africa

September 20, 2018

Wizkid, Africa and its flawed patriarchy system

One of Ayodeji Balogun a.k.a Wizkid‘s baby mamas, Oluwanishola Ogudu has added her voice to the rumours that the singer has continually failed to carry out the co-parenting responsibilities of their son – Boluwatife. And, her recently opened can of worms may have confirmed the rumours. Shola, who is obviously tensed and couldn’t bear Wizkid’s irresponsibility any longer... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

africa, patriarchy, wizkid

Theresa May

August 30, 2018

Theresa May in Africa: How good a deal does she offer Nigeria?

Semi-casual and comfortable in a patterned yellow jacket presumably produced by Emmy Kasbit, a Nigerian designer who recently returned to using Akwete, a traditional fabric made in a weavers’ town in South-Eastern towns in Abia and Delta, Theresa May rounded up a one day visit to Nigeria on Wednesday evening. READ MORE: Ambode orders closure... Read More

Citizenship, Editor's Pick

africa, Theresa May

Ebola is slowly inching its way across West Africa and Nigeria is clearly not ready for another epidemic

Healthcare in most parts of Africa is a mess, and most Africans are just one illness away from death or poverty. Currently, all eyes are on Congo as it battles with the resurgence of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD). If the reports from the World Health Organisation is anything to go by, the country must be prepared... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

africa, Congo, Ebola

CAA

National disgrace as African Athletic Championship in Asaba flops

There are a few things that surprise Nigerians and administrative incompetence is not one of them – it has even become a norm. However, what baffles me is when this ‘norm’, this so-called ‘Naija behaviour’ rears its ugly head in international events – ultimately showcasing our shame for the world to see. The latest part... Read More

Featured, The Sports Blog

africa, Asaba, nigeria

Own Goal

#WorldCup 2018: Is Africa ready to win the World Cup anytime soon?

After the first round of games in the 2018 FIFA World Cup, and all the African teams have taken to the playing turf in Russia at least once or twice, it is quite obvious that African teams are still surprisingly the weakest. The Europeans are better, the South Americans are better, the Asians are better,... Read More

The Sports Blog

africa, egypt, Morocco, nigeria, senegal, Tunisia, world cup

Salah

#WorldCup2018 Profile: Salah, Suarez and Cavani are the key men in Group A

Generally, there is less excitement about Group A of the upcoming World Cup in Russia as attention will be focused on the so-called groups of death. However, with careful observation it is quite clear that this group will bring excitement to the tourney in about 9 days from now. The group comprises the host Russia, South... Read More

The Sports Blog

'Football Magician', #WorldCup, africa, egypt, football, Russia, Salah, saudi arabia, sports, Uruguay, world cup

Gilbert Bawara

February 2, 2018

[The Injustice Blog] This minister flew his dog to Italy for treatment while teachers can barely feed

How can Africa progress when men like Gilbert Bawara are allowed into positions of leadership? Leadership has been the bane of Africa’s development, this scarcity of effective leadership has affected the growth of the continent in general and its people in particular. From Southern Africa to East Africa, West Africa and the Arab North, the... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

africa, Bawara, Gilbert, The Injustice Blog, togo, ynaija

January 4, 2018

Feyi Fawehinmi: War is good; Africa needs it

In 2017, YNaija committed a big part of its time and resources towards carefully documenting the big stories happening in the country and on the continent and highlighting the efforts of young Nigerians and Africans challenging the tired narratives around the continent through personal achievement and social good. Sometimes these stories are forgotten, buried under... Read More

africa, Congo, Feyi Fawehinmi, Ghana, Long Read, nigeria, opinion, war

Museveni

January 3, 2018

[The Injustice Blog] After 31 years, Museveni won’t just go

The attraction that comes with power is such that it blinds the bearer to the reality existing around him and unable to consider the circumstances of the citizenry that he controls. In the year 2017, two long standing African rulers were forced out of their offices by their constituents, frustrated by the biting poverty that... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

africa, Museveni, uganda

November 11, 2017

The Thread: What men do to silence victims of sexual assault

Harvey Weinstein’s sexual assault saga opened a whole can of worms across continents about sexual assault by celebrities. Kenya Twitter got right into it when one of their own called out a celebrity, Nick Mtuma (actor and model), for sexually assaulting his girlfriend. Waiting for y'all to talk about these rapey Kenyan actors. Preying on... Read More

africa, Kenya, Nick Mthuma, rape victims, Sexual assault, The Thread

Obese

November 7, 2017

[The Activism Blog] Obese children are Africa’s silent epidemic, what are we doing about it?

The world health Organization in its recent global nutrition report states that a quarter of the world’s 41 million overweight children (10, 250, 000) under five live in Africa, a figure that has nearly doubled on the continent in the last two decades. As a result of this, the WHO said non-communicable diseases such as... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

africa, children, obesity, WHO

October 30, 2017

[The Activism Blog] 650 people die daily in road accidents across Africa – UN

At a time many countries are making efforts to make the road safer, The United Nations through its UN Special Envoy for Road Safety, Jean Todt has said at least 650 people are killed daily in road accidents throughout Africa. He spoke at the 2017 Africa Road Safety Conference in Cape Town, South Africa on Monday,... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

africa, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), road accidents, United Nations

October 26, 2017

To avert disaster, Africa needs 11m teachers, doctors – UN

The United Nations on Thursday said Africa needs 11 million more doctors, nurses and teachers by 2030 to prevent a “social and economic disaster”. It said the 11 million were needed to help the continent cope with a booming population, with the number of children set to increase by 170 million to 750 million in... Read More

africa, disaster, Teachers, UN

October 22, 2017

Osinbajo urges Commonwealth lawmakers to make legislation to improve the lives of Africans

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo Saturday, charged members of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) to make legislation that will help secure the future of Africans and the continent. He gave the charge while declaring open the 48th Session of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (African Region) in Owerri, Imo. Highlights: Osinbajo urged African leaders to go beyond... Read More

africa, Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA), Yemi Osinbajo

October 17, 2017

Facebook celebrates Africa’s vibrant startup scene and rising talent at TechCrunch’s Startup Battlefield Africa 2017

Facebook this week celebrated the achievements of a fast-growing community of African tech entrepreneurs and developers, at the first-ever TechCrunch Startup Battlefield in Africa, sponsored by Facebook. Alongside the event, the company also hosted a week of activities bringing together hot African startups, developers, influencers and community leaders – to share ideas, learn and connect.... Read More

africa, facebook, Nairobi, startup, talent, TechCrunch

October 12, 2017

The 2017 Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) schedule has been released

The Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) has released its final selection for its 2017 programme. This year’s edition holds from October 29 – November 4 in Lagos. See full schedule below: OPENING FILM I AM NOT A WITCH – Rungano Nyoni (UK/France/Zambia) WAITING FOR HASSANA (Short) – Ifunanya ‘funa’ Maduka (Nigeria/US) CLOSING FILM FELICITÉ –... Read More

africa, African International Film Festival, afriff, Film Festival

Oscars

October 10, 2017

The Film Blog: 8 African films are contending for the Foreign Language Oscar. Not one is Nigerian

We’re not sure how exactly we feel about this – disappointed, broken-hearted or upbeat about the near future. Yes, the Academy Awards, otherwise known as the Oscars is not without its own controversies and deficiencies but a shot at a nomination in one of its most criticised yet crucial categories would have been a game... Read More

Academy awards, africa, films, nigeria, oscars, submissions, The Film Blog

October 10, 2017

Chude Jideonwo: Why Africa owes a debt of gratitude to Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

Joseph Boakai has served faithfully as deputy to Liberia’s president, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf for about 11 years. But now they barely speak, and he has subjected her to blistering public attacks. Why? She has said to him, according to reports, that she is not going to hand him the presidency, and he will have to... Read More

africa, Chude Jideonwo, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, opinion, Politics

September 30, 2017

Art X Lagos announces participating exhibitors, artistes, and more for its 2017 edition

ART X Lagos on Thursday unveiled the 13 leading international art galleries selected for its 2017 edition. The art fair will feature over 60 artists from 14 countries across Africa and the Diaspora. In only its 2nd year, ART X Lagos has already emerged as the premier international art fair in West Africa. With the success of its 2016 maiden edition, which drew an audience of over 5,000 people, this year’s edition promises to be even... Read More

Access Bank, africa, Art fair, Art X Lagos, exhibition, lagos

September 14, 2017

The Film Blog: Lights Camera Africa!!! Film Festival returns with the theme ‘RESET’

The Lights Camera Africa!!! Film Festival, a 3-day cultural event to celebrate independent African cinema, is returning this year with the theme ‘RESET’ – a strategic position to create a platform that encourages stimulating discourse on issues and experiences with family-friendly programming rooted in the African experience. The event will be held at the Federal... Read More

africa, festival, film, LCA, Lights Camera Africa, Reset

September 9, 2017

Get ready Africa! Yemi Alade is back on Coke Studio Africa 5

For the fourth time running, one of Africa’s top female acts and two-time winner of the MTV Africa Music Awards Best Female Act (2015 & 2016), Yemi Alade, has returned to Coke Studio Africa. She will be pairing with French rapper of Congolese origin, Youssoupha Mabiki to make Afro-centric music that will have you tapping... Read More

africa, Coke Studio Africa, Music, Yemi Alade, Youssoupha Mabiki

September 7, 2017

Opinion: Lessons Nigeria should take away from Kenya’s Supreme Court decision

by Jide Ojo Last Friday, September 1, 2017 the unprecedented happened in the East African country of Kenya. The Supreme Court of the country, led by Chief Justice David Maraga upturned the electoral victory of President Uhuru Kenyatta. The apex court said the August 8 election was fraught with irregularities and deeply flawed. According to... Read More

africa, Constitution, Dispute resolutions, elections, nigeria, opinion

August 29, 2017

Africa Initiative for Governance (AIG) announces inaugural AIG scholarship recipients

Six young West Africans were announced the inaugural recipients of the prestigious, fully funded Africa Initiative for Governance (AIG) Scholarships which were established to inspire the development of a high performing public sector across Africa. These talented individuals are set to leave for the Blavatnik School of Government at the University of Oxford to pursue... Read More

africa, AIG, Governance, SCHOLARSHIP

August 29, 2017

Samson Itodo: Liberalizing the electoral process with Independent candidature

by Samson Itodo The Nigerian National Assembly recently passed the independent candidature bill in the ongoing constitutional amendment. This is coming on the heels of an avalanche of reports on electoral reforms recommending the introduction of independent candidacy into Nigeria’s electoral system. Without doubt, there is broad national consensus on the need for Nigeria... Read More

africa, Constitution Review, elections, electoral process, national assembly, opinion, Samson Itodo

August 20, 2017

LONGREAD: How to deal with multicultural Africa

I grew up in Nigeria at a time when there was hardly any conflict, not like what exists today but this perceived utopia was often interrupted by subtle layers of tribalism and microaggressions between the major tribes in Nigeria. I lived in a part of Lagos called Surulere. Surulere was an intersection where a Yoruba... Read More

Thinking Through

africa, Long Read, Multicultural Africa

August 18, 2017

Africa must solve its own problems – Osinbajo

Addressing journalists in Kigali, Rwandan Capital, after attending the inauguration of President Paul Kagame on Friday, Acting President Yemi Osinbajo said African countries must unite and solve their problems themselves. Osinbajo maintained that African nations could take leadership in all respects, Daily Trust reports. Key excerpts: We should solve our problems ourselves and Africa has begun... Read More

africa, kigali, Paul Kagame, Rwanda, Yemi Osinbajo

August 18, 2017

Falz reveals beautiful things about Coke Studio Africa 2017

Award-winning Nigerian artist Falz famed for hits like “Jeje”, “Soft Work” and “Soldier” returns to Coke Studio Africa for a second time this year, paired alongside Ugandan legendary artist Bebe Cool, who makes his anticipated debut on the show this year. Last year Falz was paired with Tanzanian rapper Joh Makini and the two produced... Read More

africa, cocacola, Coke Studio, falz, Music

August 17, 2017

Opinion: Nigerians and our obsession with all things western

by Isa Eneye Mubarak The adventures of Europe into Africa were masqueraded under the notion of European’s civilizing mission in Africa. Out of that Africans became colonial victims, slaves, subjects of apartheid, cultural orphans loyal to European products and ideals, and lost control over their resources. Centuries later, the subject has changed, but the... Read More

africa, Blind imitation, culture, nigeria, opinion, values, Western civilization

August 11, 2017

Cyrus Agbo, Ifeoma Williams, Paul Okeugo, others to host the maiden edition of Africa’s largest conversation on education and industry

The reality of the growing divide between education and industry in Nigeria and consequently, Africa is one that majority of the public will rather ignore than attempt to address. Approximately 55% of all graduates from Nigerian universities complete their education with a 2.2 CGPA and below. This automatically means that there are certain jobs they... Read More

africa, Beyond A Degree, education, industry

August 11, 2017

“Coke Studio Africa 5 is cooking something hot”, Chidinma reveals

Nigerian songstress Chidinma best known for the hit songs, “Jankoliko”, “Kedike” and “Emi ni Baller” returns to Coke Studio Africa 2017 for the fourth time paired alongside multi-award winning group from Kenya, Sauti Sol, who is making a return to the show for the third time. The pairing will produce an original track by top... Read More

africa, Chidinma, cocacola, Coke Studio

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