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Here are the Nominations for the 17th Headies Award
The 17th Headies Award show is almost upon us and will take place in Lagos, Nigeria, after its two previous award shows were done in the USA. The Headies is…
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#YNaijaMusic50: Don Jazzy, Davido, Ozedikus, Sunday Are, Simi…Here are the 50 Most Influential Nigerians in Music
For a country with numerous social issues, music is the one thing that manages to keep us sane. Every year, musical talents in Nigeria give us numerous hits to groove…
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Throwback to when Rite Foods sponsored the 14th Headies in February
Rite Foods, makers of Fearless Energy drinks was the key sponsor of the 14th Headies that held on the 21st of February 2021 at the prestigious Eko Hotels in Lagos,…
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Bovi took the #ENDSARS protest to the Headies as a reminder of the Lekki shootings
As celebrities turned for the cameras, Bovi's outfit was more than just a fashion statement
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10 from 20: The breakout stars of 2020! (2)
Welcome back to the 10 from 20 list! Again, our list celebrates the breakout stars of 2020. Young, relatively new artists who rose from obscurity (at least, some of them) to ubiquity within the 12 horrid months 2020 threw at us. 9 of them are below 25. Most of them released their debut projects this year.
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Ebiye is a reminder that you cannot expect real change from our celebrities
The Headies was quite the event, complete with celebrity meltdowns, shady moments, no-show A-listers and of course, category upsets. We've come to associate the Headies with the best kind of…
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Review: Iffy hosts, badly behaved stars and mediocre performances… just another year at the Headies
Two things that emerged from last night’s Headies. First, twelve years after inception, the Headies- formerly known as the Hip Hop World Awards- remains the frontline reward system for Nigerian…
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We are predicting every single win at the 2018 Headies
After a number of delays and missteps, we are finally in the last stretch before the 2018 Headies. The Headies nominees list this year is easily the most diverse the…
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ICYMI: These are your nominees for the 2018 Headies
After an unexpected postponement, it seems the 2018 Headies are back on the table. While the team behind the awards is yet to announce the new host for this year's…
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Here’s what happened with The Headies last weekend
If you are active on social media platform Twitter, then you've certainly heard that one of the biggest trending topics over the weekend was the sudden postponement of the highly…
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[The Music Blog] Street Ti Take Over: Of public rants and myopia
Maybe it's the internet, or maybe it's rate at which things are changing globally, but Nigerian music has never been as good as it has been in the last five…
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[The Music Blog] What do you do when you become the kind of artist that calls out Don Jazzy on live TV? | The Glory of Olamide
What do you do when you become the kind of artist that calls out Don Jazzy on live TV?, when you come from being a street myth to becoming the…
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Still on the Matter: Shut up, the Headies is not Soundcity Awards’ mate
by Roqeebah Olaoniye The more accolades we have set up to recognize the outstanding work put in by outstanding artistes and everyone else that works tirelessly to build a music…
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#YNaija2016Review: Top 7 things that should change in Nigeria’s entertainment industry in 2017
by Tolu Omoyeni Nigeria's entertainment industry saw a palpable growth in 2016. Artistes worked harder, the hard work paid off for most, new artistes emerged, the shows got bigger, Nigerian…
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Errr, we thought Wizkid was too sick to do his Homecoming concert?
by Halima Bello Something smells fishy. Wizkid was at three major events back to back over the last one week. When he showed up at The Headies unannounced, received his…
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Family portraits, Lake rice and everything merry | See our top 10 photos from the past week
Happy holidays everyone! We have all been in the Christmas mood all week and it reflects in our top ten photos from the past week. From personalised Christmas cards to…
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#YNaija2016Review: AFRIFF, Ake Fest, Asa Live in Concert… See the top 10 events of the year
by Okon Ekpo Africa International Film Festival The 6th Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) opened November at the world standard Filmhouse IMAX theatres in Lekki Lagos. Guests from all walks…
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#TheHeadies2016: Let’s not forget, Kiss Daniel showed these little boys how it’s done
Yes at the Headies, he did show the little boys how it's done although conversely, he is the little boy in the industry. Winning in three very major categories: Hip…
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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 22nd of December
Read the full stories and analyses here now!
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Falz will be the man of the night + 4 other things we expect to see at the Headies tonight
The 2016 edition of the Headies is set to hold tonight - as organizers, performing acts and nominees prepare for the show, we also look forward to a very eventful…
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Entertainment Roundup: Wizkid set to drop new single, Daddy Yo, Headies organisers withdraw Tekno’s Next Rated nomination | More stories
Here are some of the top stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept - and are still buzzing this morning. Wizkid set to drop new single and…
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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today
These ae the top five stories that drove conversations today. 1. James Ibori released from UK prison Former Governor of Delta State, James Onanefe Ibori was on Wednesday released from…
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Entertainment Roundup: Between Oritsefemi, Sound Sultan and Club Quilox, Should we look forward to a Davido/Major Lazer track? | More stories
We bring you all the top stories from the weekend and others that unraveled while you slept - and are still buzzing this morning. Oritsefemi beaten up by Club Quilox…
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Entertainment Roundup: The Headies nominees list is out, Chika Ike gets herself a G-wagon | More stories
Here are some of the stories that made news yesterday and others that unraveled while you were asleep - and are still buzzing this morning.Organisers of Headies awards release this…
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Opinion: Top 5 next rated badass music producers you should not ignore
By Ini Arthur Hey, are you currently rocking to Tekno’s Pana, do you go down low when Reekado Banks’ Standard is slammed at the club? These dope beats are not…
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Reekado Banks receives car for winning Headies ‘Next Rated’ award (WATCH)
Mavin Record artiste, Reekado Banks has received a car for winning the Headies 2016 'Next Rated' award. His announcement at the award event 8 months go generated a lot of…
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Entertainment Roundup: There goes Seyi Shay again | Olamide is sorry | More Stories
Here are the top stories from yesterday and some stories that unraveled while you slept – and are now buzzing this morning. ‘I was misinformed’ | Seyi Shay apologises to…
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4 major highlights of Kiss Daniel’s career so far
In two hours, the main hall of the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos will be buzzing with excitement as G-Worldwide act- Kiss Daniel would be holding his debut album…
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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