Entertainment Roundup: Bovi insists rape jokes are a corrective tool, Model calls out Drake for getting her pregnant and ditching her | More stories

Catch up on all the biggest stories from yesterday and other ones that unraveled while you slept – and are sure to buzz throughout this Tuesday. Chris Brown punches photographer in Florida night club It looks like Chris Breezy has gotten himself in trouble again. The singer reportedly punched a photographer at a Florida nightclub,... Read More

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Bovi, Chris Brown, cOMEDY, Drake, Entertainment Roundup, kenneth okolie, nollywood

March 7, 2017

Meet Mummy Ndioha: The Instagram comedienne who makes all your favourite celebrities look stupid

We’re not even joking! The first thought that comes to mind on seeing Mummy Ndioha’s Instagram page is “Who is this jobless woman?” The basic concept behind her comedy is recreating trending celebrity looks. A lot of people do that, true…it’s just how Mummy Ndioha does it that is hilarious. How she can make absolute... Read More

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celebrity, cOMEDY, comic act, fashion, instagram, Mummy Ndioha, recreations, style

January 23, 2017

The Thread: Is this so called comedian actually justifying rape?

There is a multitude of ludicrous things one comes across on the internet, but this takes the cake. What’s doubly vexing is that this is packaged and sold as comedy. What it is in reality, is a lame attempt to justify rape. The premise: I cannot spend money on a girl and she stays overnight and... Read More

Opinion

cOMEDY, nigeria, patriarchy, rape, Subliminal messages

January 7, 2017

Younger comedians not working hard enough to retire us – Okey Bakassi (WATCH)

Comedian Okey Bakassi says current comedians in the industry have not been able to retire him and the likes of Ali Baba because they lack hard work. Bakassi, stated this as a guest on The Gist hosted by Emma Ugolee. Ali Baba was also a guest on the show. He said, “They’ve not been able to retire... Read More

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December 31, 2016

LONG READ: How The Wedding Party became the biggest critical and commercial Nollywood success story

by Wilfred Okiche On Boxing Day, Hafiz, 32, felt like a visit to the movies with his fiancé. They headed to the Silverbird Cinemas at the Ikeja City Mall. They both wanted to see The Wedding Party, the star-studded Nollywood romantic comedy directed by Kemi Adetiba. Apparently so did everybody else. Hafiz and fiancé braved... Read More

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Banky W, cOMEDY, critical, Kemi Adetiba, Mo Abudu, movie, nollywood, review, Sola Sobowale, sticky, Success, The Wedding Party, Toronto

December 30, 2016

10 things to expect at AliBaba’s January 1st concert

The man, Alibaba is a veteran in Nigerian comedy so when we hear that the third edition of his annual concert is set to hold, it’s never out of place to get excited. The 2015 edition was an undeniable success and we know the man behind the show has stepped up to make this year’s... Read More

Thinking Through

alibaba, awards, cOMEDY, concert, dance, event, fashion show, January1st, Music, Olamide, sisters with voices, The Wedding Party

December 30, 2016

Isioma Osaje profiles AY Makun: Man of the hour, every hour (Y!/YNaija Person of the Year 2016 Nominee)

Guinness world record holder In a world where metrics like the longest kiss can get you into that good book, it’s comforting to know that A.Y is in there for “substantial” reasons. A.Y currently holds the Guinness world record for the highest grossing Nigerian film in Nigerian cinemas. N164,243,946 million*, that how much his first... Read More

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30 Days in Atlanta, A Trip to Jamaica, ay makun, Ayodeji Richard Makun, cOMEDY, Film One, Ifon, Isioma Osaje, nigeria, POTY, profile, Ramsey Nouah, sticky, Vivica Fox, YNaija Person of the Year

December 21, 2016

The man who put even optimists in the shade | Naz Onuzo profiles AY Makun, Y!/YNaija Person of the Year 2016 popular vote winner

Between his sold-out comedy shows, his blockbuster film and his popular sitcom, it’s probably clear to all YNaija readers why AY was voted YNaija Person of the Year 2016. However, since my job is to tell you what you already know, let’s hope I do it justice. So where to start. How about the time... Read More

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#POTY2016, 30 Days in Atlanta, A Trip to Jamaica, alibaba, cOMEDY, Film One, Ije, Naz Onuzo, nigeria, October 1, Omoni Oboli, Popular vote, POTY, profile, sticky, Weding Party, YNaija Person of the Year

November 23, 2016

Emmanuella becomes youngest recipient of AAMMA

Nigerian comedienne Emmanuella Samuel, popularly known as Emmanuella has bagged two awards from the Afro-Australian Music & Movie Awards (AAMMA). The award event which held in Sydney, Australia, saw Emmanuella win the Best new comedienne & princess of comedy, making her the youngest comedienne to win the coveted awards. Emmanuella who is said to be seven... Read More

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celebrity, cOMEDY, Emmanuella, entertainment, Mark Angel Comedy

November 10, 2016

The Thread: Does Barack Obama wish he could eat his words about Donald Trump?

At the White House Correspondents Correspondents Dinner in 2011, Seth Meyers and President Barack Obama took a stab at Donald Trump’s presidential ambitions. Seth Meyers said, “Donald Trump has been saying he’ll run for President as a Republican, which is surprising since I assumed he was running as a joke.” President Obama himself, during the... Read More

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November 10, 2016

Bolade Ogunfuye: What it means not to be normal [NEW VOICES]

by Bolade Ogunfuye In truth, I can’t honestly remember a time I didn’t flirt with weirdness and eccentricity as a default part of my daily life. Over the years, I learnt how to manage these life companions; I usually alternate between distancing myself from the worst of their effects, keeping to an arrangement of sorts... Read More

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Bolade Ogunfuye, cOMEDY, nigeria, personality, sarcasm, writing

October 21, 2016

PROFILE: The gift and grace of being AY Makun

by Wilfred Okiche Meet Nigeria’s funniest man at the moment – whether you like him or not Every Easter Sunday, Lagos shuts down for AY Makun. Literally. Since 2010, Easter Sundays have never been the same again as all roads in the state lead to the Eko Hotel & Suites; venue of AY Live, perhaps... Read More

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AY and Funke Akindele in A Trip to Jamaica

October 6, 2016

Review: AY’s ‘A Trip to Jamaica’ tries too hard to be funny, doesn’t succeed

by Okon Ekpo In 2014, comedian AY Makun hit box office pay dirt with 30 Days in Atlanta, a laugh a minute, jumbling clash of skits that despite its artistic limitations, connected with audiences in ways unheard of for a Nollywood film opening at the cineplexes and ended up crossing the previously unheard of 100... Read More

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30 Days in Atlanta, A Trip to Jamaica, AY, ay makun, cOMEDY, Eric Roberts, Funke Akindele, jenifa, Julia Roberts, Nse Ikpe-Etim, review, Robert O Peters, Warri

October 2, 2016

Gandoki sets new World Record in 48-hour non-stop comedy show

Nigerian stand-up comedian Gandoki has set a new world record in stand up comedy. Gandoki broke the previous record of 40 hours 8 minutes set in 2013 by David Scott, a U.S. comedian. Gandoki began the journey on September 29 having 600 topics and achieved the feat on Saturday October 1 at the Exclusive Mansion... Read More

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September 26, 2016

The Film Blog: Ladies and gentlemen, a tsunami is coming to the cinemas this week

We feel sorry for every Nigerian film that’s in the cinemas this week. We feel sorry for It’s Her Day. And we feel sorry for our favourite Nigerian movie ever – 93 Days. Because something deep and furious will be hitting all 30-something cinemas in Nigeria this week. And it will be hitting everything that... Read More

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93 Days, A Trip to Jamaica, AY the Comedian, cinemas, cOMEDY, Funke 'Jenifa' Akindele, It's her day, movie, nigeria, TFB, The Film Blog, The Media Blog, TMB

September 7, 2016

Just In: Basketmouth and family robbed at gunpoint at Lekki home

Comic, Basketmouth and his family were robbed at gunpoint at their Lekki Phase 1 home in the early hours of this morning. Bovi – who is a close friend of the comedian revealed this on his Instagram page minutes ago. According to Bovi, the robbery operation which held between the hours of 2am – 4am saw... Read More

Basketmouth, Bovi, celebrity, cOMEDY, entertainment, lekki, robbers

September 6, 2016

Jenifa’s Diary is the best thing on Nigeria TV – Here are 5 solid proofs

Sunday nights have not remained the same since Jenifa’s Diary hit our screens. It reminds us of how Sunday nights felt in the days of Secrets of the Sand, that early 90s telenovela about Ruth and Rakel. At that time, everyone planned their weekends around the show. Nowadays, Funke Akindele Bello’s Jenifa’s Diary is bringing... Read More

cOMEDY, Funke Akindele, Jenifa's Diary, nigeria, TV, TV Show

August 26, 2016

5 Nigerian politicians whose lives should make for good comedy shows

The BBC has just commissioned a new TV comedy based on UK politician, Nigel Farage’s life after politics. The one off show has been named Nigel Farage Gets His Life Back as a direct reference to Farage’s resignation speech that he made in July this year following the Brexit vote to leave the European Union. Kevin... Read More

cOMEDY, Denrele Edun, funny, hilarious, lai mohammed, nigeria, olusegun obasanjo, Rochas Okorocha, Rotimi Amaechi

August 26, 2016

The Media Blog: How 6-year-old Emmanuella is the only Nigerian CRUSHING it on YouTube

The first video that opens up when I search for Emmanuella – the 6 year old comedy sensation who has grown from YouTube videos shot in the Niger Delta to the stages of major comedy fiestas in Lagos – is Episode 71 of her running web series. It has 2,571,789 views. And it’s not the... Read More

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August 9, 2016

Nigeria would be like Venezuela if Jonathan was still in power – Basketmouth

Basketmouth has gone on a ballistic rant about the economic situation of the country. The ace comedian took to Instagram on Tuesday morning to air out his grievances concerning the deplorable state of affairs in the country. Read what he had to say below “I usually try not to pay attention to comments from people... Read More

APC, Basketmouth, Buhari, cOMEDY, economy, nigeria, Nigerian celebrity, nigerian entertainment, PDP

May 27, 2016

After Falz rescued Simi from kidnappers, here’s what happened (WATCH)

In March, audiences applauded the brilliant short musical film by Falz for his single – Soldier featuring Simi. One would remember how Falz led a successful operation to rescue Simi, who played his love interest in the video after she was kidnapped by some militants. Well MTV, Simi and Falz decided to give us an... Read More

cOMEDY, entertainment, falz, MTV, Music, Simi, Soldier

March 15, 2016

Falz, Juliet Ibrahim, AY Makun, others spotted at The Chronicles of Ushbebe (PHOTOS)

Sunday, March 13, was a night of glamour and rib cracking jokes at the The Chronicles of Ushbebe Live which took place at Shell Hall, Muson Centre, Lagos. Present on the red carpet were several personalities from the entertainment as well as the media industry. YNaija brings to you some exclusive photos from the event.... Read More

cOMEDY, The Chronicles of Ushbebe

September 29, 2015

7 goofy photo-posts from Bovi’s Instagram page

Ali Baba may be the king of comedy, but Bovi, is emperor-goof of comedy in Nigeria. Take a troll-tour through his Instagram page, and you’ll have to agree. When Bovi mocks his university days https://instagram.com/p/5oiYztJRKz/?taken-by=officialbovi When Bovi can’t seem to get his eyes off an endowed behind https://instagram.com/p/5tw9w8JRGz/?taken-by=officialbovi When Bovi reminisces about secondary... Read More

Bovi, cOMEDY, goof, goofy, instagram

February 17, 2015

Watch out! Falz The Bahd Guy might decide to take comedy more seriously

by Chinwe Okafor Falz The Bahd Guy (AKA Folarin Falana) is known for his unique style of infusing comedy into his music. The singer, who recently released his latest viral song, ‘Ello Bae’ was a guest on ‘The Morning Rush’ with Olisa Adibua and Maria Okan on BeatFM 99.9 and when asked if he has plans to go into comedy, he confirmed... Read More

cOMEDY, ellobae, falz

February 12, 2015

Female dresses, duck face & all… what is OAP, Ushbebe turning into?

by Chinwe Okafor Bad enough his name sounds feminine. Stand up comedian, OAP and actor, Justice Nuagbe popularly known as Ushbebe was spotted clad in a woman’s dress complete with wig and a pout. Apparently that came about as a result of a shoot he’s doing for a short movie titled ‘Opposite’ to promote his upcoming... Read More

cOMEDY, cross-dressing, Justice Nuagbe, nigeria, OAP, Ushbebe

August 28, 2014

LOL! Watch Basketmouth, Olamide, Seyi Shay, Phyno, Dr Sid and others in Dorobucci comic-video

by Damilola Jagun Comedian, Basketmouth and MTV Base have teamed up to do a comical video for Dorbucci. It features Olamide, Dr Sid, Phyno, Seyi Shay, Ben Murray Bruce, Skales, Lynxx, K-cee and Fade Ogunro. Watch:

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August 20, 2014

She made me wash her undies! Julius Agwu did this for money (LOOK)

by Kolapo Olapoju Julius Agwu looks to be having fun as he washes theses undies! The comic recently shared a photo on his Instagram page, where he was washing some undies as actress, Eniola Badmus looked on. He added the caption, “@eniola_badmus She made me #WashWash her #Undies for #20m #Cheiiiii go watch skit on... Read More

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July 30, 2014

“Don’t Blame Davido”: Hilarious comedy skit by Video hit show (WATCH)

by Kolapo Olapoju The things we see nowadays! Africa’s best artiste, Davido is gradually becoming more influential by the day. Video Hit Show’ has released a new comedy skit where an employee is accused of dereliction of duty caused by his love of all things ‘Davido’, meanwhile the accuser-boss’s phone starts to ring with a... Read More

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July 30, 2014

With love from Canada: Basketmouth shares photos from ‘Just for laughs’ festival (LOOK)

by Kolapo Olapoju Nigerian comedy is gradually making a statement on the international scene, and Basketmouth should be thanked for that. The comic was recently in Montreal, Canada, for the ‘Just for laughs festival’ which we hear was a successful outing. Basketmouth shared on social media, some photos from the festival. See more pictures below;

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July 6, 2014

Comedian, Bovi sends Richard Mofe-Damijo an aww-inducing birthday message (READ)

by S’ola Filani To celebrate Richard Mofe-Damijo’s birthday today, comedian Bovi took to his Instagram page narrating a hearty and aww-inducing story of how the Nollywood icon brought him to limelight. Read what he had to say below: “Fresh out of school via NYSC, I had come to Lagos with just a bag. Squatting with... Read More

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Entertainment Roundup: Bovi insists rape jokes are a corrective tool, Model calls out Drake for getting her pregnant and ditching her | More stories

Meet Mummy Ndioha: The Instagram comedienne who makes all your favourite celebrities look stupid

The Thread: Is this so called comedian actually justifying rape?

Younger comedians not working hard enough to retire us – Okey Bakassi (WATCH)

LONG READ: How The Wedding Party became the biggest critical and commercial Nollywood success story

10 things to expect at AliBaba’s January 1st concert

Isioma Osaje profiles AY Makun: Man of the hour, every hour (Y!/YNaija Person of the Year 2016 Nominee)

The man who put even optimists in the shade | Naz Onuzo profiles AY Makun, Y!/YNaija Person of the Year 2016 popular vote winner

Emmanuella becomes youngest recipient of AAMMA

The Thread: Does Barack Obama wish he could eat his words about Donald Trump?

Bolade Ogunfuye: What it means not to be normal [NEW VOICES]

PROFILE: The gift and grace of being AY Makun

Review: AY’s ‘A Trip to Jamaica’ tries too hard to be funny, doesn’t succeed

Gandoki sets new World Record in 48-hour non-stop comedy show

The Film Blog: Ladies and gentlemen, a tsunami is coming to the cinemas this week

Just In: Basketmouth and family robbed at gunpoint at Lekki home

Jenifa’s Diary is the best thing on Nigeria TV – Here are 5 solid proofs

5 Nigerian politicians whose lives should make for good comedy shows

The Media Blog: How 6-year-old Emmanuella is the only Nigerian CRUSHING it on YouTube

Nigeria would be like Venezuela if Jonathan was still in power – Basketmouth

After Falz rescued Simi from kidnappers, here’s what happened (WATCH)

Falz, Juliet Ibrahim, AY Makun, others spotted at The Chronicles of Ushbebe (PHOTOS)

7 goofy photo-posts from Bovi’s Instagram page

Watch out! Falz The Bahd Guy might decide to take comedy more seriously

Female dresses, duck face & all… what is OAP, Ushbebe turning into?

LOL! Watch Basketmouth, Olamide, Seyi Shay, Phyno, Dr Sid and others in Dorobucci comic-video

She made me wash her undies! Julius Agwu did this for money (LOOK)

“Don’t Blame Davido”: Hilarious comedy skit by Video hit show (WATCH)

With love from Canada: Basketmouth shares photos from ‘Just for laughs’ festival (LOOK)

Comedian, Bovi sends Richard Mofe-Damijo an aww-inducing birthday message (READ)

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