5 Things that Should Matter Today: Nigerian Senate proposes 14 years jail term for sexual predators in universities

The Sexual Harassment Bill sponsored by the Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege and President Muhammadu Buhari’s Finance Bill sponsored by Senate Leader, Abdullahi Yahaya scaled second reading on the floor of the Senate on Novemeber 6. Ezrel Tabiowo, Special Assistant (Press) to President of the Senate said in a statement that the proposed legislation titled “A Bill... Read More

October 29, 2019

5 Things that Should Matter Today: Many killed as soldiers open fire on Shiite protesters in Abuja

Another devastating violence has broken out in Karu, a densely populated suburb of the Nigerian capital Abuja. According to Premium Times, at least 16 people have been killed and scores wounded after Shiite protesters attempted to break a barricade of Nigerian soldiers around the flyover in Karu. The protesters were not armed with guns nor... Read More

October 24, 2019

5 Things that Should Matter Today: Stolen credit cards are among the evidence allegedly found on Naira Marley’s laptop

At the resumed trial of Naira Marley over an alleged credit card fraud at the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos today October 23, the Economic and Financial Crimes tendered evidence they found in Naira Marley’s laptop after his arrest which includes stolen credit card information issued by European, American and Latin American banks. Marley is... Read More

October 21, 2019

In a comedy of errors, Rema was one of the few highlights of the #13thHeadies

As an awards show, Hip TV’s The Headies sits in a precarious position. It is the most prestigious of all the music entertainment awards, with a long history of overcoming several odds each year and essentially anointing each generation of new musical acts. Its Next Rated category is considered sacred, and each year, new artists... Read More

The Media Blog

Burna boy, Rema, The13thHeadies, Zlatan

October 4, 2019

5 Things that Should Matter Today: Teni and Burna Boy have been nominated for the 2019 MTV Europe Music Awards

Burna Boy and Teni have been nominated for the 2019 MTV Europe Music Awards. The Nigerian acts will also be competing for the ‘Best African Act’ category against the likes of South Africa’s Nasty C, Tanzania’s Harmonize and Togo’s duo Toofan. The award ceremony is expected to hold on Sunday, November 3, at the FIBES... Read More

September 4, 2019

5 Things that Should Matter Today: Chigozie Obioma’s ”An Orchestra of Minorities” has been shortlisted for the Booker Prize 2019

The Booker Prize 2019 shortlist was announced yesterday on the Booker website, and author Chigozie Obioma made the final cut for his sophomore novel An Orchestra of Minorities, so congratulations are in order. He isn’t the only Nigerian on the shortlist, though. Bernadine Evaristo’s Girl, Women, Other, and also heavyweight authors like Margaret Atwood (The... Read More

September 4, 2019

Sanctions not retaliations are how we need to respond to SA’s xenophobia

For nearly a week before the 1st of September, news filtered in from South Africa that the country’s black male citizens were planning attacks on African immigrants. Their reasons were plenty and fueled by xenophobia; they believed (as purportedly suggested by their political leaders) that immigrant Africans had seen the social benefits Indigenous black South... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

AKA, Burna boy, Davido, SA, south africa

August 27, 2019

5 Things that Should Matter Today: Kaduna will start payment of new minimum wage from September 1

The Kaduna state government has announced that it will start payment of the new minimum wage of N30,000 wage as from September 1, and this was revealed by the Special Adviser to the governor on Media and Communication, Muyiwa Adekeye on Monday on Channel TV. Also, Deputy Governor of Kaduna, Dr Hadiza Balarabe, said that... Read More

August 26, 2019

Johnnie, Jazz & Whisky, Afropunk 2019: Here are the top 10 events we loved in August

The month of August was brimming with events that spanned from music to film and culture, most notably the Johnnie Jazz & Whiskey concert in Lagos that saw famed masked singer Lagbaja perform in live since forever, and the private screening of the Vimbai Mutinhiri and BET documentary on women (mostly) surgically enhancing their bodies... Read More

August 22, 2019

5 Things that Should Matter Today: Finally, we now have a first look at Ifan Michael’s star-studded movie ”Foreigners’ God”

Ifan Michael’s supernatural period drama Foreigner’s God has to be one of the longest gestating Nollywood movies I have known, a movie brimming with star firepower in its cast. Just think of any actor working today, you will find them in this movie and now, we have been given a first look. Set in 1947... Read More

August 15, 2019

Burna Bank by Burnaboy is exactly how you get people invested in an album

Since Burnaboy announced his latest album ‘African Giant‘, his first since he signed his publishing contract with Universal Music, his whole media and communications approach has completely evolved. Starting with a Youtube ‘featured artist of the month’ feature that introduced him to American audiences and jump-started the road to his album launch, paving his way... Read More

The Media Blog

African Giant, Burna Bank, Burna boy, trevor noah

August 13, 2019

The YNaija Cover – the 13th of August

Big Brother Naija 2019 housemate Khafi Kareem is on today’s Cover – a UK tabloid The Sun published a rather sensational, nauseatingly sex story about her sex life in the BBNaija house. Kareem is a serving police Metropolitan police officer in the UK and according to The Sun, a spokesperson of the Met said Kareem... Read More

Cover Stories

BBNaija 2019, Big Brother Naija, Burna boy, Chibundu Onuzo, Khafi Kareem

August 13, 2019

5 Things that Should Matter Today: Guess who will be on ‘The Daily Show’ with Trevor Noah? Burna Boy!

The Daily Show with Trevor Noah rolled out its guest list for this week, and current Afrobeats sensation Burna Boy will be having a chat with Noah today. Burna Boy was on Jimmy Kimmel Live! last month to herald the release of his fifth studio album African Giant and, amid positive reviews, the media tour... Read More

August 4, 2019

Here are the best Nigerian articles of the week

Each week here at YNaija, we round up the best Nigerian writing on the internet, highlighting the stories, profiles, interviews and in-depth reporting that rise above the daily churn. Here are the ones that caught our attention: Period pains: How monthly cycle keeps young girls out of school and kills their dreams – Kolapo Olapoju... Read More

July 26, 2019

The YNaija Cover – the 26th of July

Follow the links to read our latest stories: The Big 5: Give us El-Zakzaky for treatment – Iran tells Nigeria; Boko Haram attacks Borno IDP camp | Other top stories Moshood Fattah has nothing to prove and an industry to conquer Check out the books Asa is currently reading before her album drops ”Daughters... Read More

Cover Stories

#AfricanGiant, Angelique Kidjo, boko haram, Burna boy, Damian Marley, Garba Shehu, Insecurity, ISWAP, Leah Sharibu, Ondo Assembly, Presidency

July 19, 2019

Drums, attitude, spirit: Afrobeats is alive on Beyoncé’s ”The Lion King: The Gift”

Beyoncé just might be the necessary ingredient to rocket Afrobeats into the mainstream US music scene,” Quartz Africa wrote days ago after it was revealed that The Lion King album would feature Wizkid, Burna Boy, Yemi Alade, Shatta Wale, Tiwa Savage, Mr. Eazi and Tekno. These immaculate selection of Afrobeats artistes was Beyonce (who produced and... Read More

Culture, The Music Blog

Afrobeats, Beyoncé, Burna boy, Mr Eazi, Shatta Wale, Tekno, The Lion King: The Gift, tiwa savage

July 14, 2019

In Case You Missed It: On Apple Music’s Up Next Artist interview, Burna Boy reveals he didn’t realise his music had ”popped” until performing in Eastern Nigeria | Anthony Joshua visits Makoko Community

On Apple Music Up Next Artist interview, Burna Boy was interviewed by Beats 1’s Julie Adenuga on his forthcoming album Africa Giant, and the moment he realised his career was blowing up. The latter he explained when he performed in 2014 in a stadium in Eastern Nigeria. According to Burna Boy, Easterners tend to gravitate... Read More

Culture, Featured, The News Blog

Anthony Joshua, Burna boy, Makoko community

June 24, 2019

The Late 5: Mama Burna’s acceptance speech receives ovation at 2019 BET Awards; Aircraft passenger ”disrespects” Wole Soyinka for asking to take back his seat | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Mama Burna’s acceptance speech receives ovation at 2019 BET Awards The 2019 BET Awards, which took place at the Microsoft Theater in California, saw Afro-fusion artiste Burna Boy winning Best International Act, joining other artistes like Wizkid, Davido, and 2Face who have previously clinched the awards. Twitter... Read More

Featured, The News Blog

Burna boy, The Late 5, Tonye Cole, Wole Soyinka

June 24, 2019

Today’s Noisemakers: Burna Boy, Kate Henshaw, Wana Udobang, 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 issues, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. We make it our job to take down the names of these noisemakers. Here are the ones we... Read More

Satire

Burna boy, kate henshaw, Today's Noisemakers, Wana Udobang, Wole Soyinka

June 15, 2019

This Week In Music: Maleek Berry’s ”Flashy,” Burna Boy’s ”Anybody,” Black Magic’s ”Anything For Love,” and more

Because he has nothing better to do with his time, each Saturday, Bernard Dayo brings you the most awe-inspiring, confounding, addictive, or otherwise hilarious moments from the week in music. This week: The summer vibes of Burna Boy’s ”Anybody” Burna Boy released a summer-ready single Anybody yesterday, along with a flashy, energetic video. He says... Read More

Culture, Featured, The Film Blog

Black Magic, Burna boy, This Week In Music, Yemi Alade

May 8, 2019

The YNaija Cover – the 8th of May

Catch up on all our latest stories by using the links below: The Late 5: Tribunal holds inaugural sitting on Atiku’s petition on Wednesday; Court grants Adeleke N2m bail, permission to travel abroad | Other stories Jim Iyke, is that you? The trailer for Moses Inwang upcoming movie ‘Cold Feet’ is here After... Read More

Cover Stories

#LIVBAR, #YNWA, African King, anfield, Barca, barcelona, Burna, Burna boy, Mayorkun, messi, NotTooYoungToRun, The Convergence 2.0, Yakubu Dogara

April 18, 2019

The YNaija Cover – the 18th of April

Follow the link to read the stories on YNaija: The Late 5: Finally, Buhari signs N30,000 minimum wage bill into law; I’ll not fail Nigerians – Buhari assures Bill Gates | Other stories CCT Trial: Suspended CJN, Onnoghen convicted; banned from public office From Coachella to album listening party: Burna Boy’s ”African... Read More

Cover Stories

African Giant, Burna boy, CCB, CCT, Code of Conduct bureau, Code of conduct tribunal, Danladi Umar, Justice Walter Onnoghen, minimum wage, Muhammadu Buhari

April 18, 2019

From Coachella to album listening party: Burna Boy’s ”African Giant” already feels like a summer hit

Off from an interesting Coachella set last weekend, Burna Boy had a listening party for his upcoming album African Giant, which is due out in August. The album title shows his evolution and growth in the music industry, as well as an international mascot for Afrobeats. The listening party held at a private location in... Read More

Culture

African Giant, Burna boy, listening party

April 9, 2019

Burna Boy had a sold out show at NYC’s Apollo Theater, and we have got photos!

Over the weekend, Burna Boy got to perform at the prestigious and historic Apollo Theater in New York City, a sold out show that will herald his entry into his upcoming Coachella set. The mood was atmospheric and energetic, Burna running through a medley of his songs from the opener Heaven’s Gate, a 2018 collaboration... Read More

Culture

Apollo Theater NYC, Burna boy

January 6, 2019

Burna Boy, Wande Coal, Teni, others emerge winners at Soundcity MVP awards (Full list)

It was night of glitz and super performances, as the 3rd Edition of the Soundcity MVP Awards, one of the biggest awards in Africa held late Saturday at the Eko Convention Centre, Lagos. Top awards on the night were won by Burna Boy for a stellar year 2018 as he won four awards in major categories: ‘Listeners Choice’, Song... Read More

Featured, The Music Blog

Burna boy, Davido, Fav, Soundcity MVP awards

January 3, 2019

Today’s Noisemakers: Burna Boy, Yemi Alade, President Buhari, others

We are now in 2019 and the Nigerian internet hasn’t lost a beat, still roiling in its unmistakable identity. From bants, jokes, opinions and commentary on our cultural and political landscape, or just saying something outrightly dumb, the internet is full of people keeping our interest piqued. And we make it our job to take... Read More

Opinion

Burna boy, President Buahri, Yemi Alade

January 3, 2019

The YNaija Cover – the 3rd of January

Follow the link to read up the story on YNaija: UPDATED: Nigerian Airforce loses 5 crewmen, attack helicopter during combat

Cover Stories, Featured

boko haram, Burna boy, Coachella, Mr Eazi, Nigerian Airforce (NAF), north-east, YNaija Cover

December 29, 2018

Burna Boy makes up for late start with brilliant performances at Burna Live

True to his word, Burna Boy gave a multitude of fans an unforgettable musical experience at the ‘Burna Live’ concert on Wednesday, December 26 at EKO Convention Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. With tickets having been sold out weeks in advance, the venue was filled to capacity with eager fans and some of the industry’s most... Read More

Partners

Burna boy, D'banj, Davido, Dremo, Larry Gaga, Mayorkun, Nissi, OluwaBurna, Patoranking, Timaya, Tuface, Wande Coal, Zlatan

December 29, 2018

#YNaija2018Review: Serenade, Rendezvous, 1997… See the 10 Best Mixtapes/EP of the year.

The year was awash in excellent Eps and mixtapes with both established and upcoming stars putting in commendable effort to curate these side projects. We have the extremely difficult job of picking out the best 10. Ranked from good to best. Lagos City Vice- Wani With six dynamic and evolving tracks, Wani’s Lagos City Vice... Read More

Featured, Thinking Through

Burna boy, falz, Simi, Wani

December 27, 2018

#YNaija2018Review: Black Times, Oṣó, About 30… See our picks for the 10 best albums of the year

Sifting through the loads and loads of music put out during the calendar year, we made use of parameters such as audience acceptance, pop culture effect, quality of recording and lyrical content to assemble our 10 best albums of 2018 for the YNaija2018Review. The records are arranged in ascending order. The Mayor of Lagos –... Read More

Featured, Thinking Through

Brymo, Burna boy, Egypt 80

5 Things that Should Matter Today: Nigerian Senate proposes 14 years jail term for sexual predators in universities

5 Things that Should Matter Today: Many killed as soldiers open fire on Shiite protesters in Abuja

5 Things that Should Matter Today: Stolen credit cards are among the evidence allegedly found on Naira Marley’s laptop

In a comedy of errors, Rema was one of the few highlights of the #13thHeadies

5 Things that Should Matter Today: Teni and Burna Boy have been nominated for the 2019 MTV Europe Music Awards

5 Things that Should Matter Today: Chigozie Obioma’s ”An Orchestra of Minorities” has been shortlisted for the Booker Prize 2019

Sanctions not retaliations are how we need to respond to SA’s xenophobia

5 Things that Should Matter Today: Kaduna will start payment of new minimum wage from September 1

Johnnie, Jazz & Whisky, Afropunk 2019: Here are the top 10 events we loved in August

5 Things that Should Matter Today: Finally, we now have a first look at Ifan Michael’s star-studded movie ”Foreigners’ God”

Burna Bank by Burnaboy is exactly how you get people invested in an album

The YNaija Cover – the 13th of August

5 Things that Should Matter Today: Guess who will be on ‘The Daily Show’ with Trevor Noah? Burna Boy!

Here are the best Nigerian articles of the week

The YNaija Cover – the 26th of July

Drums, attitude, spirit: Afrobeats is alive on Beyoncé’s ”The Lion King: The Gift”

In Case You Missed It: On Apple Music’s Up Next Artist interview, Burna Boy reveals he didn’t realise his music had ”popped” until performing in Eastern Nigeria | Anthony Joshua visits Makoko Community

The Late 5: Mama Burna’s acceptance speech receives ovation at 2019 BET Awards; Aircraft passenger ”disrespects” Wole Soyinka for asking to take back his seat | Other stories

Today’s Noisemakers: Burna Boy, Kate Henshaw, Wana Udobang, others

This Week In Music: Maleek Berry’s ”Flashy,” Burna Boy’s ”Anybody,” Black Magic’s ”Anything For Love,” and more

The YNaija Cover – the 8th of May

The YNaija Cover – the 18th of April

From Coachella to album listening party: Burna Boy’s ”African Giant” already feels like a summer hit

Burna Boy had a sold out show at NYC’s Apollo Theater, and we have got photos!

Burna Boy, Wande Coal, Teni, others emerge winners at Soundcity MVP awards (Full list)

Today’s Noisemakers: Burna Boy, Yemi Alade, President Buhari, others

The YNaija Cover – the 3rd of January

Burna Boy makes up for late start with brilliant performances at Burna Live

#YNaija2018Review: Serenade, Rendezvous, 1997… See the 10 Best Mixtapes/EP of the year.

#YNaija2018Review: Black Times, Oṣó, About 30… See our picks for the 10 best albums of the year

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