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This tweet from Falz reinforces his longstanding bias against sex workers
“I don't like prostitutes,” Falz said to presidential aspirant Fela Durotoye on the web show On The Couch. Durotoye had been asked about his opinion on homosexuality but his response…
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#YNaijaPowerList2018: Davido, Genevieve Nnaji, Wizkid… These are the 10 most powerful people in entertainment
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 entertainment. From…
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Meet Famzy: Falz steals the show in this captivating final teaser for ‘Chief Daddy’
In true EbonyLife fashion, the final teaser for Chief Daddy is nothing short of exceptional. The long-awaited teaser reveals the eccentric character, ‘Famzy’. Played by award-winning rapper, entertainer and actor,…
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2Baba, Falz, Timi Dakolo, Kenny Blaq, Annie Idibia, others gather for Buckwyld ‘n’ Breathless #Powerof1 Press Conference
Legendary music icon 2Baba, alongside popular rapper/actor Falz, Nollywood star Annie Idibia, comedian Kenny Blaq, singer Timi Dakolo and other industry hot shots were gathered for a press conference; put…
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Buckwyld ‘n’ breathless: #PowerOf1 – A Concert & Social Movement
Arguably Naija's most consistent and best fully scripted concert experience, Buckwyld n Breathless returns with pomp and a burst of spirit. The internationally acclaimed concert which has repeatedly broken its…
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AMVCA 2018: Losers, winners, and that IK Osakioduwa sexist, misogynistic joke
The 2018 AMVCA has come and gone. Did you tune in? Maybe not. It was the usual award fare preceded by a red carpet ruckus with celebrities trying to out-dress…
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Entertainment Roundup: Burial rites for Ras Kimono commences, XXXTentacion’s baby’s gender revealed | More stories
Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today: Burial rites for late Reggae icon, Ukeleke Onwubuya Elumelu, better…
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Entertainment Roundup: NBC clears air on ‘ban’ of #ThisIsNigeria, Report reveals Aretha Franklin died without a will | More stories
Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today: The National Broadcasting Commission has refuted the allegation that the 'ban'…
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Entertainment Roundup: MURIC mocks Falz over NBC’s ban of #ThisIsNigeria video, Aretha Franklin gravely ill | More stories
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has hailed the decision of the National Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) to ban the song 'This is Nigeria’, Falz’s cover of Childish Gambino's 'This is…
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Fela Durotoye was homophobic on the premiere of “On The Couch,” but Nigerians will vote for him anyway
Out from the great morass of chat shows, On The Couch looks like it might have a political slant, more concerned with aspirants contesting in the 2019 elections. Co-hosted by…
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Entertainment Roundup: Falz reacts to NBC ban on #ThisIsNigeria, Nicki Minaj drops new album | More stories
Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today: Nigerian rapper, actor, and songwriter, Folarin Falana, better known by his stage…
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The YNaija Cover – the 8th of August
Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija:
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Profile: Is Falz the most woke performer since Fela, or is he just as problematic?
The year 2018 has been a difficult one for Nigeria and its citizens. For proof, look no further than the news headlines. Violent clashes between herdsmen and local citizens over…
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#YNaijaEssays: Music is always political and protest music especially so
Falz’s This Is Nigeria seems to have become the de-facto counterpoint to Childish Gambino’s genre-bending self-examination as a black musician transitioning into mainstream spaces and having his identity suddenly become…
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Entertainment Roundup: #BBNaija’s Teddy A called out by his baby mama; MURIC says Nigerians begged them not to sue Falz | More stories
Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. MURIC says Nigerians begged them not to sue Falz The…
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The Late 5: MURIC says Nigerians begged it not to sue Falz, Nigeria and Morocco signs 3 agreements and other stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Nigeria and the Kingdom of Morocco on Monday signed agreements on a 5,660 km long Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline (NMGP), a chemical…
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Nigerians begged us not to sue Falz – MURIC
While we were waiting for the beginning and the end to the impending saga between Nigerian singer, Folarin 'Falz' Falana, and Muslim group, MURIC, there seems to be a turn-around.…
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#ThisIsNigeria: Once again MURIC goes petty
Several times, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) have taken umbrage to many issues in the country even when the issues have absolutely nothing to do with religion. The same thing…
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Entertainment Roundup: Another Muslim group tackles MURIC over Falz’ #ThisIsNigeria; Weinstein pleads not guilty to rape, sex assault charges | More stories
Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Miss America is scrapping the swimsuit portion from its pageant…
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Entertainment Roundup: Maleficent 2 casts Chiwetel Ejiofor and Robert Lindsay; Falz explains messages behind #ThisIsNigeria video | More stories
Here’s everything you missed in entertainment over the weekend and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. A Maleficent sequel is on and Chiwetel Ejiofor is…
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Is Falz carrying on his father’s legacy with #ThisIsNigeria?
Nigerian rapper, Folarin 'Falz' Falana, the scion of legal luminary and human right activist Femi Falana (SAN) has subtly reignited activism in the Nigerian music industry. Music is power and…
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We know Falz means well but ‘This is Nigeria’ ends up tribalist and poorly executed
If you were really good at stretching the argument, you could probably convince a room of people that Falz is Nigeria's Childish Gambino. Their career trajectories are quite similar, both…
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Falz to the World, but are we ready to see the rapper play a dramatic role in “Church”?
What makes Falz's artistry so accessible is the way it's plugged into an offhand, lowbrow humour. His comical shtick hasn't remained in the Jenifa's Diary Universe, and making his Nollywood…
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[The Film Blog] This March, Falz will be Invading Cinemas with “Falz Experience The Movie”
Falz’s debut, late-year concert The Falz Experience might have gone, but its memory is still reverberating through pop culture, and the singer is trying to capitalise on this zeitgeist by…
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The Thread: “It was more like a jamboree” | Everything Nigerians hated about Davido’s #30BillionConcert
The verdict is in: Davido's #30BillionConcert didn't quite secure the "Baddest" praise we anticipated. Falz (Bahd) had fans gushing days after his concert ended, Olamide (Baddo) went over and above,…
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Innoson, PDP, Falz, EFCC | Here are this week’s winners and losers
by Alexander O. Onukwue Let’s face it; this is one of the worst periods of the year for majority of Nigerians, particularly those who have to face ridiculous queues at…
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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 21st of December
Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija:
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Entertainment Roundup: “#TheFalzExperience was the best Nigerian concert I’ve ever been to”; Stephanie Coker’s husband charged with conspiracy and fraud | More stories
From Stephanie Coker's husband's arrest to Khloe Kardashian's pregnany announcement, these are the biggest entertainment stories you missed yesterday. Stephanie Coker's husband arrested for forgery and property fraud Media personality,…
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#YNaija2017Review: D’Banj, Falz, Korede Bello… Look who else made the most disappointing albums of the year
These ones either didn’t pop, or failed to live up to expectations. Arranged from least to most tolerable. 5. 27 - Falz Truth be told, Falz’s surprise third album, 27…
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Yikes! Fans startled as Falz and Dremo storm Coke Studio Concert
Falz is not only dropping hit tracks back-to-back, but the multi-talented artiste is growing to be one of the most favourite in Nigeria music industry. At the Coke Studio concert…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy