 30 Voices)

I have no problems with dance songs but when it seems every rapper is rushing to do only that in a desperate attempt to get money, then there is a problem. My romance with rap music started when I was just out of secondary school in 2001, I wasn’t doing muc. Admission didn’t come quickly... Read More

Change, dance, entertainment, Ifeanyi Ibeabuchi, Music, rap

November 13, 2012

CLICK: Waje, Omawumi, Roberta Gambarini, Roy Hargrove… Lagos Jazz Series 2012 issues final lineup of artists

by Rachel Ogbu Lagos Jazz Series, the foremost music festival event in Nigeria has released the final lineup of artists appearing at the 2012 LJS Music Festival taking place in Lagos. The event scheduled to hold from November 16 to 18 will feature artists like Roberta Gambarini, Burna Boy and Zahara to mention a few.... Read More

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November 10, 2012

Hot Stuff: Rayce out with new song, ‘Stay with me’

by Isi Esene If you didn’t know who Rayce is, there’s no better time to get introduced to his music. Here Rayce drops ‘Stay with me’, a slow sentimental groove that makes you want to listen again and again. Enjoy ‘Stay with me’: [audio:http://static.ynaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Rayce_Stay-with-me.mp3|titles=Rayce_Stay with me]

Audio, Music, Rayce, Stay with me

November 9, 2012

Bee Azubike: The escape (30 Days, 30 Voices)

This generation isn’t reading. Nigerians don’t read. These days, there are so many attention-stealing, time-wasting activities considered ‘it’. As a child, reading was my life. I was a tomboy and loved to play… but reading… that I never toyed with. There were no iPads, Blackberries, or any of the attention-grabbing gizmos you find today. I... Read More

books, cartoons, culture, Music, reading

November 9, 2012

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Fela’s legacy finds another home… on Seun’s back (PHOTO)

by Akan Ido Fela Anikulapo Kuti’s memory lives in the hearts of many and his legacy was sealed with the recent opening of a museum in his honour. His memory has, however, found another home with Seun, his youngest son, having a tribute tattoo on his back. The tattoo reads,‘Fela Lives‘, and we quite agree... Read More

afrobeat, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Museum, Music, seun kuti

November 8, 2012

Something New: YOPI steps on the scene with debut track ‘Amazing’

by Akan Ido Born Yusuf Oloyede, YOPI is a dynamic songwriter, singer and performing artiste. His music career started early in the Isolo area of Lagos where he grew up performing songs in several underground street gigs with other upcoming artistes. YOPI got his first major performance at the YNaija/BlackBerry #Hashtag party at the Oriental... Read More

Blackberry Hashtag, Music, Yopi, Yusuf Oloyede

November 6, 2012

Skuki is out with new video, ‘Move It’ (WATCH)

by Isi Esene The Skuki boys are not allowing us any breathing space, as if tossing us a ‘Banger‘ is not enough, they are now ordering us to ‘Move It’ in their new single. The song and video is what you would typically expect from the duo, danceable rhythm, beautiful dancers, and lyrics to captivate... Read More

Banger, Move It, Music, single, skuki, Video

November 5, 2012

I started singing in 1995 – Stella Damasus refuses to be compared to Tonto Dikeh

by Hauwa Gambo Poor Stella. Burdened with the singular misfortune of releasing her new single – Love Me Quick – in the same week as actress Tonto Dikeh’s two (as some have called them) music misadventures. Not knowing her history as a singer, her band (formed in the 90s with her husband, the late Jaiye... Read More

Jaiye Aboderin, love me quick, Music, segun arinze, Stella Damasus, Tonto Dike, zubby enebeli

November 5, 2012

Hot Stuff: Bracket’s ‘Beautiful baby’ ft. Flavour (VIDEO)

by Isi Esene To the ladies, Bracket and Flavour can never do no wrong and they know it. Bracket, the Yori-yori duo are back with a video for their single ‘Beautiful Baby’. The video, shot in Philadelphia, US, features what they’ve always been known for; love, beautiful ladies, captivating scenery and sexy moves. Enjoy the... Read More

Beautiful baby, Bracket, flavour nabania, Music, Video

November 4, 2012

D’banj wins Best African Act category at the MOBO Awards

by Isi Esene D’banj last night won the 2012 MOBO Award for Best African Act with his song, Oliver Twist. This is after losing the MTV Europe Music Award Best Worldwide Act category to a Moroccan artiste, Ahmed Soultan. The Kokomaster beat other established acts like Psquare, Fally Ipupa, Sarkodie, Cabo Snoop, Camp Mulla, to... Read More

D'banj, Fally Ipupa, mobo awards, MTV Music Awards, PSquare

November 3, 2012

Moroccan artiste edges D’banj out, clinches MTV Music Awards

by Isi Esene After edging out stiff opposition from artiste in the sub-Saharan region of Africa, D’banj has lost out in the race to win the 2012 MTV Music Awards. D’banj had earlier gathered more votes than Wizkid, Camp Mulla and Sarkodie as he led the challenge for the Awards in sub-Saharan Africa but did... Read More

Ahmed Soultan, D'banj, heidi klum, MTV Music Awards, Taylor Swift

November 2, 2012

See Banky W, Wizkid, Lynxxx, and others at Niyola’s “Dont delay me” video shoot (PHOTOS)

by Rachel Ogbu Some of Nigeria’s hottest acts came together on the video set of the track, “Dont Delay Me” by EME featuring sultry singer and new EME signee, Niyola. EME chairman and R&B powerhouse, Banky W and the EME crew are not slowing down as this is the sixth video off the EME collaboration album, Empire... Read More

Banky W, Music Video, Niyola, Skales

November 1, 2012

WATCH: D’Prince’s video of “Take Banana”

by Rachel Ogbu D’Prince, of the new Mavin dynasty, is finally here with a video for his hit single, “Take Banana”. This version has a little twist in the production – remixed with a little extra Afro-Dance meets DubstepVibe. The video was directed by Derek Pike. Watch the video here:

“Take Banana”, D'Prince, Mavin Records, Music Video

November 1, 2012

Hot Stuff: Davido releases Dami Duro’s remix featuring Akon

by Isi Esene Imagine what a Davido and Akon remix would sound like… okay stop, you don’t have to anymore, the ‘Dami duro‘ remix is right here.. Listen below to the fresh remix of Davido’s smash hit with international music superstar, Akon, showing his star presence. Enjoy! Davido feat. Akon – ‘Dami Duro’ Remix: [audio:http://static.ynaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Dami-Duro-Remix-Feat.-Akon_BellaNaija.com_.mp3|titles=Dami-Duro-Remix-Feat.-Akon_BellaNaija.com_]

Akon, Dami Duro, Davido, Music, Remix

October 31, 2012

Hi Haters: Tonto Dikeh releases unofficial video of her single… or did she?

by Isi Esene Yes, Tonto Dikeh has promised to unleash the videos of her widely talked about singles ‘Hi‘ and ‘Itz Ova’, but she has apparently been beaten to it by a group called ‘My Backyard Crew‘ who have recently released their own version of Tonto’s single ‘Hi’. The creative video can only be described... Read More

Hi, It'z Ova, Music, My Backyard Crew, single, tonto dikeh, Video

October 31, 2012

Condom, sir! Dammy Krane makes ‘Gangnam Style’ sexual (WATCH)

by Rachel Ogbu Dammy Krane, has released a video advising people to practice safe sex. The Hypertek Records ensign who is building an impressive fan base freestyles on the beats of the smash hit, Gangnam Style, an up-beat track by South-Korean musician, Psy. The video features Dammy Krane and a group of friends dancing to the beat and singing:... Read More

dammy krane, Hypertek Records, Music Video, PSy

October 30, 2012

Oh oh, here she comes: Cossy Orjiakor set to release 15-track album

by Isi Esene We bet many of you have forgotten Cossy Orjiakor is not all about large bossoms – she also sings. The busty actress recently disclosed to newsmen the impending release of her 15-track-album which she promises to unleash before the end of the year. According to her: “I am putting finishing touches to... Read More

cossy orjiakor, Music, singles

October 30, 2012

Iyinoluwa Aboyeji: Big for nothing industries (YNaija FrontPage)

For every TuFace Idibia earning millions on a single show, there is a OneFace grinding away on his terrible music, you are probably glad you will never hear of. Last week, we talked at length about Nigeria’s youth unemployment problem and how it has fueled a national security crisis. It turns out that around the... Read More

Audu Maikori, Ice Prince, Music, Shell, Tuface

October 27, 2012

WATCH: BishopRadio’s fascinating video for ‘Two teas, please’

by Isi Esene After spending another year rocking live shows, this time in heart of London, Bishop is set to release a fun visual for his first single, ‘Two teas, please’. With a smooth hip-hop energy, true emotions bonded with the right instruments, this is the first official video ever from the Lagos-born talent whose... Read More

BishopRadio, Hip Hop, Mixtape, Music, Roger that, Two teas please

October 27, 2012

Did Harvard really reject Jay-Z as a business role model? I sincerely hope not

by Dr. Boyce Watkins But in Jay-Z’s defense, I must say that any business school professor who doesn’t believe that students can learn from him is DEAD WRONG. Maria Lloyd recently wrote an article in which it was claimed that the rapper Jay-Z was rejected by a career counselor at Harvard University as an appropriate... Read More

Beyoncé, Black, Harvard Business School, Jay-z, Music

October 27, 2012

“I told myself I did well!” – Tonto Dikeh doesn’t give a damn what y’all think

by Rachel Ogbu To anyone doubting Tonto Dikeh’s singing talent, the girl can sing… she said so herself. In an exclusive interview with blogger and gossip columnist with Stella Dimok-Korkus (with whom she’s had run-ins in the past), Tonto spoke extensively about her music career and how she plans to build on from her first two... Read More

critics, Music, Tonto Dike

October 24, 2012

Y! Campus Rep Reports: Scoops, snippets and some backstage gist from The Headies 2012

by Pelumi Oyetimehin (additional reports by Chi Ibe) The 2012 Headies have come and gone but the good… and not-so-good memories continue to linger. We were there to catch all the happenings inside and outside the auditorium and was it full of scoops or what? Here, our Lagos campus correspondent brings you all the remarkable... Read More

Burna boy, D'banj, Davido, eko hotel, headies, mavin, Music, Next rated

October 24, 2012

Femi Kuti Exclusive: “Why I agreed to judge on Nigerian Idol” (plus his favourite Nigerian artiste!)

by Chi Ibe Femi Kuti was on hand recently to speak with Y! on his life, reason for agreeing to be a Nigerian Idol judge and other things you might not know about him. Read through to know what the saxophone wielding Afrobeat legend has to say. YNaija: Why did you agree to be... Read More

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October 23, 2012

She’s still got it! Jennifer Lopez wows with her voice AND her clothes (PHOTOS)

by Rachel Ogbu She 43 but when it comes to energy levels, Jennifer Lopez gave energetic hair wooping Willow Smith a run for her money. Yesterday thousands of fans that attended the triumphant London 02 Arena show and the star pulled out all the stops during the dazzling show, including a number of spectacular costume... Read More

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Kingsley Iweka: Pieces of me (Y! Superblogger)

Hot Stuff: Terry G – So high [WATCH]

Something New: Ebisan feat. Chidynma – “The Time of Our Lives” (LISTEN)

Hot Stuff: Kel feat. W4 – Give it to you (WATCH)

#Congratulations: J Martins named African music ambassador at the Golden Icon Academy Movie Awards

Did Alicia Keys pull off the sheer dress look? You decide (PHOTOS)

Ifeanyi Ibeabuchi: Rap is more than entertainment (30 Days, 30 Voices)

CLICK: Waje, Omawumi, Roberta Gambarini, Roy Hargrove… Lagos Jazz Series 2012 issues final lineup of artists

Hot Stuff: Rayce out with new song, ‘Stay with me’

Bee Azubike: The escape (30 Days, 30 Voices)

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Fela’s legacy finds another home… on Seun’s back (PHOTO)

Something New: YOPI steps on the scene with debut track ‘Amazing’

Skuki is out with new video, ‘Move It’ (WATCH)

I started singing in 1995 – Stella Damasus refuses to be compared to Tonto Dikeh

Hot Stuff: Bracket’s ‘Beautiful baby’ ft. Flavour (VIDEO)

D’banj wins Best African Act category at the MOBO Awards

Moroccan artiste edges D’banj out, clinches MTV Music Awards

See Banky W, Wizkid, Lynxxx, and others at Niyola’s “Dont delay me” video shoot (PHOTOS)

WATCH: D’Prince’s video of “Take Banana”

Hot Stuff: Davido releases Dami Duro’s remix featuring Akon

Hi Haters: Tonto Dikeh releases unofficial video of her single… or did she?

Condom, sir! Dammy Krane makes ‘Gangnam Style’ sexual (WATCH)

Oh oh, here she comes: Cossy Orjiakor set to release 15-track album

Iyinoluwa Aboyeji: Big for nothing industries (YNaija FrontPage)

WATCH: BishopRadio’s fascinating video for ‘Two teas, please’

Did Harvard really reject Jay-Z as a business role model? I sincerely hope not

“I told myself I did well!” – Tonto Dikeh doesn’t give a damn what y’all think

Y! Campus Rep Reports: Scoops, snippets and some backstage gist from The Headies 2012

Femi Kuti Exclusive: “Why I agreed to judge on Nigerian Idol” (plus his favourite Nigerian artiste!)

She’s still got it! Jennifer Lopez wows with her voice AND her clothes (PHOTOS)

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