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“They tried to make me look like the villian” Blackface discusses his fallout with popular musician Tuface and more on #WithChude
On this week’s episode of #WithChude, Ahmedu Augustine Obiabo, popularly known as Blackface Naija, discussed the controversy around the award-winning song, African queen, how he settled the age-long debate about…
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Fela’s Republic and the Kalakuta Queens holds audiences spellbound with captivating finale
The grand finale of Fela‘s Republic and the Kalakuta Queens, a stage play depicting the life and struggle of Afrobeats legend and political activist, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti recently drew a capacity…
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Theatre Review: Fela’s Republic and the Kalakuta Queens casts a spell
Another December, another Bolanle Austen-Peters extravaganza. And how we have come to love them. And why shouldn’t we? When it comes to bang for your buck, lavish high-end theatre productions,…
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The YNaija Cover – the 11th of January
Follow the link(s) to read the stories and analyses on YNaija:
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Today’s Noisemakers: Naomi Campbell, Wale Adetona, Omoyele Sowore and others [The Fela Kuti remembrance edition]
Every day on the Nigerian Internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters,…
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The New Afrika Shrine is an iconic hub | 3 takeaways from Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Nigeria
It's been almost a week since the French President, Emmanuel Macron made a historic two-day official visit to Nigeria. Macron is quite the miracle worker, during his brief stay, he…
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Nothing excites us about GQ’s “fashion story” at Fela’s New Afrikan Shrine
2017 has been exceptional and remarkable for the Nigerian fashion industry so when GQ decides on a pilgrimage to Africa&…
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#FelaLivesOn: Femi performs on ‘City of Friends’ stage with son, Made (WATCH)
Today marks 20 years that the Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti died due to complications associated with HIV/AIDS. Through the years, Femi, the scion of the Anikulapo clan has, carried the…
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Insiders: The current generation of artistes are all about money and petty fights so they would never match up to Fela
It's been twenty years since legendary Nigerian musician, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti passed on but that his music and the powerful messages that they carry remain relevant cannot be overstated. Fela was…
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“My body understood Fela’s music before my head” | Paul McCartney, Talib Kweli, other music icons share thoughts on Fela Anikulapo-Kuti
Fela, the irreverent, the maverick, the musical genius, the unfettered, Abami Eda, first of his name. This day in 1997, the world received the news of the death of the…
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Tribute: “A man is not dead until he’s forgotten” | 20 years on, Fela is alive and strong
by Aduratomi Bolade If Fela were still alive, he would have been 79 on October 15, but he’s not: he died on this day in 1997. I remember that day…
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Ayodeji Rotinwa: Of a Fela-inspired state celebration- A comedy of ironies and errors.
by Ayodeji Rotinwa To celebrate its 50th anniversary Lagos, Nigeria’s economic capital, showcased a Broadway musical based on the life of its most famous cultural icon, Fela Anikulapo Kuti.…
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The Thread: Nigeria will never have another Fela. Here’s why
Recent happenings in Nigeria have had people musing on the legend of Fela Anikulapo Kuti, afrobeat musician and political activist of the highest order. His record has not been beaten, at…
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Dele Momodu: Our country and the unknown landlords
by Dele Momodu “I love my country I know go lie Na inside am I go live and die I know my country I no go lie Na im and…
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Is Wizkid the biggest act out of Africa? | Nigerian Twitter intensely debates
Wizkid has gained so much international attention in the past year - especially with his recent collaboration with Canadian recording artiste, Drake. However, there is a debate making the rounds…
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D’banj set to bring Fela back… in video for ‘Emergency’ (PHOTO)
D'banj is not raising anyone from the dead. Certainly not. The music star is simply re-creating the stage presence of the Afro-beat legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti for the visuals of his recently released single -Emergency.…
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#YNaijaOnTheScene: We attended the 1st Cardinal Rex Jim Lawson Highlife Music Conference – here are the highlights
by Eromo Egbejule In 2011, the summer anthem on the continent was Ashawo (Nwa Baby) by Nigerian highlife and dancehall singer, Flavour Nabania. Unknown to many even till this day,…
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Fela used to abort 6 pregnancies a day – Fela’s wife talks, and talks (and talks)
by Kolapo Olapoju Laide Anikulapo-Kuti, nee Babayale, one of the numerous wives of the late Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, says that the late legend used to abort six different pregnancies…
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Afrobeat artiste, Seun Kuti drops Zombie video for IMF ft. M1 (WATCH)
by Akan Ido In a rendition reminiscent of late Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti's song International Thief Thief (ITT), Seun, his son has released visuals for his song upbraiding the…
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Perry Brimah: #WhereIsOurMoney – What Fela Kuti tells us
by Peregrino Brimah Two point eight billion Naira, Oil money is still missing, Dey set up inquiry, Dey say money no lost eo, Dey dabaru everybody supervisor Obasanjo, Dey…
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Opinion: Sorrow, tears and blood in Borno
by Sam Hart The attacks on Konduga, Izge and other suburbs of Maiduguri in Borno State occurred over the weekend of February 15 and 16, 2014. On Saturday, February 15,…
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Afrobeat legend, Femi Kuti reacts to fourth Grammy Awards loss
by Akan Ido Femi Kuti, son of the late Afrobeat legend, Fela Kuti failed to win in the Best World Music category at this year's Grammy Awards losing to French group…
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Light Up Nigeria: Why skin bleaching is suddenly back in the mainstream (YNaija Long Read)
by Eromo Egbejule Eromo Egbejule investigates why black is no longer beautiful Perhaps because manuals are too mainstream, Jamaican dancehall superstar, Vybz Kartel’s 2011 hit Cake Soap, comes complete with skin…
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‘Fela’s name brought me more stress…’ – Seun Kuti opens up
by Tutu Akinlabi Children of stars who choose to follow in their parents' footsteps usually have a tough task ahead of them. On the one hand, they are often forced…
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How we arrested Fela in his pants and took him to Alagbon – Ex-Police Commissioner
by Akan Ido Ex-Police Commissioner, Alhaji Ahmed Ibrahim Babankowa spoke with the Vanguard Newspapers about his experience raiding Fela Anikulapo-Kuti's Kalakuta Republic; the All Progressives Congress (APC); his relationship with the former…
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“I lost my dad & MOM to HIV”: Afrobeat star, Seun Kuti opens up on #RubbinMinds
by Tutu Akinlabi Seun Kuti, son of late music maestro, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti was a guest on Y!TV's Rubbin' Minds today. The music star spoke about avoiding being put in his…
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Is this cool or what? Wizkid drops video for smash hit, ‘Jaiye-Jaiye’ directed by Sesan (WATCH)
by Akan Ido In the aftermath of Davido's controversial video, director Sesan has apparently done a good job on Wizkid's Jaiye Jaiye video featuring the Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. Check…
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Opinion: Revisiting Fela’s ‘double wahala for dead body’
by Emma Okah We submit that the most important question we face today is not about who hired the aircraft or who suggested Associated Airlines in the first place.…
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Opinion: PDP crisis – Why the ‘follow-follow’ syndrome must stop now
by Amenaghawon Joseph Idahosa The fiercely outspoken followers of PDP act like poorly informed religious persons who carry on with blind faith and are ready to do anything to protect…
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The Afrobeat future is here: Femi Kuti performs on stage with sons (LOOK)
by Isi Esene Afrobeat legend, Femi Kuti is getting ready for the future of his music genre giving opportunities to his young sons to prove their mettle on the big…
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YMonitor
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- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
The September Standard
- RED CARPET! Amstel Malta at 30: A Sleek Celebration of Style and Legacy!
- Ugoccie: Where Afrocentricity Meets Street Style
- Uchay Joel Chima’s No Longer Afraid of Shadows Showing at Soto
- BBL vs. Size Zero: How The Era of Size Zero May Have been Trying To Save Women From Today’s Era of BBL
- This Week in Fashion: Our Favourite Looks From MET Gala, Bridgerton Premiere
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