blogging

October 26, 2017

5 ways to become a better blogger

Go on the street and ask a random stranger if he has a blog. The answer will almost certainly be “yes.” Blogging has become so popular today that every Tom, Dick, and Harry has one. Some even multiple blogs. You may be asking, what really is all the rave about owning a blog? Well, people... Read More

Thinking Through

Linda Ikeji

Brave Women: The rise and rise of Linda Ikeji

Linda Ikeji, 36, is Nigeria’s highest paid blogger who took to the medium as a pastime in 2006. In this entry, Festus Iyorah profiles her rise to stardom from little beginnings. Following the emergence of web 2.0, an interactive form of website in 2004, International media such as BBC, CNN had started making use of this... Read More

Citizenship, Cover Stories, Thinking Through

#BeBoldForChange, Be Bold For Change, blogging, Brave Women, Linda Ikeji, Magazine, Media

“Be who are you, and be proud of the person you are. If you are different to everyone else, that’s totally okay.” | Megan Richards speaks to Leading Ladies Africa

Megan has a strong message for every woman who is having a tough time embracing her own personality. In this interview, she discusses self-love, success and the beauty of being a woman. Enjoy the conversation. Who is Megan Richards, and how did her interest in blogging start? I am an empowered woman, creative muse and... Read More

Africa Rising, blogging, entrepreneurs, Leading Ladies Africa, Megan Richards, women empowerment

November 4, 2016

YNaija Analysis: Is this the start of Linda Ikeji’s empire?

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, children of all ages, Linda Ikeji has done it. She really has. A few months ago, she launched Linda Ikeji Studios, but said a bigger announcement was coming on November 1st. That announcement was the launch of a social network, called Linda Ikeji Social. It is a monstrous announcement... Read More

blogging, fanbase, Linda Ikeji, LIS, media empire, Nairaland, nigeria, social media

October 20, 2016

Promise Excel: I’m hustling, blogging and fighting for my dreams [Nigerian Voices]

by Promise Excel “Deep into that darkness peering, long I stood there, wondering, fearing, doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before.” Edgar Allan Poe This is my story of self-discovery, hustle, grind, and an undying hope. A journey of discovering my purpose and chasing my dreams in spite of all odds.... Read More

Nigerian Voices

blogging, entrepreneurship, hustling, low paying jobs, nigeria, Story teller

September 27, 2016

Vera Ezimora: 20 lessons I learned in Nigeria

While in Nigeria, I had several Aha! moments and several lessons were learned. Here are 20 lessons I learned – in no particular order. 1. Nigerians are hard workers. They will make any situation work. ANY. 2. People don’t hate Nigeria as much as they love it. 3. We are an impatient group of people.... Read More

blogging, jos, lagos, Life Lessons, nigeria, Vera Ezimora

August 15, 2016

The Media Blog: Let’s explain to you how EXACTLY Linda Ikeji makes her millions

So now that the news is everywhere, especially in places where the media gossips, that Linda Ikeji has finally gone nuclear and launched everything in every available space, with multi-million naira investments to make sure she wins, the wags are out again: how is she getting the money? Where is she getting the money? Has... Read More

Featured, The Media Blog

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February 15, 2016

Top blogger, Olorisupergal celebrates 6 years of blogging

Popular Nigerian blogger, Tosin Ajibade also known as Olorisupergal was joined by friends and colleagues on Friday, February 12 to celebrate the 6 years anniversary of her blog at the BHM Lounge in Ikeja, Lagos. An excited Tosin, during the celebration, chronicled her advent into the business of blogging which she revealed she had no knowledge of... Read More

blogging, celebration, life

.@ChrisBamidele: Yes you can own a blog – here are 7 tips (Y! Superblogger)

by Chris Bamidele Consistency is one of the most important things that bloggers tend to take for granted. Losing your traffic is actually much easier than it is to build it up, so you have to find a way to post consistently. I know there are lot of blogs out there, but yours can still... Read More

blogging, chris bamidele, Headlines, opinion, tips, traffic, Y! Superblogger, ynaija

October 16, 2013

Japheth Omojuwa: What blogging has done for me… and could do for you too (Y! FrontPage)

by Japheth Omojuwa I have written about how many have used social media to better their lives. I have spoken about the boundless reach of our activities on these platforms. I will say it again, social media is a tool, it will be useful to you only as much as you can make it. When... Read More

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October 13, 2013

This is why she’s HOT: Blogger, Linda Ikeji rocks the chic look on a Saturday night out (SNAPSHOT)

by Akan Ido Nigerian queen of blogging, Linda Ikeji was out and about on Saturday looking radiant and well put together as always. The sexy ex-model posted a picture on her Instagram page wearing a casual shimmering tank top with denim jeans, a DKNY purse and a Jimmy Choo footwear to complete the chic look.... Read More

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October 2, 2013

Japheth Omojuwa: Let me tell you what you need to know about blogging (Y! FrontPage)

by Japheth Omojuwa Integrate your blogging to your overall business plan. Be subtle about it. Don’t go selling to people directly. Subtlety wins all the time. I am taking a break off my usual socio-political content to focus on something else. Nigeria @ 53 has earned us a deluge of that content. This my own... Read More

blogging, Business, content, facebook, japheth omojuwa, money, nigeria, social media, twitter., website, Y! Frontpage

September 22, 2013

What I want in a man – Blogger, Linda Ikeji opens up on Teju Babyface Show

by ‘Jola Sotubo Linda Ikeji has changed places and put herself on the hot seat this time instead of her numerous subjects of discussion. The popular blogger, who makes a living discussing other people’s lives, shed some light on her own personal life on Saturday when she was a guest on the Teju Babyface Show.... Read More

blogger, blogging, LIB, Linda Ikeji, single and searching, Teju babyface show

Tope Olofin: 5 online branding tips you can’t do without (Y! Superblogger)

You are what you say you are, so tell folks about yourself and what you do. The first few weeks when I started blogging again after my 5 year break, I made up my mind that my next attempt at this was not going to be a fluke. I was willing to do anything to... Read More

blogging, Branding, facebook, online, social media, Tope Olofin, Y! Superblogger

Vera Ezimora: Where are all the 1st generation Nigerian bloggers?

by Vera Ezimora When we were blogging back then, it was all about story-telling. We just used to come online and talk about life. No one knew anything about Google Adwords or Google Analytics. No one paid attention to page views, unique visits and time spent on site. When I started blogging seven years ago,... Read More

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The Naked Convos presents ‘The Writer 2013’ (An online blogging competition)

by Isi Esene The Naked Convos, winner of the best group and relationship blog awards at the Nigerian Blog Awards 2012 and multiple nominee at other local and international blog awards such as The Black Weblog Awards, have come together with First Bank Nigeria plc to bring you something innovative and exciting. This Sunday at... Read More

blogging, First Bank Nigeria, The Naked Convos, The Writer 2013

January 16, 2013

Japheth Omojuwa: For bloggers only – Part 1 (Y! FrontPage)

So yes, if you have a real job and make a living off that I am glad for you. There are folks who don’t even have any. This article is for bloggers who want to make a living out of the art. I will say some things here that’d portray me as proud but what... Read More

blogging, japhet omojuwa, y! frontpage bloggers, YNaija Frontpage

January 13, 2013

“A note of warning to the so-called blogtivists”: Nwachukwu Egbunike replies Mark Amaza

by Nwachukwu Egbunike I stand by my submission that most of us should take a walk, a little more often, down the streets of our cities and villages. I read Mark Amaza’s rejoinder to my article with considerable interest. First let me start by thanking him for the very detailed attention he gave to reading the... Read More

activists, bloggers, blogging, blogotivists, nigeria

January 7, 2013

Shola Okubote: 7 things that should inspire you to blog

by Shola Okubote Whether you are someone not so familiar with blogging and have been wondering what all the excitement is about, or you are a blogger with no motivation to continue blogging. Here are seven things that should still make you consider blogging. To Share Expertise: From giving birth to planning funerals and all... Read More

blogging, Make Money, new skills, Self Expression

#TFAMasterClass showcases star bloggers

by Isi Esene The Terra-kulture in the heart of Victoria Island, Lagos, was agog with new media enthusiasts who wanted to unravel the secrets of blogging from top bloggers and internet personalities who headlined the #TFAMasterClass. The programme was facilitated by successful online personalities like Chude Jideonwo, Linda Ikeji, Japheth Omojuwa, Noble Igwe, Cheta Nwanze,... Read More

#TFAMasterClass, blogging, Cheta Nwanze, Chude Jideonwo, Ediong Umoh, japheth omojuwa, Linda Ikeji, noble igwe, Terra Kulture, The Future Nigeria Project

Technology 101: Don’t have time to blog? Here’s how to draft a post in 15 Minutes

by Oluwatobi Soyombo Just keep writing everything that comes to your mind. This is how many popular bloggers today draft their posts within 15 – 60 minutes. So, you’ve always wanted to own a blog but you’ve been limited by that one reason why many others have refused to start blogging -TIME. Time, Time Time! Of course,... Read More

blogging, Technology 101

To blog or not to blog? 3 fears and how to overcome them

by Oluwatobi Soyombo Despite the numerous benefits of blogging, it is common to find a common man on the street without a blog. Many are often hindered by so many fears which they convert to excuses for not blogging. Today, let’s consider 3 of the most popular excuses people give for not owing a blog.... Read More

February 26, 2012

Emeka Obia: ‘NO! I won’t motivate you’

Emeka Obia Motivation comes from inside of you Yes! I know what it feels like putting up your first blog post online. Believe me; I’ve had enough of that nervous ‘meal’ and all. Would they really read this? Am I making sense? Are they gonna comment after reading this??? Trust me, these questions and... Read More

blogging, Emeka Obia, motivation

January 30, 2012

Technology 101: Why Every Job Seeker Should Blog

by Oluwatobi Soyombo Mark Schaefer wrote a blog post recently on “7 reasons why every job seeker should blog” and I cannot but agree with the tenets of the post. He ended it with a paragraph that I’ll like to use as the alpha of this piece. Consider it below: “I’ve enjoyed our time... Read More

blogging, blogs, job seekers, Technology 101

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