by Wilfred Okiche In 2011, a lot of these guys were still getting their hustle on, bidding their time as they waited for their chance in the sun. Fast forward to the end of 2012 and a lot of them are household names while the others made significant strides and are on the verge of... Read More
Nollywood, the Nigerian film industry has been described as the country’s greatest ambassador, which projects its culture to the world in a manner that is positive. President Goodluck Jonathan gave the description when a group of actors under the auspices of G20 paid him a condolence visit over the death of his brother who died... Read More
I have no problems with dance songs but when it seems every rapper is rushing to do only that in a desperate attempt to get money, then there is a problem. My romance with rap music started when I was just out of secondary school in 2001, I wasn’t doing muc. Admission didn’t come quickly... Read More
The TV host and On-Air-Personality of The Morning Rose show on Rhythm 93.7 recently launched her personal blog on entertainment. Check her new blog, called The Toke Makinwa HERE
One thing you quickly learn from doing even a tiny bit of traveling around Africa is that Nigeria, even by African standards, this country is pretty messed up. The debate is still on about how we can establish connections (accountability and transparency) between the governing class and the governed. The protests of January 2012 showed... Read More
by Staff Writer There has been a fascinating trend going on in Nigerian music: the infusion of dancehall beats and pronunciations. While it is largely hit and miss for most artists, Ms. Chief and her guest artists Kel and Zara stay just this side of over-the-top patois, releasing a grooving-in-your-car track that is a solid addition to... Read More
“I was just living on a daily basis” says Afrobeat maestro Femi Kuti of his younger days, in this special interview. The son of late Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, who turned 50 yesterday, sat down for a chat with the Hip TV crew about life, turning 50, his youth and much more. Speaking about his... Read More
Ade Dee Lady Gaga Surpasses 20 Million Followers On Twitter The mother monster, Lady Gaga who is well-known for her outrageous fashion sense and breath-taking performances on stage now lays claim to another achievement: She’s the first person to pass 20 million followers mark on Twitter. The only person within spitting distance of Gaga on Twitter... Read More
By ‘Ifreke Inyang Exciting things are currently happening in Nigeria’s flourishing technology scene. It’s the one place where the word start-up finds its purest meaning in Nigeria. In our Annual YNaija Power List series, we take a list of at least 10 of its most powerful names and hands. You can agree or disagree sharply... Read More
by Hauwa Gambo Tee-A is bringing the party to Lagos as he gets set to stage a private and lavish dinner concert in celebration of his fifteen years on stage in the entertainment industry. “It definitely isn’t a show to miss out on.” The invite-only dinner concert in Lagos promises to be a triple... Read More
By Rachel Ogbu US rapper and international hip-hop superstar, Heavy D is dead. The 44-year-old passed away on Tuesday afternoon, November 8, after falling at his Beverly Hills home, according to media reports. News breaking from the TMZ.com website said that Heavy D was found yesterday on the floor and an ambulance was called. He was... Read More