culture

[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

Opinion: Why our greeting culture must evolve

by Nimi Princewill There are values Africans hold on to quite strongly, that people who are considered to be of “Advanced Civilisation” rarely concern themselves with. One of which, is the slightly weird nature of our indigenous greeting culture. Greeting is a traditional African trait. In a stiff cultural environment like the African society where... Read More

africa, culture, greeting, nigeria, opinion

Ololade Ajekigbe: Nigerians and our unhealthy obsession with titles

by Ololade Ajekigbe She had gradually become a regular face in that social space. A convivial setting where old members were expected to be friendly with new ones. On this day I had walked up to her, introduced myself and asked for her name. “Just call me Mummy Ade she replied with something between... Read More

culture, nigeria, Ololade Ajekigbe, opinion, Pretentiousness, Titles

Opinion: I’m a HIV positive woman and I still have sex

by Mary Ero It is amazing how sex is a relatively taboo topic among PLWHA (or at least seems to be). Considering most of us acquired the disease through sexual intercourse one would only hope that there would be a little less mental restriction on the subject. But in Nigeria? No way! Even pregnant... Read More

culture, hiv, nigeria, opinion, patriarchy, Stigmatization of people liing with HIV

The Thread: Nigerian women and the gold digging syndrome

Besides the hastag ‘Men Are Trash’, another thing that irritates men is women waiting around for men men to be the “providers” OAP, Osi Suave takes on this rather controversial subject. See below There are different types of women: https://twitter.com/Bhadoosky/status/867687841152806912 https://twitter.com/Bhadoosky/status/867688704894283777 https://twitter.com/Bhadoosky/status/867689020909907968 https://twitter.com/Bhadoosky/status/867689736017776640 https://twitter.com/Bhadoosky/status/867691536540217345 https://twitter.com/Bhadoosky/status/867692296694898689 Why the double standard, Osi Suave vents: Beats me how... Read More

culture, gold diggers, nigeria, Osi Suave, social media, The Thread, women

Eketi Edima Ette: These are the worst rape stories you will ever read

by Eketi Edima Ette Let me play devil’s advocate here. If you’ve been on Twitter since 2014, you’d know that #MenAreTrash is a hashtag that trends every now and again. Like the battle between Nigerian and Ghana Jollof rice, it wanes and then something happens and it gains momentum, then wanes again. Is the hashtag... Read More

#MenAreScum, #MenAreTrash, abuse, culture, Eketi Edinma, nigeria, opinion, rape, Sexual assault

The Thread: “It was dark” “I arose to titrate” | The perfect responses to the question ‘How was your night?’

No thanks to security guards who popularised this culture, morning conversations in Nigeria tend to begin with the question “How was your night?” Tolu Ogunlesi is curious about the right response to give: People, what's the most appropriate response for 'How was your night?' — Tolu Ogunlesi, MON (@toluogunlesi) May 12, 2017 Here’s what Twitter... Read More

culture, How was your night, Morning greeting, nigeria, The Thread, tolu ogunlesi

Tunde Leye: How to fight corruption for real

by Tunde Leye First thing to understand is that there is the case where some people act corruptly in society. In every society, there will always be those ones. That is totally different from when corruption is endemic and is part of the means to get anything done in a society. I’m talking about the... Read More

Buhari's administration, corruption, culture, nigeria, opinion, Tunde Leye

Opinion: Oba of Lagos vs Ooni of Ife snub- The aftereffects

Omoshola Deji Civilisation and modern forms of governance have drastically diminished the power and authority of monarchs. Fading, not faded, our hidden admiration for primordial values sustains the influence of monarchs on government and the governed. Monarchs currently have no constitutional role, but their grassroots prominence generates patronage from virtually all holders of public office,... Read More

culture, Nigerian traditional religion, oba akiolu, oba of lagos, Ooni of Ife, opinion, Politics, Yoruba Nation

DIPLO joins Burna Boy and Davido at #GidiFest2017!

The Gidi Culture Festival announces DIPLO to join the start studded line up for the 2017 edition of Gidi Fest this Easter Saturday at Eko Atlantic. The Grammy award winning artist is one of today’s most in-demand music producers, crafting tunes for Beyoncé, Usher, and Madonna amongst many other greats. He’s also rumoured to have already collaborated with African... Read More

culture, Diplo, festival, Gidifest, lagos state

Nicole Hallberg: Working while female

A Twitter thread has gotten some attention recently, where my former coworker / current best friend, Marty, recounted the day he realised just how bad, and insidious, workplace sexism could be. After noticing that a client was treating him like crap while his email signature was accidentally set to my name, we came up with... Read More

culture, This Happened To Mem Sexism, women empowerment, Work, writing

The Thread: Nigerians outraged at PayPorte’s reception for Kemen

It is galling to many that PayPorte thought it fit to bring Kemen over to their office for chit chats and photo-ops, instead of washing their hands off him. The thread below shows that i. Nigerians, including PayPorte, do not understand the link between actions and consequences ii We let religion get in the way... Read More

BBNaija, culture, kemen, nigeria, payporte, Religion, Sexual assault, The Thread

Akin Akintayo: Nigeria- On the #BBNaija disqualification, let’s not be conflicted

by Akin Akintayo Alright, it’s Big Brother Last night, the irksome menace of the Big Brother franchise flooded my social media space with the news of a disqualification from the Nigerian version of the competition being filmed in South Africa. Now, I am no fan of Big Brother which I think is a zoo under... Read More

Akin Akintayo, BBNaija, consent, culture, Kemen's disqualification, opinion, Sexual assault

February 23, 2017

Every Easter! One Festival! One Culture! – #GidiFest2017

As THE GIDI CULTURE FESTIVAL (also known as GIDIFEST) gears up for its fourth edition, Lagos is waiting with bated breath, buzzing with excitement and preparations are in top gear! #GidiFest2017 is set to hold on the 15th of April 2017. This one-day event is very well-orchestrated and aimed at facilitating the growth of the urban youth... Read More

culture, festival, Gidi, Gidifest, lagos

February 22, 2017

Moses Ochonu: Why Sanusi’s anti-polygamy plans might be pointless

by Moses Ochonu In principle, I agree with the emir of Kano’s pronouncement on polygamy, procreation, and poverty. However, there is need to proceed with caution on the legislative intervention he is proposing. I am not Muslim or Hausa so I may not be able to speak to the theological and cultural issue at stake.... Read More

culture, forced child marriages, islam, Kano State, polygamy, proclamations, Religion, sanusi

February 16, 2017

Did this US music channel really describe Ice Prince as a “rising star”?

On behalf of IcePrince and his over a decade long musical career, we take offense at this misrepresentation of facts provided by Noisey, a TV documentary channel that explores music and culture in different parts of the world. So here’s the gist! The show has been running awhile and is in its second season in... Read More

Featured, Thinking Through

culture, iceprince zamani, lagos, Music, Noisey, Vice, wizkid, Zach Goldbaum

January 28, 2017

A fun and impactful day with She Leads Africa | All the photos from SLAY Festival

On Saturday January 21st, over 1,200 guests attended the very first SLAY Festival by She leads Africa, celebrating technology, innovation, culture, arts, music, and food. The festival was held at the historical Railway Corporation in Ebute-Metta, which was graciously donated by the LEGACY 1995 Group. The group is committed to preserving and promoting the character... Read More

Sponsored, The News Blog

Cointreau Cool Out Lounge, culture, debola williams, festival, She Leads Africa, slay

January 21, 2017

The Sexuality Blog: Are women really their own worst enemies?

It is interesting how religion and culture are often brought up when the rights and sexualities of women are being taken away. That and the frankly reductive idea that ‘Women are their own worst enemies’ and must somehow be saved from themselves. Over the holidays, a friend and I discussed this very sentiment, a discussion... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

africa, culture, Female Genital Mutilation, Gender Equality Act, igbo, nigeria, patriarchy, The Sexuality Blog

January 17, 2017

The Thread: This is why child abuse needs to stop

Child abuse is pervasive in society, some children have come to accept it without questioning. See below the story of a thirteen-year-old girl who became pregnant for a man her father’s age. When will things change in this country? So I am very angry and sad right now, I witnessed something I have been reading... Read More

Thinking Through

child abuse, child marriage, culture, education, nigeria

January 11, 2017

Fiction: The woman she married

Mama loves Papa. It is the only rational thing – short of God designed – that can substantiate their relationship and the way she treats him. Their love is one that challenges emotional boundaries and leaves Mama praying in tongues in the dead of the night because Papa would not come back early – though... Read More

culture, Fiction, Love-hate, Marriage, patriarchy, relationship

January 9, 2017

New Establishment: Mr. Eazi, Ire Aderinokun, Arese Ugwu, and more… Meet the class of 2017

Every year YNaija.com scouts the breadth of the country to uncover the freshest and youngest Nigerians who continue to inspire in spite of the odds that appear to be stacked against them. These 50 people may not be household names yet, but you would do well to remember them now because this sure won’t be... Read More

Featured, The New Establishment, Thinking Through

#InnovationSeries, Arese Ugwu, culture, football, Ire Aderinokun, Kelechi Iheanacho, lists, Mr Eazi, Music, New Establishment, nigeria, sports, technology

December 24, 2016

“I believe a woman can and should have whatever it is that she wants.” Leading Ladies Africa speaks with singer & actress, Patricia Kihoro

Patricia Kihoro, in a nutshell, is a multi-talented creative genius. Using her talent and passion for singing and acting, she has written, directed and produced her own stage shows which have been a resounding success right from the beginning. She has other interests outside the creative industry and she is not afraid to pursue them.... Read More

Breaking the glass ceiling, Business, culture, interviews, Leading Ladies Africa, Patricia Kihoro, Women in Arts

December 20, 2016

Gbolabo Amusan: Lagos has a culture- it is hustle [Nigerian Voices]

by Gbolabo Amusan “Don’t Be Stupid, Don’t Be Slow, Don’t allow yourself to be taken for a fool”, words on the plinth of the three Elders (Agba Meta) statue at the entrance to Lagos. Every society has norms, tastes, traditions peculiar to it and hustle is Lagos’ main culture. The attitudes and behavioural characteristics of... Read More

culture, hustle, lagos, nigeria, Nigerian Voices

December 12, 2016

#Y100: These are the 100 Most Influential Nigerians alive today

In our annual tradition, we take a look back at the 100 people who have defined, re-defined and moulded the days of our lives in 2016. Innovators, creators, political players, entertainers and activists of all ages – you won’t find a more definite list anywhere else. Atiku Abubakar The former Vice President has... Read More

#Y100, art, culture, entertainment, lists, Media, Politics, Religion, tradition, YNaija most Influential 100

December 10, 2016

Vera Ezimora: I’m not raising a Yoruba child

by Vera Ezimora Among my Nigerian people, in the issues concerning gender and tribe, there is covert sexism and tribalism. Even women are sexist against other women and against themselves. Yes, I’m Igbo. Yes, my husband is Yoruba. But now that we have a child together, Nigerians are telling me that my daughter is Yoruba.... Read More

culture, igbo, Inter tribal marriages, motherhood, nigeria, Vera Ezimora, Yoruba

December 7, 2016

Pius Adesanmi: The road from fast food to Twitter

By Pius Adesanmi When I was leaving Paris for Canada to begin my PhD in 1998, my French friends almost considered it a slap on the face of their culture and civilization that I was crossing over to North America. They considered it a lowering of culture in a way. Their only consolation? Well, at... Read More

America, culture, fast food, French, Gallic arrogance, innovation, Pius Adesanmi, Science, twitter.

December 1, 2016

Corruption was a culture in Nigeria until I became President – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday said his administration will continue to investigate and prosecute corrupt office holders. According to a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, Buhari said this while receiving the Letter of Credence of the United States Ambassador to Nigeria, William Symington, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Buhari... Read More

corruption, culture, president, President Muhammadu Buhari

November 30, 2016

Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani: How I was banned from speaking Igbo

by Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani In our series of letters from African journalists, Nigerian novelist and writer Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani recalls how she was banned from speaking her mother tongue. My parents forbade my local language, Igbo, from being spoken in our home when I was a child. Unlike the majority of their contemporaries in our hometown... Read More

Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani, BBC, culture, english, igbo, languages, nigeria, parenting

November 25, 2016

Opinion: Isiagu | More than a fashion statement

by James Eze As a young man slowly coming of age in South East Nigeria, I was keenly aware of my cultural environment. I was fascinated by the colourful ceremonies and rites that emblazoned my people’s days with magic and beauty. I loved the masquerades and the mysterious fear they were supposed to strike in... Read More

culture, igbo, Isiagu, lion, nigeria, opinion, south-east nigeria

November 22, 2016

The Thread: This by fire, by force marriage story will make you cry -or curse

Some days ago, financial analyst Oluwatosin Olaseinde, explored the concept of domestic violence victims being enablers of their own abuse. Today, @biolaojo_ tells the story of a woman who took it upon herself to marry a particular dude, and the drama that ensued, we can say for free, is not at all worth the trouble... Read More

culture, Domestic violence, Foundational issues, marriage pressure, nigeria, The Thread, Weddings

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