Over 1000 African migrants were set to sail on Greece’s water territory on inflatable life rafts and abandoned by Greek authorities. Reports also have it that there have been other instances in the past where migrants have been forcefully expelled from Greece. According to The New York Times, there have been at least 31 different... Read More

August 15, 2016

0 Comment

Get access to key data from the re-launched Nigerian Millennial Report by GetUpInc

In January 2016, GetUpInc conducted a research across multiple urban centers in Nigeria and the relevant data gathered were entries of participant millennials. Millennials are the largest demographic that consume online content and will constitute 75% of the workforce by 2020 with a high aggregated purchasing power. Millenials are also the major influencers of marketing... Read More

The News Blog

African, Internet, market, Media, millennila, nigeria, polrise, report, ynaija

August 10, 2016

0 Comment

Opinion: Think of all your problems then eat, love and breathe

It’s best to keep things as simple as possible. But like many other things, it’s easier said than done. In a world that constantly conspires to subdue and overwhelm, staying calm is one of the difficult things to do. Life is short. The average person out there desires to achieve as much as they can... Read More

African, breathe, cuisine, diet, eat, Food, lolosthoughts, Love

December 11, 2015

0 Comment

Yaya Toure named BBC African Footballer of the Year

Manchester City and Ivory Coast holding midfielder, Yaya Toure has been announced as the 2015 BBC African Footballer of the year. Toure who’s winning the award for the second time, was nominated alongside Yacine Brahimi, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Andre Ayew and Sadio Mane. After the announcement was made in London, Toure gushed to BBC Sport: “I... Read More

African, BBC, yaya toure

June 18, 2015

0 Comment

Meet the African king with 100 wives — and he inherited 72 of them

Well these parts of Africa is known more for its polygamous nature. Abumbi II, the 11th fon, or king, of Bafut, Cameroon, has close to 100 wives but funny thing is they weren’t all his to start with. Apparently, according to local tradition, when a fon dies, his successor inherits all his wives and then marries... Read More

100, African, king, wives

October 21, 2014

0 Comment

Money making Africans: D’banj and Akon shoot video for new collaboration

by Kolapo Olapoju The Kokomaster, D’banj has been on the move for most of the year, serving as ambassador for various initiatives, and apparently, he’s been cooking something hot, musically. Barely a week after he was announced as African brand ambassador for Apple’s Beats By Dre, the Nigerian superstar has teemed up with another African... Read More

African, Akon, Apple, Atlanta, beats by dre, collaboration, collaborations, D'banj, video shoot

July 5, 2014

0 Comment

Do you want proof that homosexuality is African? Well, here are 21! (READ)

by Colin Stewart Amongst Bantu-speaking Pouhain farmers (Bene, Bulu, Fang, Jaunde, Mokuk, Mwele, Ntum and Pangwe) in present-day Gabon and Cameroon, homosexual intercourse was known as bian nkû”ma– a medicine for wealth which was transmitted through sexual activity between men. At least 21 cultural varieties of same-sex relationships have long been part... Read More

21 varieties of traditional African homosexuality, African, Love, reasons, Stephen Murray, uganda, Will Roscoe, ynaija

March 31, 2014

0 Comment

Opinion: Lupita Nyong’o is the new face of black beauty

by Darasimi Oshodi And during her gracious speech at the Oscar awards, she blew everyone away with the statement, “No matter where you’re from, your dreams are valid.” Lupita Nyong’o, is undoubtedly the new face of black people, particularly black women, all over the world. The Oscar award winner, who won the 2014 award for... Read More

actress, African, Award, black beauty, darasimi oshodi, luita nyogo o, opinion, oscars, ynaija

February 5, 2014

0 Comment

Blast from the past: 2face Idibia shares ‘Plantashun Boiz’ photo (LOOK)

by Tutu Akinlabi Innocent ‘2face’ Idibia has indeed come very far from his days as a member of boy band, ‘Plantashun Boiz’. The musician recently emphasized his superstar status by featuring American singer, T pain in a video for his song, “Rainbow”. The star shared this throwback photo and captioned it: “My father used 2... Read More

2face idibia, African, American, instagram, plantashun boiz, Rainbow, T-Pain, throwback, Video

February 4, 2014

0 Comment

2face Idibia features American star,T pain in new video (PHOTO, WATCH)

by Tutu Akinlabi Musician, 2face Idibia has truly attained international status. The star, whose song, “African Queen” was used as a soundtrack in movie, ‘Phat Girlz’, has again gone the American way as he features T pain in a new video for his song, Rainbow. The video was released today and if the song itself... Read More

2face idibia, African, American, Rainbow, T-Pain, Video

January 11, 2014

0 Comment

Dele Momodu: Now, let’s talk about the Glo-CAF Awards

by Dele Momodu However, Yaya Toure’s impact on the success of his club and country is crystal clear. Although Manchester City did not win the Premier League or any of the Cup competitions they vied for in England and Europe they were the proverbial bridesmaid, coming second in the Premier League and losing finalists in... Read More

African, dele momodu. football, england, europe, footballer, glo/caf, ivory coast, mikel obi, nigeria, of, opinion, premier league, the, yaya toure, year, ynaija

December 6, 2013

0 Comment

Mandela is in hell-fire? Well that’s what these “Christians” say | Read why

by Jim Solouki and Martin Baker The blog Creation Science Study is clearly not joining the mass adulation over the late Nelson Mandela who passed on yesterday at 95. Below is their letter – with their captioned photos – to Christians across the world: Greetings True Christians! Today Nelson Mandela, former president of South... Read More

africa, African, AIDS, american civil rights, christian, hell-fire, mandela, mandela hell fire, poverty, south africa

November 21, 2013

0 Comment

Believe it or not: This is how you define true love… no boundaries (LOOK)

by Oke Efagene Beautiful Hayley Kersten took to instagram to share photos of herself and her ‘handsome’ and ‘sexy’ African boyfriend. We know what you are thinking, but don’t judge a book by its cover – Hayley is apparently smitten by her sweetheart. A classic example of the saying; ‘love is blind’, right? They look happy... Read More

October 8, 2013

0 Comment

Money talks: Folorunsho Alakija listed as Africa’s leading female billionaire with a $7.3 billion fortune

by Oge Okonkwo There are 55 legitimate dollar-billionaires in sub-Saharan Africa, according to a recent wealth report by African business Intelligence Company, Ventures Africa. Ventures Africa (www.ventures-africa.com), a leading African business magazine published its inaugural ranking of the richest people in Africa on Monday at richlist.ventures-africa.com. According to the ranking, Africa’s richest person is Nigerian... Read More

Africa lists, African, aliko dangote, Billionaires, richest, top, Ventures

September 26, 2013

0 Comment

Opinion: Is the African culture really dead?

by Olaniyan Israel Young men and women now treat their cultural ways of dressing with utmost disdain. They probably share the view that it is local and parochial. “Our culture is dead” says the Yoruba boy who probably prefers a shirt, trousers and a tie to his native ‘aso-oke’. The Igbo girl who still tolerates... Read More

African, aso-oke, culture, dressing, olaniyan israel, western, Yoruba, youth

August 19, 2013

0 Comment

Opinion: Before Femi-Fani Kayode dies of Igbophobia

by Nelson Ako Okoli Even if the Igbo started producing university graduates three generations after the Yoruba, have the Igbo not excelled in every profession or trade? The first successful separation of Siamese twins on African soil was by Prof. Festus Nwako and his team at UNTH Enugu I had the ugly experience of reading... Read More

African, Alex Ekweme, anambra, Deportation, Femi Fani-Kayode, Kenneth Dike, lagos, Lars Ekweme, Nelson Ako Okoli, Prof. Festus Nwako, SANS, siamese, Yoruba

August 14, 2013

0 Comment

Murder or suicide? British bride found hanged in Gambia after row with husband (PHOTOS)

A British bride who went to live in Gambia with her husband was found hanged after he told her he could not father children. Simone Lally, 27, left her home in Lancashire for a new life with Mohammed Jabakhanji, 29, and hoped to start a family. But only a year after their beachside wedding, he... Read More

African, bride, british, Gambia, hanged, husband, infertile, Mohammed Jabakhanji, Simone Jabakhanji

July 22, 2013

0 Comment

Stolen crude: Europe set to ban Nigerian oil, seeks certificate of origin before purchase

by Rachel Ogbu There are reports that the European Parliament is prepared to stop the purchase of stolen oil from Nigeria in Europe. According to reports, any crude oil meant to be sold in the European market is now to be accompanied with a certificate of origin. Acting Co- President African, Caribbean, Pacific Parliaments- European... Read More

African, Caribbean, certificate of origin, crude oil, European market, Pacific Parliaments- European Union, stolen oil

July 18, 2013

0 Comment

#ThisShouldConcernYou: Africa Fashion Week London taking place in August

by Rachel Ogbu All is set for the Africa Fashion Week London (AFWL) taking place August 1-4, 2013. Created by Ronke Ademiluyi CEO, AFWL aims to be the single, biggest African event in the UK. This year’s show promises to be bigger and better as not only has it expanded to become a three day event but... Read More

Africa Fashion Week London, African, African Arts and Fashion, African-inspired fashion

March 9, 2013

0 Comment

Zainab Usman: (Re)Defining African feminism (Y! Policy Hub)

by Zainab Usman African feminists should think about how to properly frame the discussions, to connect with most women while driving home the salient issues, so that we serve as rallying points for other women. In a recent consultative session with a delegation of the Nigerian Parliament, the National Assembly, the issue of women’s participation... Read More

African, feminism, Y! Policy Hub, Zainab Usman

February 25, 2013

0 Comment

Good news, bad news: As cancer related deaths decline among Black men, problems still exist

There are still racial gaps as it relates to cancer rates, but new evidence suggests that cancer rates among African American men are decreasing. The American Cancer Society reports that, although rates are increasing among African-Americans for some cancers which can be detected in routine screenings, the number of cancer deaths among African-American men are... Read More

African, American, cancer, death, decline, men

February 10, 2013

0 Comment

#HealthWatch: Cancer deaths decline among African-American men, but problems still exist

There are still racial gaps as it relates to cancer rates, but new evidence suggests that cancer rates among African American men aredecreasing. The American Cancer Society reports that, although rates are increasing among African-Americans for some cancers which can be detected in routine screenings, the number of cancer deaths among African-American men are declining,... Read More

African, American, cancer, death, decline, men

January 12, 2013

0 Comment

Opinion: Our parents’ flawed obsession with ‘respectable’ professions

by Melinda Ozongwu When we sit and complain about the quality, passion and work ethic of our professionals, we need to look at what got them there in the first place. It’s a domino effect of society’s pressures, traditional expectations and bad choices. It goes without saying that most African parents are fairly traditional. Though... Read More

African, Melinda Ozongwu, parents, profession

December 10, 2012

0 Comment

Opinion: Nigerian girls should be mad

by Chiagozie Nwonwu Nigerian girls should be mad, but they are not, they are okay with playing supporting cast. In the last decade, since the Plantation Boys and Remedies before them began a revival of Nigerian music’s fortunes, Naija music has eclipsed Africa and is presently showing the world that Africa has got some groove.... Read More

African, bleach, brazil, Caucasian, Dare, females, Flavour, nigeria, P-square, Platation boys, remedies, Vixen

February 4, 2012

0 Comment

Fabulously African! Introducing SEGI

by Daniel Essien SEGI’s is an African Fashion accessory brand dedicated to the creation of beautiful handbags, wallets, purses, footwear for male and female, belts, bangles, earrings, brooches, hairpiece, tops with Ankara designs using beautiful African fabrics like Ankara, Aso-Oke, Kente and beads. Inspired by the desire to infusing the African fabrics in a stylish... Read More

African, ankara, aso-oke, fashion, kente, segi

Why we should be concerned that Greece is leaving African migrants at sea

Supermodel Maria Borges stuns in Tiffany Amber on Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show pink carpet

Get access to key data from the re-launched Nigerian Millennial Report by GetUpInc

Opinion: Think of all your problems then eat, love and breathe

Yaya Toure named BBC African Footballer of the Year

Meet the African king with 100 wives — and he inherited 72 of them

Money making Africans: D’banj and Akon shoot video for new collaboration

Do you want proof that homosexuality is African? Well, here are 21! (READ)

Opinion: Lupita Nyong’o is the new face of black beauty

Opinion: Sadiq and Gumsu Abacha – The genealogy of African kleptocracy

Blast from the past: 2face Idibia shares ‘Plantashun Boiz’ photo (LOOK)

2face Idibia features American star,T pain in new video (PHOTO, WATCH)

Opinion: It’s time to challenge FIFA and CAF on footballers’ awards

Dele Momodu: Now, let’s talk about the Glo-CAF Awards

Mandela is in hell-fire? Well that’s what these “Christians” say | Read why

Believe it or not: This is how you define true love… no boundaries (LOOK)

Money talks: Folorunsho Alakija listed as Africa’s leading female billionaire with a $7.3 billion fortune

Opinion: Is the African culture really dead?

Opinion: Before Femi-Fani Kayode dies of Igbophobia

Murder or suicide? British bride found hanged in Gambia after row with husband (PHOTOS)

Stolen crude: Europe set to ban Nigerian oil, seeks certificate of origin before purchase

#ThisShouldConcernYou: Africa Fashion Week London taking place in August

Zainab Usman: (Re)Defining African feminism (Y! Policy Hub)

Good news, bad news: As cancer related deaths decline among Black men, problems still exist

#HealthWatch: Cancer deaths decline among African-American men, but problems still exist

Opinion: Our parents’ flawed obsession with ‘respectable’ professions

Opinion: Nigerian girls should be mad

Fabulously African! Introducing SEGI

Recent Posts

Categories

Recent Comments

YNaija

Tags