Tag: awards

In the BIG leagues: Psquare, Iyanya get nominated alongside Chris Brown, Justin Timberlake & Emeli Sande for Soul Train Awards

by Oge Okonkwo Musicians, Psquare and Iyanya have been nominated for 2013 Soul Train Awards for their songs ‘Personally‘ and ‘Ur waist' respectively. The superstars were both nominated alongside English singer Emeli Sande, as…

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YNaija Investigation: How – and why – Ghana’s musicians are looking up to Nigeria (Conclusion)

by Eromo Egbejule We take a one-week trip to Ghana to explore its music industry, the aspirations of its young people, and how it mirrors the successes of the more…

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YNaija Investigation: How – and why – Ghana’s musicians are looking up to Nigeria (Part 1)

by Eromo Egbejule We take a one-week trip to Ghana to explore its music industry, the aspirations of its young people, and how it mirrors the successes of the more…

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I’ve not faded, I’m still relevant, I’m still acting: Empress Njamah tells YNaija in new interview #AMAA2013

Empress Njamah is a former AMAA nominee for Best Supporting Actress for her turn in the film, 'Bank job'. Our Wilfred Okiche  caught up with her in Bayelsa just before the…

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N2.02 billion: Ekiti awards contract for 2nd phase of new governor’s office

The Ekiti State Government has awarded the construction of the second phase of the new Governor’s Office for N2.02bn. The Commissioner for Information, Mr. Tayo Ekundayo, said this in an…

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Vera Ezimora: Lessons Hollywood can learn from Nollywood (30 Days, 30 Voices)

  Why do you only allow the celebrities on the red carpet? No, no, no. In Nollywood, everyone gets to be on the red carpet. Two weeks ago, I had…

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Meet the youngest ever Best Actress Oscar nominee: 9-year-old is a charm and already winning (WATCH)

In the film Beasts Of The Southern Wild, Quvenzhané Wallis's character Hushpuppy lives on a forgotten island without modern technology. But it was a different story on Thursday night when…

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“Rising above the storm of entrepreneurship”: FATE Foundation has an invitation for you

FATE Foundation by Isi Esene “Rising Above the Storm of Entrepreneurship”, the theme of FATE Foundation’s Annual Celebration & Entrepreneurial Award Ceremony 2012 is scheduled to hold Thursday December 6,…

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#NigeriaRules: D’banj, Psquare, Flavour, Brymo, more cart away awards at the 2012 ChannelO Music Video Awards

by Isi Esene Nigerian artistes once again dominated the Channel O Music Video Awards in South Africa with Psquare, Flavour,  D’banj, Ice-prince, BrymO and Davido carting away awards. Nigerian Superstar…

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PHOTOS: Folake Majin, Susan Eyo-Honesty, Folorunsho Alakija, Shade Okoya & others at the Glam & Essence Style Awards

Susan Eyo-Honesty. What: Glam & Essence Style Awards and Runway Show. Where: HNK Event Centre Lekki, Lagos. When: October 28, 2012. Photos by Hycinth Iyereosa Folake Majin, Susan Eyo-Honesty, Folorunsho…

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Sheer Fabulousity: Photos, Photos (& More Photos) from The Headies Yellow Carpet!

Omawumi. What: The Headies 2012. Where: Expo Centre, Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos. When: October 20, 2012. Photos by Hycinth Iyereosa Toke Makinwa. Gabriella. Kefee. Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi. Cartiar. Ego of…

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SPOTTED: Timi Dakolo and his beautiful wife at the Headies

Timi Dakolo and wife, Busola by Isi Esene The 'Headies' has all along being a platform to rewarding musical revelations but the 2012 edition gave a little more - it…

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The Club, Bar & Restaurant Awards berths in Lagos, nominees out

by Akan Ido The nominees for the club, bar and restaurant awards slated for December 12, 2012 is out. According to reports, the awards, which is the first of its…

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RiRi, is that you? Rihanna steps out in new hairstyle (Photos)

Rihanna had short wig hair in the movie, Battleship. by Akan Ido The music superstar, Rihanna, stepped out dressed down in a casual outfit and short hair for her rehearsal…

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#InCaseYouMissedIt: Reporters killed by Boko Haram honoured at CNN/MultiChoice African Journalist Awards – See full list of winners

by Adeniyi Abdul The ceremony for the 2012 edition of the CNN Multichoice African Journalist of the Year was held this weekend in Zambia with Kenyans Tom Mboya and Evanson…

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The Future Awards is looking for Science Innovators & Inspiring Young People in Government … Nominations end in 2 days (June 30)

by Hauwa Gambo Ify Aniebo - Young Person of the Year 2010 For the third year in a row, The Future Awards, referred to by the World Bank as ‘The…

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First, let’s party: See Photos from the First Bank CEO Annual Merit Awards

  What: First Bank Plc CEO's Annual Merit Awards. Where: Eko Hotel Victoria Island, Lagos. When: 27 April, 2012. Photos by Hycinth Iyereosa.

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Haitian, Jimmy Jean-Louis to host the African Movie Academy Awards this year

by Wilfred Okiche Haitian born Hollywood actor, Jimmy Jean Louis will host the 8th edition of the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) coming up on 22, April 2012. Naomi Lucas, the…

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Joseph Benjamin and Beverly Naya to host Mode Men Awards

by Wilfred Okiche The duo of hunky actor Joseph Benjamin and fast rising actress Beverly Naya have been announced hosts for this year’s Mode Men magazine’s Men of the Year…

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#GirlPower as Taylor Swift, Nicki Minaj, Adele win big at the AMAs

by Wilfred Okiche The American Music Awards (AMAs), mostly decided by airplay and record sales, was held last night at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles and crossover country singing…

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