Opinion: As Obama readies to bow out

by Jideofor Adibe Barrack Obama, the 44th President of the United States and the first African-American to hold the top American job, delivered his farewell address to Americans yesterday (January 10) from his adopted home state of Chicago. Speaking in front of a crowd of thousands in a speech he entitled: ‘It Has Been the... Read More

Opinion

africa, America, obama, opinion, policy, Washington

January 9, 2017

#Impact365: “Can you date an albino?” | OAM Foundation commits to ending the discrimination against persons living with albinism

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you see an albino in these parts? Queer, deformed, ill or even superstitious. These are the myths that have long lived with us and we’ve never understood why. Albinos across Africa have been discriminated against, counted as outcasts, used for money rituals and even killed out... Read More

Citizenship, Featured

africa, albinism, discrimination, Impact365, myth, nigeria, oam foundation, stigmatisation

January 1, 2017

#YNaija2016Review: 7 things that need to change in Nigerian politics this year

by Roqeebah Olaoniye Politics in Nigeria last year was upside-down to say the least. We can count how many politicians did anything note-worthy all year. The recession hit really bad but it hit only the masses as the ruling class maintained their luxury billion Naira feeding and other allowances. Those who did not get a... Read More

Reviews, Thinking Through

africa, Buhari, elections, nigeria, Politics, YNaijaReview

December 31, 2016

‘The biggest problem with 2016 AFRIFF was funding’ | Founder, Chioma Ude speaks on the success of the Festival

The 2016 Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) held about a month ago but it hasn’t stopped generating buzz. The YNaija interview with the AFRIFF team was scheduled for last week so the team got on the road with a mission to put our fingers on what made AFRIFF 2016 a runaway success that it was.... Read More

Thinking Through

africa, afriff, Chioma Ude, Film Festival, filmmakers, founder, nigeria, nollywood

December 29, 2016

The Media Blog: We’re curious about this Buzzfeed video

It might be nothing. And lord knows we fuss over things that turn out to be nothing sometimes, but we can’t say this buzzfeed video didn’t make us think. The past few years have taught us (and anyone paying attention, really) that Buzzfeed is nothing if not incredibly strategic. And as such, we find ourselves... Read More

The Media Blog

africa, Buzzfeed, Konbini, The Media Blog

December 19, 2016

‘We’re ready for sustainable, resilient and inclusive solutions,’ Gary Whitehill talks about innovation in Africa

by Tolu Omoyeni This article is an in-dept and disruptive look at Africa through the eyes of man who believes Africa’s instability can leap frog the continent through innovation that births a future where billions of young Africans seize the wave of future change and become unstoppable. Why are you interested in Africa? Right now... Read More

Thinking Through

africa, Business, create, Gary Whitehill, Ghana, innovation, nigeria, Politics, technology, Ubuntu, youth

December 19, 2016

Victor Asemota: Terra Incognita -who moved our dots?

Terra Incognita — Latin for “Unknown Land” “HIC SVNT DRACONES” — “Here Be Dragons” Mark Shuttleworth is an African and he founded “Canonical”, the creators of Ubuntu the World famous Linux distribution. He also founded HBD Venture Capital. HBD stands for “Here Be Dragons”. According to the great resource called Wikipedia “Here be dragons” means dangerous... Read More

Opinion

africa, Chinese investments, Internet, Nationalism, ncc, pre-colonial European

December 17, 2016

Femi Adesina: The Gbagbo and Koroma treatment is inevitable for Yahya Jammeh

by Femi Adesina What a helluva week for a man who turns 74 today. In one day, in his birthday week, he flew from Abuja to Monrovia, from there to Freetown, and then to Banjul, in The Gambia. He held meetings lasting many hours, then flew to Freetown, again to Monrovia, and then returned to... Read More

Opinion

africa, Birthday Tribute, Buhari, dictators, Femi Adesina, liberia, The Gbagbo And Koroma treatment, Yaya Jammeh

December 12, 2016

Arit Okpo: Which one is the real African culture? [NEW VOICES]

by Arit Okpo When I was growing up, I read lots of Enid Blyton and so I spent afternoons in a garden shack enjoying lashings of ginger beer with the Famous Five and Secret Seven. When I was going to Secondary School, I excitedly anticipated mentoring and guidance from the Seniors a la Mallory Towers,... Read More

Featured

africa, Africans n diaspora, Arit Okpo, clothes, Food, New Voices, Western influence

December 10, 2016

Here are the winners and losers from Ghana’s presidential election

Ghana has decided and Nana Akufo-Addo is the popular choice of the citizenry. Incumbent president, John Mahama has conceded defeat and has even called to congratulate the president-elect. By far, the election was peaceful and there are clear indications that there will be a smooth transition of power Here are our winners and losers from... Read More

africa, economy, Ghana, incumbent, John Mahama, Nana Agyeman-Rawlings, Nana Akufo-Addo, Politics, president buhari, presidential election

December 10, 2016

The Thread: After conceding defeat, Gambia’s Yahya Jammeh rejects results

Last week, The Gambia held its election. The victor of that election was Adama Barrow. Just days after conceding defeat to Adama Barrow, incumbent President Yahya Jammeh says he is rejecting the results of that election in its totality. Watch: https://cdn.theguardian.tv/mainwebsite/2016/12/10/161210GambianPresident2_desk.mp4 This, despite the fact that his concession call was captured on video. See reactions... Read More

Cover Stories

Adama Barrow, africa, election, Politics, The Gambia, Yahya Jammeh

December 7, 2016

Opinion: Perspectives on Ghana and Gambia elections

by Jide Ojo Today, December 7, 2016, about 15.7 million Ghanaians are filing out to vote a new president and 275 members of parliament. Ghana, since the coming into force of her 1992 Constitution, has established herself as a bastion of democracy in Africa. The Electoral Commission of Ghana under the leadership of Dr. Kwadwo... Read More

africa, Change, democracy, Gambia elections, ghana elections, incumbent power, Politics

December 7, 2016

Opinion: Africa truly rising

by Anthony Ademiluyi After the return of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu from England in 1957 after a 13-year sojourn for his educational pursuits, his wealthy and influential father wanted him to put his education to good use by joining the family business. The former rebel had other ideas as he had a brief stint in the colonial... Read More

africa, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, ghana elections, Gnassingbé Eyadema, Idi Amin, incumbent, Mobutu Sese Seko, nigeria, Sani Abacha

December 3, 2016

Opinion: No, MMM has not shown that Nigeria is not mobile first

by Osarumen Osamuyi When the number of people rising to the top of a pyramid scheme like MMM (the Mavrodi Mondial Movement) becomes too high for the inflow rate to contain, the house of cards will come crashing down — like in Zimbabwe. Because I hold the readers of my blog in high regard, I know I... Read More

africa, Alexa rankings, mmm, mobile, nigeria, Similarweb, technology

December 3, 2016

The Thread: The reign of African dictators is coming to an end

“Angolan President Jose Eduardo dos Santos, who has been in power since 1979 and is one of Africa’s longest-ruling leaders, will not stand for re-election at national polls due to be held next year, a ruling party document showed on Friday,” Channels News Asia reports. Is the reign of African dictators coming to an end?... Read More

africa, dictators, freedom, nigeria, political power, president buhari

December 2, 2016

Opinion: But really, who do they think they are?

by Lamide Akintobi It is a thing of rage not to be able to be at peace with what your tomorrow will bring. It is a thing of sheer frustration to live in a place where hardships come quick and fast, like a series of storms, ceasing briefly, only to come again when you’re just... Read More

africa, apathy, Buhari, Federal Government, nigeria, recession, suffering

December 2, 2016

The Thread: It’s like Gambia won the World Cup

Africa and dictatorship go hand in hand. Mugabe is still ruling Zimbabwe with an iron hand at the ripe old age of 92. There’s something about our people and the thirst to remain in power at all costs. Such was Gambia’s case. Gambia is a small country in West Africa , with a population of... Read More

africa, African Dictators, nigeria, political power, The Gambia, Yahya Jammeh

December 2, 2016

Opinion: Bridging the divide between analog leaders and digital natives in Africa for viable tech development

by Damilola Faustino Leadership is one of the biggest failures of the African continent. It is unfortunately blessed with a handful of non-performing and sit-tight leaders who have refused to abdicate political power. Topping the list of longest serving African leaders are Teodoro Obiang Nguema, Equatorial Guinea and Jose Eduardo dos Santos, Angola who have both spent 36... Read More

africa, Africa techdevelopment, Buhari, Eyadéma Gnassingbé, faure gnassingbe, Leadership, Teodoro Obiang Nguema

December 2, 2016

Naofal Ali: I grew up in Africa. Don’t be sorry for me

by Naofal Ali To understand this article, two precisions are needed. I was born and have grown up in Benin (a west African Country), and I’m presently living in Paris. A simple fact makes me write this post. Each time my European colleagues and friends ask me about my life course, I naturally answer them... Read More

africa, African culture, identity, paris, Western bias

December 1, 2016

The Thread: Do you know your HIV status? | #WorldAidsDay

Today is World Aids Day, and to mark the day, @Lade is asking people to recount their first HIV test experience. In this part of the world where HIV/AIDS is attached to stigma, folks are reluctant to do the needful. They think taking that trip to the hospital is asking for trouble, not realising that where... Read More

africa, AIDS, attitude, Getting tested for the virus, Health, hiv, nigeria, Word Aids Day

December 1, 2016

The Thread: “Sexual intercourse is not the only way to get infected with HIV” | #WorldAidsDay

Today is World Aids Day and the theme for this year is Hands Up for #HIV Prevention. It’s better safe than sorry, so do all you’ve got to do to keep from getting infected with the virus. This article shed some light about the prevalence of HIV/AIDS in the country. In the thread below, people... Read More

africa, blood transfusion, Condom, Health, nigeria, protection, world aids day

December 1, 2016

The Future Awards Africa launches Nigerian theme for its 11th edition, nominees list released Sunday 4th December

Following the announcement by the Central Working Committee (CWC) for Africa’s biggest youth event The Future Awards Africa (TFAA), the Awards is launching its country model plan with a focus on Nigeria. This has been a difficult year in Nigeria, but despite the adversity, the youth have risen to the challenge. A new cohort of... Read More

Featured

11th edition, africa, key player, Nigerian theme, nominees list, shaping the future, TFAA, The Future Awards

November 30, 2016

Opinion: Financial institution crisis in Africa | Causes and Solutions

by Olawale Rotimi Opeyemi Formal financial sector in Africa has been rocked with tough crisis over the recent decade; events of recent years have deepened the crisis. In all African nations, financial institutions are faced with at least one major national or continental crisis. Taking examples, since the uprising that toppled President Hosni Mubarak in... Read More

africa, financial crisis, financial institutions, Forex, opinion

November 28, 2016

Reuben Abati: Goodbye, Fidel Castro

by Reuben Abati The death of Fidel Castro was long expected and when it finally came on Friday night, there was very little surprise across the world. He was 90, and in August, he had himself predicted that he would not live beyond 90. He had been sick for about ten years, compelling him to... Read More

africa, Cuba, Fidel Castro, history, imperialism, Leadership, reuben abati, United Stes

November 26, 2016

Femi Fani-Kayode: Fidel Castro, the great titan

by Femi Fani-Kayode I admired the defiant spirit, passion, strength, commitment and courage of Fidel Castro. He was a blessing to the oppressed people of the world and a friend to Africa. Under his leadership Cuba’s role in the struggle for black majority rule and the fight against apartheid in Zimbabwe and South Africa cannot... Read More

africa, angola, Apartheid, Civil liberty, Femi Fani-Kayode, Mozambique, NamibiaMandela, Neo-colonialism, nigeria

November 26, 2016

The Thread: Fidel Castro loved Africa

Whatever might be said or spun about Fidel Castro, he was a man that did not turn his back on Africa and the civil rights movement. We told you debates rage on Twitter over who Fidel Castro was and what he stood for. The thread below presents a balanced perspective on who this man, who... Read More

africa, democracy, Fidel Castro, mandela, nigeria

November 26, 2016

YNaija Analysis: Fidel Castro’s influence on Nigeria and Africa

Fidel Castro’s life and legacy is one that defies all simplification. He remains a hero to some, and a monster to others. One of the defining parts of his legacy, however, was his defiance of the United States and his support for revolutionary efforts throughout Latin America and Africa. Castro himself came to power through... Read More

Featured

africa, Fidel Castro, nigeria, sticky

November 24, 2016

Opinion: Till debt do us apart

by Jideofor Adibe The recent request from President Buhari for legislative authorization for an external borrowing of almost $30bn is a sharp reminder that history truly moves in circles and that human memories are short. It should be recalled that Africa’s debt overhang was partly blamed for why the 1980s and 1990s were regarded as... Read More

africa, Debt crisis, economy, Government borrowing, national assembly, nigeria, president buhari, recession, World Bank International Monetary Fund (IMF)

November 24, 2016

Harmony Levin: Memoirs of an amateur African [NEXT]

by Harmony Levin “Africa is beyond bemoaning the past for its problems.The task of undoing the past is on the shoulders of African leaders themselves with the support of those willing to join in a continental renewal” The above opening quote by Africa’s legendary Nelson Mandela remains one of my favourite quotes of all time,... Read More

Featured

africa, development, Leadership, NEXT, nigeria

Opinion: As Obama readies to bow out

#Impact365: “Can you date an albino?” | OAM Foundation commits to ending the discrimination against persons living with albinism

#YNaija2016Review: 7 things that need to change in Nigerian politics this year

‘The biggest problem with 2016 AFRIFF was funding’ | Founder, Chioma Ude speaks on the success of the Festival

The Media Blog: We’re curious about this Buzzfeed video

‘We’re ready for sustainable, resilient and inclusive solutions,’ Gary Whitehill talks about innovation in Africa

Victor Asemota: Terra Incognita -who moved our dots?

Femi Adesina: The Gbagbo and Koroma treatment is inevitable for Yahya Jammeh

Arit Okpo: Which one is the real African culture? [NEW VOICES]

Here are the winners and losers from Ghana’s presidential election

The Thread: After conceding defeat, Gambia’s Yahya Jammeh rejects results

Opinion: Perspectives on Ghana and Gambia elections

Opinion: Africa truly rising

Opinion: No, MMM has not shown that Nigeria is not mobile first

The Thread: The reign of African dictators is coming to an end

Opinion: But really, who do they think they are?

The Thread: It’s like Gambia won the World Cup

Opinion: Bridging the divide between analog leaders and digital natives in Africa for viable tech development

Naofal Ali: I grew up in Africa. Don’t be sorry for me

The Thread: Do you know your HIV status? | #WorldAidsDay

The Thread: “Sexual intercourse is not the only way to get infected with HIV” | #WorldAidsDay

The Future Awards Africa launches Nigerian theme for its 11th edition, nominees list released Sunday 4th December

Opinion: Financial institution crisis in Africa | Causes and Solutions

Reuben Abati: Goodbye, Fidel Castro

Farooq Kperogi: Fake Trump quotes about Nigerians and Africans

Femi Fani-Kayode: Fidel Castro, the great titan

The Thread: Fidel Castro loved Africa

YNaija Analysis: Fidel Castro’s influence on Nigeria and Africa

Opinion: Till debt do us apart

Harmony Levin: Memoirs of an amateur African [NEXT]

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