Audu Maikori

February 17, 2017

BREAKING: Police arrest Chocolate City boss, Audu Maikori

by Dolapo Adelana The Nigeria Police Force has arrested CEO of Chocolate City Audu Maikori. According to @chairmanNHRC, Maikori was picked up in Lagos on Friday and was flown to the Police Headquarters in Abuja. It is believed that he was arrested following his advocacy and request that the killings in Southern Kaduna be stopped.... Read More

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February 4, 2017

The Thread: Nigerians call for Audu Maikori’s head over false information on #SouthernKaduna

Audu Maikori may just have lost all credibility as it relates to #SouthernKaduna killings. The Chocolate City Group boss had taken it upon himself to shine the light on the genocide that had been taking place in his hometown over the past year. He wrote articles, conducted an interview and circulated pictures of the genocides... Read More

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February 4, 2017

“I unreservedly apologise” | Audu Maikori retracts statement on #SouthernKaduna killings (READ)

by Audu Maikori Following the statement by the College of Education, Gidan-Waya Kaduna and the Kaduna State government refuting the story that 5 students of the school were killed by Fulani herdsmen en-route to school on the 27th of January 2017, as reported by one Simon Joseph (my personal driver) I decided to further investigate... Read More

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January 28, 2017

She Leads Africa Festival: The Festival that showed us how to SLAY

Ladies, if you knew about SLAY Festival and still didn’t make out time to attend, then we need to have a deep conversation. See, this event was not your everyday type. As we walked in, we felt the energy of a female-dominated gathering that had everything in store for its guests. The question was, what... Read More

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January 27, 2017

Today’s noisemakers: Sugabelly, Audu Maikori, RMD and others

Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters, etc. Sometimes, they are even just downright ridiculous. We make it our job to take down the names of these noisemakers. Here’s our list from... Read More

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January 27, 2017

YNaija Says: On Southern Kaduna killings, Audu Maikori is not the problem. The government is

For the past few months, the communities of the southern part of Kaduna State have been turned into killing fields due to attacks by militias of Fulani herdsmen followed in some cases by reprisal attacks by the locals. Like previous attacks by these militias in parts of Benue and Nassarawa States, many Nigerians have protested... Read More

Opinion, Thinking Through

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January 27, 2017

Today’s Noisemakers: Donald Trump, Audu Maikori, MD, Ontario oil (Ada Ugo-Ngadi) and others

Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters, etc. Sometimes, they are even just downright ridiculous. We, we make it our job to take down the names of these noisemakers. Here’s our list... Read More

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January 26, 2017

The Thread: ” How much is enough to dance on the corpses of your fellow Nigerians?” Southern Kaduna native comes to Audu Maikori’s defence

Advocacy is a thankless job anyday, so when Audu Maikori decided to raise thenecessary awareness of the havoc going on in Southern Kaduna, which someone aptly named “The Killing fields of Southern Kaduna”, no one thought his motive was suspect. Until today. When the coalition of @jag_bros, @Ayourb and others raised the distressing fact of... Read More

Cover Stories, Opinion

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January 26, 2017

The Thread: Audu Maikori defends himself

Earlier today, @jag_bros surfaced on Twitter and began fact checking pictures Audu Maikori, chocolate city boss, had use to highlight the crisis rocking Southern Kaduna. Soon enough, @Ayourb and others joined in, saying that Audu was spreading false information, inciting hatred and religious mayhem and should be picked up by the DSS. In fact, one... Read More

Cover Stories, Opinion

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January 26, 2017

The Thread: Twitter wars | Audu Maikori is accused of spreading falsehood about Southern Kaduna genocide

This came out of left field, we swear, although the tweet directly below says something about a meeting of northern social media influencers. Hell Ruffy invited APC social media influencers to Kaduna recently. The uncoordinated attacks on @Audu is the outcome of the visit pic.twitter.com/5ONVbenh6O — IKECHUKWU (@iykimo) January 26, 2017 @Ayourb and @ jag_bros... Read More

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January 23, 2017

The Thread: “Fulani herdsmen killed everyone except the driver” | #SouthernKaduna

Stories are still coming out of the killing fields of Southern Kaduna, and they are chilling stories. Do see below: https://twitter.com/Audu/status/823493088618446848 https://twitter.com/Audu/status/823493395251392512 https://twitter.com/Audu/status/823494029493026816 https://twitter.com/Audu/status/823494282187259904 https://twitter.com/Audu/status/823494662518439936 https://twitter.com/Audu/status/823495147426115585 These unending #SouthernKaduna killings continue to go unreported. https://t.co/R2LZXDQsyT — AustynZOGS (@Austynzogs) January 23, 2017 https://twitter.com/Audu/status/823497619909570560 Reactions These unending #SouthernKaduna killings continue to go unreported. https://t.co/R2LZXDQsyT — AustynZOGS (@Austynzogs)... Read More

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December 30, 2016

EXCLUSIVE: We will not watch while a generation is wiped out | Chocolate City boss, Audu Maikori speaks on the killings in Kaduna

The Catholic Archdiocese of Kafanchan has put the number of deaths to 808. In three local governments in Southern Kaduna, Fulani herdsmen who have become what the Federal Government of Nigeria continues to deny branding them – terrorists, have ruined lives, property, hopes and everything the people in these parts could lay claim to. Although... Read More

Featured, Thinking Through

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December 28, 2016

Opinion: Mr. President, Nigerians are no longer at ease

by Ayodele Adio Shortly after reading through Audu Maikori’s narration of the tragedy befalling the beautiful people of southern Kaduna, I was left in a state of limbo about why the Nigerian state has consistently failed to protect its most vulnerable; why the life of the average Nigerian isn’t worth as much as that... Read More

Opinion, Thinking Through

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December 27, 2016

Audu Maikori: Not a very Merry Christmas for the people of Southern Kaduna

by Audu Maikori This Christmas there will be no big cheerful parties and gatherings, there will not be any “Goron” (traditional Christmas gifts of cash or kind) Christmas distributed to both the old and young ones, no big barbecues, not many “Christmas dresses” will be bought, sown or worn in my region the southern part... Read More

Cover Stories, Opinion

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December 14, 2016

Meet the 3 finalists in Chivas the Venture Search [PHOTOS]

In October 2016, we began our search to find and support businesses that created financial value while impacting the lives of others as part of our Chivas The Venture initiative. The Venture is Chivas Regal’s global search to find and support the most promising aspiring social entrepreneurs who want to succeed whilst making a positive... Read More

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December 13, 2016

Audu Maikori, Adesola Ladoja, Peace Hyde, others make judging panel for Chivas the Venture final pitch

Chivas The Venture is an initiative aimed at ‘Discovering, Inspiring and Rewarding’ social entrepreneurs who use their businesses to solve societal issues while making the world better in the process. The initiative provides entrepreneurs with the opportunity to compete for a share of $1 million in financial investment, invaluable contacts and global exposure of their... Read More

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October 6, 2016

Tony Elumelu Foundation, Ministry of Information & Culture partner to develop creative industries

At the National Theatre in Iganmu, Surulere, The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) on Wednesday signed an MOU with the Federal Ministry of Information and Culture for the development of Nigeria’s creative industries. The Honourable Minister Alhaji Lai Mohammed and Tony O. Elumelu (CON) signed for their respective organizations. The partnership will provide a framework for... Read More

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October 5, 2016

Opinion: An open letter to MI Abaga – too many chocolates in a lost city

by Umar Hassan Dear MI, First off, I must say I’m a huge fan and I’ve been one from the jump. You would think that would deter me from speaking my mind but it turns out it’s quite the opposite. Guess I wanna see you become a better you. It’s no secret you had long... Read More

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September 1, 2016

Chocolate City President, Audu Maikori Talks@Google

Audu Maikori, founder and President of Chocolate City Entertainement group, was recently hosted by Google as a guest on its talk series Talk@Google. Talks@Google is a series of presentations by invited speakers given at various Google offices throughout the world. The series has featured global superstars like Will Smith, John Bodega, John Cleese, Shah Rukh Khan, Chris... Read More

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August 11, 2016

Audu Maikori: It is not enough to regret or gloat about Buhari, we need to act

by Audu Maikori I have been reading up on some staunch PMB supporters recanting and apologizing for supporting Buhari. I recall during the elections last year, people called me all sorts of names and labelled me anti-patriotic because of my post about why I would support Jonathan in 2015. For those who have forgotten here’s... Read More

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Audu Maikori: I’m angry with Nigerian youths

I am angry….during the last elections Nigerian youth were galvanized and they voted massively for change from the previous administration. The results showed the role the youth played in effecting this victory for the ruling party. So when there was a delay in ministerial announcements I was hoping that it meant that PMB was searching... Read More

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October 26, 2015

Radio station, movie project: Chocolate City plans big for 2016 (READ)

by Oreoluwa Peters President of Chocolate City Group, Audu Maikori has revealed plans for the release of a Chocolate City movie in 2016. Maikori disclosed to YNaija on Sunday, that the proposed movie project is part of the media group’s expansion moves. He said: “You’ll be expecting a Chocolate City movie next year and of course... Read More

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September 7, 2015

Toni Kan begs Audu Maikori to accept Brymo back to Chocolate City

On behalf of Brymo and his ardent fans, veteran journalist/writer, Toni Kan, has pleaded with the management of Chocolate City group. In an open-letter addressed to Audu Maikori, Mr Kan begged for Brymo to be accepted back into the fold. Read below; Happy 40th birthday and welcome to old age that point in your life when you... Read More

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December 19, 2014

Femi Kuti officially signs deal with Chocolate City

by Damilola Jagun Afrobeat icon, Femi Kuti has officially signed to the management of Chocolate City record label. The unveiling and signing ceremony was done in the presence of journalists, at a breakfast meeting in Lagos. Present at the ceremony was Chocolate city label head, Audu Maikori, Yeni Kuti, Azuka Ogujiuba, and Keem Bello-Osagie. See... Read More

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November 12, 2014

Come, let’s solve X! Chude Jideonwo, Marek Zmyslowski, Audu Maikori, others to speak at TEDxIfe this month [DETAILS]

by Isi Esene TEDxIfe, a locally organized TEDx event in Ife has scheduled its 2014 event for 15th November, with its theme tagged “Solving X”. As this will be the fifth event since the series began in 2012, our attention is shifted to the questions and complexities that confront many young Nigerians. According to the... Read More

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November 4, 2014

Femi Kuti signs management deal with Chocolate City

by Kolapo Olapoju Afrobeat icon, Femi Kuti has signed announced the signing of a management deal with record label, Chocolate City. Chocolate City, which is home to Ice Prince, M.I and Nosa, early this year parted ways with Jesse Jagz and Brymo, with a court case still ongoing with the latter. Femi Kuti is signed... Read More

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One-on-one: 50 entrepreneurs selected for mentorship in Mara Mentor programme

by Kolapo Olapoju On Wednesday, 30 July Nigerian business leaders and young ambitious entrepreneurs gathered on Wednesday as Mara Mentor, the entrepreneurship and youth empowerment focused initiative of Mara Foundation, hosted the pioneer Mara Mentor One-on-One event in Nigeria at the Oriental Hotel, Lagos. The Mara Mentosr One-on-One event, a session organized for ambitious... Read More

A celebration of heritage & craftsmanship: Mai Atafo Inspired brings Savile row to Nigeria (PHOTOS)

by Akan Ido Hosting of Savile Row Master Tailor, Darren Beaman marked the end of over 2 weeks of intensive training of the Mai Atafo Inspired team in the production of Savile Row Bespoke suits.The event was in partnership with Chivas Regal Whiskey in line with their global strategy of supporting Savile Row Bespoke tailoring.As... Read More

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