Iyanya officially fires Ubi Franklin as his manager… announces new team

It seems Iyanya just officially fired his manager Ubi Franklin – who also doubles as his business partner. On Monday night, the Triple MG co-owner announced he has signed a deal with Temple Management Company – an emerging management company who recently signed on the entire Mavin records roaster, DJ Jimmy Jatt, Funmi Iyanda and... Read More

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March 30, 2016

Charles Soludo, Funmi Iyanda to debate Nigeria’s economy at Royal African Society event

Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Professor Charles Soludo, and a panel of experts will share their practical solutions to Nigeria’s current economic crisis in a special event organised by The Royal African Society, in partnership with Creation TV and The Frontline Club in central London on Wednesday March 30 as part... Read More

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December 30, 2015

Funmi Iyanda hosts Lai Mohammed, Ibukun Awosika on January 1st show

Change-A-Life Nigeria Foundation will on Friday, January 1 kick off the New Year with its special annual talk show hosted by Funmi Iyanda on NTA with Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, and Chairman, Board of Directors, First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Mrs Ibukun Awosika, as Special Guests. Through segmented spotlights on peculiar... Read More

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April 24, 2015

Funmi Iyanda celebrates her daughter who just turned 14 (LOOK)

by Anike Jacobs Media personality, Funmi Iyanda wants the world to finally meet her daughter. The happy mum took to her Facebook page to show off the young lady who turned 14 today. She also posted a loving message on how she would love to meet the woman her daughter would become. How nice!

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January 22, 2015

Funmi Iyanda’s house burgled in London

by Damilola Jagun Ace broadcaster, Funmilola Iyanda, has revealed that her apartment in London, United Kingdom, has been burgled. Iyanda, who arrived London on Wednesday, January 21, revealed via her social media platforms, that she met the sliding door to her patio and garden forced open. She wrote: “Yes l arrived london last night to... Read More

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January 17, 2015

Funmi Iyanda, Hafsat Abiola, Tara Durotoye write open letter to GEJ: ‘It is time for you to speak up’

by S’ola Filani Notable Nigerians including Funmi Iyanda, Hafsat Abiola-Costello, Tara Fela Durotoye amongst other members of the World Economic Forum of Young Global Leaders have written President Goodluck Jonathan an open letter. The young leaders communicated their dissatisfaction with the administration’s handling of the abduction of over 200 Chibok girls by men believed to... Read More

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January 10, 2015

#TheYNaijaInterview: I will return to television – Funmi Iyanda

by Wilfred Okiche Journalist, television host and media entrepreneur sits down with YNaija for a thoughtful, irreverent chat on a broad range of issues. Currently dividing her time between Nigeria and the United Kingdom, Iyanda who hosted a valedictory session for Lagos state governor, Babatunde Fashola on her annual new year’s day Change-A-Life show remains... Read More

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January 2, 2015

Funmi Iyanda’s ‘Change A Life’ charity show yanked off NTA (TWEETS)

by Anike Jacobs Ouch! Yesterday, media personality Funmi Iyanda’s annual “Change in Life” TV special, an edition where she honoured Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola in appreciation for his support for the foundation over the past 8 years, aired live on the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA). The show was supposed to air live on... Read More

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December 30, 2014

Funmi Iyanda hosts Fashola: Her Change-A-Life Foundation holds valedictory TV show on New Year’s day

The annual January 1st Change-A-Life TV special is coming up once again. This edition is the valedictory show for His Excellency, Barr. Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN), the Lagos State Governor, in appreciation for his consistent support for Change-a-Life over for the past 8 years. The show will be hosted by Funmi Iyanda, Founder of Change-A-Life,... Read More

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October 14, 2014

Funmi Iyanda (@Funmilola): How to be human

by Funmi Iyanda He was a butcher or was he a farmer or a blacksmith? I no longer remember, it’s been too many moons, but l do remember other things about him rather well. He was a middle aged Muslim Yoruba man, my grandfather’s neighbour in Oyo. I don’t remember his name, we called him... Read More

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August 29, 2014

Glamour, Fabulousity and Suave! Rita Dominic, Ice Prince and Funmi Iyanda featured in Blanck Magazine

by Damilola Jagun For the third issue of ‘Blanck Magazine’, Nollywood actress, Rita Dominic is on the cover, while ace broadcaster, Funmi Iyanda had a feature interview with the publication. Rita talks to the magazine about her relationship, saying, “I feel grateful, thankful and excited as well. Not many have the opportunity to get... Read More

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August 19, 2014

So you think you can dance? Funmi Iyanda has some moves for you (PHOTOS)

by Kolapo Olapoju Oh, we never knew Aunty Funmi could go down like this! Ace broadcaster, Funmi Iyanda was a year older last month, but her friends deemed it fit to throw a house-party for her in London, at the weekend. The host of ‘New Dawn’ was in her elements as she wiggled and boogied... Read More

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August 11, 2014

HOT STUFF: Funmi Iyanda, Adaeze Yobo, the Fashanu ladies & more hit the African Fashion Week in London (PHOTOS)

by Kolapo Olapoju The African Fashion Week 2014, hosted by London, commenced on Friday, 8 August, and some Nigerian celebrities turned up. Ace broadcaster Funmi Iyanda was spotted with Adaeze Yobo, designer, Ade Bakare, and the wife and daughter of John Fashanu, Abigail and Amal. See photos from the opening night of the week-long... Read More

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July 28, 2014

Don’t be thin, that’s silly: See Funmi Iyanda’s top 10 tips for your life

by Kolapo Olapoju Ace broadcaster, Funmi Iyanda has seen it all and she’s in the best position to dish advise to young ones. The beautiful talk-show host went on Twitter, yesterday, 27 July to share some important life tips and counsel to the youths. See the top ten tweets from Funmi’s #advicefortheyoung Marry a... Read More

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July 23, 2014

Why we MUST #BringBackOurGirls? Funmi Iyanda reminds us in 2 striking photos

by Hauwa Gambo As the country reminds itself of the ongoing tragedy that began 100 days ago, when over 250 girls were kidnapped from their hostels in Chibok Borno State, by the domestic terrorist organisation, Boko Haram, it has also been a time of sharp conflict as people struggle with ethnic, politician and religious questions... Read More

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June 4, 2014

Funmi Iyanda, Chude Jideonwo, Humphrey Hawksley & Ikenna Azuike to lead discussions at Nigeria Dialogue town hall meeting in London

by Oge Okonkwo Nigeria Dialogue holds a town hall meeting featuring Funmi Iyanda, Chude Jideonwo, Humphrey Hawksley and Ikenna Azuike titled “The new generation of leadership in Nigeria” on Saturday, July 12, 2014 at The Cruciform Building, Lecture Theatre 1, University College London, Gower Street, London, WC1E 6BT between 11am and 4pm. “With statistics revealing... Read More

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May 27, 2014

On madness and change: Funmi Iyanda reviews Chude Jideonwo’s ‘Are We the Turning Point Generation?’

by Oge Okonkwo Founding partner of Red Media Africa, Chude Jideonwo officially launched the book titled “Are We the Turning Point Generation?”, on May 25 at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island. Popular talk show host, Funmi Iyanda penned her thoughts on the thought-provoking book which has garnered positive reviews from literary critics. Read her... Read More

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January 2, 2014

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Funmi Iyanda’s open letter to YOU (READ)

by Funmi Iyanda The thing about age is, it is catching. It’s like a hysterical jester lying in wait for the fool. I want to tell you about Mrs Okoro. Before l turned nine, school was a vaguely irritating distraction from the pursuit of happiness in play and adventure. Every school day, I’d wear my red... Read More

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May 9, 2013

She’s gorgeous: Funmi Iyanda covers new issue of Genevieve (LOOK)

by Hauwa Gambo The new Genevieve magazine has TV personality and producer, Funmi Iyanda on its cover – and it’s celebrating her for “living life on her own terms”. We’re loving the cover. You?

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April 16, 2013

“I am like a rape victim…” – Bisi Alimi, gay rights activist speaks on (Conversations with Mercy Abang)

On the Conversations series for this week, Abang Mercy Speaks with foremost gay rights activist Bisi Alimi, who calls for a revolution in Nigeria and insist that more Nigerians will vote in favour of a law protecting lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people (LGBT). At what point in your life did you decide to be... Read More

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March 12, 2013

Gay rights activist, Bisi Alimi’s documentary shortlisted for American Public Broadcasting Service Online Film Festival (WATCH)

by Rachel Ogbu Watch “Asylum – Bisi”, a short documentary film about Bisi Alimi, who was one of the first Nigerians to openly discuss his homosexuality on national television and as a result, put his life in danger. Alimi faced death threats, stiff opposition, physical and verbal attacks because of his sexual orientation and for his... Read More

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December 25, 2012

SEE Ice Prince, Waje, AY, Onyeka Onwenu, Shina Peters, Florence Ita-Giwa, more at the Ovation Carol & Awards (PHOTOS)

What: Ovation Carol Awards Where: Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos When: December 21, 2012 Photos by Hycinth Iyereosa Timi Dakolo and wife

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December 23, 2012

Still changing lives: Funmi Iyanda’s foundation hosts Fashola again on January 1

by Rachel Ogbu On the January 1, 2013, Funmi Iyanda‘s Change-A-Life Foundation will broadcast its annual TV show. Lagos State Governor Babatunde Raji Fashola will be the special guest of honour on the show. The show will also feature top celebrity guests, including ex-model and blogger, Linda Ikeji; young author, Chibundu Onuzo; musician, Emmanuel Bezhiwa Idakula, a.k.a Bez; and entertainer,... Read More

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December 11, 2012

PHOTOS: Funmi Iyanda, Dele Momodu, Sunmi Smart-Cole, Adebayo Jones mourn Remi Lagos

by Rachel Ogbu The burial service of iconic Nigerian fashion designer, Oluremi Osholake, better known as Remi Lagos held on Friday, November 16, 2012. She was cremated at the Golders Green Crematorium with friends and family including Funmi Iyanda and Dele Momodu present to bid the fashion icon farewell… Osholake who reportedly passed on at 51... Read More

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November 4, 2012

Funmi Iyanda pays tribute to her friend, Remi Lagos: “At the end of the day Remi liked to go home alone. Always” (PHOTOS)

by Isi Esene As the style industry mourns the loss of the iconic Remi Osholake (Remi Lagos), TV host and writer, Funmi Iyanda this morning captured her dear friend’s loss in a way only she can. You get a powerful sense of the woman that Iyanda fondly refers to as just ‘Remikable’. –... Read More

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September 23, 2012

Ebuka Obi-Uchendu: Hanging with smart people (YNaija Frontpage)

“The biggest reason why social media has become such a big deal in Africa, is because the mainstream media has been hounded and gagged for so long, that people finally found a way to express themselves without government influence.” The session was called ‘Africa’s Future Economy’ and the panel had quite a good mix... Read More

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February 26, 2012

Funmi Iyanda turns spotlight on the Garden City in TV documentary – ‘PH Stories’

by Chi Ibe Award winning producer and broadcast journalist, Funmi Iyanda returns to the television screen with another ground-breaking documentary chronicling the lives and times of a modern Nigeria. ‘PH Stories’ documents Funmi’s journey as she talks to locals, artists, writers, celebrities and politicians, exploring stories in and around Port Harcourt, the garden city... Read More

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February 1, 2012

Lakin Ogunbanwo unveils ‘The Mask’ at Terrakulture

by Wilfred Okiche Thursday, 2, February 2011, photographer Lakin Ogunbanwo’s will hold his debut exhibition in Sub-saharan Africa at the popular arts and culture centre, Terrakulture. ‘The Mask’ is a one day display of twenty photographic works taken in celebration of the mystery of the human mind and face. Inspired by Lakin’s yearning to use photography as... Read More

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