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March 11, 2014

Omo Jaiye Jaiye: Wizkid lounges with Afrobeat legend, Fela… or not (PHOTO)

by Tutu Akinlabi I know what you're thinking, Wizkid could not have been a grown man while Fela was alive so how was this photo taken? You can thank the…

March 6, 2014

US freezes $458 million stolen by centenary award winning dictator, Sani Abacha

by 'Jola Sotubo In a seemingly unending chase, more public funds embezzled by the former Nigerian dictator, Sani Abacha, have been recovered by the United States government and frozen. The…

March 2, 2014

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…

March 2, 2014

Why we honoured Abacha – FG explains

by 'Jola Sotubo The centenary awards recently doled out by the Nigerian government to celebrate 100 years of amalgamation have been criticized for a number of reasons, most notable of…

February 25, 2014

Demola Rewaju: Excuse me, but why is Fela on the Centenary Award list?

by Demola Rewaju If private bodies and individuals love Fela and eulogise him, it is acceptable but as a state, are we giving officialdom to the antics of a man…

February 21, 2014

Demola Rewaju: 12 artistes that changed the face of music in Nigeria

by Demola Rewaju Daddy Showkey – Hard to isolate him for this list but of all the ‘ghetto soldiers’, he occupies pride of place as the main voice and face…

January 20, 2014

‘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…

November 8, 2013

We can’t wait! This ‘leaked’ Wizkid song is why you should get his next album (LISTEN, WATCH)

by Isime Esene Just in-case you don't know this - Satrboy hitmaker, Wizkid is hard at work in the studio putting finishing touches to his upcoming album. The Sisi Caro…

October 25, 2013

“Tell him Fela never wore pants on stage” – Seun Kuti reacts to Burna Boy performing in his underwear

by Oge Okonkwo The close of Felabration 2013 left tongues wagging as artiste, Burna boy stripped to his underpants while performing at the New Afrikan Shrine. The act which was…

October 1, 2013

53 years is not beans! YNaija.com has a special message for you on Independence Day (LOOK)

by Isi Esene Today marks a new chapter in Nigeria's chequered history and its often difficult battle against the challenges of corruption, terrorism, inadequate infrastructure, insecurity and more. Nigerians have,…

December 8, 2012

James Silas: Your manager can kill your music career (Y! Superblogger)

The sustenance of our music lies in the collective effort of the stakeholders and the fans. I’ve discussed this topic with a few friends and colleagues on several occasions. Not…

October 31, 2012

Marijuana is healthy, but cigarettes kill – Seun Kuti

by Rachel Ogbu Seun Kuti, son of foremost afro-beat crooner, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, who died 15 years ago has condemned the non-legalizing of Marijuana like cigarette, suggesting that the position…

October 25, 2012

WATCH: Femi and Seun Kuti perform Fela’s songs together at Felabration

by Rachel Ogbu To mark the week-long musical celebration of the life of Fela Anikulapo-Kuti called Felabration this year, some of the hottest acts in the Nigerian Music Industry performed live on stage.…

June 16, 2012

“My next album will be dynamite” – Femi Kuti speaks on fans, Funke and Fela as he turns 50 today

Born on June 16, 1962, Femi Kuti, son of late Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti and icon in his own right, turned 50 today, and - as usual - he held back no punches in this interview with Vanguard. His candour is always refreshing (and the last few answers are priceless).

February 25, 2012

“Who is Davido?” – See our Top 10 tweets for today!

By Lekan Olanrewaju From two international celebrities tweeting praises of Nelson Mandela to our very own Banky W doing what some view as bragging about his money to people's…

January 8, 2012

“Which celeb would father your child?” – UpNepaDotCom presents #YourChoice

by UpNepaDotCom Every fan has a right to his preferred entertainer and everyone with a contrary choice has the right to hug a transformer. Today we are about individual choices:…

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