This week has been packed with various occurrences, from happily ever afters to exciting wins and announcements. In case you missed some of these updates, here are some of the events that happened this week. The young couple whose love transcended the borders of their respective countries tied the knot again, and finally, in Tanzania,... Read More

July 6, 2021

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Tackling workplace sexual harassment is far easier for organisations than some ad campaigns

Anna’s* career path has been dotted with job switches since she finished NYSC in 2018, for reasons completely unrelated to her competence. Her first job as an accountant for a small firm in Kaduna ended abruptly after 4 months and backbreaking labour to clean up years of shoddy record-keeping and set the firm on course... Read More

Blogs, Non-binary Blog

culture, rape, Rape culture, sexual harassment, workplace

May 19, 2021

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RED | For Africa CEO, Adebola Williams to host inaugural Culture Intelligence from RED ‘Marketing Leaders Summit’ this Saturday

Culture Intelligence from RED, a leading think tank on media, marketing, and the culture, will hold its inaugural Marketing Leaders Summit this Saturday, 22 May 2021 by 10am. The virtual interactive session which will be hosted by RED | For Africa CEO, Adebola Williams, will feature industry leaders such as Ngozi Nkwoji, ‎Marketing Manager, Communications... Read More

CifromRED

adebola williams, Brand Building, Brand Marketing, culture

July 31, 2020

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From Entertainment, Media, Advocacy to Business | Here’s the #YNaijaPowerList2020 [FULL LIST]

Editors Note: A young-world revolution is unfolding before our eyes, rupturing the idea that only experience can change the world. Increasingly, young people are participating actively in all aspects of human life, and changing the way we think, look and do what we do. At YNaija, we know these stars from across Nigeria – the decision-makers,... Read More

#YNaijaPowerlIst, CifromRED, Lists, Rankings

advocacy, Business, Corporate Nigeria, culture, entertainment, influencers, Media, sports, technology

November 18, 2018

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Tokini Peterside, Kola Tubosun, Bobrisky… see the #YNaijaPowerList2018 for Culture

For the seventh consecutive year, YNaija brings you its annual ranking of the most powerful young persons under the age of 40 who are getting things done in the culture space. From impressive art gallery owners to editors, visual artists and curators, these bright young minds have taken up the onerous task of preserving our... Read More

#YNaijaPowerlIst, Featured

#YNaijaPowerList, #YNaijaPowerList2018, Adenrele Sonariwo, ayodeji rotinwa, Bobrisky, culture, Dike Chukwumerije, Kola Tubosun, Njideka Akunyili Crosby, Qudus Onikeku, Seyi Oluyole, Suka Andrew, Tokini Peterside, YNaija Power list

April 19, 2018

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Nigerian women are trapped in a dance of culture and Femicide

During an interview, the interviewer, a middle-aged man asked me a rhetorical question, “Do you wish to identify with the sex you were born with or do you wish to identify with another sex?” I retorted, “…the marginalised sex of course …” He looked up, confused, couldn’t write nor concentrate for some seconds and then... Read More

Opinion

culture, Femicide, nigeria, Nigerian women

December 19, 2017

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The Thread: Single and searching? 5 Reasons you should consider an Anambra man this Christmas

We caught Sam Hart’s thread, espousing the qualities of an Anambra man and we thought our single ladies will like this. In more ways than one, it fits the profile of an awesome bae. And who wouldn’t like to snag one this christmas? Until the 31st, Operation Seize The Bae will still be active, so... Read More

Opinion

Anambra men, christmas, culture, singles, Weddings

December 13, 2017

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Opinion: 5 Reasons why you absolutely should not listen to your parents about career choice

by Daniel Okechukwu Have you ever been in a situation where you felt the need to not listen to your parents on the choice of career? Maybe because they are insisting you forget about your passion and go for a “lucrative course” or the traditional four – Medicine, Law, Engineering, and Accounting. Sometimes, it is... Read More

Opinion

Career choices, culture, nigeria, opinion, parenting

December 6, 2017

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Mercy Abang: A superstitious link between dark riches and cerebral palsy is hurting Nigeria’s children

by Mercy Abang Cerebral Palsy, the medical condition that occurs in approximately 2-2.5 of 1000 live births globally according to a Paediatric cerebral palsy report in Africa – the condition is a neurological disorder caused by a non-progressive brain injury or malformation that occurs while the child’s brain is under development. But in the south-eastern... Read More

Citizenship

cerebral palsy, citizenship, culture, nigeria, superstitions

November 24, 2017

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FG restates resolve to diversify the economy through culture, tourism

The Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has restated the Federal Government’s resolve to diversify the economy through massive investment in culture and tourism. Mohammed highlighted this at the meeting of the National Council on Culture and Tourism held in Dutse, Jigawa. This year’s conference which is the 9th edition focuses on... Read More

The News Blog

culture, diversification, economy, lai mohammed, tourism

October 24, 2017

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The Thread: Is leaving an inheritance for your children overrated?

Leaving an inheritance for one’s children is a big part of the Nigerian culture. No parent wants to be “worse than an infidel” and neither do they want their children to suffer more than they did. However in this day and age, is it a worthwhile investment to build houses to bequeath to children? Lolade... Read More

Opinion

culture, inheritance, nigeria, The Thread, Will

October 24, 2017

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Opinion: In search of the ‘detribalized’ Nigerian

by Jideofor Adibe Nigerians love buzzwords – slogans that are repeated frequently enough, (and imbued with assumed values), that they begin to sound like established facts or self-evident truths. One of the favourite mantras in Nigeria today is the notion of the ‘detribalized’ Nigerian. Depending on the context and the speaker, this could often mean... Read More

Opinion

culture, Jideofor Adibe, nigerians, opinion, tribalism

October 6, 2017

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The Thread: This is one of the most tragic marriage stories ever

The patriarchal nature of the Nigerian environment makes marriage touch-and-go. This means there are almost always tales of woe, particularly from the female folk. From the ever-giving stables of Twitter, here’s another unfortunate marriage story that will make your hair stand on end. See below: https://twitter.com/KelvinOdanz/status/915616623981219840 Gbam!

Gist

culture, Igbo husbands, Marriage, The Thread, tragedy

October 4, 2017

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Vera Ezimora: Houston should be called Little Nigeria

First of all, I want to say that my thoughts and prayers are with people who were affected by the senseless gun violence and terrorist attack in Las Vegas. I am so, so sorry. I wish my thoughts could undo the hurt that has been done. I cannot imagine the pain you are growing through.... Read More

Opinion

America, culture, immigrants, nigeria, opinion, Vera Ezimora

October 4, 2017

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Opinion: I stopped addressing my older cousins by uncle or aunty and this happened

Tonye Altraide Many Africans refer to anyone older than them as an uncle or aunty. This is meant to indicate a term of respect and to symbolize certain condescension towards older people. You will find this culture, which is most especially rampant in Western Nigeria, also prevalent in many other parts of the continent.... Read More

Opinion

culture, nigeria, opinion, respect, Yorubas

September 7, 2017

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Ololade Ajekigbe: 5 things you must know about Lagos and Lagosians

Smart, street savvy, boisterous and impatient are all adjectives that come to mind when describing the Lagosian. That special breed of people who define the pace and set the trend for other Nigerians to follow. The good, the bad, and the “extra”- Lagos boasts of them all without trying too hard. The DNA of the... Read More

Opinion

culture, lagos, Ololade Ajekigbe, opinion, people

September 7, 2017

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Olusegun Adeniyi: Beyond the other room

by Olusegun Adeniyi Not content with dividing the ‘throne’ of Ibadan and dashing them to his 21 kings, essentially to spite the current Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji, Governor Abiola Ajimobi last weekend decided to add insult to injury: He said one of the young wives of the 89-year old monarch used to run... Read More

Opinion

corruption, culture, Gov. Ajimobi, nigeria, Politics, Power

September 5, 2017

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Nkem Ndem: Every rich man is handsome (or not?)

by Nkem Ndem Before you join me in psycho-analyzing the issue of a man’s “beauty” being subject to the weight of his pocket, let’s get one thing straight: Money is sexy as hell. Yes, I said so. A while ago, if someone made the same statement and I heard it, I would look at them... Read More

Opinion

culture, Financial Stability, Nkem Ndem, opinion, rich men

August 24, 2017

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The Thread: Wife travels. Husband leaves house to fester with maggots | TwitterNG reacts

TwitterNG is showing its claws again after this video of a wife returning to her house to meet a horrifyingly dirty kitchen was posted. WATCH: The wife traveled for just one week only to come back to meet the whole house messed up by the husband… pic.twitter.com/FoT2CwTiVc — Slimfit (@iSlimfit) August 23, 2017 That’s just... Read More

Gist

culture, laziness, living, Male Privilege, Relationships, sanitation, The Thread

August 17, 2017

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Opinion: Nigerians and our obsession with all things western

by Isa Eneye Mubarak The adventures of Europe into Africa were masqueraded under the notion of European’s civilizing mission in Africa. Out of that Africans became colonial victims, slaves, subjects of apartheid, cultural orphans loyal to European products and ideals, and lost control over their resources. Centuries later, the subject has changed, but the... Read More

Opinion

africa, Blind imitation, culture, nigeria, opinion, values, Western civilization

August 3, 2017

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The Thread: This rapper has Americans reaching for their rosaries and holy water

Hi everyone. Introducing XXXTentacion, an America rapper whose lyrics had this duo gaping in shock. Watch: https://twitter.com/akaBashh/status/892633311453089792 Black Twitter could not believe its ears. Rap can be wild, vile or even violent and fans will be fine but when it crosses over into the diabolical realm, all bets are off. The lyrics he spewed had... Read More

Opinion

Americans, bants, culture, rap, social media, The Thread, XXXTentacion

August 3, 2017

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Opinion: The right way to define rape

by Michael Ace Once upon a time, there was a case of a lady who got raped by one of her housemates. She did the needful and took the matter up. In the court, the plaintiff was asked for proof; an evidence to show that she was truly raped and that the defendant was indeed... Read More

Opinion

culture, Law and Justice, nigeria, opinion, rape, Vctim shaming

July 21, 2017

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Pius Adesanmi: Women versus woman palaver

by Pius Adesanmi I should have known that there is no such thing as a sobolation-free, drama-free trip for me. Shuttle from the hotel to the airport in Istanbul was pleasant and enjoyable. It had been pre-arranged but I was surprised that the shuttle service sent a gleaming, brand new G Wagon, allowing me to... Read More

Opinion

Amebo, culture, gist, nigerians, Pius Adesanmi

July 15, 2017

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The Media Blog: MTV Shuga is now recording a new season – and Seyi Shay is involved

It looked last year like they weren’t going to get the funding to push the cultural phenomenon that MTN Shulga is in Nigeria, or at least used to be. But we are glad that it found its way back. Because it’s an important contribution to a generally dour TV-series scene. And we are especially glad... Read More

The Media Blog

culture, Dharon Ezeamaka, MTV Shuga, Sheyi Shay, The Media Blog, Timini Egbuson

July 13, 2017

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The Thread: “Isn’t that sign language for I own you”? | Black Twitter celebrates one of its very best moments

This viral video of Aramis Ayala, Florida’s first and only black elected state attorney, being pulled over by white police officers has given the Black community reason to celebrate another I-told-you-America-is-racist moment. WATCH: Police pulled over this black State Attorney — and then couldn't even explain why pic.twitter.com/0mjmTFUkov — NowThis Impact (@nowthisimpact) July 12,... Read More

Opinion

America, Aramis Ayala, culture, discrimination, Racism, The Thread

July 12, 2017

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Opinion: The aso-ebi syndrome in Nigeria

As one born and duly brought up in a typical Nigerian society it is a matter of fact and needless to say that this has to be one of the most peculiar nations on the face of planet earth. Also, we are a most peculiar set of people, our way of life is it political,... Read More

Opinion

Aso Ebi, culture, nigeria, opinion, parties

July 9, 2017

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The Media Blog: TheNativeMag is the new hang out spot for the cooler culture kids

Quietly, but steadily, TheNativeMag is owning the coolest sections of the culture with a perceptive, nuanced views of the goings-on and the people who make it happen. Launched in December 2016 by its founder Seni Saraki, it isn’t making a lot of noise with it, but it is doing it. First with music coverage that... Read More

The Media Blog

culture, Nigerian media watchdog, Seni Saraki, The Media Bog, The Native Mag

June 16, 2017

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[The Presidential Blog] Lai Mohammed is back home in Kwara (PHOTOS)

Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the Minister of Information and Culture has spent the whole of today visiting with one of the traditional leaders in Kwara State. The Minister who incidentally hails from Kwara may have embarked on this trip in connection with his role as culture minister. Just yesterday, he declared an exhibition of repatriated Nigerian... Read More

The Presidential Blog

culture, Kwara State, the Presidential Blog, tourism

5 Events That Shaped Culture This Week

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RED | For Africa CEO, Adebola Williams to host inaugural Culture Intelligence from RED ‘Marketing Leaders Summit’ this Saturday

From Entertainment, Media, Advocacy to Business | Here’s the #YNaijaPowerList2020 [FULL LIST]

Here’s the full #YNaijaPowerList2018

Tokini Peterside, Kola Tubosun, Bobrisky… see the #YNaijaPowerList2018 for Culture

Nigerian women are trapped in a dance of culture and Femicide

The Thread: Single and searching? 5 Reasons you should consider an Anambra man this Christmas

Opinion: 5 Reasons why you absolutely should not listen to your parents about career choice

Mercy Abang: A superstitious link between dark riches and cerebral palsy is hurting Nigeria’s children

FG restates resolve to diversify the economy through culture, tourism

The Thread: Is leaving an inheritance for your children overrated?

Opinion: In search of the ‘detribalized’ Nigerian

The Thread: This is one of the most tragic marriage stories ever

Vera Ezimora: Houston should be called Little Nigeria

Opinion: I stopped addressing my older cousins by uncle or aunty and this happened

Ololade Ajekigbe: 5 things you must know about Lagos and Lagosians

Olusegun Adeniyi: Beyond the other room

Nkem Ndem: Every rich man is handsome (or not?)

The Thread: Wife travels. Husband leaves house to fester with maggots | TwitterNG reacts

Opinion: Nigerians and our obsession with all things western

The Thread: This rapper has Americans reaching for their rosaries and holy water

Opinion: The right way to define rape

Understanding Amber Rose’s definition of ‘slut’ and why all of it confuses us

Pius Adesanmi: Women versus woman palaver

The Media Blog: MTV Shuga is now recording a new season – and Seyi Shay is involved

The Thread: “Isn’t that sign language for I own you”? | Black Twitter celebrates one of its very best moments

Opinion: The aso-ebi syndrome in Nigeria

The Media Blog: TheNativeMag is the new hang out spot for the cooler culture kids

[The Presidential Blog] Lai Mohammed is back home in Kwara (PHOTOS)

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