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YNaija Daily Recap | Top Headlines Today
April 29, 2026

YNaija Daily Recap | Top Headlines Today

Court Restrains INEC from Recognising ADC Congresses A Federal High Court in Abuja has barred the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising or participating in any congress organised by a disputed caretaker leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), amid an ongoing leadership crisis within the party. The court, in a ruling by Justice... Read More
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Speed Darlington and Portable Just Showed Us How Streaming Economics Actually Work
April 29, 2026

Speed Darlington and Portable Just Showed Us How Streaming Economics Actually Work

Speed Darlington joined Peller’s livestream on Monday to explain why he doesn’t upload his catalog to Audiomack. He argued that foreign streaming platforms yield zero actual profit for independent African artists. A parallel conversation erupted online when Portable publicly lamented his own poor digital revenues despite commanding massive global listener numbers. The street-pop star even... Read More
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The Artists Who Should Have Been Bigger: Nigeria’s Most Underrated Acts
April 28, 2026

The Artists Who Should Have Been Bigger: Nigeria’s Most Underrated Acts

Nigeria consistently produces talented artists, and while there is no shortage of talent, there is also no shortage of artists who remain underrated in the music industry. These artists have what can be seen as good-enough Spotify numbers and visibility, but, in our opinion, it is not the visibility and fame their discography deserves.  They... Read More
The Music Blog
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April 25, 2026

Burna Boy’s Early Catalogue Is Stuck in Court, and Warner Music Is Still Saying Nothing

A Lagos court this week approved substituted service against Aristokrat Records and founder Piriye Isokrari, who’ve now missed multiple dates in 960 Music’s lawsuit over Burna Boy’s early masters. 960 Music holds 40% equity in Aristokrat and alleges the label moved recordings from L.I.F.E (2013) and Redemption (2016) to Spaceship Music in mid-2024 without board... Read More
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April 24, 2026

YNaija! Recap | Top Headlines Today

FG Raises Allowances, Boosts Welfare for Civil Servants The Federal Government has approved a broad increase in allowances and welfare benefits for civil servants, including upward reviews of duty tour allowance, estacode, and book allowance, as part of reforms aimed at improving take-home pay and morale. Announced by Head of Service Didi Walson-Jack, the changes—affecting... Read More
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Asake and Giran Republic Just Showed Us Where Afrobeats Independence Still Stops
April 24, 2026

Asake and Giran Republic Just Showed Us Where Afrobeats Independence Still Stops

Asake announced his fourth studio album, MNEY, is his first full album under Giran Republic, the imprint he set up after quietly leaving Olamide’s YBNL in early 2025. Distribution sits with EMPIRE, a San Francisco-based independent that’s moved its catalog since 2022. Ownership of the label is finally Nigerian. Ownership of the pipes is not.... Read More
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The Sidemen raised £6.2 million in one afternoon. Nigerian charity football tops ₦60 million
April 24, 2026

The Sidemen raised £6.2 million in one afternoon. Nigerian charity football tops ₦60 million

When William Troost-Ekong walked out at Mobolaji Johnson Arena last June, he brought Victor Osimhen, Victor Boniface, Anthony Joshua, AY Makun, Broda Shaggi, Odumodublvck, Zlatan Ibile, and Governor Sanwo-Olu with him. The Play For Purpose match and its follow-up gala at Radisson Blu raised roughly ₦60 million, with ₦47 million coming from auction bids on... Read More
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The Death of Storytelling in Nigerian Music Videos: Are We Losing the Recipes?
April 23, 2026

The Death of Storytelling in Nigerian Music Videos: Are We Losing the Recipes?

In recent years, Nigerian music videos have faced some criticism from fans who find them either ‘unimaginative’ or ‘repetitive.’ Many have pointed out that, compared to older music videos, newer releases often lack a strong storyline or follow a script that has been used over and over again by different artists in the industry.  What... Read More
The Music Blog
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Zlatan and Kcee Are Losing the Argument About Who Gets to Be a Celebrity
April 23, 2026

Zlatan and Kcee Are Losing the Argument About Who Gets to Be a Celebrity

Zlatan Ibile used his sit-down with Shopsydoo this week to say what Kcee had already said on Joey Akan’s Afrobeats Intelligence the day before. The gist: TikTokers, influencers and content creators are now the celebrities, and a skit-maker can drop a song and blow up. Kcee put the same point more bluntly, telling Akan that... Read More
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Top 5 Stories of The Day | NCDC Launches Contact Tracing After Cross River COVID-19 Case
April 22, 2026

Top 5 Stories of The Day | NCDC Launches Contact Tracing After Cross River COVID-19 Case

NCDC Launches Contact Tracing After Cross River COVID-19 Case The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has initiated contact tracing and emergency response measures following the confirmation of a single COVID-19 case in Cross River State, with the patient isolated and reportedly in stable condition. Health authorities, including state officials and rapid response... Read More
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Critics Slam Michael Jackson Biopic as “Whitewashed”
April 21, 2026

YNaija! Recap | Top Headlines Today

Critics Slam Michael Jackson Biopic as “Whitewashed” The new biopic Michael, starring Jaafar Jackson and directed by Antoine Fuqua, has received mixed to negative reviews, with many critics accusing it of presenting a sanitised version of Michael Jackson’s life by omitting sexual abuse allegations against him due to legal constraints tied to a past agreement. While... Read More
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Top 5 Stories of The Day | Singer D4vd Charged with Murder After Teen’s Body Found in Tesla
April 21, 2026

Top 5 Stories of The Day | Singer D4vd Charged with Murder After Teen’s Body Found in Tesla

Singer D4vd Charged with Murder After Teen’s Body Found in Tesla American singer D4vd (real name David Burke) has been charged with first-degree murder following the discovery of a teenage girl’s body in a Tesla registered to him. The victim, 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, had been reported missing months earlier before her remains were found... Read More
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April 20, 2026

Ynaija! Recap | Top Headlines Today

Rebel Wilson’s Claims Against Actress’s ‘Malicious Concoctions’, Court Hears An Australian court has heard that allegations made by Rebel Wilson against a fellow actress were “malicious concoctions,” with lawyers arguing the claims were fabricated and damaging. The case centres on Wilson’s public statements about alleged misconduct involving a film production, which the opposing side insists... Read More
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Is Big Brother Naija the Pipeline Into the Nollywood Industry for Reality Stars?
April 20, 2026

Is Big Brother Naija the Pipeline Into the Nollywood Industry for Reality Stars?

Big Brother Naija has helped produce several names in the Nollywood industry. While a few contestants of the reality show were in the industry before their association with it, for many, BBN served as a platform in the industry. Ex-Big Brother Naija stars like Bisola Aiyeola and Venita Akpofure are examples of contestants who had... Read More
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Abike Shugaa vs Toyin Abraham: The Receipts So Far
April 20, 2026

Abike Shugaa vs Toyin Abraham: The Receipts So Far

On Friday, TikToker and actress Pelumi Olawuni, better known as Abike Shugaa, posted an hour-long YouTube video breaking her three-year silence on her fallout with Toyin Abraham. Three days later, Nollywood X is still reading. Per Abike: ₦50,000 for two scenes in 2021’s Ijakumo, cut from the final edit without her knowing. She found out... Read More
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weekend recap
April 20, 2026

Weekend Recap | Events That Happened Over The Weekend

Yul Edochie calls out Igbo people vehemently against support for Tinubu Yul Edochie has stirred reactions after calling out Igbo individuals who criticise others for supporting President Bola Tinubu, describing them as “cowards”. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the actor argued that such critics often target their own people while avoiding confronting supporters... Read More
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Top 5 Stories of The Day I JAMB Releases Friday and Saturday UTME Results
April 20, 2026

Top 5 Stories of The Day I JAMB Releases Friday and Saturday UTME Results

JAMB Releases Friday and Saturday UTME Results The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board released the results for candidates who sat for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination on April 17 and 18. Spokesperson Fabian Benjamin confirmed that 1,264,940 results from the two days are now available for candidates to check. This release follows the board’s... Read More
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Weekly Highlight | Here’s All That You May Have Missed This Week
April 18, 2026

Weekly Highlight | Here’s All That You May Have Missed This Week

Ayra Starr sets July release for ‘Starr Girl’ album Ayra Starr has announced that her third album, ‘Starr Girl,’ will be released in July. The 23-year-old shared the news during an appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show. She described the project as a major step in her career, reflecting growth, intention, and a stronger sense... Read More
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April 17, 2026

Ynaija! Recap | Top Headlines Today

Singer D4vd Arrested On Suspicion Of Murder Los Angeles police arrested 21-year-old alt-pop singer D4vd, legally named David Burke, on suspicion of murder. The arrest connects to the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose dismembered remains were discovered in September 2025 inside an abandoned Tesla registered to Burke. Authorities are holding him without bail... Read More
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April 16, 2026

Ynaija! Recap | Top Headlines Today

2. Australia Police Investigate Katy Perry Over Sexual Assault Allegations 3. Toyin Abraham Denies Re-Arresting Influencer 4. Nigerian TikToker Ashley Keno Gains Global Attention 5. Love Has Always Been Transactional, Says Omawumi Okey Bakassi Offers ₦5 Million Reward For Stolen Phones Nigerian comedian Okey Bakassi announced a ₦5 million reward for information leading to the recovery of stolen phones... Read More
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From “Sade” to “Big Fish": Here’s How Adekunle Gold Mastered Reinvention
April 15, 2026

From “Sade” to “Big Fish”: Here’s How Adekunle Gold Mastered Reinvention

Adekunle Gold has never stayed in one place for too long, and that is exactly why his career still feels fresh. From his breakout moment in 2015 with “Sade,” a highlife-infused cover of One Direction’s “Story of My Life,” to his current status as a global Afrobeats act, Adekunle Gold has built a career on... Read More
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