#VMAs: Beyonce rules… walks away with Video of the Year award [See list of winners]

The 2016 MTV Video Music Awards (MTV VMAs) has come to a close and here are the winners on the night: Video of the Year: Adele – “Hello” Beyoncé – “Formation” — WINNER Drake – “Hotline Bling” Justin Bieber – “Sorry” Kanye West – “Famous” Best Female Video: Adele – “Hello” Beyoncé – “Hold Up”... Read More

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August 27, 2016

‘I’ll deal with him…’ | Ruggedman reacts to Freeze’s statement over 9ice

Rapper Ruggedman says he will deal with recently sacked On Air Personality Freeze for comments he made concerning his new music single with 9ice. Speaking in an interview with The Sun newspaper, Ruggedman said “Freeze is my friend, I don’t take whatever he said or wrote to heart. I’ll catch him and deal with him… make him no worry.... Read More

9ice, celebrity, entertainment, Freeze, Ruggedman

August 27, 2016

Y! Scoop: Why Daddy Freeze was sacked by Cool FM

Following speculations that Cool FM OAP Ifedayo Olarinde aka Daddy Freeze may have been sacked by his employers, YNaija can confirm that this is indeed true, but the sack is in no way related to his long running feud with comedian, Basketmouth. Freeze had reacted to reports suggesting that he was sacked as Head, On-air Personalities at... Read More

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August 27, 2016

The Arbitration: I was not moved when I kissed OC Ukeje – Adesua Etomi

Adesua Etomi has revealed that as a trained actress there is no big deal in the passionate kiss she had with OC Ukeje in the love scene of the movie, ‘The Arbitration,’. Speaking with The Punch Adesua what matters is keeping the story in mind. She said, “I am a blank canvass and at the end of... Read More

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Adesua Etomi, celebrity, entertainment, kissing, OC Ukeje

August 26, 2016

‘We have to stop this’ | Lai Mohammed supports fight against piracy

The Federal Government has shown its resolve to fight piracy by endorsing the newly introduced bar-cording technology by the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN). The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, in a meeting with stakeholders in the music industry said the Buhari-led administration was ready to ensure that the N10.3 trillion estimated... Read More

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August 25, 2016

Actress Yvonne Jegede gets engaged to late Bukky Ajayi’s son

Actress Yvonne Jegede is engaged to actor cum musician Abounce. According to popular blogger Linda Ikeji the actress who added a year on Thursday, August 25 said yes to her hubby’s proposal. The two have been an item for quite a while now and their engagement would not come as a surprise to many. Yvonne has been... Read More

Abounce, bukky ajayi, celebrity, engagement, entertainment, yvonne jegede

August 24, 2016

20 times Funke Akindele left us reeling in laughter as she turns a year older (WATCH)

If laughter is truly the best medicine then Funke Akindele has kept us alive for a while now. Who would have known that the young Funke who featured on the popular sitcom I Need to Know back in 1998 had this humourous alter-ego in her? But we thank our stars that she did discover it as she... Read More

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August 24, 2016

Better than Eleko? 5 things to know about Mayorkun’s next music single

It’s amazing to see how much Mayorkun has garnered a respectable amount of street credibility in such a short time since getting unveiled as a Davido Music Worldwide artiste. While his debut single Eleko might have dominated charts, music enthusiasts are looking for more from the banker-turned-artiste, and he just might have an answer to that... Read More

celebrity, Davido Music Worldwide, entertainment, Mayorkun, Music Eleko, Yawa

August 23, 2016

MTV MAMAs is back, and it’s (expectedly) not coming to Nigeria

by Isime Esene For three years in a row, the MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMAs), arguably Africa’s biggest award show has moved to Johannesburg, South Africa, and one can’t help but wonder why? We’ve wanted that event back since it was first taken down to Zuma country. Many actually felt the event will go round... Read More

Alex Okosi, Durban, entertainment, Jo'burg, Joburg Tourism, johannesburg, Kenya, lagos, mama, MTV Base, Nairobi, nigeria, south africa, Viacom

August 23, 2016

Linda Ikeji’s about to go from the biggest online personality to a mega media mogul (PHOTOS)

Remember when the popular blogger, Linda Ikeji said she was planning something major? Well, she sure wasn’t mincing words when she said major. With the 10th anniversary of her blog approaching, the blogger took to her blog hours ago to reveal her expansion plans which included Linda Ikeji Music – a music website, Linda Ikeji... Read More

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August 22, 2016

#YNaijaTwitterInterview: Why I’ve chosen to sing about love instead of sex – Lynxxx

In 2009, a new wave of talents hit the Nigeria music scene; most of which were a blend of western and indigenous content. The urban sounds generated by these artistes ushered the industry into a new era. Within the same period, the industry witnessed a financial boom as corporate organisations; home and abroad started to... Read More

#YNaijaTwitterInterview, celebrity, entertainment, gospel music, Hip Hop, lynxxx, rapper

August 21, 2016

WATCH: Akah decides he wants to cook on this episode of ‘Akah Bants’

Akah loves food but does not like being in the kitchen except to take food. In fact, he doesn’t know how to cook! Not because he can’t (he’s sure he can do anything), but because he doesn’t give it attention, so he’s horrible at it now. So on this episode of Akah Bants, he took... Read More

Akah Bants, Akah Nnani, Bolanle Olukanni, celebrity, cooking, entertainment, vlog

August 14, 2016

Does Jhene Aiko deserve the bashing she’s getting from Nigerians over her divorce?

On Friday, E! reported that Jhene Aiko had filed for divorce from her American-Nigerian producer-husband Oladipo Omisore aka Dot da Genius, citing ‘irreconcilable differences’. This came few months after Dot da Genius revealed on her birthday in March that they were married with a photo of the secret wedding ceremony which according to court documents reportedly... Read More

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August 10, 2016

Conversations with Labo: Omawumi explains why she is not ‘big on fashion’ (WATCH)

Another episode of Conversations with Labo is here! On this episode, Labo hosts the ebullient and gifted singer, Omawumi as she discusses fashion, friendship and life in general. Watch below.

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August 9, 2016

#Pogback: 10 major quotes from Paul Pogba’s first interview as Man. United player (WATCH)

After a protracted summer of speculations, Paul Pogba or Pogboom as he is fondly referred to in Italy is back in the black and red colours of Manchester United after swapping it for the white and black stripes of Juventus in 2012. The world record signing’s first official interview back at the club has been released.... Read More

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August 8, 2016

7 reasons why Adesuwa Onyenokwe is an icon for this generation

If there is one woman in Nigeria who needs no introduction, Adesuwa Onyenokwe perfectly fits the bill. Born on August 8, 1963 in Ibadan, Oyo state, Adesuwa attended Emotan Preparatory School, and Idia College, both in Benin City, Edo state before going on to study drama at the Obafemi Awolowo University in Ile-Ife. Few women have been... Read More

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August 7, 2016

Actor, David Oyelowo unveils scholarship program for Nigerian girls

British-Nigerian actor, David Oyelowo has officially unveiled a scholarship program for young Nigerian girls. The scholarship tagged The David Oyelowo Leadership Scholarship for Girls will focus on sending ‘female victims of terror attacks and gender-based inequality’ to school. Partnering with LA-based nonprofit organization, GEANCO, the Selma star told Huffington Post that he was inspired by Oprah... Read More

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August 6, 2016

In 22 pictures, relive the colourful opening ceremony of the Rio Olympics 2016

Brazil is currently facing one of its worst times as issues such as economic recession, political protest and the massive outbreak of Zika virus has almost crippled the country. Despite all of these, the country has stood firm, insisting it is ready to host the first Olympics to be held in a South American city and... Read More

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August 5, 2016

Opinion: Like Igbinedion, like Mavin firstlady, Tiwa Savage

by Simon Utsu Yesterday I did a write-up on facebook as a rejoinder to comments recently attributed to Tiwa Savage, where she claimed to be the biggest and most popular female musician in Africa at the moment on a radio show in the US. ‎My post drew quite a handful of reactions, most notably that of... Read More

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August 4, 2016

Opinion: No, not all reality shows are to be watched

by Jesuseun Adebo The emergence and evolving of reality shows in Nigeria has been a blessing in more ways than one because it has provided a lot of talented Nigerians a platform to express and showcase their talent to the world, yes it has indeed been a blessing. Thanks to the sponsorship of major brands and... Read More

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August 1, 2016

Wizkid, Olamide, Omoni Oboli… The #YNaijaPowerList for Entertainment is here!

Every year, the annual #YNaijaPowerList scouts the length and breadth of the country to assemble the most influential young Nigerians under 40 who are braving the odds to get things done. The entertainment scene this year has witnessed a power shift as a new generation appears primed to take over. Davido Davido has come a... Read More

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July 26, 2016

D’banj, Wande Coal, more to perform at One Lagos Brand Launch (WATCH)

Thousands of Lagosians are expected to make their way to the Bar Beach Victoria Island, Lagos to celebrate the One Lagos brand launch. The event, which is to hold between 27-29 July 2016 is an initiative by the Lagos State Government to drive the economy of Lagos using tourism, hospitality, entertainment and sports. Musical performances from... Read More

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July 23, 2016

This is why Wale didn’t perform at the #OneAfricaMusicFest (PHOTOS)

American-Nigerian rapper Wale was missing in action at the One Africa Music Fest on Friday night at the Barclays Center in New York. This got quite a number of people wondering why as he was billed to perform at the show. The rapper had to cancel as he had to be at the bed-side of his wife, Chloe... Read More

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July 21, 2016

Diddy’s former bodyguard says he’s involved in Notorious B.I.G’s murder

A former bodyguard of music mogul, Sean Diddy Combs is pointing accusing fingers at him for having a hand in the 1997 murder of Notorious B.I.G. According to Anthony Wolf Jones, who was head of Diddy’s security team at the time, he informed Diddy he had intel on the shooting before it happened. Revealing this... Read More

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July 13, 2016

Nairabox unveils Yemi Alade, Geniuzz as new ambassadors (PHOTOS)

Nairabox, a dynamic and first of its kind social digital wallet on Tuesday, announced multiple award winning artiste and Effyzzie Music Group’s Yemi Alade as well as label mate, Geniuzz as its new ambassadors. The music stars were unveiled in a short ceremony even as the Nairabox team, Yemi and Geniuzz answered all the questions... Read More

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July 13, 2016

Yusuf and Zahra Buhari are now confirmed graduates (PHOTOS)

President Muhammadu Buhari and Aisha Buhari must be so proud of their wards, Yusuf and Zahra who both graduated from the University of Surrey in the UK on Tuesday, July 12 2016. The President was not able to make it to the graduation even as his wife, Aisha Buhari was on hand to celebrate with the children. See... Read More

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July 2, 2016

Alicia Keys collaborates with South African BET winner, Black Coffee (LISTEN)

African music is soaring to new heights. South African superstar DJ and producer, Black Coffee is the latest to hop on that wave as the new BET award winner just landed a major international feature with American superstar, Alicia Keys. https://www.instagram.com/p/BHTaGKJAc6y/?taken-by=realblackcoffee Alicia Keys featured the DJ on a remix of her chart-topping single – In Common. Black Coffee... Read More

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June 28, 2016

#Onelifelivethem: Rémy Martin hosts Shina Peller, VJ Adams, Zaniab Balogun others to an exquisite soiree (PHOTOS)

For the past few months, Rémy Martin Cognac has been recognizing and celebrating individuals for their multi-talents and outstanding achievements. The new #OneLifeLiveThem campaign influencers Zainab Balogun – the first female on the campaign, Falz and Shody were hosted at an intimate party last week at the Rémy Martin XO Club The outgoing influencers; Charles Okpaleke, Shina Peller and VJ Adams were... Read More

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June 24, 2016

Kim Kardashian shares rare photo of Saint West, Yeezus’ heir

In the wee hours of Friday morning, Kim Kardashian-West shared a rare photo of her son, Saint West via Snapchat. The little man who was born in December 2015, is the second child of Kim and rapper, Kanye West. The celebrity couple also have a three-year-old daughter, North West.

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June 14, 2016

Lil Wayne suffers multiple seizures mid air

On Monday, Lil Wayne suffered yet another in-flight seizure, only this time it happened twice. The rapper was reportedly flying from Milwaukee – where he had performed the night before, when the plane made an emergency landing Monday afternoon in Omaha, TMZ reports. The website reports the 37-year-old was immediately offered medical help on landing –... Read More

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#VMAs: Beyonce rules… walks away with Video of the Year award [See list of winners]

‘I’ll deal with him…’ | Ruggedman reacts to Freeze’s statement over 9ice

Y! Scoop: Why Daddy Freeze was sacked by Cool FM

The Arbitration: I was not moved when I kissed OC Ukeje – Adesua Etomi

‘We have to stop this’ | Lai Mohammed supports fight against piracy

Actress Yvonne Jegede gets engaged to late Bukky Ajayi’s son

20 times Funke Akindele left us reeling in laughter as she turns a year older (WATCH)

Better than Eleko? 5 things to know about Mayorkun’s next music single

MTV MAMAs is back, and it’s (expectedly) not coming to Nigeria

Linda Ikeji’s about to go from the biggest online personality to a mega media mogul (PHOTOS)

#YNaijaTwitterInterview: Why I’ve chosen to sing about love instead of sex – Lynxxx

WATCH: Akah decides he wants to cook on this episode of ‘Akah Bants’

Does Jhene Aiko deserve the bashing she’s getting from Nigerians over her divorce?

Conversations with Labo: Omawumi explains why she is not ‘big on fashion’ (WATCH)

#Pogback: 10 major quotes from Paul Pogba’s first interview as Man. United player (WATCH)

7 reasons why Adesuwa Onyenokwe is an icon for this generation

Actor, David Oyelowo unveils scholarship program for Nigerian girls

In 22 pictures, relive the colourful opening ceremony of the Rio Olympics 2016

Opinion: Like Igbinedion, like Mavin firstlady, Tiwa Savage

Opinion: No, not all reality shows are to be watched

Wizkid, Olamide, Omoni Oboli… The #YNaijaPowerList for Entertainment is here!

D’banj, Wande Coal, more to perform at One Lagos Brand Launch (WATCH)

This is why Wale didn’t perform at the #OneAfricaMusicFest (PHOTOS)

Diddy’s former bodyguard says he’s involved in Notorious B.I.G’s murder

Nairabox unveils Yemi Alade, Geniuzz as new ambassadors (PHOTOS)

Yusuf and Zahra Buhari are now confirmed graduates (PHOTOS)

Alicia Keys collaborates with South African BET winner, Black Coffee (LISTEN)

#Onelifelivethem: Rémy Martin hosts Shina Peller, VJ Adams, Zaniab Balogun others to an exquisite soiree (PHOTOS)

Kim Kardashian shares rare photo of Saint West, Yeezus’ heir

Lil Wayne suffers multiple seizures mid air

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