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Shoday
September 9, 2026

Shoday Has Been Added To The YNaija Masterlist

Shodade Solomon Segun, professionally known as “Shoday,” is a 25-year-old Nigerian Afrobeat singer and songwriter. He began his career in the Nigerian music scene in 2021 with the release of his single “Dey4you,” which he released independently through Azuri and received a co-sign from Don Jazzy. In 2022, he broke through with “Caution,” which earned... Read More
YNaija Masterlist
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August 24, 2026

What Is ‘Yorubapop’ and Why Is It Just Making Waves In The Music Industry?

A new and trending sound is taking over the Nigerian media space, and many people are tagging it “Yorubapop”. While the concept of “Yorubapop” would be an interesting addition to the country’s music genres, especially as Amapiano begins to feel fatigued, is it a new sound, and can it really be called “Yorubapop”?  What Is... Read More
The Music Blog
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Terry Apala Has Been Added To The YNaija Masterlist
August 18, 2026

Terry Apala Has Been Added To The YNaija Masterlist

Terry Alexandar Ejeh, professionally known as “Terry Apala,” is a 37-year-old Afrobeat, hip-hop, and traditional Yoruba music singer. Terry’s journey into the music industry was inspired by his growing up in Mushin, where he was exposed to diverse Nigerian sounds, with the greatest influence being traditional Yoruba rhythms and sounds, “Apala,” which he began expressing... Read More
YNaija Masterlist
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Llona Has Been Added To The YNaija Masterlist
August 13, 2026

Llona Has Been Added To The YNaija Masterlist

Michael Ajuma Attah is a singer, songwriter, and performing artist who got famous off his debut album “Homeless,” which peaked at 11 on the official Top 100 Albums chart on Turntable in Nigeria. Michael began his career in 2024 when he released a single titled “Cold War” featuring Afrobeat singer Fave. The song debuted at... Read More
YNaija Masterlist
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The Afrobeat Signature: Why is Every Black Foreign Artist Leaning Towards Afrobeat?
June 23, 2026

The Afrobeat Signature: Why is Every Black Foreign Artist Leaning Towards Afrobeat?

Afrobeats artists collaborating with Black artists of all nationalities has become a major trend, and it has us wondering, what is it about Afrobeats that has Black foreign artists leaning towards it now? Why is Afrobeat Dominating?  Afrobeat has become the go-to African genre for Black foreign artists and artists in the diaspora, and for... Read More
The Music Blog
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March 30, 2026

Weekend Recap: Here’s What Happened Over The Weekend 

The weekend was filled with celebrations from the president’s birthday, to movie premieres and quarter of a century in the music industry.  Musician 2Baba Celebrates 25 Years In The Industry  Veteran Afrobeat star 2Baba held an event celebrating his 25 years in the industry yesterday. The event was held at EKO hotel and featured appearances... Read More
The Media Blog
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March 21, 2026

Weekly Highlights: Here’s What You Missed Over The Week

The Nigerian media space was filled with great news from the music front, from chart-topping releases to an international music debut. The week’s news highlight is largely positive.  Wizkid’s Son ‘Champz’ Releases Second Project, Tops Charts  Boluwatife Ayodeji Balogun, professionally known as ‘Champz’ and the son of Afrobeats legend Wizkid, is topping the Nigerian music... Read More
The Media Blog
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February 23, 2026

Weekend Recap: Here’s What You Missed Over The Weekend 

This weekend was an exciting one for the Nollywood scene, from international awards, to new movie announcements and screenings, it has been an exciting time for Nigerian cinema and film enthusiasts.  Nigerian Centered Film “My Father’s Shadow” Wins AT 2026 BAFTAS Akinola Davies Jr’s “My father’s shadow” has been crowned the best ‘Outstanding Debut by... Read More
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movie in the park
February 10, 2026

Events Happening In February 

This month is filled with events focused on the Valentine holiday and celebrating sisterhood. There are raves, activity events, club events, and more.  Happening on Friday, the 13th of February, this event is perfect for women who enjoy women-themed events and want a space to vibe to their favorite amapiano.  Targeted at a pre-Valentine’s Day... Read More
Lifestyle
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February 9, 2026

Weekend Recap: Here’s What You Missed Over The Weekend 

The Nigerian entertainment space was filled with both positive and negative news this weekend, from an unexpected death, to marriage renewals and a survival from an accident. There has been news from all fronts.  Celebrity Designer Veekee James Announces She’s Having A Girl Designer and influencer Veekee James who took to instagram and YouTube to... Read More
The Media Blog
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February 7, 2026

Top 5 Nigerian Podcasts You Should Check Out This Weekend 

It’s another weekend and there is an offering of interesting podcasts to listen to while going about your day, and in this article, we discuss our top five. The hosts in collaboration with durex go into intimate details of intimacy, communication, protection and judgment whilst also dismantling the unspoken rules on sexual experiences shaped by... Read More
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In Case You Have Forgotten Why Fela Anikulapo Kuti is the Greatest Afrobeat Musician, Let Us Refresh Your Memory
January 21, 2026

In Case You Have Forgotten Why Fela Anikulapo Kuti is the Greatest Afrobeat Musician, Let Us Refresh Your Memory

Recent social media debates involving Wizkid and Seun Kuti have reignited conversations around the legacy of Fela Anikulapo Kuti. While the discourse has been loud, it has also revealed a gap in understanding of just how foundational Fela’s work remains to Nigerian and global music culture. Fela was not simply an artist of his time.... Read More
Editor's Pick
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January 17, 2026

Weekend Recap: Here’s What Happened Over The Week

This week has been filled with exciting news on all fronts, from award nominations, to music release and even a long awaited movie adaptation, the Nigerian entertainment media has been beaming with positive energy this week.  Ayra Starr, Wizkid And Other Afrobeat Stars Dominate MOBO Awards Nominations  Afrobeat stars were the highest nominated artists at... Read More
The Media Blog
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January 12, 2026

Weekly Highlights: Here’s What You Missed Over The Weekend

The weekend was raining awards for Afrobeat artists, new conclusions between the federal government and Asuu, and investigations into negligence by a hospital in Lagos. Purple Hibiscus Author Chimamanda Calls Out Hospital Responsible For Her Son’s Death  The author of Purple Hibiscus, Chimamanda called out Euracare hospital in Lagos over the weekend for their involvement... Read More
The Media Blog
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December 22, 2025

Late Arrivals, Cancelled Sets, and Crowded Venues: The Controversial Concert Culture of Detty December

Over the years, Nigerian artists have developed a complicated relationship with live performances in their home country. From late arrivals and shortened sets to cancelled appearances and chaotic venues, concert culture in Nigeria, especially during Detty December, has become increasingly controversial. Every festive season, fans show up in large numbers, eager to experience their favorite... Read More
Culture
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February 20, 2023

Burna Boy, Tems, and Rema perform at 2023 NBA All-Star Game

At the 2023 NBA All-Star Game, incredible performances by Burna Boy, Rema, and Tems capped a night of celebration for Nigerian music. The 20th annual NBA all-star game, which featured the league’s best players from both conferences, was held in Salt Lake City, Utah on February 20th, 2023. Seeing Team LeBron and Team Giannis put... Read More
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December 30, 2021

Profile of Ayo ‘Wizkid’ Balogun | YNaija Person of the Year 2021 Nominee

If you ever in search of a single word to describe this personality, it will be ‘transcendent.’ Taking a cue from Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, Wizkid has been the single biggest driving force in the evolution of the music genre. While artistes like Burna Boy and Davido have made major contributions to its growth, it... Read More
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Otodo-Gbame
August 7, 2017

The Music Blog: Is anyone else curious about the ‘UK Afrobeat’ scene?

As African popular music continues to segue into radio playlists all over the world, much is heard but little is known about the UK’s Afrobeats scene. The first time Afrobeats came under cross examination came after critics and purists alike kicked against the labeling of post-modern Afropop music as Afrobeats, as if to seemingly imply... Read More
The Music Blog
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November 15, 2016

Afrobeat Legend, Femi Kuti to perform live in Abuja

Afrobeat legend, and four-time Grammy Award nominee, Femi Kuti brings the recently ended Felabration vibe to Abuja this November. The event which is being put together by Chocolate City Group, with support from Etisalat Nigeria, is targeted at consumers with a fine taste for live music experiences. Femi who has toured extensively throughout Europe, America,... Read More
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