Jane Anwang walks away with influencing deals and cash prizes worth millions of Naira. The second season of the Qtaby Talent Hunt Show came to an epic end on Sunday, 19th September, at Terra Kulture, VI, Lagos with Jane Anwang emerging as the overall Winner. This season of the Qtaby Talent Hunt Show was characterised... Read More

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AFRIMA, Ayodeji Samuel, BuckwyldMedia, Chateux De Atlantique, FayreGold cosmetics, Grandeur By Hoj, Holaspred Beauty world, Insigna Media, Jane Anwang, K-dove, kraks TV, Misheal T Jackson, Qtaby, rinks, Thenet.ng, Topisto Tomatoe, Trace Africa, ynaija, YOUTRACE

October 30, 2018

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Entertainment Roundup: Feud between Nicki Minaj and Cardi B escalates; AFRIMA unveils 2018 Award host and hostesses | More stories

Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Feud between Queens of Rap, Nicki Minaj and Cardi B assumes new dimension The long-drawn feud between American rappers, Nicki Minaj and Cardi B escalated on Monday, after Nicki out called Cardi B on her... Read More

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AFRIMA, Cardi B, Ill Bliss, Nicki Minaj, Olamide

August 20, 2018

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Entertainment Roundup: Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra set to wed; Davido, Wizkid, Tiwa Savage top nominations for 2018 AFRIMA | More stories

Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today: The organisers of the All African Music Awards (AFRIMA) have announced the nominees for the 5th edition scheduled to hold in November 2018. The list unveiled by the African Union Commission (AUC) and the International Jury... Read More

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AFRIMA, Chimamanda Adichie, Davido, DJ Spinall, Olamide, Runtown, Simi, tiwa savage, wizkid

May 24, 2018

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AFRIMA 2018 calendar unveiled as Ghanaian President comes on board

The All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) unveiled its calendar of events for the 5th edition in Ghana on Monday, May 21, 2018. The unveiling was done by the African Union (AU) following a meeting and courtesy visit to the President of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. Welcoming the visiting delegation led by the Head of Culture, African Union... Read More

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November 12, 2017

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African stars shut down Lagos at AFRIMA 2017 Music Villa

African stars converged to stir the crowd at the AFRIMA 2017 Music Village at the Waterfront, Bar Beach, Victoria Island, Lagos on Friday, 10th November 2017. The stage showcased an array of upcoming acts, major comebacks and A-list artistes in the continent. The major contiental openly staged platform shut down the streets as fans connected... Read More

Entertainment Roundup: Akon to host 2017 AFRIMA; House of Cards’ production suspended indefinitely | More stories

Catch up on the biggest stories that made the rounds in entertainment yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Akon is your host for this year’s AFRIMA Organisers of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) have announced Senegalese-born awardwinning singer, Akon as host of the 2017 edition of... Read More

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AFRIMA, Akon, album, house of cards, Kevin Spacey, Niniola, Selena Gomez

August 25, 2017

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Entertainment Roundup: Mayorkun doesn’t think there’s a feud between Wizkid and Davido; Usher responds to $20m Herpes lawsuit | More stories

It’s the final roundup of the week and here are the stories that made the rounds yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are certain to buzz all day today. Mayorkun is not aware of a feud between Wizkid and Davido As the question of a possible feud between Nigeria’s biggest artistes,... Read More

Featured, Thinking Through

AFRIMA, Davido, falz, Lawsuit, Mayorkun, Simi, usher, wizkid

November 18, 2016

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AFRIMA fashion evolution

The just concluded All Africa Music Awards grand finale which held on November 6, 2016 in Lagos has set in motion a fashion evolution that remains talked about in fashion circles. The AFRIMA Red Carpet, which has been tagged one of its kind, enveloped the entire Eko Hotel and Suites driveway and even extended to... Read More

#TBT: So a certain Aramide “dusted” Yemi Alade and Tiwa Savage at AFRIMA

It’s been four days since the gathering of all the names that matter on the music scene in Nigeria and most parts of Africa, at the Eko Convention Centre in Lagos. It was, without a doubt, a colourful night that marked victory for many artistes and set a number of others on the path to... Read More

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November 8, 2016

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Thank you Lagos! 5 things we learnt from AFRIMA 3.0

The third edition of the Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA 3.0) is now behind us, and it is now time to take stock of the event. Here are a few of the takeaways. Mixed bag on logistics: As is so common with high profile award shows in Nigeria, the event started late. Clearly, event organizers on... Read More

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AFRIMA, Award shows, lagos, lasg, ltv, NTA, Papa Wemba

November 7, 2016

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The Thread: Are Yemi Alade’s songs really trash?

Yemi Alade has had a great year. She released an album- MAMA AFRICA, picked up the ‘Best Female Act’ awards at the 2016 MAMAS (and was one of the three hosts at the award show). She also featured in Shell’s #makethefuture campaign video alongside five other international musicians. We have said it here “that Yemi Alade’s decision... Read More

AFRIMA, Aramide, mMama Africa, MTV MAMAS 2016, Nigerian Music, Yemi Alade

November 7, 2016

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Entertainment Roundup: Wizkid is Africa’s best… again, Aramide beats Tiwa Savage, Yemi Alade to win Best Female | More stories

Here are the top stories from the weekend and some others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Wizkid is Africa’s best at the MTV EMAs The Starboy won in the category, Best African Act where he was nominated alongside Olamide. Wizkid also got a place on the Best Worldwide Act... Read More

Cover Stories, Featured

AFRIMA, Aramide, Davido, Lola Rae, MTV EMA, tiwa savage, wizkid, Yemi Alade

November 7, 2016

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Here is the full list of winners from #AFRIMA2016

The All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) ended a few minutes ago. The award which was hosted by Ahmed Soultan; Bonang Matheba and Ika Jang held at the Eko Hotel and Suites Victoria Island, Lagos. It was a night to remember for Wizkid as he was named as the artiste of the year. The Ojuelegba-crooner had... Read More

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AFRIMA, Aramide, awards, falz, Flavour, wizkid

November 6, 2016

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AFRIMA: First photos from the red carpet

The All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) is currently holding at the Eko hotels and suites Victoria Island, Lagos. The award is set to showcase the best of African music to the world, as it recognises artistes for their hardwork in the past year. At YNaija we don’t only capture the awards ceremony but we also... Read More

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AFRIMA, Awarda, Bonang Matheba, Red Carpet

November 6, 2016

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Wizkid will shine bright… and 4 other things we expect at tonight’s AFRIMA awards

It’s tonight! The final show that wraps us the 2016 edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA). Tonight is the most important for artistes, record labels, the media and even fashionistas. At the Eko Convention Centre of Eko Hotel and Suites, thousands will gather to watch as the most deserving of all the 154... Read More

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November 4, 2016

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Entertainment Roundup: Toke Makinwa celebrates birthday with “On Becoming” project, Bonang to host AFRIMA this weekend | More Stories

Here are some of the stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Toke Makinwa celebrates 32nd birthday with teaser for new project “On Becoming” Popular OAP, Toke Makinwa is 32 and amidst the excitement and thousands of birthday wishes that rolled in yesterday, she unveiled a... Read More

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AFRIMA, Bonang Matheba, Ice Prince, J2TW, Kemi Adetiba, On Becoming, toke makinwa

November 3, 2016

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Iyanya should be afraid of Tekno but he says we’re dumb so we’ll leave him be

Early on in the week, the news of Iyanya‘s new deal with Don Jazzy‘s Mavin records hit news sites, for the simple reason, two big names are involved here. But precisely, not many of us saw this coming, considering the duo had collaborated only on a track, at least that we know of, in the past.... Read More

AFRIMA, Don Jazzy, Iyanya, Jantamanta, Mavin Records, Nigerian Music, Tekno, tiwa savage

November 4, 2015

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Free shopping voucher for guests at AFRIMA 2015

During the ceremony of unveiling the activities of the 2015 All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA ceremony in Lagos, the International Committee of AFRIMA has announced a 5000 (five thousand) units of discount vouchers worth N3,000 (Three thousand naira only) to be distributed to all guests/participants by Supermart.ng, an online supermarket at this year’s All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA on Sunday... Read More

Ooshey! D’banj’s scorecard for 2014 is excellent (LOOK)

by Anike Jacobs Bangalee is doing well, in-fact he is counting his blessings since his split from erstwhile partner, Don Jazzy. He crowned it all he recently by winning an award at the recently held All Africa Music Awards. The singer won the award for Best African Collaborations (Cocoa Na Chocolate) at the ceremony which... Read More

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Jane Anwang wins the Qtaby Talent Hunt Competition 2.0

Entertainment Roundup: Feud between Nicki Minaj and Cardi B escalates; AFRIMA unveils 2018 Award host and hostesses | More stories

Entertainment Roundup: Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra set to wed; Davido, Wizkid, Tiwa Savage top nominations for 2018 AFRIMA | More stories

AFRIMA 2018 calendar unveiled as Ghanaian President comes on board

Can we all talk about that breathtaking dress Nana Akua Addo wore to #AFRIMA2017?

African stars shut down Lagos at AFRIMA 2017 Music Villa

Entertainment Roundup: Akon to host 2017 AFRIMA; House of Cards’ production suspended indefinitely | More stories

Entertainment Roundup: Mayorkun doesn’t think there’s a feud between Wizkid and Davido; Usher responds to $20m Herpes lawsuit | More stories

AFRIMA fashion evolution

#TBT: So a certain Aramide “dusted” Yemi Alade and Tiwa Savage at AFRIMA

Thank you Lagos! 5 things we learnt from AFRIMA 3.0

The Thread: Are Yemi Alade’s songs really trash?

Entertainment Roundup: Wizkid is Africa’s best… again, Aramide beats Tiwa Savage, Yemi Alade to win Best Female | More stories

Here is the full list of winners from #AFRIMA2016

AFRIMA: First photos from the red carpet

Wizkid will shine bright… and 4 other things we expect at tonight’s AFRIMA awards

Entertainment Roundup: Toke Makinwa celebrates birthday with “On Becoming” project, Bonang to host AFRIMA this weekend | More Stories

Iyanya should be afraid of Tekno but he says we’re dumb so we’ll leave him be

Free shopping voucher for guests at AFRIMA 2015

Ooshey! D’banj’s scorecard for 2014 is excellent (LOOK)

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