2021 was the year of recovery. Sometimes it seemed like music was all we had to get us through the most trying times of the year. From long awaited debut records to cross-generational statements, these were the best of the best. 10. LV N ATTN- Lojay x Sarz Truth be told, Sarz’s attachment to any... Read More

Blogs, Lists

March 31, 2021

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MTV Base to air exciting episode of Musicology featuring Masterkraft, Falana, others

Since 2005, MTV Base has taken up the important role of showcasing the best of Africa’s talent to the world. From the days of the legendary song, “African Queen” by 2Face Idibia, to the more recent “Way too Big” by Burna Boy, MTV Base has remained one of the biggest supporters of African entertainment. Taking... Read More

Jane Ekanem, Zara Odu, the Enekwe sisters… see the #YNaijaPowerlist2018 for Fashion and Style

For the seventh consecutive year, YNaija brings you its annual ranking of the most powerful young persons under the age of 40 who are getting things done in the social media space. From designers breaking boundaries and taking local international to retailers stocking these fabulous names, these are the 10 that matter. Joseph Ike and... Read More

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#YNaijaPowerList, #YNaijaPowerList2018, Cynthia Tule-Okochu, Emmanuel Okoro, falana, Jane Ekanem, Joseph Ike, Nkechi ‘Ink’ Eze, Ola Akindeinde, Olivia Enekwe, Oluwatosin Ogundadegbe, Oroma Itegboje, Sylvia Enekwe, YNaija Power list, Zara Odu

August 21, 2018

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Falana hosts Adekunle Gold, Bovi and other celebrities at exclusive listening concert

Singer, Falana on Friday, 18th August 2018, hosted guests to an evening of musical bliss at an exclusive listening concert of her latest work and extended play (EP); ‘Chapter One’. The event which was supported by ALARA and Belvedere was a huge success and a night to remember. From the ornately decorated vintage Mercedes... Read More

[The Activism Blog] Falana to Sue Political parties over sale of nomination Forms

Barring any last minute change, human rights lawyer, Barrister Femi Falana (SAN) has concluded plans to sue political parties in the country for selling nomination forms to party members despite several court judgement stopping the act. According to the legal titan, the sale of the forms is simply an act of commercialization of the electoral... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

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March 22, 2018

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[The Injustice Blog] The DSS is returning Nigeria to its dark past

The Department of State Services (DSS) is in the news once again for the wrong reasons and its evident the agency is now more of an official abduction and assassination agency. In recent times, it has being the practice of the secret police to arrest Nigerians and keep them incommunicado until they die while the... Read More

[The Injustice Blog] NNPC is not interested in accountability and they are proud to flaunt it

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Nigeria’s state owned oil company has been at the centre of controversy due to recurring accusations of corruption and poor accountability. Successive administrations have promised to end the rot in the agency, however that remains a pipe dream as what we have is the sustenance of the status quo... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

accountability, falana, nnpc

November 4, 2017

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Falana is “Nigeria’s coolest front row star”, according to Vogue

Nigerian singer, Falana has been featured on American Vogue in a post-fashion week piece by fashion editor, Chioma Nnadi…

The September Standard

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May 24, 2017

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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 24th of May

Follow these links to read our cover stories on YNaija tonight: David Mark’s tenure as Senate President was a failure – Ortom No court can prolong your tenure | Falana tells Fayose Convert lower naira notes to coins to prevent extinction – Senate urges

Cover Stories

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May 2, 2017

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The YNaija Cover this morning – the 2nd of May

Read these stories on YNaija using the links below: Attend to your health without further delay, Falana tells Buhari Some persons are feasting on Buhari’s health condition – Bisi Akande The Sexuality Blog: Why do you call women ‘females’?

Cover Stories

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December 26, 2016

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Concert review: With Bez Live, the Gbagyi child shows us how it’s done

by Wilfred Okiche Every once in a half decade, Bez puts out an album. Since he became a recording artiste, he has released two of them, 2011’s Supersun, and Gbagyi Child released last month. Every once in four years, he will put up a live concert. To promote the album specifically, but also tangentially, to... Read More

Featured, Reviews

Bez, falana, Gbagyi Child, Johnny Drill, review, Sir Dauda, sticky, Supersun

November 17, 2016

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Live From Ake: Amazing photos and videos from last night’s concert

There’s something very uplifting about knowing beforehand that you are in for the best time. That’s what happened last night. We already explained how much excitement we had built up for the music concert at this year’s Ake Festival. And for a first time organizing a music concert at the annual arts and book festival, it... Read More

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November 16, 2016

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Live from Ake: Waiting on Falana and Brymo to light up the stage…

Let nobody tell you lies; the best thing about the end of the year in Nigeria is the sheer number of culture festivals that you can immerse yourself in. You are one of the lucky few if your schedule permits you to truly immerse yourself in these culture fests. Just last week we reported live... Read More

Adunni Nerfetiti, Ake Arts and Book Festival 2016, Brymo, Chinelo Okparanta, falana, Fati Abubakar, Helon Habila, Kuto, Leye Adenle, molara wood, Ngugi wa Thiong’o, Ogun State Centre for Arts and Culture, Patrick Okigbo, teju cole, Tendai Huchu, Toni Kan, Wana Udobang

November 11, 2016

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ART X LAGOS: Contemporary art finds firm footing in West Africa

The maiden edition of ART X Lagos took place between the 4th and 6th of November at the Civic Centre in Victoria Island, Lagos. The 3-day art fair was designed by TP-Collective to widen Nigeria’s connection to the contemporary art scene across Africa and internationally. ART X Lagos was created to provide the best insight... Read More

Intersections: The Art X Lagos finale that changed the game

Imagine a night spent with your favourite artists while they worked at their craft – the writing, the recording, the banter with their producers, the stopping, the recording and re-recording of lines. Imagine if that experience was turned up several notches of cool by the presence of four contemporary artists -painting, drawing, sharing one big canvas, creating magic. Imagine. Using... Read More

Featured

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November 5, 2016

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Things fall together: An attendee’s memoir of the Falana Uncover’d finale [WATCH]

by Chukwukere Okpani It was the kind of music concert you go with a friend, family or a loved one. Because Falana’s is a music style that is soulful, beautiful and draws you in. An experience so profound you want to share it – with someone you care about, with someone you hold dear. Falana... Read More

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November 4, 2016

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“Falana Uncover’d” ends in style! See photos from the pop-up concert finale

Since June 2016, Falana has invited audiences to explore the stories, style and sounds of Falana live in concert at different locations across Lagos. The last and final show from the pop-up series held on October 30th at City Hall, Lagos Island. Falana gave the audience a memorable show as she performed new songs, covers and songs from... Read More

YNaija Says: Shame on you, Obasanjo, for saying Chibok girls were gone forever

For a woman who has been front and center of the agitation to bring back the Chibok girls, it is ironic that the biggest breakthrough in that agitation so far happened when she was in far away California. It was 4am there when news of the release of 21 out of 218 girls got to... Read More

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#BBOG, #BringBackOurGirls, Ezekwesili, falana, femi falana, odumakin

September 26, 2016

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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five news stories to monitor today 1. APC in crisis as Tinubu calls Oyegun’s resignation The ruling All Progress Congress is allegedly in crisis mode as the National Leader of the Party, Bola Tinubu, has called for the resignation of the party’s chairman, John Oyegun. 2. Cultist attack Lagos House member... Read More

Featured, The News Blog

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September 23, 2016

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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories to monitor today. APC adopts Akeredolu as its candidate The All Progressives Congress (APC) has adopted Rotimi Akeredolu as its candidate for the forthcoming governorship election in Ondo state. 2. Femi Falana warns against sale of national assets Prominent Human Rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has warned the federal government... Read More

Featured, The News Blog

#BBOG, big 5, Buhari, falana, IGP, nlc, SARS, UN

September 20, 2016

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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories to monitor today 1. EFCC seals of home of Katsina former governor The Economic and Financial Crime Commission has sealed off the home of former Katsina state governor, Ibrahim Shema. 2. FCT must enforce ban on street trading, comercial motorcycle, grazzing The Minister of the FCT, Mallam Muhammad Bello,... Read More

Featured, The News Blog

Buhari, corruption, EFCC, falana, INEC, NBA, shema, suicide bombing, UN, zuma

September 20, 2016

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The YNaija Tracklist: EFCC seals off 3 houses belonging to ex-gov Shema in Katsina | NBA has been frustrating the fight against corruption in Nigeria – Falana | Jim Carrey sued over ex-girlfriend’s Cathriona White’s death

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist EFCC seals off 3 houses belonging to ex-gov Shema in Katsina – YNaija NBA has been frustrating the fight against corruption in Nigeria – Falana – YNaija Edo Tracker: INEC withdraws card readers for reconfiguration ahead of election – YNaija ‘How human traffickers use donkeys, motorcycles to transport... Read More

Featured, The News Blog

ambode, APC, APGA, Ayo Adebanjo, Bag of rice, falana, IG, Jim Carrey, Ondo governorship primary, Police Uniforms, restructuring, shema, ynaija tracklist

August 31, 2016

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Nana Otedola, Adekunle Gold and more attend Falana Uncover’d (PHOTOS)

Falana hosted her third show from the Falana Uncover’d pop-up concert series at Alara, Lagos. Since June, Falana has thrilled audiences across several locations in Lagos. Reni Folawiyo, Nana Otedola Adekunle Gold, Tosyn Bucknor, Yagazie Emezi, were some of the guests at the pop-up concert. See all the photos below;

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August 4, 2016

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Nigerian Soul wonder, Falana holds second pop-concert series (PHOTOS)

Nigerian soul sensation, Falana held the second edition of her pop-up concert series – Falana Uncover’d, a couple of days ago at the Centre for Contemporary Arts (Yaba). Falana thrilled the audience with stories, her unique style and performed two new songs from her upcoming album. The monthly concert series will continue to hold in different... Read More

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July 20, 2016

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Falana uncovers the ‘soul’ of Nina Simone with ‘Feeling Good’ cover (WATCH)

Last month, we saw Falana channel her inner Fela by doing her own rendition of the late Afrobeat icon’s Lady at her taped live performance series tagged – Falana Uncover’d This month, Falana takes us to the U.S by performing a cover of Feeling Good by the late High Priestess of Soul, Nina Simone. Falana Uncover’d is a pop-up concert series... Read More

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July 11, 2016

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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Falana, others want Buratai fired | Senators ready to testify against Saraki, Ekweremadu | Yoruba people will never be slaves | More

From the papers this morning- a tracklist Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana requests President Buhari to fire Army Chief Burutai if he won’t resign over Dubai properties. Punch Robbery suspect doesnt need bulletproof vests, he told the police bullets can’t pierce his skin Vanguard 14 senators line up to testify against Senate President and his... Read More

Featured, The News Blog

Afenifere, army, boko haram, Buahri, Burutai, donald trump, ese oruru, falana, newspapers, Racism, rape, tracklist, ynaija, Yoruba, Yunusa

July 3, 2016

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‘Saraki, Ekweremadu, Fayose, do not have absolute immunity’ – Falana

Prominent human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, on Saturday, urged the President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, and his Deputy, Ike Ekweremadu, to face their criminal trials and stop politicizing it. Falana stated this while delivering a lecture on the topic, “Limits of Executive Immunity,” at the 60th birthday of the Secretary... Read More

Featured, The News Blog

birthday, Edo, falana, foregry, immunity, Saraki, senate, trial

June 23, 2016

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‘Were you called to bar before going to law school?’ | Fayose’s camp attacks Falana

Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media to Ayodele Fayose, Ekiti state governor, Lere Olayinka has described a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana as a hypocrite. Olayinka’s criticism of Falana was in response to the senior lawyer’s position on the restriction placed on the Governor’s Zenith bank account by the Economic and Financial... Read More

Featured, The News Blog

Buhari, corruption, EFCC, falana, Fayose, Ibrahim, Lere Olayinka, Magu, zentih

June 15, 2016

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No one has covered Fela’s ‘Lady’ as good as the amazing Falana (WATCH)

Nigerian singer, Falana has released her first official video off her Uncover’d series which is a cover to Fela Kuti’s Lady. The Falana Uncover’d live performance will see the artiste cover 3 classics introducing new styles and set design that will show you a different artistic side of Falana. “I have an obsession with rearranging... Read More

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Top 5 Stories of The Day | NCC Approves MTN’s Disconnection of Exchange Telecommunications Over Debt Issue

#YNaija2021Review: Barnabas, Water & Garri, Pandemic…See Our 10 Best EPs/Mixtapes of the Year

MTV Base to air exciting episode of Musicology featuring Masterkraft, Falana, others

Jane Ekanem, Zara Odu, the Enekwe sisters… see the #YNaijaPowerlist2018 for Fashion and Style

Falana hosts Adekunle Gold, Bovi and other celebrities at exclusive listening concert

[The Activism Blog] Falana to Sue Political parties over sale of nomination Forms

[The Injustice Blog] The DSS is returning Nigeria to its dark past

[The Injustice Blog] NNPC is not interested in accountability and they are proud to flaunt it

Falana is “Nigeria’s coolest front row star”, according to Vogue

The YNaija Cover this evening – the 24th of May

The YNaija Cover this morning – the 2nd of May

Concert review: With Bez Live, the Gbagyi child shows us how it’s done

Live From Ake: Amazing photos and videos from last night’s concert

Live from Ake: Waiting on Falana and Brymo to light up the stage…

ART X LAGOS: Contemporary art finds firm footing in West Africa

Intersections: The Art X Lagos finale that changed the game

Things fall together: An attendee’s memoir of the Falana Uncover’d finale [WATCH]

“Falana Uncover’d” ends in style! See photos from the pop-up concert finale

YNaija Says: Shame on you, Obasanjo, for saying Chibok girls were gone forever

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

The YNaija Tracklist: EFCC seals off 3 houses belonging to ex-gov Shema in Katsina | NBA has been frustrating the fight against corruption in Nigeria – Falana | Jim Carrey sued over ex-girlfriend’s Cathriona White’s death

Nana Otedola, Adekunle Gold and more attend Falana Uncover’d (PHOTOS)

Nigerian Soul wonder, Falana holds second pop-concert series (PHOTOS)

Falana uncovers the ‘soul’ of Nina Simone with ‘Feeling Good’ cover (WATCH)

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Falana, others want Buratai fired | Senators ready to testify against Saraki, Ekweremadu | Yoruba people will never be slaves | More

‘Saraki, Ekweremadu, Fayose, do not have absolute immunity’ – Falana

‘Were you called to bar before going to law school?’ | Fayose’s camp attacks Falana

No one has covered Fela’s ‘Lady’ as good as the amazing Falana (WATCH)

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