It’s out! See the video for Tonto Dikeh’s ‘Hi’ (WATCH)

by Rachel Ogbu Tonto Dikeh has released the video of her single; Hi. The techno track was directed by Gbemi Phillips and Dikeh was active all day promoting the launch on Twitter. Put ur lighterz up,get ur matchez if u don’t have lighter oh,the very video at the top is about to drop!!!!Hi video by 2pm#PuffPuffPazz# — TONTO W.C DIKEH (@TONTOLET)... Read More

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March 27, 2013

Get a roadside facial and flat tummy therapy in Lagos: BattaBox explores ‘crazy cosmetics’ (WATCH)

by Rachel Ogbu BattaBox goes into the streets of Lagos to explore just how getting facial and other beauty treatment session by the road side really works. BattaBox reports: Lagos streets are filled with millions of people, car exhaust fumes, humidity and sweat – surely, the last place anyone would try to promote a nice,... Read More

Battabox, entertainment, Lagos Street-life, Nigeria Cosmetics, Nigeria Fashion, videos

March 26, 2013

WATCH: Boko Haram takes on the German Machine: BattaBoxNigeria covers ram fighting in Lagos

by Rachel Ogbu Nigeria’s Ram Fighting, one of the country’s most popular animal spectator sports was recently filmed by online channel, BattaBox. The original Ram-Fighting game in Lagos consists of six weeks of horn-to-horn battles between the country’s angriest sheep and attracts fans from all works of life including tourists. According to BattaBox, this was... Read More

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March 19, 2013

“As long as women have intercourse… they would need vaginal reconstruction” – Modupe Ozolua

by Chi Ibe Modupe Ozolua, CEO of Body Enhancement Limited and refered to as the pioneer of cosmetic surgery in Nigeria has never shied away from taking about reconstructive surgery. She’s done a few augmentations herself and was recently quoted as saying every woman at some point would need vagina reconstruction especially if they gave birth naturally.... Read More

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March 2, 2013

Opinion: Time to give Darey a break on $500,000 Kim Kardashian fee

by The Writers’ Creed First, let me disagree with this contentious argument about the fees. I don’t see any reason why Kim K cannot earn or make the supposed $500,000 dollars in Nigeria. The simple reason is: she is very marketable. When will Nigerian entertainment entrepreneurs learn? That’s the question I keep asking myself when... Read More

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March 1, 2013

That’s never? I won’t sign any artiste until Psquare stops singing – Jude Okoye

by Isi Esene Jude Okoye, the man behind the twin duo, Psquare has opened up on why he has decided to direct only their videos saying he does not want to give room for undue comparison of his work. Jude, who is Peter and Paul Okoye’s elder brother explained this in an interview with a... Read More

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January 17, 2013

Modern family: Married couple, Elton John and David Furnish, announce birth of their second child

by Rachel Ogbu Elton John and David Furnish have become parents for a second time. The couple welcomed their second child, a son on January 11. Elijah Joseph Daniel Furnish-John was born in Los Angeles to a surrogate mother. The baby weighs 8 pounds, 4 ounces. The couple says they are “overwhelmed with happiness.” John’s... Read More

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January 10, 2013

He wants you to see this: Jim Iyke shares his holiday jet ski photos (LOOK)

by Rachel Ogbu Well, he thinks you ought to note this – so Nollywood’s bad boy Jim Iyke, who has been spending his holiday on a vacation off the island Ada, shared the pictures to prove it. Before posting the pictures, Actor Jim Iyke tweeted: “Just Living.” [Read: ‘Jim Iyke, Osaze, who else… See the... Read More

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January 9, 2013

Rukky Sanda vs Tonto Dike: Who’s the hotter blonde? (LOOK)

by Rachel Ogbu Anybody else trying to go blonde? Right now it’s Rukky Sanda Vs Tonto Dike. Guys, tell us who rocked it better!

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December 25, 2012

Dammy Krane, Toke Makinwa, Shei Shay & more: See our Top 10 revelations of 2012

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

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November 28, 2012

Nollywood’s Nigeria’s greatest ambassdor- President Jonathan

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

Ambassdor, entertainment, nollywood

November 13, 2012

Ifeanyi Ibeabuchi: Rap is more than entertainment (30 Days, 30 Voices)

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

Change, dance, entertainment, Ifeanyi Ibeabuchi, Music, rap

October 24, 2012

PHOTOS: Hot or not? Toke Makinwa launches new blog with hot new shoot

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

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October 22, 2012

Tolu Ogunlesi: The land is grim; the land is green (YNaija Frontpage)

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

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July 1, 2012

LISTEN: Ms. Chief’s ‘Wanting’ not a “long ting”

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

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June 17, 2012

WATCH: “I was a very reckless young man” – Femi Kuti

“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

Afro beat, entertainment, Femi Kuti, Music

March 9, 2012

Entertainment News Update: Girl Power! Lady Gaga and Adele set new records

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

Adele, entertainment, Lady Gaga

February 28, 2012

#ThePowerList: Who are the most powerful young Nigerians in technology? See YNaija’s pick of the Top 10!

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

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November 20, 2011

The game master: Tee-A celebrates 15 years entertaining in Nigeria

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

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November 9, 2011

Rap star Heavy D dies, aged 44

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

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